Catch Returns

Week ending 21st July 2019

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The fishing is slowing, as you might expect at this time of year, but the boats are still catching and there are fish coming during the evenings too. Damsels were the top pattern last week (catching a few perch as well as trout) but buzzers are still producing too. Don‘t forget that next weekend is … Continue reading Week ending 21st July 2019 »

Week ending 14th July 2019

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A quiet week but damsels and buzzers are still taking a few fish, with the lion‘s share coming to the boats, but don‘t forget that in two weeks‘ time ANYTHING GOES! That’s right… fly, lure and bait will all be allowed on Haywards Farm Lake for our Any Method Weekend – Sat 27th and Sun … Continue reading Week ending 14th July 2019 »

Week ending 7th July 2019

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Despite the continued high water temperatures, the fishing was good this week and although there were a few blank returns there were plenty of good catches too with Bob Todd top of the list with a 12–fish day, all taken on daddies and gold heads. Mark Tibbell used similar patterns for a 6–fish day. We … Continue reading Week ending 7th July 2019 »

Week ending 30 June 2019

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After a mini heatwave, that severely curtailed prospects this weekend, there are now clear signs that the fishing on Haywards Farm Lake is beginning to slow down for summer. We will now be switching on our aeration system and monitoring water temperatures carefully to ensure that the fish are not becoming stressed and will enforce … Continue reading Week ending 30 June 2019 »

Week ending 23rd June 2019

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A bit of a mixed week of fishing and weather saw some anglers have bumper days while other struggled at times. The boats have been out almost every day and particularly on the brighter days have fared better than those form the bank. Overcast days have seen fish smashing damsel adults close in around the … Continue reading Week ending 23rd June 2019 »

Week ending 9th June 2019

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The fishing on Haywards Farm Lake continues to be excellent for the time of year with the water temperature remaining cool enough to keep the fish feeding. Mayflies accounted for a few fish early on in the week but the hatches have now all but finished and buzzers remain the go to pattern for many … Continue reading Week ending 9th June 2019 »

Week ending 2nd June 2019

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There were some stunning results from our Hobby Lake last week, including 12lb and 13lb brown trout. If you want to get on there and enjoy a little piece of fishing heaven all to yourself then give us a call on 0118 930 3860. On Haywards Farm Lake, snakes fished on intermediate lines took a … Continue reading Week ending 2nd June 2019 »

Week ending 26th May 2019

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In another great week of fishing on Haywards Farm Lake the highlight was probably Adam and Clive Smith‘s superb result that saw Adam net 19 rainbows from 3lb to 9lb and Clive 8 fish from 3lb to 7lb. Buzzers and blobs were the patterns doing the business for them. Buzzers and blobs continued to be … Continue reading Week ending 26th May 2019 »

Week ending 19th May 2019

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Lots of good fish have been caught this week, topped by the cracking 11lb 4oz rainbow below, that was netted by Ray Constable. There have been a lot of fish in the 5lb to 8lb range showing too, with most anglers getting among a few fish. As far as successful patterns are concerned there is … Continue reading Week ending 19th May 2019 »