PACKINGTON TROUT FISHERY

FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 25/10/09

Last week 105 rods caught 337 fish for an average of 3.20.

The changeable weather led to a much quieter week on the fishery but the good form continues.

The Autumn Open competition was held on the bank of Cocks Close on Sunday with the winner Ray Cramp of Coventry catching 12 fish which fell mainly to Cats Whiskers fished on a floating line. Runner up Brian Mason of Sutton Coldfield caught nine fish on similar tactics. The best rainbow of the week was also caught during the match with a fish estimated at 13 – 14lb and this was taken by Craig Smith of Arley who took it on a black Lure on an intermediate line. Roy Stroud of Dorridge caught a 10lb rainbow whilst fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and this came to a black Buzzer on a floating line. Mr Al Pitt of Birmingham caught a 9lb 2oz rainbow again from the bank of Cocks Close and this one came to a Cats Whisker fished on an intermediate line.

The best areas have been the high bank and Burnet Iron corner of Cocks Close. Park Meadow was the pick of the members’ waters last week with fish coming out all over the pool.

Best flies have been Cats Whisker, black Lure, Nomads, black Buzzer, Damsel Nymph, Bloodworm and GRHE.

Contact the fishery on 01676 522754 or check out our website on http://www.packingtonestate.net