Angling Report

Angling Report

Summary Report

Meetings, matches and mayflies …

Another week commenced with the high pressure still dominating conditions and bringing dry weather and cool Easterly or Northeasterly winds. However, water clarity is still very good and the water temperature, at the time of writing, is 14°C..

A great sign during the last 2 weeks has been the number of mayfly seen emerging from the reservoir – something not witnessed for a few years and the trout are certainly enjoying them. Hatches have been witnessed at Dougies and near to the Gorse Bushes and whilst these insects will only live for a day or two, their larvae could spend up to 2 years feeding in the water before they emerge. There are 51 species of Mayfly in the UK and they are a vital part of the natural food chain.

As water temperatures begin to rise the fish are slowly moving away from the margins although bank sport is still excellent with plenty of double-figured bags still being recorded.

Creditworthy returns this week include for visiting rods Mr. J. Davies with a return of 24 fish, the best of which was a 4lb rainbow; Mr. Mark Johnson with 20 from the banks on Midas, Daddies and FABs ; Mr. Steve Owen with 22 to his boat during a social meet on the 7^th ; Mr. Karl Humphries with 23 returned from the banks of both North & South Lakes which included fish caught on buzzer, CDC and Mayfly patterns ; Mr. Steve Cooper with 20 fish caught from the banks of the South Lake on various orange patterns ; Mr. Mike Oliver with 25 ; Mr. S. Orton with 26 returned on red Midas and Daddies & for Mr. Colin Beresford with 22 fish on black & green lures. Best of the Permit Holders this week included Mr. John Billings with 18 fish recorded ; Mr. Stacey Savage with 32 on Diawl Bach and dry fly patterns from the banks & for Mr. Paul Walker with 19 from the banks on Sunday 11^th.

We also hosted further matches and meetings this week which saw the Friendly Fly Fishers visit the fishery for 2 days with a rod average of 5.1 between them on the first day and 7.2 on the second day of sport. They were a great group of anglers and welcome to return at any time. On Sunday 11^th we hosted a heat of the popular Fastmail Pairs, organised by Phil Dixon. Some great sport was enjoyed by all anglers again with the winners being Dave Morris and Alistair Beaumont. Second place went to Ric Saccone and Martin Smith whilst third placed were Roy Lewin and Mike Smith. Congratulations to all.

We are still experiencing a high number of non-returns. This means that a lot of visiting anglers are not completing the return form on the back of their fishing permit before they leave the fishery which in turn affects our stocking policy, rod average and, ultimately, the cost we charge our visitors. PLEASE remember that a condition of fishing here is to submit a completed return (even if you blank, even if you speak to a Bailiff) BEFORE you leave. If in doubt, please speak to a member of our Team. There are no excuses – please respect our policy.

Note – ALL BOATS are currently booked for Thursday 22^nd May with no spare availability ahead of the ATEFF heat on Friday 23^rd.

On Sunday 1^st June there will be another of our popular Open Days at the Boat House (across the Dam). Starting at 10am there will be will be tackle sales from Cadence Tackle and Smart Pre-Loved Tackle, casting demonstrations and advice from AAPGAI (Master) Karl Humphries MBE, fly tying demonstrations and plenty of angling advice. Everyone is welcome.

A quick reminder that our Loyalty Card scheme continues this year as does the Monthly Boat Draw.  For more details see the posters at the fishery or ask a member of our Team.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

The rod average is 6.01