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Post by paul on Feb 7, 2013 21:07:24 GMT
For anyone interested in an early fish and a sight of bits of the Ee that are normally not available, I copy some bits out of the RETA newsletter. I've got two days booked next week!
"But this year there is another reason to get your rod out, and early as well, go now in fact - FREE FISHING!! The recent floods have assisted maybe 250,000 rainbows (estimates vary wildly of course) to escape the confines of their pits in the fish farms on our river, to flee to the river, and there do untold damage to the native fish, the fry, parr, wee brownies and, coming soon, smolts.
It is imperative that we get as many people out fishing for the fat silver suppers as soon as possible to help rid the river of this menace. We hope and pray this disaster will not undo any of the good work the River Exe Project has been carrying out for the past seven years but only time willtell. In the meantime we should all get down to the river and partake in the fishing bonanza. And as illustration of this I can tell you Derek Newbold had 10 x 3lbers in 40 mins fishing at Oakfordbridge recently. There reallyare 1000's of them in the river. Think about it.
All you need is a trout licence and to get in touch with Patrick or James at Lance Nicholson's Tackle 01398 323409 lancenich@lancenich.f9.co.uk to arrange a day. Note barbless hooks aremandatory in case you encounter a kelt or brownie. Remember to notify your catch return after each visit to Nick.Maye@environment-agency.gov.uk."
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Post by Pete Tyjas on Feb 9, 2013 8:54:51 GMT
Hi Paul,
Thanks for posting, I got this mail too. 250,000 is a lot of rainbow trout, good hunting!
Pete
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Post by billyfish on Feb 10, 2013 18:26:33 GMT
I am fishing the Stuckeridge beat on Friday.The other rod is taken,is this you Paul? There is limited beat availability so its not easy to get a day down on the Exe. Colin.
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Post by paul on Feb 10, 2013 21:47:32 GMT
Hi Colin,
Yes, thats me! I would be delighted to meet up at some stage during the day.
Do you intend to start at the top or bottom of the beat- your choice, I'll start at the other end!
Cheers, PAul
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2013 22:50:16 GMT
Err leave some for me chaps - Stuckerbridge on 18th!
TLs
Mark
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Post by topcat on Feb 15, 2013 18:28:06 GMT
I wonder if there will be legal ramifications for the farm owners? in the past they have faced heavy fines and compensation claims
kind regards Tony
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Post by bobw on Feb 17, 2013 12:04:08 GMT
Hello,
I thought that I should add an update on Stuckeridge beat as I was there yesterday (Saturday) as one of the two RETA rods.
Its true that there are many rainbows in the river. My own catch was 20, with varying sizes & largest at 5lb (caught on orange goldhead). They seemed to be spread across all the pools and so probably quite a lot will have gone further downstream.
The other RETA rod out yesterday caught many more than me and hit on some hotspots where the smaller rainbows are shoaling (particularly by Stuckeridge bridge).
RETA are very keen for the fish to be taken out & are worried that the rainbows will eat the smolts when they migrate.
How have others got on?
Tight lines,
Bob
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Post by topcat on Feb 17, 2013 20:50:23 GMT
I fully realise the impact this could have on the indigenous Brown Trout but, sounds like a superb days fishing, I have read with some interest Nick Harts thoughts in his blog www.nickhartflyfishing.com/blog/ he seems to be playing it down. I suppose it will be some time before the full impact is known I have read on another forum rainbows have been taken as far down as Thoverton. Kind Regards Tony
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Post by Ray Kendrick on Feb 21, 2013 14:24:00 GMT
News updates about the UK's recent weather and occasional flooding, in particular in the SW are quite common it seems on this side of the pond.
I hope the release/escape of these rainbows does overly upset the natural balance. Rainbow access (Steelhead) is restricted in some of our rivers to protect the Brook and Brown trout populations in the upper stretches.
I've got 2 mths to wait for opening so I enjoy following your exploits, while I wait. If I can get over during the open season when visiting my mum I'm bringing my rod.
Ray.
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Post by billyfish on Feb 21, 2013 18:07:23 GMT
Two of us fished Stuckeridge yesterday and caught over 60 between us.It was great fun and kept us warm on a bitter day.It is a nice beat to fish with some lovely fly water. I am looking forward to next Wednesday when we are booked in again.Only 24,800 left to catch. Colin.
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Post by billyfish on Mar 1, 2013 18:47:47 GMT
Had another go on Wednesday and managed 55 between us.They were generally bigger than last week.It was another good day fishing especially in the morning when they were keener to take.The water had dropped from our last visit and the lower pools did not produce much.Still lovely to fish. Colin.
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