Fly Fishing News Update & Report 10th - 16th June 2007

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Last week's fishing was both fun and at times frustrating. Prior to the deluge of rain the river Coln was fishing well, with good hatches of various olives, midge and sedge. Currently the river is running high, carrying colour, but should be in good fishable condition again later this week, with fishing all the better for the fresh water!

Lake fishing has been largely focused on tuition days and casting lessons over at Loynton Trout Fishery. The water had really warmed up despite the cooling springs during the early part of the week, sending fish down a few feet in search of cooler water. Patient fishing with buzzers produced fish for several anglers, the best a catch of 9 rainbows, the biggest at 16lbs! Heavy rain Thursday and Saturday helped cool the surface layers down, bringing nymphing fish up a little and triggering some fry feeding. Pink, yellow and green guineas taking a number of fish between hatches of midge.

Carsington has continued to produce good fish, the key being to know exactly where to go. Small buzzer patterns, mini lures, PTNs and damsels all scoring well, with many first time visitors comparing it to the quality of fishing at Rutland! If you are planning a trip and need some advice checkout out reservoir fly fishing.

I have a mix of sight fishing, reservoir fishing and casting lessons booked for this week, be sure to check out how we get on in our next report!

Tight Lines

Steve