Ravensthorpe Reservoir Week ending 31 October 2010

The best fish of the week at Ravensthorpe was a 4lb 4oz Rainbow taken by Ian Pow of Springfield, Milton Keynes.

Anglers have been catching fish deep down on cats whiskers fished slow or static. There have been reports of one or two big fish lost from Platforms 4 and 5. Generally fishing has been challenging.

Pike anglers are putting the effort in with stories of large fish following to the boat but to date the largest taken so far has been around 12lb.

Best Rainbow 4lb 4oz taken by Ian Pow of Milton Keynes.

Best boat areas The Island, Coton End, Tall Willows.

Best bank areas The Island, Platforms 4-5.

Mid week boat winner Nathan Clements of Cambs.

Anglers are reminded that the Brown season ended on 29 October.
Ravesnthorpe Fur and Feather (boat) 7 November
Please note boat fishing at Ravensthorpe will cease after 7 November.
Bank angling continues to 31 December.

Pike fishing
Boat fishing for Pike ends on Sunday 7 November. Please telephone the fishing lodge on 01604 770875 for details and boat bookings.

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Ravensthorpe Water October 25th, 2010

Ravensthorpe Reservoir

Fishing has been increasingly rewarding for boat anglers who have persevered until later in the day. Most afternoons have seen some challenging fishing. Highlight of the week at Ravensthorpe was the Bob Church Trophy match with 14 boats accounting for 66 fish.

Cats whiskers and minkies fished slowly on static around the margins are amongst the best methods.

The pike season is now in full swing and it can’t be long before Ravensthorpe gives up one of its legendary monsters.

Best Rainbow 8lb 4oz

Mid week boat winner Mr Tallett of Daventry.

Anglers are reminded that the Brown season ends on 29 October.
Ravesnthorpe Fur and Feather (boat) 7 November

Pike fishing
Boat fishing for Pike ends on Sunday 14 November. Please telephone the fishing lodge on 01604 770875 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              01604 770875      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for details and boat bookings.

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Ravensthorpe Reservoir To October 17th, 2010

Fish week 113 (11,082) Returns 44 (2,625) Rod average 2.5 (4.22)

Conditions have improved considerably at Ravensthorpe with the Northampton Anglers Fur and Feather a highlight of the week.

30 anglers fished this competition with Graeme Smith and Alec Ferguson taking first place with six fish for 13lb 12oz.

Fish are being found at varied depths, but most consistently on or near the bottom.

Bank and boat anglers are both catching fish and boat anglers are doing well closer to the shore. Black buzzers are still catching along with corixa patterns fished under the bung at depth. Some fish have been taking snail patterns and minkies on floating lines.

Best Rainbow 4lb

Best boat areas The Island/Coton End.

Best bank areas Platforms 4-6 and 11 and 12. Coton car park.

Best methods See report.

Mid week boat winner Mr Hollingshead of Rushden.

Pike fishing at Ravensthorpe Reservoir
Boat fishing for Pike ends on Sunday 14 November. Please telephone the fishing lodge on 01604 770875 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              01604 770875      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for details and boat bookings.

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Ravensthorpe Water October 12th, 2010

Ravensthorpe Reservoir
Fish week 100 (10,969) Returns 53 (2,581) Rod average 1.9 (4.2)

Anglers at Ravensthorpe have enjoyed better conditions and more action. On Saturday 9 October Mr McGregor of Beith caught a 13lb Common Carp and a 9lb Pike on a damsel nymph pattern. The best Rainbow of the week weighed 5lb 8oz and Alec Ferguson returned it safely to the water. Mick Griffin had a nice 4lb plus Rainbow. The majority of fish are still being caught either close to the bottom or in mid water. Best boat tactics have included black skinny buzzers on intermediate lines or floaters with long leaders. Another alternative is to fish corixa well under the bung close in