The hottest week of the year meant that anglers didn’t venture out in any number. The lake did manage to produce a lovely 7.5lb Rainbow for Simon Marshall and a very respectable rod average of just under 2 fish per angler was achieved. Lets hope the cooler weather and more favourable conditions we are now … Continue reading Week ending 25th June 2017
Phew….What a scorcher! The weather has been fantastic, but not really suited to fishing. Those brave enough to venture out have had some success however and the newly installed aerators have been working their magic. Six and seven fish tallies have been recorded on buzzers, shuttlecock buzzers and damsels. The damsel hatch is now well … Continue reading Week ending 18th June 2017
Four double figure fish have been caught this week with regular rod Simon Mann catching a fantastic 15lb rainbow on a Blue Flash damsel, Ken Jeffery had a memorable 15lb brownie on a small black stalking bug. Congratulations goes to 11 year Lauren Valentine who caught her personal best, a rainbow of 14lb! Well done!! … Continue reading Week ending 11th June 2017
This week four fantastic double figure rainbow trout were caught, the best a buzzer-caught 14lb fish to Mitch Dow. Double figure fish of 10lb, 10lb 4oz and 12lb were also landed. Boat fishing has been very productive, especially for those fishing near the aerators fishing floating lines with buzzers and diawl bachs. Top class fly … Continue reading Week ending 4th June 2017
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