The settled weather returned and so on the river, normal levels and good water clarity, with corresponding successes from the banks. On the brown trout lakes, the spring water has brought the temperature down to manageable figures but the rainbow trout lakes temperature remains high; a week or two more of cold nights will help immensely.
Successful flies on the river: Grey Wulff, Daddy, Adams, CDC emerger, Damsel, Stonefly, Bumble, GRHE, Silver-blue and teal, Montana.
Andrew Thompson
A member enjoying a busy afternoon on Beat E – photo Andrew Thompson
Another productive week on the river!
Successful flies used included:
Daddy, Klinkhammer, Montana, various Olives, GRHE, PTN, Alexandra, Diawl Bach, Sedge, Moth, Bloodworm
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While we wait for conditions on the lakes to improve (hopefully within the next two to three weeks) members continued focussing on our incredibly resilient river, though with mixed fortunes.
Successful flies included: Daddy, Klinkhammer, PTN, Emerger, Olive
Please remember to drive slowly on the re-surfaced river access lanes and tracks – and all estate roads!
In view of the prolonged hot summer we’ve all experienced, we will be extending the fishing season on the lakes until December 20th; fishing on the river will finish the last day of October, as usual.
Andrew Thompson
A productive week on the river, aided by some very welcome rainfall.
Successful flies included;
PTN, Caddis / Stick, Daddy, Emerger, Parachute Adams, Sedge, Para Aphid, Greenwell’s spider
Andrew Thompson
Two chub on a riffle
Great Springs robin
More sea trout were observed again on the river over the past week, both following flies and jumping; this is a much later run than usual.
Successful flies used last week included:
Brown trout lakes: Sawyer bug
River: Buzzer, Mayfly, Daddy, Deer hair sedge, Emerger, Klinkhammer, Shrimp, Olive, Gold-headed PTN
A defibrillator has been installed at great springs hut.
Andrew Thompson
Water temperatures remained high, though the prospect of cooler days ahead should start the return to more normal conditions.
Access to the river car parks has been greatly improved, with Kilsham lane (from the main road to Rotherbridge) benefitting from a top dressing.
Successful flies included:
Brown trout lakes: Buzzer, gnat.
River: Daddy, Buzzer, Grey Wulff, Blue-winged Olive.
Andrew Thompson
A tricky week at the brown trout lakes, but the river continued to provide excellent sport, along with several sea trout being seen jumping. The cooler night-time air temperatures are helping to lower the water temperatures throughout the fishery.
Access track repairs continue: this week the potholes in Kilsham Lane are being repaired.
Successful flies last week included:
Brown trout lakes: Grey Wulff, Green gnat and spider
River: PTN, Silver Invicta, Daddy, small Mayfly, Grey Wulff, Black Klinkhammer
Andrew Thompson
Both the river and brown trout lakes provided fine sport over the past week. Purple loosestrife is in full flower along the river banks, aesthetically adding to any fishing visit!
Successful flies used, included . . .
Brown trout ponds: Buzzer, Gnat, Klinkhammer
River: Grey Wulff, Hot-spot PTN, GRHE, Dry daddy, Klinkhammer
Andrew Thompson
Repairs to the river access tracks begin today, starting with the old railway line. The annual mid-summer ‘high vegetation’ cut is nearly complete, so members should find it easier to cast.
Successful flies used last week included:
Brown trout ponds: Caddis, Klinkhammer, Diawl Bach, Olive
River: Caenis, CDC emerger, Alder fly, Black sedge, Black nymph
Andrew Thompson
At last, water temperatures have started to drop … by 2.5 degrees throughout the fishery over the past week. However, dawn and dusk are still the best times for seeing movement.
Successful flies used last week included:
Brown trout lakes: Size 16 CDC emerger, Klinkhammer, Caddis, CDC emerger
River: Small mayfly, Parachute Adams, Beaded PTN, Beaded Daddy, Spider, Black nymph
Andrew Thompson
