Fishing Report on 27^th October 2025It has been fishing really well lately, even when it was extremely windy! Both top water and subsurface fishing have been equally productive. So, don’t be afraid of using sinking lines with lures, especially boobies. Or, nymphs like hare’s ear and even popper hoppers with floating lines. With the cold setting in, trout will be trying to eat as much as they can to withstand it, though we are not so cold as North America. They will still be hungry!Water quality is wonderfully clear, so long leaders would be the better choice. Try fishing on the sheltered areas where there’s calmer waters and not in the wind, especially when using floating lines. Sudden gusts could cause a nasty accident with the hooks. Please remember to wear glasses to protect your eyes!The past two weeks have seen 123 visits, producing catches totalling 241. And, out these caught, 78 fish were released. Almost all fish caught were in spectacular fighting condition, apart from a few that had just managed to survive the summer or cormorant attack.As for “big ones” being caught, a 5-pounder was caught by C & F Heywood and a 6-pounder by N. Tennant. Congratulations to them!An important reminder: NFC AGM will be held on 2^nd November 2025, at Bawdeswell Village Hall at 10:00am. Looking forward to seeing many of our members there! Till then, tight lines! Lynne

Fishing Report on 13^th October2025

If you haven’t heard yet, the summer doldrums are over! There is fantastic top water trout fishing to be had at our Club lake! The new of fish that were stocked in the lake about a couple of weeks back, certainly awakened the resident trout to fantastic top water action. Adding to that has been the sudden drop of temperatures and rainy weather. The water visibility has improved quickly as well. This wonderful combination has certainly contributed to more trout seen eating and moving on or just under the surface.

Just the last two weeks showed that out of 133 visits, 212 fish were caught with 38 of them then returned in great condition. The feedback I received from many happy fishermen was that the fish were in fighting-fit form. Dry flies fished on the surface or small black nymphs are catching now.  Examples of these are small CDCs, balloon caddis, hopper, popper hoppers, half hogs, crane fly imitations, parachute flies, suspender buzzers various sorts and small black nymphs, just to name a few that work spendidly. A special mention goes to three of our members who caught and returned the ‘big one’ too. They were Alan Howard, J. Brooks and J. Mack, catching a 5-pounder each! Well done to them!

A final reminder to those who are interested but still have not written their names down yet on the entry list placed in the Signing-In Hut for the Frank Wright Competition happening on 19^th October 2025.  Please do so by 15^th October.

Tight lines!

Lynne

Fishing Report on 28^th September 2025

As expected, fishing for trout during this month was for the most part, very challenging, which was as expected. The first three weeks of September was tough going as 65 visits produced only 13 catches (of which 8 were returned). Water temperature was still high, and the water was still very coloured and murky. However, with the new injection of stockies on 22th September of 454 trout (making the season’s total of stocked fish to 3,735), the last week of the month saw 51 fish caught (including 11 returned) out of the 41 visits! This makes the season’s catch in total to be 2,946.

The joy of fishing the surface and just below the surface has returned! The water temperature has nicely dropped to around 16+C and the visibility has slowly improved too, creating better conditions for trout to be turned on to active feeding!

So, it’s time to get the  floating fly lines out, equipped with dries or nymphs. One could use a single fly or a few flies on the washing line technique (3 flies maximum allowed). To mention a few flies that have been successful, CDCs, craneflies, hoppers, diawl bachs, crunchers, montanas, bloodworms, etc.

The fish have been caught recently on the East, South and North banks. However, it’s best to move around to find them. No point staying in one place too long if it seems unproductive. However, if you should find the honey pot, please remember to give others a go at your swim after catching two or three. Everyone knows what it’s like to be struggling with little success. So, a little kindness and thoughtfulness goes a long way! You will find most members are even generous in sharing their successful flies with you!

Finally, a little reminder of our next flyfishing competition coming up soon on the 19^th of October 2025 (the Frank Wright’s Trophy) which is a pairs competition. The closing date for entries is 15^th October. Look at our latest newsletter for more details about this! Remember that even though it’s a competition, it’s all in the spirit of fun and fairness! So do come to watch and enjoy the event, even to participate or to encourage.

Tight lines everyone!

Lynne