Feedback & Reports

3 rainbows,all approx 2 lbs. 1 on spinner, 2 on worm and bubble.

3 Trout

Bit downcast and fairly cold when I arrived at 09:45 - directions where good. Rather windy, which picked-up over the middle part of the day. Parked at the North side, six other anglers (worm fishing, however, two had fly rods at the ready).
Spent over two hours fly fishing trying all sorts of lures & nymphs, but no luck. Spoke to a friendly angler who stated that it was too windy so fish are deep down; he was kind enough to give me a home made wet fly (fry)- 9 foot sink tip, second cast hooked, but lost it before landing.
Next cast hooked into a pound and half rainbow; second followed 20 mins later over a pound and half rainbow - fly was getting knocked about, so changed tactics.
Fish starting to rise, floating line with dark hooper (14) three bit through leader, one hooked off; landed two over two and half pounds.
Could of reach my limit and beyond if I had stayed on, decided to head home at 16:30 - at this stage, wind was calming down, sun out, hot; but promised to be a good evenings fishing off the top - insect life begin to come onto the water from the trees & grass.
Great day and location.

4 Trout

I have never seen so many people fishing. Fished 7am-11am in the bay area. Caught 4 rainbows on worm. Lots of people float fishing. Pleasing to see no litter left in my swim by others. Chatted to three young lads who were fishing next to me, great to see young people doing something outdoors.
One question, if these catch reports are used to assess fish stocks etc, how does this integrate with catch reports from those who buy a ticket from the machine at stillwater such as this? Do they submit catch reports in the same way and can the rest of us access these as we can with those from W&UF?

4 Trout

4 good trout. Rangers very sociable & helpful.

4 Trout

2 trout caught on spinner, 4 on bubble and worm. 2 returned as undersized.

6 Trout

Clear sky and warm temps made for hard days fishing. One 2lb rainbow caught on sinking line and cats whisker. Relaxing and enjoyable day.

9 Trout

A hard days fishing with plenty of visible signs of fish but no takes. One 2.5lb rainbow caught late afternoon on sinking line and goldhead cats whisker. Brilliant location marred by litter.

1 Trout

Fantastic day, everything was perfect. Caught 5 Rainbows
between us and 2 Perch on the fly.

5 Trout

5 trout on bubble and worm. Changed to fly, 1 trout 2lbs, using a Cats Whisker. Goods days fishing, many anglers had their quota. Weather overcast till noon easterly wind.

6 Trout