Fishing Report April 09

That slight warming effect April brings, certainly worked it's magic once again! Fly life is abundant, with spring fishing now in full swing.

Rivers have been in superb trim during April, the Wye crystal clear, enabling us to quietly stalk some superb trout to 2lbs. As the month progressed hatches became more consistent. Top water sport with dry fly is now superb.

Cotswold rivers are also looking very fine too, producing some blissful early season days, sighting browns and delicately presenting your fly to achieve the ultimate deception!

Stillwater fishing saw large buzzer hatches making midge fishing almost compulsory some days, those tiny little pupa extracting fish up to 8lbs for clients during April, including a few nice browns. Windy days also saw many terrestrials meeting a watery end. Beetles, midges, hawthorn, alder and the occasional early crane fly and sedge. These tempted some superb resident trout at venues such as Loynton, Bushyleaze and Watermark.

Latterly, pond and lake olives have started to hatch in numbers, further adding to the feast. At Lechlade and Bushlyleaze the first Mayfly are hatching too offering a glimpse of things to come during May and June.

As you can see their is plenty of fly and fish action to enjoy currently and moving forward. Now is the time to forsake lures and switch to nymph and dry fly. Go on give it a try! Alternatively learn how to identify what fish are feeding on and fish natural imitations with our fly fishing lessons.

We had many really good days during April with our courses well attended too. Thanks to everyone who has fished with us so far and we look forward to seeing many more of you during the coming weeks and months. If you are planning a spring trip and have not yet booked, do get in touch ASAP to secure dates as they are going fast!

Tight Lines

Steve