Anglian Water Trout News March 11th, 2013

Latest News and Information from

Week ending 10 March 2013

Fishery News

• Opening Day joy for Judith at Pitsford Water
Judith Tuffs takes 13 fish before lunch time

• Great start to new season at Pitsford with a rod average of 4

• Ravensthorpe and Pitsford now open…….
Grafham Water opens Friday 15 March New Lodge Trophy
Rutland Water opens Friday 29 March Independence Day Trophy

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Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531;
Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & Hollowell 01604 781350,
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Recreation Dept Anglian Water 01572 653021

Pitsford Water – Opening Day

Although the weather conditions were not ideal both bank and boat anglers enjoyed some good sport on Pitsford’s Opening Day. There were some very notable catches and a healthy rod average of over 4 on the day.

Judith Tuffs had 13 fish by lunchtime fishing from the bank at Duffers, with small black and green lures, she weighed in for over 18lb. Jonny Johnson had a Rainbow of 5lb 12oz with John Allen taking one of identical weight. Mr Woodward reported a Brown of over 4lb which was returned safely as they remain out of season. Two other Browns were also caught and returned.
The bank fished from most of the usual areas and boat anglers enjoyed the best sport around the margins and Causeway.

Best bank areas Duffers, Stilton, Bog Bay.

Best boat areas Narrows, Stone Barn, Causeway.

Forthcoming events
Beginners courses: 23 & 27 March; 7,14,20 & 26 April and throughout the year.

Ravensthorpe Reservoir
Fish week 218 (season 314) Returns 63 (98) Rod average 3.4 (3.2)
The changeable weather conditions have continued to influence the fishing at Ravensthorpe. Mild weather early in the week saw some anglers do well, notably Messrs Flynn and Webb who had 26 fish to the boat on sunk line tactics. Others reported good sport on floating line and buzzers.

However, the colder weather towards the end of the week slowed the fishing down with the fish reluctant to play. Bags of twos and threes have been taken with the fishing much harder. The quality of the catches has been good with several fish in the 4-6lb bracket. The best being to Mr A Morley at 6lb, taken on an orange lure while boat fishing near the Island.

Perhaps the most stunning catch reported this week was a Pike in excess of 30lb taken on fly tactics by Trevor Heseltine. The fish was returned safely.

Best Rainbow 6lb.

Best boat areas Around Island.

Best bank areas Platforms 2-3 and 9-12.

Fish stocked 256.

Mid week boat winner A Morley.

Grafham Water 01480 810531
Grafham Water opens 15 March with the New Lodge Trophy for the best fish.

England Youth Flyfishing will be organising a Youth Development Day at Grafham on Easter Saturday 30 March. The day has been designed especially for youths who are new to the sport of fly fishing or wish to develop their skills. With help and advice on tackle, casting, knots, leaders, trout behaviour and basic fishing technique there will also be time in the afternoon to fish from a boat. Alan Sefton, author and AT level 2 fly fishing coach, will be running the day which will start at 9.30am and finish around 4.30pm. Cost for the day will be £25. For more information and to book (which is essential) please go to the EYFA website http://www.eyfa.co.uk

Forthcoming events
Beginners courses: 13 & 24 March; 6,13,17 & 28 April and throughout the year.
New Lodge Trophy (best fish on opening day) 15 March.
EYFA Youth Development Day 30 March
Anglian Water Spring Rudder match 13 April
Bob Church Open 14 April.

Rutland Water 01780 686441
Rutland Water opens on Good Friday 29 March – the Independence Day Trophy will be awarded for the best fish.

Forthcoming events
The Alan West Memorial 5 April
Anglian Water Spring Rudder match 13 April.
Beginners courses: 16 & 20 March; 4,10, 21 & 27 April and throughout the year.