Dry Fly & Pin Fry

What a few days we have had weather wise. River wise the derbyshire Wye has been a blow out, while fishing has remained good on the Coln and Churn in Gloucestershire which are affected far less by run off. Inspite of weather, some dry fly sport has been available most days with small midge patterns and sedges later in the day bringing most consistent action at the surface. Sub surface simple PTN, hares ear and wire nymphs are perfect for stalking fish.

On stillwater both Loynton and Watermark are seeing trout hiting pin fry. Their is a marked difference in current feeding between the two venues however. At Loynton most action is in the top 3 feet to small lures and nymphs with a little sparkle. When the wind has been blowing a good old daddy long legs has scored for some anglers too.

At Watermark trout are still holding and feeding deeper in the water column and are best searched out with intermediate or slow sink lines during daytime fishing. If all else fails a booby combined with a fast sinker is picking up fish from the boats. Evening fishing is different again when the wind backs off, with the true richness of this water coming to the fore. Big hatches of caenis, midge and sedge provide superb nymph and dry fly fishing and will continue to do so going forward through August.

Good enough reason to give the pub a miss until last orders!

Steve