Christmas 07 Fly Fishing

If like me you are chomping at the bit to fish after Christmas feasting, their is plenty to go at this year!

Fisheries such as Loynton, Watermark, Cound, Bushyleaze, Lechlade and Danebridge are in good form with both good catches and the chance of a PB Rainbow from Loynton, Lechlade and Watermark.

Rivers are in good nick and grayling in their prime now on many freestone and chalk based rivers. The Coln is certainly providing some fine fish as are many other midlands streams.

If you fancy something different, why not hit a local lake, reservoir or canal in search of pike on fly? It's becoming more popular now and the steely glare in a pike's eyes on frosty mornings is something to behold.

If you have some Christmas money burning a hole in your pocket and want to improve your winter fishing skills or go catch a big trout, we still have Thursday 27th & Friday 28th available for bookings. Get in touch to make a big improvement to your fishing skills!

Whatever you are doing, have a great Christmas and tight lines!

Steve

Fishing Report @ 18th December 2007

The temperature drop (and Christmas shopping no doubt) kept many anglers off the bank during the past week or so. The trout however are having a field day, either slashing fry or sipping midge pupa!

All lakes are fishing well, you must however stay on the move, covering plenty of water at various depths to locate fish. Feeding spells may be brief, but can be hectic while they last, often occurring several times during the day.

Our top fly patterns have been MFF Zonker, Leech and Beadhead Fry along with Beadhead buzzers in black & red. Other must have flies this winter are bloodworm, mini damsels, hares ear nymph.

Best Fishes

Steve

Fishing Report @ 6th December 2007

Not much new on the fishing front this week! December took over where November left off, with lakes fishing really well.

Loynton has again produced excellent sport, no huge catches (3-6 fish per angler) numbers wise and no blanks on our days at least. A mixture of small lures and nymphs fished on floating and intermediate lines to suit conditions has bought a steady stream of fish to bank.

The same tactics have worked at Watermark during tuition days there. Water remains crystal clear for stalking, with plenty of big fish in the water. The same is true over at Lechlade, where plenty of big rainbows are always cruising. Not fished bushyleaze, but friends advise it is fishing well to tactics detailed above.

If you are lost for gift ideas this Christmas, checkout our gift vouchers! With vouchers available for any value from £20 towards all tuition, guided fishing and equipment we offer the best gift any budding or experienced fly fisher could want.

Best Fishes

Steve