Anglian Water Trout Fishing December 1st

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Week ending 29 November 2015

• Grafham’s fabulous Fur and Feather
Mark Bradbury wins with 6 fish for 18lb 7oz
25 anglers record 3.47 rod average

• Don’t miss Rutland Water’s
Fur and Feather Match
6 December

• Anglian Water gift vouchers –
the perfect Christmas present for anglers
Available from Rutland and Grafham lodges

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

Rutland Water
Fish week 155(Season 28,937) Returns 89(8,288) Rod average 1.74 (3.57)
The mixed weather has impacted fishing this week. On some days fishing has been virtually impossible, whereas during more pleasant weather conditions have been favourable. A couple of frosts during the week saw many anglers hunting for their gloves.

The drop in temperature has seen the pontoons at both Normanton and Whitwell Creek well populated with numerous roach and perch fry with such concentrations drawing the attention of the carnivorous trout. A tell tale sign at present is working cormorants – a great indicator to the whereabouts of feeding fish.

Last Thursday’s lighter winds resulted in some excellent sport for the boat anglers. Mike Barratt and Baz Street had a thoroughly enjoyable day and finished with 7 fish. Meanwhile Ron Oldroyd and Rik Varley netted six fish. First season angler David Mann from Barkby boat fished and netted three fish all over 2½lb – he was thrilled. David has had a superb first season enjoying sport through the year. Well done David – it has been great to see your progress each week.

Bank fishing has been good this week with some good specimens showing to fry patterns in several areas of the reservoir. Full time Ranger Nigel Savage demonstrated his Rutland knowledge for an hour’s pre dusk fishing from the South shore. Nigel took a superbly conditioned ‘plump’ 6lb Brown to a weighted white fry pattern. The fish was returned safely to the water and swam away strongly. Season ticket holder Cameron Neil has been enjoying sport early in the day on the north shore with floating fry being the method of choice and of success.

Trout and Salmon’s Andy Flitcroft has had success in Barnhill Creek on the peninsula fishing in last light.

Rutland Water’s Head Ranger, Andrew Ainscough, found a spare couple of hours on Thursday and chose Stockie Bay to target some fry feeders and he was not disappointed. Three immaculate Rainbows fell to floating line tactics with a suspender minkie, progressing to a floating fry for the last half hour producing a nice 3lb Brown which engulfed the fly confidently.

Sport has also been seen along the Normanton bank which has been consistent when a favourable wind prevails. Again, floating line tactics are a must with fry patterns or hares ear variants at the business end.

Predator anglers have been limited this week due to wind conditions, but those getting out have had success. Zander up to 8lb and Pike to 21lb have been caught in a depth of about 60 feet.

With banks fishing well prospects for the forthcoming Fur and Feather match on 6 December looks good. If you haven’t fished this popular festive match before why not pop along and enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with the chance of winning one of the famous Christmas hampers packed with goodies. More information on 01780 686441.

Best Brown 6lb – Nigel Savage (safely returned to the
water).

Best boat areas Main basin, point of peninsula, Fantasy Island, Sykes Lane.

Best bank areas Stockie Bay, Normanton, Point of Peninsula.

Best methods See report.

During December the tackle shop will be open 8am to 2pm, Wednesday to Sunday inclusive. (Closed noon on 24 December and 25 December). Boats will be available Wednesday – Sunday, subject to weather conditions.

Grafham Water
Fish week 373(Season 27,531) Returns 100(6,661) Rod average 3.73 (4.13)
Despite the strong winds Grafham Water has continued to fish well over the past week with a good rod average of 3.73 and with 45% of all trout caught weighing 3lb or over. Bank anglers have had the cream of the sport this week with strong winds impacting boat sport. The best bank areas have been the south shore, Gaynes Cove, Seat, Sailing Club Bay, Plummer and the south end of the Dam. The most productive methods have been floating lines with shrimp patterns and hares ear or intermediate lines with snakes or minkies.

Boat anglers have had some excellent sport over the week when the weather has allowed the boat fleet to go out. The best boat methods have been to fish intermediate lines with hares ear, minkies and snakes at the Seat, Sludge Bank, Sailing Club Bay and Gaynes Cove.

Grafham Water’s Fur and Feather bank match was held on Sunday 29 November. 25 anglers beat the elements to catch 80 trout for an excellent rod average of 3.47. The vast majority of anglers fished either the Seat or Plummer bank due to the gale force westerly winds.

Top rod on the day was Mark Bradbury who caught six trout for 18lb 7oz with is best fish weighing 5lb 11oz. Mark fished the Plummer bank with an intermediate line with a snake and a shrimp. The best fish prize passed down the line to Leanne Frost who caught a Rainbow of 4lb 6oz at Sailing Club Bay. Leanne took this on a white snake.

1st Mark Bradbury 6 fish for 18lb 7oz
2nd Bob Aves 6 fish for 16lb 14oz
3rd Mark Mathieson 6 fish for 15lb 3oz
4th Leanne Frost 5 fish for 15lb 1oz
5th Richard Cooper 5 fish for 14lb 11oz
6th Kristen Moeller 6 fish for 14lb 6oz

Important notice to anglers
Brown trout are now out of season. Please ensure any Browns caught are returned safely to the water. Boat restrictions are now in place along the western shore of the reservoir, these are on display at the shop counter.

Best Rainbow 5lb 11oz taken by Mark Bradbury.

Best boat areas Seat, Sludge, Sailing Club Bay, Gaynes Cove.

Best bank areas Seat, Siling Club Bay, Gaynes Cove, South Dam.

Best methods See report.

During December the tackle shop will be open 8am to 1pm, Wednesday to Sunday inclusive. (Closed noon on 24 December and 25 December). Boats will be available Wednesday – Sunday, subject to weather conditions.

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