Post by Pete Tyjas on Aug 4, 2009 12:30:11 GMT
General:
Generally the temperatures have remained low for the time of year, which has meant that the fishing at the lakes in the South West has remained good, with fish actively feeding. In addition to buzzers, sedges and daddies are starting to appear in numbers, and fish are looking to the surface. A series of beginners’ sessions are being held throughout the Summer in conjunction with the Environment Agency at Kennick, Wimbleball, Siblyback, and Stithians – more details may be obtained from the fisheries.
Fishing:
Kennick – The fishing at Kennick proved to be excellent for the time of year, with weekly rod averages between 3 and 4 fish per rod. Even when fish were not rising, they would come up to a dry fly (Black Hoppers, Claret Snafflers,and Daddies all caught well), particularly in Clampitts Bay, where there was a reasonable hatch of Pond Olives, as well as at Smithacott, where sedges are hatching in the evenings.
Damsel Nymphs continue to fish well, while a slowly retrieved Diawl Bach proved to be the most successful toward the end of the month (particularly in Clampitts Bay).
The best fish of the month included a 6lb 12 oz rainbow caught by Eddie Carter (from Starcross), using am Orange Fritz lure from the bank; a 6lb 4oz rainbow caught by Mr. Metcalf using a Boobie from the bank, and a 6lb 4oz rainbow caught by James Dawkins (from Exeter) using a Bloodworm pattern. The best bags of the month included a bag of six fish including rainbows of 5lb 9oz ans 5lb 6oz by C.Wares (Torquay) using a Blue Flash Damsel, and a bag of 18 rainbows on a ‘catch-and-release ticket’, including a 5lb 13oz fish, caught by Duncan Kier (from Belstone), fishing from a boat using a Damsel Nymph.
Siblyback - The fishing improved as the month progressed, with rods averaging 3.3 in the last week (warmer water and some algae made the fishing more difficult at the beginning of the month). Damsel nymphs and black buzzers have been hatching, with most surface feeding fish evident along Two Meadows and at Stocky Bay. Sub-surface fishing has been the most productive, however, with Montanas, Diawl Bachs, and Pheasant Tail Nymphs catching, and Orange or Black Lures taking the deeper fish.
The best fish of the month was a 4lb 12oz rainbow caught by S.J.Evans, who also caught a 3lb 8oz rainbow in the same session.
Siblyback is hosting a Family Fly Fishing day in conjunction with the Environment Agency on 8 August.
Wimbleball – continued to fish well throughout July, with rods averaging 3 fish. Boat fishing was again marginally better than the banks, with Bessoms Bay, Ruggs, and the Upton Arm all fishing well.With not too many fish feeding from the surface, nymph patterns produced the best sport, particularly Damsel Nymphs, Pheasant Tails, and Diawl Bachs. Dark lure patterns (such as Vivas, Cormorants, and Black Poodles) as well as Boobies caught fish in the deeper water. While no big fish were caught during the month, any number of fish over 3lbs were taken, the best being a 3lb 10oz rainbow caught by John Dawson (from Bampton) while fishing from a boat with an orange lure.
Stithians – A good supply of natural beetles and sedges have meant that surface fishing has been productive, with Hoppers, Daddies, Emergers, and Sedge patterns all catching well, particularly at Yellowort Bay, Pub Bay, and Goonlaze Point. Deeper fish, particularly up by the dam, have been caught on Orange Lures and Blobs.
The best fish caught in the month was a 4lb rainbow caught by Mr. Henderson using a nymph.
Colliford – Brownies to 2lb being caught on nymphs, emergers, and pulled palmer-style patterns at the North end of the lake. A lot of smaller fish in evidence around the dam.
Fernworthy – Fish continued to feed well throughout July, both from the surface and in the main body of water, all over the Lake. As usual, darker patterns were most successful, particularly Black Gnats, although other productive dry flies included Black Sedges, Black Spiders, Zulus and Bibios. Sedges have started to hatch, and traditional emerger patterns (such as Invictas, Mallard and Claret, etc) have been catching fish.
Wistlandpound – Peter Vanstone (from Tiverton) had his best day’s fishing at Wistlandpound since he started fishing there 45 years ago. Using a Cove’s Pheasant Tail Nymph, he caught a bag of 5 fish which included rainbows of 6lb 1oz, 4lb 4oz, 3lb 14 oz, and 2lb 1oz.
Burrator – now operated by the South West Lakes Trust again, has continued to fish well, with both Rainbows and Browns feeding eagerly, and fish showing on the surface. Fish the edge of the ripple, especially where there are any features, such as rocks or trees, and keep on the move. There are plenty of midges and sedges, particularly in the evenings, when the fish will come in tight to the margins. Floating lines with a long tippet work the best, with Bibios, small Black Hoppers, and Sege patterns on the surface, with a Diawl Bach fished on the dropper. Season tickets are available from the South West Lakes Trust, and Day Tickets from the garage at Yelverton.
Generally the temperatures have remained low for the time of year, which has meant that the fishing at the lakes in the South West has remained good, with fish actively feeding. In addition to buzzers, sedges and daddies are starting to appear in numbers, and fish are looking to the surface. A series of beginners’ sessions are being held throughout the Summer in conjunction with the Environment Agency at Kennick, Wimbleball, Siblyback, and Stithians – more details may be obtained from the fisheries.
Fishing:
Kennick – The fishing at Kennick proved to be excellent for the time of year, with weekly rod averages between 3 and 4 fish per rod. Even when fish were not rising, they would come up to a dry fly (Black Hoppers, Claret Snafflers,and Daddies all caught well), particularly in Clampitts Bay, where there was a reasonable hatch of Pond Olives, as well as at Smithacott, where sedges are hatching in the evenings.
Damsel Nymphs continue to fish well, while a slowly retrieved Diawl Bach proved to be the most successful toward the end of the month (particularly in Clampitts Bay).
The best fish of the month included a 6lb 12 oz rainbow caught by Eddie Carter (from Starcross), using am Orange Fritz lure from the bank; a 6lb 4oz rainbow caught by Mr. Metcalf using a Boobie from the bank, and a 6lb 4oz rainbow caught by James Dawkins (from Exeter) using a Bloodworm pattern. The best bags of the month included a bag of six fish including rainbows of 5lb 9oz ans 5lb 6oz by C.Wares (Torquay) using a Blue Flash Damsel, and a bag of 18 rainbows on a ‘catch-and-release ticket’, including a 5lb 13oz fish, caught by Duncan Kier (from Belstone), fishing from a boat using a Damsel Nymph.
Siblyback - The fishing improved as the month progressed, with rods averaging 3.3 in the last week (warmer water and some algae made the fishing more difficult at the beginning of the month). Damsel nymphs and black buzzers have been hatching, with most surface feeding fish evident along Two Meadows and at Stocky Bay. Sub-surface fishing has been the most productive, however, with Montanas, Diawl Bachs, and Pheasant Tail Nymphs catching, and Orange or Black Lures taking the deeper fish.
The best fish of the month was a 4lb 12oz rainbow caught by S.J.Evans, who also caught a 3lb 8oz rainbow in the same session.
Siblyback is hosting a Family Fly Fishing day in conjunction with the Environment Agency on 8 August.
Wimbleball – continued to fish well throughout July, with rods averaging 3 fish. Boat fishing was again marginally better than the banks, with Bessoms Bay, Ruggs, and the Upton Arm all fishing well.With not too many fish feeding from the surface, nymph patterns produced the best sport, particularly Damsel Nymphs, Pheasant Tails, and Diawl Bachs. Dark lure patterns (such as Vivas, Cormorants, and Black Poodles) as well as Boobies caught fish in the deeper water. While no big fish were caught during the month, any number of fish over 3lbs were taken, the best being a 3lb 10oz rainbow caught by John Dawson (from Bampton) while fishing from a boat with an orange lure.
Stithians – A good supply of natural beetles and sedges have meant that surface fishing has been productive, with Hoppers, Daddies, Emergers, and Sedge patterns all catching well, particularly at Yellowort Bay, Pub Bay, and Goonlaze Point. Deeper fish, particularly up by the dam, have been caught on Orange Lures and Blobs.
The best fish caught in the month was a 4lb rainbow caught by Mr. Henderson using a nymph.
Colliford – Brownies to 2lb being caught on nymphs, emergers, and pulled palmer-style patterns at the North end of the lake. A lot of smaller fish in evidence around the dam.
Fernworthy – Fish continued to feed well throughout July, both from the surface and in the main body of water, all over the Lake. As usual, darker patterns were most successful, particularly Black Gnats, although other productive dry flies included Black Sedges, Black Spiders, Zulus and Bibios. Sedges have started to hatch, and traditional emerger patterns (such as Invictas, Mallard and Claret, etc) have been catching fish.
Wistlandpound – Peter Vanstone (from Tiverton) had his best day’s fishing at Wistlandpound since he started fishing there 45 years ago. Using a Cove’s Pheasant Tail Nymph, he caught a bag of 5 fish which included rainbows of 6lb 1oz, 4lb 4oz, 3lb 14 oz, and 2lb 1oz.
Burrator – now operated by the South West Lakes Trust again, has continued to fish well, with both Rainbows and Browns feeding eagerly, and fish showing on the surface. Fish the edge of the ripple, especially where there are any features, such as rocks or trees, and keep on the move. There are plenty of midges and sedges, particularly in the evenings, when the fish will come in tight to the margins. Floating lines with a long tippet work the best, with Bibios, small Black Hoppers, and Sege patterns on the surface, with a Diawl Bach fished on the dropper. Season tickets are available from the South West Lakes Trust, and Day Tickets from the garage at Yelverton.
