Photo by Andrew Thompson
“Although not many members visited the river, a beaded black nymph worked well last week. On the rainbow trout lakes the water temperature is steadily dropping and it shouldn’t be long until Autumn stocking can take place .. we’ll keep you posted.”
– Andrew Thompson
Little Bognor
Little Bognor
“The river was at bank-full for a couple of days last week. In one 24 hr period we had 33mm of rain and in another 25mm! Temperatures at the rainbow trout lakes are now thankfully steadily dropping.” – Andrew Thompson
On the river fish were taking deep sunk nymphs last weekend. After the recent heavy rain they should be hungry and feeding well. Search for the trout under the trees and beside streamer weed beds.
On Saturday fish were rising well all over the bottom lake at Little Bognor, feeding on buzzers. A slow sinking black buzzer will catch fish.
“Until yesterday’s heavy downpours, the lakes were still very warm, so the rain will be a great help in starting to getting the waters back to trout-favouring conditions. Black nymphs and daddy-long-legs continue to produce results on the river.” – Andrew Thompson
Photo courtesy of Stuart Mack
“The incredibly hot and bright conditions last week understandably discouraged visits, though brown trout were rising freely at times in the evenings. Daddy long-legs continued to be a reliable enticer, along with caddis, buzzer and parachute Adams.” – Andrew Thompson
Once again, rising temperatures are creating difficult conditions. However, the river and the spring-fed brown trout lakes continue to provide good sport, especially early morning and late evening. Successful flies on the lakes last week were: Klinkhammer, daddy, olive and grey duster.
Successful flies on the river last week were: sedge, daddy, beetle, stonefly nymph, Klinkhammer, emerging caddis and shrimp.
A quiet week in terms of visits and fish caught, probably due to the summer holiday and the weather.
Successful flies at Little Bognor and on the river last week included daddy long-legs, black beetle, black nymph, stonefly nymph, bloody butcher and olive emerger.
“Water temperatures remain high on the rainbow trout lakes, so the brown trout lakes and river are the best bet for sport at the moment.
A great variety of flies continue to produce results, with daddy long-legs being the most successful fly of the past week.”
Andrew Thompson
Photo by Andrew Thompson
Photo by Andrew Thompson
Photo by David Taylor
“On August 6th the effects of more heavy rain meant the rainbow trout lakes water temperatures were at 18 degrees, whilst the ponds at Little Bognor were at 15.5, the lowest temperatures and best conditions for many weeks. On August 7th the river was up and coloured though conditions should be much improved within a couple of days. Sea trout are still showing!” – Andrew Thompson
“… members have been having most fun at Little Bognor and on the river. The wild brown trout of 1.25 lbs from Beat E was special, both as a perfect fish in its own right and for the member who caught it. The fish was the highlight of his season so far, he caught it on a black and red flash damsel.” – Andrew Thompson
Leconfield Fly Fishing Club 