Elinor Trout Fishery Report March 4th, 2013

Feb 25th – March 3rd

122 anglers caught 469 fish of which 264 were returned

Best Fish
10lb 8oz Chris Redhead, Whittlesey, orange lure, boat
10lb 7oz David Shaer, Bretton, GRHE, boat
10lb 2oz Michael Bownes, Stamford, black/green lure
8lb 14oz Jason Smith, Nottingham, apps bloodworm
7lb 4oz Bob Senior, Stamford, orange blob, boat

Best Areas
Bank – dam, boat bay, brookside
Boat – off dam, boat bay, down middle

Best Patterns
Black/green or white/green lures, orange blob, apps bloodworm, grhe .

The lake is gradually clearing and the fishing improving by the day with the rod average now just shy of 4. Visibility is now 12-14 inches.
On most days sport has been better after 10am. The water is still very cold so a slow retrieve is best. Along with the early season lures a few fish are being taken on nymphs, hares ear and black diawl bach are worth using on a dropper.
Usually the bank fishing outscores boats at this time of year but good catches are coming from open water as well as the margins.
On less cold days there are a few fish rising to minute black buzzers. Bigger fish are feeding now the water clarity has improved.

Iain Barr is holding the Elinor heat of the Airflo World Bank Masters on Sunday April 7th. All entrants receive a fly line and a selection of his flies. Qualifiers will go through to the final on Sunday April 28th at Elinor with the chance to win the £2000 first prize as well as many tackle prizes. Sky Sports are once again hoping to televise the event.
Full details/entry forms at http://www.iainbarrflyfishing.co.uk

Next Stocking
March 5th, 8th