Anglian Water trout fishing December 1st

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Latest News and Information from

Week ending 30 November 2014

• Mat’s massive 35lb 6oz Pike at Ravensthorpe
Mat Kasjaniuk of Leicester records the biggest Pike so far this season

• Tim takes Grafham’s Fur and Feather Tim Joyce wins with 6 fish for 18lb
Rutland Water Fur & Feather 7 December

• Anglian Water gift vouchers
Make an ideal gift – redeemable for permits, tackle, clothing and courses; available from Rutland and Grafham fishing lodges (open Wed – Sun 9am to 2pm)

http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure

Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531;
Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & Hollowell 01604 781350,
Taverham Mills Fishery 01603 861014; Alton Water 01473 589105
Recreation Dept Anglian Water 01572 653021

What’s on at our fisheries

• We are open for boat and bank fishing at Rutland, Grafham and Pitsford until the end of January 2015 Some boats will be available on all three water subject to weather conditions (fish within winter restrictions).
At this time of year our day boat prices are reduced to £18.50.
Bank anglers take care when wading in areas of soft mud i.e. at Grafham Water.

• Anglian Water gift vouchers make ideal Christmas gifts.
These can be purchased from our tackle shops (or over the phone). They are a great gift for anglers and can be redeemed against season permits, boat hire, tackle and clothing
http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/gift-vouchers.aspx

• Predator fishing – Rutland, Grafham and Pitsford
Lure and dead sea bait from 1 October through to 31 January (subject to boat availability)
Anglers are enjoying some terrific predator fishing with us this season

• Rutland Water Fur and feather bank match with lots of festive goodies 7 December

Please call 01780 686441 to book a place

Tackle shop opening times DECEMBER plus pitsford closing

December and January Rutland and Grafham will be open Wednesday to Sunday inclusive 9am to 2pm.
In addition Grafham Lodge will open Monday and Tuesday 9am to 10am
• December and January Pitsford lodge will be closed
Arrangements are in place for booking and paying for boats when tackle shops are closed (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

Grafham Water

Anglers fishing Grafham Water have enjoyed a rod average of 2.49 for the week. The most consistent bank sport has been from the north shore with Pylon Point, G Buoy, Marlow Bay, Willows, north end and bowl of Dam producing the best catch rates. The best methods have been to fish floating lines with minkies, GRHE, diawl bachs, shrimp patterns and Pitsford Peas which are best fished slowly.

Boat anglers have also had a good week’s sport with the south shore of the reservoir producing the most consistent catch rates on intermediate/Di3 lines with minkies, fabs, crunchers, tubes, diawl bachs and PTN’s. Boat anglers have also taken some good catches at Pylon Point and Willows by fishing the same methods as the south shore.

Grafham Water Fur and Feather 30 November
24 Anglers took part in this bank match with a festive twist. 80 Trout were caught for an impressive rod average of 3.33. The vast majority of the competitors fished floating lines with minkies and small nymphs from the North shore and Dam areas.

Top rod on the day was Tim Joyce who caught 6 fish for 18lb with his best fish weighing 3lb 5oz. The biggest fish of the match was caught by Chris Bobby who took a superb overwintered Rainbow of 4lb 10oz.
1st Tim Joyce 6 fish for 18lb
2nd Chris Bobby 6 fish for 16lb 10oz
3rd Steve Jones 6 fish for 15lb 6oz
4th Rick Cooper 6 fish for 13lb 9oz

GWFFA Winter Plate bank match fished 16 November
11 anglers fished this bank competition catching 29 trout for a rod average of 2.63. Top rod on the day was season ticket holder Chris McLeod who caught 6 trout for 14lb 3oz. Chris caught his winning bag by fishing a floating line at the Willows with a FAB Blob and a Shrimp pattern with a slow retrieve. The heaviest fish of the match was caught by fellow season ticket holder Steve Jones. Steve caught a rainbow of 4lb 8oz on a Black and Green Booby at G Buoy on a floating line.
1st Chris McLeod 6 fish for 14lb 3oz
2nd Steve Ellerbeck 5 fish for 11lb 3oz
3rd Steve Jones 3 fish for 8lb 11oz

Bank anglers please be extra cautious of the soft mud areas on the shoreline. Warning signs are in place.
Brown trout are now out of season, any Browns caught must be returned safely to the water. Winter restrictions at Grafham are in place along the western end of the reservoir. Details in the tackle shop or from our wardens. The tackle shop is open Wednesday to Sunday inclusive during December and January 9a.m. to 2p.m.

Ravensthorpe Reservoir

Mat Kasjaniuk of Leicester enjoyed an outstanding day at Ravensthorpe last week. Mat took two Pike on Thursday 27 November. Both were caught on soft lures – the biggest weighed 35lb 6oz and is a personal best. As far as we are aware this massive Pike is the biggest recorded on our waters this season. Mat also landed another specimen of 20lb plus.

Trout anglers continue to enjoy some outstanding sport at Ravensthorpe. Recently Jon Morgan-Parker from Crewe shared a boat with a friend and the pair had a great day. Jon says ”We had such a brilliant day and I also caught a nice large 7lb 14oz Blue Trout”.

The fishery is now closed and re-opens for Pike fishing 14-22 February 2015. Anglers wishing to book Ravensthorpe boats for 2015 please call Grafham Lodge on 01480 810531.

Pitsford Water
Pitsford Tackle Shop is now closed until next season. You can still purchase tickets from the vendor’s hut or duty warden and boats are l available until 3rd February 2015 (subject to weather conditions). Please telephone the duty warden to book or for further information on 07885135453. If you would like to book Pitsford boats for the 2015 season please call Grafham Fishing Lodge on 01480 810531.

A message from the team at Pitsford “We would like to thank all our customers for their continued support over the past year and wish everyone a very happy Christmas and healthy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all again soon”.

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