Anglian Water Trout Form May 27th

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Latest News and Information from

Week ending 25 May 2014

Congratulations to the cream of England Youth anglers who fished at Grafham Water this weekend……..

• Graham wins England Youth National at Grafham Water
Graham Hayward, of Empingham, wins EYFA Youth National by massive margin

………and a request for volunteers

• Rutland Water Fly Fishers Youth Day Sunday 13 July at Rutland Water
Boatmen and helpers needed. If you are interested please contact Chris Evans [email protected]

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 2,256 (season 14,526) Returns 529 (2,933) Rod average 4.26 (4.95)

Last Tuesday was probably the best day with fish on top especially down the north and south arms, moving to olives during the main part of the day. The olive hatches have been very good this year usually hatching off in the wettest possible conditions.

During the rest of the week anglers had to contend with every weather condition imaginable and some had fantastic sport, whilst others were frustrated trying to get to grips with the unpredictable conditions.

The introduction of 6,500 Rainbows helped out a few anglers for the first two days of the week. These fish were released all around the shoreline, with the Transformer through to Armley Wood in the North Arm and the Green Bank to the Old Hall fishing well. Overwintered fish were found further out in the open water of each of the respective arms.

Fly hatches have been varied except for olives, though things were changing with buzzers and sedge coming off in good numbers towards the end of the week with even a few mayfly coming off in parts, with warden Andy Ainscough actually witnessing fish feeding on them late evening around the East Creek.

Rutland Water Fly Fishers will be holding a Youth Day on Sunday 13 July. This is a very popular day and a fantastic opportunity for youngsters to get involved in our sport. RWFF is looking for volunteers especially boatmen and help with fly tying. Lunch is included. If you are able to volunteer, or would like more information, then please contact Chris Evans [email protected]

Competition news
Tuesday Night Boat League week
Keith Jones from Peterborough won week three convincingly with eight stock fish weighing in at 16lb 2oz.

1st Keith Jones 8 fish for 16lb 2oz
2nd Dave Knapp 4 fish for 8lb 14oz
3rd Warren Landridge 3 fish for 6lb 9½oz

Richard Cooper took the best fish – a 2lb 15oz Rainbow. At the moment Mick Bennett leads the table with 19 points followed by Keith Jones and Warren Landridge, both on ten points respectively.

Prospects – settled conditions are very much in demand, especially with the wind direction for consistent results. Another 2,000 Rainbows are to be stocked this week, bringing the season’s total to 41,000 fish.
At this time of year boat demand is very high, particularly Thursday to Monday inclusive, so please book your boats well in advance.

Best Rainbow 5lb 5½oz taken by Rob Sosbe of Leics.

Best Brown 5lb taken by David de Kremer of Oakham.

Best boat areas Normanton, Sykes Lane, Dickensons, Tim
Appletons, Old Hall, Green Bank, Yellowstones.

Best bank areas Whitwell, Normanton, Sykes Lane, Old Hall, Green Bank, Yellowstones, Spud Bay

Best methods See report.

Mid week boat winner Brian Moore of Ibstock.

Fish stocked 6,500

Forthcoming events
Beginners courses:31 May; 5,14,11,21 & 26 June;6,13 & 27 July and other dates throughout the season.
Tuesday Night Boat League This year’s boat league runs through to the 15 August – a total of 15 weeks. Anglers meet at the Fishing Lodge between 5.15 and 5.45 p.m. with the draw for boat partners taking place at approx. 5.55pm. The match starts at 6pm.

England Qualifier ‘Odds & Sods’ 1 June http://www.fmfa.org.uk
Anglian Water Rudder match 7 June
Scierra Pairs 8 June http://www.scierrapairs.co.uk
Floating line match 14 June
EDFA 2 July contact Jim Watts 01780 753803
Anglian Water Rudder match 12 July
RWFF Youth Flyfishing Day 13 July http://www.rutlandwaterflyfishers.co.uk
European Masters – Repechage 20 July by qualification

Grafham Water
Fish week 1,254 (season 13,988) Returns 297 (2,122) Rod average 4.22 (6.59)

EYFA Youth National 25 May http://www.eyfa.co.uk
Grafham Water was delighted to host the England Youth National on Sunday 25 May. It was great to see so many up and coming anglers of the future with 29 youngsters taking to the boats. A great day and well done to everyone involved.

Graham Hayward of Empingham, Rutland, was a very convincing winner. Graham, who took his fish between Hill Farm and G Buoy, had his eight fish by 12.46 and his total weight, including time bonus was 21lb 12 1/8 oz. Henry Gould took the best fish of the match at 3lb 15¼oz. Adam Worker was top boatman.

2nd Alex Morris 6 fish for 10lb 1¼oz
3rd Ben Beckwith 4 fish for 9lb 1 5/8oz
4th Toff Crowther 5 fish for 8lb 13¼oz
5th Kieran Roscoe 3 fish for 8lb 9¼oz
6th Robbie Dodds 4 fish for 7lb 4 7/8oz
7th Ben Morris 4 fish for 6lb 14 7/8oz
8th Jason Pusey 4 fish for 6lb 13 5/8oz
9th Freddie Kent 3 fish for 6lb 12oz
10th Martin Matthews 3 fish for 6lb 6 3/8oz

Grafham Water has continued to fish well for both bank and boat anglers with a healthy rod average of 4.22. Bank anglers have once again had a good week’s sport with plenty of areas on the reservoir producing good consistent catch rates. The best areas for the bank anglers have been G Buoy, Marlow Stones, Deep Water Point, Hill Farm, Gaynes Cove and the south end of the Dam. The most consistent method for the bank anglers has been to fish buzzers, diawl bachs, crunchers, damsel nymphs and pheasant tails at a slow paced retrieve.

Boat anglers have again had good sport with most areas of the reservoir producing good sport. Best methods for boat anglers have been to fish either sink tip lines with buzzers, diawl bachs, crunchers, small white lures, viva booby and orange blobs or Di5 lines with sparkler booby, orange blobs, small white lures and cormorants.

Best boat areas have been Hill Farm, Hedge End, Deep Water Point, Rectory Bay, Gaynes Cove, Sludge Bank and Valley Creek.

Competition news
Thursday Night Boat League Week 4
It would be great to see some more anglers on a Thursday Evening – so give it a go – if you would like to find out more call the lodge on 01480 810531.

Fish stocked 2,000.

Forthcoming events
Beginners courses: 29 May; 7,19,22 & 28 June;12,18,20 & 24 July and other dates throughout the season.

European Masters 14 & 15 June http://www.europeanmasters.co.uk
Anglian Water Airflo International – Midland Heat 21 June 01780 686441
England Qualifier ‘Odds & Sods’ 29 June http://www.fmffa.org.uk

Pitsford Water
Fish week 734 (season 5,838) Returns 191 (1,219) Rod average 3.8 (4.7)
Pitsford Water has continued to perform well with a rod average of 3.8 fish for the week. All areas of the reservoir are productive from a boat, particularly the Flats and Boils which have seen some lovely fish including large Browns coming to damsel nymph patterns and large olive buzzers.

Brixworth Bay is well worth a try too and again nymph and buzzer tactics have scored well here with some anglers catching and releasing over 20 fish.

The Causeway to Bog Bay or Stone Barn has fished well with recent stocking from the road. Many fish here are being taken on lures such as tubes, boobies and blobs.

The Pike fishing at Pitsford continues on fine form with many catches of smaller fish between 2 and 16lb providing welcome entertainment to lure anglers. The Small Half is the best bet for large numbers of these toothy critters.

Bank fishing at Pitsford has give some wonderful sport to many, as fish are still patrolling the shallower water in pursuit of damsel nymphs, Mayfly nymphs and Midge pupa.

Competition News
Pitsford Water hosted an Anglian Water Rudder Match on Sunday 24 May. Each angler caught fish. First place went to Mick Bennet with 8 fish for 16lb 6oz. Ian Dalby took second with 8 fish for 14lb 7oz. Dave Porter took the best fish a 3lb 14oz Brown in lovely condition.

Best Rainbow 4-5lb.

Best Brown 5lb 8oz.

Best boat areas Causeway to Bog Bay, Causeway to Stone Barn,
Brixworth Bay, Flats.

Best bank areas Duffers, Stilton, Northfields, Stone Barn.

Best methods See report.

Mid week boat winner Andy Shortland.

Fish stocked 1,500.

Tuesday Night Boat League at Pitsford Water. Fishing will be from 6pm with a weekly prize for a free boat and the overall winner of the league receiving tackle vouchers.

Forthcoming events
Beginners courses: 30 May; 8 & 20 June; 5,9,19 & 26 July and other dates throughout the season.
Anglian Water Airflo International Midland Heat 7 June 01780 686441
Scierra Pairs 29 June http://www.scierrapairs.co.uk

Ravensthorpe Reservoir
Fish week 430 (season 430) Returns 55 (949) Rod average 7.8 (8.1)

Anglers have enjoyed a good week’s fishing at Ravensthorpe. The season’s biggest fish so far was caught this week. This was a lovely Rainbow which was caught and released by Simon O’Conner from a boat using floating line and a Sedge Hog fly. Two days later Season ticket holder Mick Griffin also caught and released another 12 pounder on a green diawl bach.

Best methods have been floating lines with long leader, green or red diawl bachs, black or olive buzzers, damsel nymph or hares ears.

Bank anglers have also been catching some nice fish from the Platforms and the Dam. Again buzzers and diawl bachs on floating lines have been the best methods.

Best Rainbow Two at 12lb, both released, one by Simon O’Connor, the other by Mick Griffin.

Best boat areas All areas are producing fish.

Best bank areas Platforms 3,4,5,11 and 12 and the Dam.

Best methods Floating line with buzzers, diawl bachs or
nymphs.

Mid week boat winner J Smith.

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