Catch Returns

Week ending 24th December 2017

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With Christmas approaching tomorrow many ladies and gentleman have taken a well earned break from the Christmas preparations and have spent a few hours fishing.  Fish have remained close to the bank in small shoals with many holding up on the main right hand bank with Duffer’s Point being a popular spot.  Buzzers remain popular, … Continue reading Week ending 24th December 2017 »

Week ending 17th December 2017

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Fishing Haywards lake has been particularly rewarding for those anglers who have roamed the banks as the fish have been found in small shoals very close in.  Buzzers fished just 18″ below the surface have accounted for many of these fish this week which is surprising considering the cold weather.  For those looking to keep … Continue reading Week ending 17th December 2017 »

Week ending 10th December 2017

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The last week has seen the temperature fluctuate from below freezing to actually quite warm, but even when freezing the sun has warmed  anglers up, especially on the northern bank. Fishing has seen a mixture of fly patterns being successful. Floating fry off the boat saw two anglers land twenty trout in a day. A … Continue reading Week ending 10th December 2017 »

Week ending 3rd December 2017

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This week saw the success of the Viva. This fly looks nothing like the Vauxhall model it was named after, but its’ black and green pattern tempted many fish from under trees, or in the weed. Cats whiskers proved to be successful off the bank.

Week ending 12th November 2017

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It is no wonder the boats here are so popular with some incredible catches this week with up to 12 fish to the boat, including some great blues and browns.  Lures fished slowly have been very successful, however the cooler weather which arrived at the weekend did make fishing a little more challenging! If you … Continue reading Week ending 12th November 2017 »

Week ending 5th November 2017

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Fishing has been action packed this week with gold head Blobs, Cats Whiskers and Vivas fished on floating and intermediate lines catching the majority of fish.

Week ending 29th October 2017

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The cool weather has certainly brought us some brilliant fishing here on Haywards Lake this week, with both bank and boat anglers having some great catches.  One of the most notable catches this week was by regular rod Theo Reid-Cain (aged 12), who caught 6 fish whilst fishing with his Dad Mark.  Theo’s first two … Continue reading Week ending 29th October 2017 »

Week ending 22nd October 2017

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Mini lures have been the order of the week, fished on floating and intermediate fly lines, with the boats continuing to have impressive catches.  On Wednesday this week we are stocking some blue trout into Haywards Farm Lake so why not come and try and catch one of these wonderful fish this weekend? Our ever-popular … Continue reading Week ending 22nd October 2017 »