Reports

Carsington Water - Week Ending 12 August 2010

With more favorable weather conditions and the water temperatures reducing a little we have seen an increase in the rod average to 3.0 this week. Although the fishing has still been tough many enjoyable days have been had and some fair size fish caught. A number of fish have been caught in deeper areas with the middle of the reservoir fishing well before and after the other water users have come out to play. Some anglers have still caught on the surface using buzzers and hoppers.

Rod Average
The rod average for last week was 3.0 with 157 fish caught by 52 anglers.

Best Rainbow/Brown
The best rainbow was caught by John Hill this week weighing in at 4lb caught on a cats whisker, using a sinking line in the centre of the reservoir. The largest brown caught was also caught by John Hill it weighed 3lb, caught on an orange blob near Sitch plantation.

Top Spots
The top fishing areas this week were Shiningford Creek, Fishtail creek, Dam Wall, Number 4 & 8 buoy, Sailing Club & Watersports Island & the centre of the reservoir.

Method & Flies
Successful flies included boobies, blobs, damsels nymphs, black tadpole, cats whiskers, invicta, bibio, hoppers and montana patterns. We are trying to keep most of these patterns in stock for you to buy at the reception when collecting your permits.

Tuition
In an addition to our regular beginner casting lessons Philip White has delivered several Private fishing sessions this week. Welcome to those new anglers who have been given the insight into fishing at Carsington and some embarked on their first boat fishing experience. For more information on fly fishing tuition see the following webpage,

www.carsingtonwater.com/Fly-Fishing

Boat Bookings
Due to an increase in fishing booking over the past few weeks we have had some disappointed anglers who have arrived to find that all the boats have been booked out.
Please give us a call to make a booking 01629 540478 (open 8am – 6pm every day)

All boats are back to the jetty by 8.30pm.
The evening fish from 5pm gives an excellent opportunity fish in the cooler evening temperatures.