December 09 Fishing Report

While December is traditionally a quieter month for being on the water with clients as everyone heads for the shops, we were out more than previous years. In between we enjoyed a few hot trips ourselves for grayling, trout and pike.



After the heavy rain's of November the river Coln has been carrying it's seasonal milky tinge, classic of the spring fed rivers. This prevented sight fishing, though a thorough search of the "hot spots" brought a steady stream of good grayling to the bank. I'm anticipating more of the same for the remainder of the season, so take advantage of our special offer grayling fishing!

Pre freeze we had been observing and tempting a number of pike in the 3-9lb range and also enjoying some hot sight fishing for the rainbow trout. I'm looking to the New Year, bringing warmer temperatures to thaw out the lakes and spike the appetites of these two voracious predators once more.


Above Andrew Month displays the quality of rainbow trout as they should be and every bit as worthy as any reservoir caught fish IMO. With all stillwaters now on form, including Loynton, Lechlade, Watermark, I expect to see many more fabulous fish gracing our nets during the coming weeks.

We also have special offers running on our pike and stalking days, plus our fly fishing lessons during January and February 2010. With hot action expected, now is the time to arrange your first trips of 2010!

Best Fishes

Steve