2012 Closing Date 30th November
Draycote relentless good form continues as yet more cracking fish are taken. Mr S Hillman recorded a tip top conditioned brown weighing in at 8lb, included in his catch was 5 other fish! Mr D Elms weighed in 8 fish for 26lb with the best weighing 4.5lb. Yet again there have been numerous fish over 5lb caught and a lot more between 4 and 5lb. There has been no change to fly patterns, as the trout really are focussing on any fry patterns. White, black, grey and olive minkie have been the best flies to use. A black or white humungous has also fished well.
A steady NE wind for 5 days saw most of the bank sport happening from Lincroft Point down to the bottom of Toft Shallows, as well as the dam side of Toft Shallows, in particular the Swans nest. As I write this report the wind has swung almost 360 degrees and Rainbow corner is now producing well, with one bank angler yesterday (Mon) landing 11 fish including two over 5lb ! All fish fell to a white minky fished on a floating line.
Boats have done well on most areas of the lake, in particular the Farnborough Spit, Dunns Bay, Toft Shallows, the Cornifields, and Rainbow Corner. Di-5 or Di-3 lines have been the better choice of lines recently.
With four weeks to go to the end of the season, the fishing I am sure will remain good, as the trout seek to pack on the weight for the winter months ahead.
We still have a few boats available for our fur and feather match on Sunday the 25th of November.If you wish to fish this friendly event then please call the fishing lodge on 01788 812018. It is FREE to enter and you fish with your partner. The top 3 INDIVIDUAL bags will win a cracking Christmas hamper. The match will be fished form 9.OOAM – 4pm (please remember to bring a small prize with you. This is to ensure everyone goes home with something)
Number of rods this week 183 Number of fish killed 285 Number of fish returned 438 Rod average 3.9 Boat bookings are now popular so please book in advance, especially for the weekends. Bank fishing is also popular so please call in advance to book one of the 30 car pass. Call the fishing lodge on 01788812018 Tight Lines Craig Barr FlashAttackFlies.com