Fishing Report as on 22nd April 2024
As from the beginning of this new Season till now 2890 trout have been put in, and as of 13th April 2024, a total of 1452 have been caught. And, for the past two weeks up till 13th April there have been 101 visits and 418 fish caught. This is great news! The largest trout caught was 4lbs, and members’ catch per visit averaged about 4 fish.
What is noticeable is that these fish are fighting fit and great sport. They are in great condition except for the few who have been injured by the cormorants. As the weather is not typically cold, but rainy and windy, trout are often to be found on the surface or just under the surface of the water. They are having a feast enjoying the terrestrials that have been blown down by the strong winds. Now, they are found to be hunting fry as well. Very successful methods of fishing have been the floating line with anything from wet flies and dries, or the very reliable size 12 goldhead flash damsels! They are often so effective in the wind as the flies just drift round or with a slow figure of eight. If you want to see bow waves or close follows, a steady pull on and intermediate line with similar lures will do the trick. Trust me you don’t want to miss the fun! These fish are not shoaled up in just one place as they can be found everywhere. The West, South and East banks have proved quite successful.
A big “thank you” to the work parties and the maintenance members for the fabulous work they have done to secure the route around the Lake as well as shoring up the swims! We are very fortunate to have members with know-how, access to machinery and dedication to improve the condition of our precious assets – our Club facilities and Lake.
Also, much appreciation for fly contributions to our Flybox from members like Luis De Souza, Phil Gaywood, Paul East and Adrian Head. Trust me, their flies catch trout!
Remember our upcoming Kett’s Trophy Competition on 12th May 2024 as well as a barbecue. Do put that date in your calendar and enter the Competition for a bit of sport, fun and food!
Lynne
Fishing Report on 2nd April 2024
The new season’s trout fishing started with a bang, but from from what I have heard and deduced from the fishing stats, it has become a little unpredictable compared to other early Spring seasons. For one, the fish are not so deep. Two, they have gone rather quickly off large lures. One can only surmise that the warmer temperatures this Winter/Spring season have pushed the fish nearer to the surface, rather than their usual deeper water zone. The warmer and wetter Winter has probably contributed to this.
In any case, I have been well informed that these fishes are going after smaller, more natural flies. Dries, midge patterns, even buzzers have been quite successful. Although, some have caught on orange lures like nomads. The following are some examples of successful flies: pitsford peas, cormorants, invictas, appetisers, big red, buzzers, klinkhammers, foam daddies. However, most agreed that the trout have become more picky taking smaller, more natural looking flies. And, mostly on the top few feet of water, if not off the surface. They have become even more challenging to catch. Interesting! Areas to fish will be the West and North banks.
Out of 253 visits over the past three weeks, 691 fish have been caught (averaging around just about 2.7 fish per visit). The heaviest was 4 ½ lbs! Our special tagged trout is swimming around free waiting to be caught.
And last but not least, our next Work Party day for Sunday 14th April is still in need of volunteers, I believe.
Keep well, tight lines!
Lynne
Fishing Report on 12th March 2024
This 2024/25 season has been delayed a tad because of the obviously stormy wet weather we’ve had recently, and the consequential floods that followed. However, as of today, 1,800+ rainbow trout have been put into our Lake. And, fishing in earnest began last week with members happily bagging up their limit for the week.
From what I’ve seen, the fish are fighting fit and a joy to have on the other end of the line. They average 2+lbs. So, since the start of this new season, there were 46 visits and about 115 trout caught. The heaviest of the lot was 3 ½ lbs. The East bank was super productive, and most fish were on the top few feet of water. However, by now the fish would have moved into more areas on the North and South banks. I’ve been told that black and green lures, montanas, and assorted buzzers have been a great success, fished on both floating or intermediate lines. Well, Spring fishing has well and truly begun so do make your way to our Lake soon for a cast or two. The Club Fly Box is also brimming with new flies.
Just a reminder, that our Social Work Party will be on this coming Sunday 17th March. There is always room for more! Light refreshments will be provided, so no one will go away hungry or thirsty.
Tight lines!
Lynne