We all go fishing, but catching sometimes is a different matter.
Since our previous post on 19th Sept. we have been monitoring conditions at the Fishery regularly and carefully.
Whilst returns overall have been reasonable, it appears that some days have fished better than others. There could be several reasons for this (amongst others) as follows:
Air & water temperatures – whilst these are significantly lower than during the summer, day-time air temperatures have, on occasion, still been reaching 23 deg. plus. Water temperatures have fluctuated between 13.5 – 15.5 deg. over the last week.
Air pressure – periods of high pressure (associated with high temperature) will temper fish feeding.
Rainfall – there has been very little rain over recent weeks.
Hatching frequency – we have observed fewer hatches in recent weeks.
Whilst we couldn’t stock at all in July & August, we have resumed our trickle stocking policy (2 stocks so far this month / 130 fish) with more planned soon, starting in early October.
The 5 species of trout we have, helps mitigate the risk of inactivity in the water because each species tends to feed (and fight) slightly differently.
We have suspended 1/2 day tickets for the time being, in order to reduce the number of visitors, and eliminate cross overs.
We are encouraging visitors to change fly types – flies to beetles, for example, to combat hatching frequency. Terrestrials and midges are suggested at the moment.
Please be assured that we will do everything in our control to offer the best possible fishing conditions that we can. When you do visit the Fishery, your feedback to help us to achieve this will be much appreciated.
Tight lines Matt & Jeff