Grafham Water October 2010

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Grafham Water Week ending 31 October 2010

Fish week 181 (28,257) Returns 63 (6,559) Rod average 2.87 (4.3)
The bank fishing at Grafham is coming into its own now with the fish moving right into the shallows feeding on either shrimps or snails, with a few fish along the Dam face feeding heavily on daphnia still.

The best method from the banks seems to be small nymphs fished washing line style in front of a two tone booby on the point, especially diawl bachs or hares ears.

The boat anglers are now finding it harder as the fish have moved right into the shallows but they are still having a few fish from the North shore along the points.

Competition news
Grafham Water hosted the annual Rudder match last Saturday with 28 anglers taking part all looking for some of the legendary big fish that Grafham is renowned for. With the anglers fishing as a pair and only the best brace coming to the scales the heat was on with them looking for quality fish. One of the first anglers to weigh in was Anglian Water’s Fisheries Manager Jon Marshall with a single fish weighing in just under 4lb. This stood for quite a while until Charles Bowers weighed in with a belter of 4lb 13oz to capture the best fish prize.

1st Mike Barrett and Carl Peers 8lb 9oz
2nd Mike Burnside and Phil Clamp 7lb 2oz
3rd Charles Bowers and Ken Plowright 6lb 10oz

Best bank areas The Seat, Plummers, dam wall, Willows, G buoy, Deep Water and Pylon Point.

Mid week boat winner Mr A Doe of Hartford, Huntingdon.

Pike fishing
There has been some success for the predator anglers this week with Pike anglers reporting some mid doubles from around the North Tower with the Zander anglers catching from around the inlets around about I buoy with Zander being caught up to 12½lb.

Forthcoming events:
Please call the fishing lodge to check for boat availability 01480 810531
Pike fishing
Fishing with lures and dead sea fish over 18cm
11 October to 28 November.
Please note that electric outboard motors are not permitted at Rutland, Grafham or Pitsford.

New Rules for Pike anglers
Please note the conditions in place due to the confirmed presence of Dikerogammarus villosus at Grafham Water
Pike anglers must use the landing nets and anchors provided at the fishing lodge and may not use their own equipment.
Beginners courses: 13 & 21 November.
Grafham Water Fur & Feather 12 December

Due to the confirmed presence of Dikerogammarus villosus at Grafham Water additional bio-security measures are now in place to ensure the shrimp is contained on site. This means that anglers need to follow new rules when fishing at Grafham Water.
New Rules at Grafham Water:
Bank anglers
• On arrival at Grafham Water you must register that you are bank fishing at the tackle shop by phone or in person (01480 810531).
• When the tackle shop is closed with the Duty Warden on 07801 674683.
• Before departing you must return to the fishing lodge bio-security point so that all of your equipment (waders, line tray, net, bass bag, etc.) can be hosed down.
• Duty Warden will then sign you off as able to leave site.
• No bank fishing before 08.00.
• Bank anglers to be back at the lodge by the boat in time (to allow washing off before dark).
• When boats are off the water this season, anglers will be advised of the time to be back.

Boat anglers
• You will automatically be registered at the fishing lodge when collecting your boat number.
• Drogues and nets will be provided and you must not use your own.
• On return to the pontoon you will be directed to the bio-security point so that the remainder of your equipment (boots, bass bag, etc.) can be hosed down.
• Duty warden will then sign you off as able to leave site.

• Pike anglers
Pike anglers must use the landing nets and anchors provided at the fishing lodge and may not use their own equipment.

We apologize for the inconvenience and shortened bank fishing time, but are sure anglers will understand the seriousness of this situation, and the need to take the

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