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

Hello Spring

Spring fishinng conditions are rarely stable, but the current spell of excellent weather is getting the trout on the fin! I've been on the water at both Cound and Loynton trout fisheries this week. In both cases plenty of rainbows are moving within 6 feet of the surface. Buzzers, damsels, mini lures, hares ear, olive nymph, pheasant tail nymph fished on a floating line and 10-15 foot leader have worked well.

Both venues have produced several doubles, Loynton having the largest at 20lb 14oz. Once again anglers have been catching numbers of trout, with as many as 15 rainbows in a day to one successful fly fisher! Top flies for MFF clients this week have been the Scruffy Damsel and Olive Nymph.

Sure good fishing is about making the most of conditions you have. Spring being as fickle as can be, weather conditions are bound to be variable. Make the most of this current spell and hit the water while it lasts!

Tight Lines

Steve