A mixed week saw some angler struggle more than others while some individuals caught at will. The boats once again have proven to be a big advantage with some catching in excess of 25 fish in a single day. This week has seen the first of the blue and golden trout landed and the most … Continue reading Week ending 28th May 2017
Some anglers have struggled from the bank particularly in the bright sunshine but those on the boats have had bags up into the 20s including a fabulous brown for regular John Combe which was safely returned. Floating lines have, at times, been swapped for intermediates but fish still haven’t been far down despite the less … Continue reading Week ending 21st May 2017
Damsels are hatching off in big numbers now and the fish are not only hitting the nymphs but also the adults as they fly around the lake. Buzzers have been huge, try patterns that are black with hot orange wing buds, this will closely match what we have seen when spooning fish. Olives have been … Continue reading Week ending 14th May 2017
A very busy week at the fishery in the lead up to the Reading Show and despite being closed on the Saturday and Sunday we had a fantastic week of catches with yet more double figure fish being caught, the best of which went 12lb 8oz and was safely returned to the lake. Still a … Continue reading Week ending 7th May 2017
One or two anglers struggled at times this week, with others recording bags into double figures. Fish are fighting really hard and are in great condition with several anglers reporting seeing their backing for the first time on a stillwater! Damsels continue to work as we are seeing some great hatches start, pond olives and … Continue reading Week ending 30th April 2017
Another good week as sport continues, some big bags on C&R especially from the boat. If you are thinking about going afloat for the day then please book with the shop in advance to avoid disappointment on 0118 930 3860. Similar flies to last week are still working well and floating lines are the order … Continue reading Week ending 23rd April 2017
Another good week has seen anglers taking advantage of the evenings drawing out and the evening rise, at just £20 from 5pm for a catch and release ticket it’s perfect for an evening after work. Nymphs still working best but lures are catching fish, snakes are very popular too and have been accounting for a … Continue reading Week ending 16th April 2017
Plenty of surface activity on the lake and great hatches of buzzers. Nymphs have really been doing the damage with the usual suspects catching, damsels, diawl bachs, hares ears and buzzers taking a lot of the fish. Boats have been fishing well particularly in the evenings.
The first week after the clocks have changed have seen anglers staying on much later in the day and taking advantage of the buzzer hatches and prolific evening rises. We can honestly say we have never seen so much surface activity as we have been seeing this week, it has been incredible! Dry fly has … Continue reading Week ending 2nd April 2017
Another good weeks fishing had by many anglers with plenty fish falling to naturals, Large hatches of buzzers have meant some great dry fly action and plenty of free rising fish to be targetted. Top patterns have been buzzers, diawl bachs, FAB’s fished washing line style, CDC shuttlecocks, bolbs, damsels and cats whisker. Finally the … Continue reading Week ending 26th March 2017