Winter Fishing Rocks!

No matter what I or anyone says it seems the majority of anglers cannot see the value in winter fly fishing. Yeah I know you can say it's my quiet time of year and I would say that. However it gives me chance to fish more and grab some of the great, no fantastic, spectacular sport on offer!

Many rivers are out currently, though the Coln is not particularly discoloured it is very high. Looking at it yesterday I really fancied fishing but a client booking meant work took priority.

Small stillwaters are not to be overlooked regardless of your experience. Many waters are currently providing some of their very best sport to anglers prepared to think about what they are doing. Loynton trout fishery has again produced some great catches, while Watermark fished amazingly for 2 clients yesterday. On their first day they landed 8 trout between 2-5lbs, lost a couple and missed a few takes to boot.

Top flies for us have been a black lure, buzzers in white and black, plus bloodworm. I have a couple of days free next week, no prizes for guessing what I will be doing with them!

Tight Lines

Steve

Fly Fishing Report @ 14th January 08

My apologies for the light posting currently, early January means getting some site updates done ready for Spring. This has also meant light fishing for me around a few client days. Still we are pretty much done now, so that is going to change!

The trout don't seem too bothered by the very changeable weather we have had. The few anglers venturing forth post New Year have had some good fishing. Loynton, Watermark, Bushyleaze, Lechlade and Cound all report good sport. Loynton, Watermark and Lechlade are producing the bigger fish as usual.

Top flies have been mini damsels, buzzers and various lures with colours varying according to the trouts' mood (and what they have already seen). Brighter stalking bugs in yellow and white also working well along with weighted HE nymph.

One big update that will roll out to the site early February is a fly fhop update. This will continue our theme of offering a small range of highly effecive patterns including some specials, though this year we are expanding the range in response to customer feedback!

I've further refined a couple of my own patterns, expanded the colour range for our stalking bugs, put together a range of fly sets for stillwater and river and finally introduced a range of dry flies. In all the selection will offer a good variety of what freshwater fly fishers need for 2008. So if your fly box needs reloading, look for further news in early February.

Best Fishes

Steve

2008 Fly Fishing Courses

Happy New Year everyone! For once I'm glad that today is an office day, just walking the dog was enough in this bitterly cold wind. Having said that, the Christmas fishing was excellent, with stillwaters and river producing some nice trout and grayling accordingly.

I've just updated our 2008 courses page for those of you interested in furthering your skills as part of a group. Our beginners days' are filling up fast (one already full)so I've added a new date.

We also have a Small Water Master Class planned for anglers with a grasp of the basics up to intermediate skills. For further details on all courses check out fly fishing courses 2008.

Tight Lines

Steve