Sport: It was quiet day on the fishery with just a couple of boats out and a few roving bank anglers. Ged Oxley had a productive half-day session with seven trout to the net and a couple of other near misses. He caught his first two on a black fritz fished back slowly on a floater but after quiet spell he switched to an intermediate line and a coral booby. It was this combination that did most of the damage. The trick was to strip the booby back with steady sweeps just about a foot under the surface. Out the boats the anglers found it tougher, the best tactics were lures with Cats Whisker being the most productive pattern. The tops spots are Bell Point, Granger Point and the Alders. Tight lines Ben.
Date
Tuesday 26th August
Report by
Pete
Best Catch
7 trout Peter Hill
Best Bag Weighed in
5 fish for 13lb 8oz Peter Hill
Best Rainbow
3lbs 10oz Steve Bland
Best Brown
N/a
Best Blue
N/a
Bank Average
1.00 fish per man
Boat Rod Average
3.30 fish per man
No. Doubles 0
Sport: Today just for a change it rained but that didn’t stop the anglers from getting some good catches especially from the boats with a rod average of 3.30 fish per man the best catch of the day went to Peter Hill who landed 7 trout from the Northern Shallows and the Willows this included a five fish limit bag of 13lb 8oz well done Peter! Also on the boats father and son Alan and Daniel Collinson managed 5 trout while out on a half days guiding with our resident guide Paul Bebb, most of the fish today fell to boobies pulled through what was an ever increasing wave but it certainly did the trick. Unfortunately the bank anglers out today decided not to hand in their returns so I cant comment on how they did. Please remember to hand in you returns as it helps us to help you. Tight lines Pete
Date
Monday 25th August.
Report by
Paul.
Best Catch
9 fish for Mark Wilson.
Best Bag Weighed in
5 fish weighing 13lb for Phil Davies.
Best Rainbow
4lb for Hugh Arnott.
Best Brown
Several small wild browns.
Best Blue
N/a.
Bank Average
4.00 fish per angler.
Boat Rod Average
3.00 fish per angler.
No. Doubles
0.
Sport: This morning, although it was cloudy, it remained dry but this afternoon the rain started and lasted for the rest of the day. There were some reasonable catches made today with most anglers landing a few fish. On the bank today was season ticket holder Mark Wilson who took the best bank catch with a credible 9 fish. Mark found a cats whisker booby to be his best pattern with Bell point, two trees, Hollins point and Hollins bay all producing fish for Mark. Also on the bank was Phil Davies who caught 6 fish on a variety of patterns but his best spot was by the jetty. There were only a couple of boats out today with Ben Bayliss and Adam Larbelaster being the most successful landing a total of 8 trout between them. They found several areas productive including Curry’s cast and the alders on the east bank with their best patterns being orange dabblers and orange bumble. See you on the water Paul.
Date
Sunday August 24th
Report by
Ben
Best Catch
4 trout Mark Wilson
Best Bag Weighed in
N/a
Best Rainbow
4lbs 8oz Mark Williams
Best Brown
N/a
Best Blue
N/a
Bank Average
N/a
Boat Rod Average
N/a
Sport: It was a really tough day on the fishery the trout simply didn’t want to play. Mark William was the best rod he worked the bank around Hollins Bay with a team of buzzers to take four fish, two of which were over 4lbs in weight. This evening the wind dropped away and there was quite a good hatch of buzzers and this tempted some of the fish to feed and a few started to rise especially in Hollins and off Davy Jones. But it was still less than the usual response to such a hatch. I will be stocking tomorrow again so hopefully that will liven things up. Tight Lines Ben
Date
Saturday 23rd August
Report by
Pete
Best Catch
8 trout Steve Welsh
Best Bag Weighed in
10 fish for 19lb 5oz
Best Rainbow
3lb 6oz Ken Moore
Best Brown
2lbs 3oz Billy Waterson
Best Blue
Several at 2lbs
Bank Average
1.9 fish per man
Boat Rod Average
2.7 fish per man
No. Doubles0
Sport:Today saw the first stocks pairs competition which will now be run annually and the weather obliged with clear skies this morning and even the sun put in an appearance! 14 pairs took part and all fished hard but at the end of the day the clear winners who bagged there ten fish limit by 14.44 were Rob Denson and Steve Welsh, their bag weighed in at 25lb 13oz with time bonus, they caught all their fish in the afternoon from curries cast roly polying dabblers on a di5 tight in too the margins. Second place with 9 fish for 17lb 11oz were Steve Edmondson and Richard Hardman again all there fish were caught in the afternoon form willow island they found that cats whiskers fished on a floater was the method. In third were Paul Moore and Kevin Dining who used and intermediate line and boobies to tempt their seven fish for 16lb 9oz. So a real mix of techniques but well done to all who entered. The prize for the biggest fish went to Ken Moore with a rainbow of 3lb 6oz. From the bank the top rod today was season ticket holder Chris Harrison who managed 3 fish from Hollins Bay. Tight lines Pete.
Date
Friday 22nd August
Report by
Ben
Best Catch
5 trout for Mr Barnes
Best Bag Weighed in
5 fish for 9lbs 8oz Mr Barnes
Best Rainbow
3lbs Mr Barrett
Best Brown
2lbs 8oz Peter Smith
Best Blue
N/a
Bank Average
1.3 fish per man
Boat Rod Average
2.1 fish per man
Sport: The conditions were today better with overcast skies and moderate to light wind. The reservoir is still resettling after all the rain but the fishing is definitely picking up and will continue improve with the conditions that are forecast. Top rod was Mr Barnes who kept his boat on the move and stripped wets back through the surface. The trout are definitely willing to chase and every now and then a chaser will take the fly. His top patterns were muddlers and bibios. I tried dries very briefly today and they definitely preferred them moved back rather than static. I am sure that a team of wets would have been more effective. Tight Lines Ben
Date
Thursday 21st August.
Report by
Paul.
Best Catch
N/a.
Best Bag Weighed in
N/a.
Best Rainbow
3lb for Mr Hayes.
Best Brown
N/a.
Best Blue
N/a.
Bank Average
N/a.
Boat Rod Average
N/a.
No. Doubles
0.
Sport: We saw mixed weather today with showers this morning followed by sunny spells this afternoon but when the sun did shine it actually felt like summer. The problem was that when the sun came out the wind picked up and with these conditions the fishing was always going to be tricky. Although there were a few trout caught they proved hard to tempt, what can you do? Conditions on the day. I feel sure there would have been better catches had there been some cloud cover. Rod Brookes fished off Bell point and saw several fish rising very close to the bank and although he didn’t actually land any he spent an enjoyable afternoon with a 5 weight rod and size 18 black dry flies and had quite a few offers but with such small flies he found them difficult to hook. One angler and keen naturalist was over the moon today and told me of all the wild life she had seen on the water but the highlight was when she spotted a snake swimming across the reservoir! Now that’s something you don’t see every day. See you on the water Paul.
Date
Wednesday 20th August
Report by
Pete
Best Catch
4 fish Ken Whiteseide
Best Bag Weighed in
4lb 12oz by John Gibson
Best Rainbow
3lb 12oz Mick Whiteside
Best Brown
2lb 6oz John Gibson
Best Blue
N/a
Bank Average
1.2 fish per man
Boat Rod Average
1.5 fish per man
No. Doubles
0
Sport:Well a little more settled day today. The reservoir is still brim full and with more rain over night last night the angling today was still a little tricky. But brothers Ken and Mick Whiteside showed the way with 4 fish to Ken and 3 to Mick including a lovely 3lb 12oz rainbow both caught along Bens Beach using fry patterns and lures. The best of the boat fish was had by John Gibson who managed 2 fish on a half day ticket John found traditional wets fished with a cdc hopper on the top dropper tight in to the bank the most productive technique. Only 3 days till the pairs competition and not many places left so give the lodge a ring on 01200 446602 and book your place before its too late. Tight lines
Date
Tuesday 19th August
Report by
Matthew
Best Catch
3 trout for Mr Peter Kaminski
Best Bag Weighed in
2 fish for 5lbs Mr Orrit
Best Rainbow
3lb Mr Orrit
Best Brown
N/a
Best Blue
N/a
Bank Average
2.00 fish per man
Boat Rod Average
No. Doubles
Sport: Another quiet one her today, only a few on the bank. All managed to catch a couple of fish with the margins producing well. Peter Kaminski fished from Bens beach round to the jetty and managed 3 good rainbows. Nothing too specific pattern wise although the fish were tight in. fish were coming to various fritz patterns and the odd one to a dry!
Let me just remind everyone of this weekends pairs competition. It is fished to fishery rules from the boats and the best bit is you get to fish with your best fishing buddy! Theirs a few spots left so whether you’re a seasoned pro or just up for a fun day phone the lodge to be sure of your place. Its only £95.00 a pair and there is some top prizes up for grabs! It’s to be held 10 till 6 this Saturday the 23rd.
