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Had a days fishing at draycote water on Sunday and had no follow or
takes.This fly fishing is very frustrating .Its the third water me and my mate have visited (Bellbrook and shatter) and I have caught now't my mate has taken a near 2lb rainbow at Bellbrook by fowl hooking the nose of a trout.We both changed fly's and floating to intermediate lines throughout the day, Our casting has improved to a competent level but still no results.. at first we tried the area by the Valve Tower and then moved to the north side of Toft Shallows when the last cast was cast we returned to the lodge have a look at the days catch and found that we are on our own when it comes to a blank sheet most of the fish were taken in the boats or from farborough spit. We still had a great day out but are we doing something wrong.any advice we be welcome and we will keep trying till we get it right. G.P: Help I'm sinking |
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On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:30:21 +0100, "G69" wrote:
Had a days fishing at draycote water on Sunday and had no follow or takes.This fly fishing is very frustrating .Its the third water me and my mate have visited (Bellbrook and shatter) and I have caught now't my mate has taken a near 2lb rainbow at Bellbrook by fowl hooking the nose of a trout.We both changed fly's and floating to intermediate lines throughout the day, Our casting has improved to a competent level but still no results.. at first we tried the area by the Valve Tower and then moved to the north side of Toft Shallows when the last cast was cast we returned to the lodge have a look at the days catch and found that we are on our own when it comes to a blank sheet most of the fish were taken in the boats or from farborough spit. We still had a great day out but are we doing something wrong.any advice we be welcome and we will keep trying till we get it right. G.P: Help I'm sinking I would suggest you give other successful anglers the polite "third degree". Not just "have you caught and what fly" but also what fly line - floater, sinker if sinker what density, slow sink, medium, fast etc. What length of leader,what breaking strain, What rate the retrieve was , twitch, slow draw, fast pulls etc. Was the fly retrieved immediately or allowed to sink. If allowed to sink for how long. Did they catch throughout the day or for a distinct period. If bank fishing were the fish close in or a long way out. What were the weather conditions. It sounds a bit over powering given in a sort of list but given the right approach most anglers will pass info on. If you don't get it all off one angler persevere with others. The more knowledge you build up the more success you will have. Also always talk to the wardens for updates on the best areas. It is in their interest to have successful anglers. Other anglers will not unnaturally be less inclined to pass on exact locations. Tight lines Keith |
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On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:30:21 +0100, "G69" wrote:
Had a days fishing at draycote water on Sunday and had no follow or takes.This fly fishing is very frustrating .Its the third water me and my mate have visited (Bellbrook and shatter) and I have caught now't my mate has taken a near 2lb rainbow at Bellbrook by fowl hooking the nose of a trout.We both changed fly's and floating to intermediate lines throughout the day, Our casting has improved to a competent level but still no results.. at first we tried the area by the Valve Tower and then moved to the north side of Toft Shallows when the last cast was cast we returned to the lodge have a look at the days catch and found that we are on our own when it comes to a blank sheet most of the fish were taken in the boats or from farborough spit. We still had a great day out but are we doing something wrong.any advice we be welcome and we will keep trying till we get it right. G.P: Help I'm sinking I would suggest you give other successful anglers the polite "third degree". Not just "have you caught and what fly" but also what fly line - floater, sinker if sinker what density, slow sink, medium, fast etc. What length of leader,what breaking strain, What rate the retrieve was , twitch, slow draw, fast pulls etc. Was the fly retrieved immediately or allowed to sink. If allowed to sink for how long. Did they catch throughout the day or for a distinct period. If bank fishing were the fish close in or a long way out. What were the weather conditions. It sounds a bit over powering given in a sort of list but given the right approach most anglers will pass info on. If you don't get it all off one angler persevere with others. The more knowledge you build up the more success you will have. Also always talk to the wardens for updates on the best areas. It is in their interest to have successful anglers. Other anglers will not unnaturally be less inclined to pass on exact locations. Tight lines Keith |
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"G69" wrote in message ... Had a days fishing at draycote water on Sunday and had no follow or takes.This fly fishing is very frustrating .Its the third water me and my mate have visited (Bellbrook and shatter) and I have caught now't my mate has taken a near 2lb rainbow at Bellbrook by fowl hooking the nose of a trout.We both changed fly's and floating to intermediate lines throughout the day, Our casting has improved to a competent level but still no results.. at first we tried the area by the Valve Tower and then moved to the north side of Toft Shallows when the last cast was cast we returned to the lodge have a look at the days catch and found that we are on our own when it comes to a blank sheet most of the fish were taken in the boats or from farborough spit. We still had a great day out but are we doing something wrong.any advice we be welcome and we will keep trying till we get it right. G.P: Help I'm sinking I get to Draycote about once each season and boat fish it. I've had some good and some bad days, but I always start with a chat with the warden (Keith?) who is extremely helpful and will pass on the info he's been given by anglers on locations, flies, depths, etc. He'll show you where the locations are on the map and it's always worth coming back to the lodge for a break during the day to get up to date info passed on by any angler who's already weighed in. Keep fishing and good luck. Allan |
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"G69" wrote in message ... Had a days fishing at draycote water on Sunday and had no follow or takes.This fly fishing is very frustrating .Its the third water me and my mate have visited (Bellbrook and shatter) and I have caught now't my mate has taken a near 2lb rainbow at Bellbrook by fowl hooking the nose of a trout.We both changed fly's and floating to intermediate lines throughout the day, Our casting has improved to a competent level but still no results.. at first we tried the area by the Valve Tower and then moved to the north side of Toft Shallows when the last cast was cast we returned to the lodge have a look at the days catch and found that we are on our own when it comes to a blank sheet most of the fish were taken in the boats or from farborough spit. We still had a great day out but are we doing something wrong.any advice we be welcome and we will keep trying till we get it right. G.P: Help I'm sinking I get to Draycote about once each season and boat fish it. I've had some good and some bad days, but I always start with a chat with the warden (Keith?) who is extremely helpful and will pass on the info he's been given by anglers on locations, flies, depths, etc. He'll show you where the locations are on the map and it's always worth coming back to the lodge for a break during the day to get up to date info passed on by any angler who's already weighed in. Keep fishing and good luck. Allan |
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Cheers Keith and Allan Thank you for the advice.
We had a good chat to Kieth causer The guy who owns the lease on the water and i have to say he was very helpful the best site warden we have spoken to so far I will return to Draycote soon and give it another try. I will be in barmouth wales at end of oct anyone Know of any good sites to fish (don,t mention it to the wife)! G.P Sinking fast but smilling! |
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Hi,
I too am pretty new to fly fishing, only been doing it for a couple of months. In my experience so far, fishing the bigger waters can be a very hit and miss affair. I started on small (4 or 5 acre) fisheries and managed to catch fish on only my 3rd outing. I have subsequently fished larger lakes, Sutton Bingham and Chew. At Sutton I blanked completely. At Chew I caught 3, but my 2 mates who were with me and much more experienced than me blanked. If it's starting to get you down, try a well stocked small fishery, bend the odds in your favour I don't know the waters you mentioned, but you talk about people boat fishing so I am assuming they are fairly large. Good luck and keep trying. Rich. "G69" wrote in message ... Had a days fishing at draycote water on Sunday and had no follow or takes.This fly fishing is very frustrating .Its the third water me and my mate have visited (Bellbrook and shatter) and I have caught now't my mate has taken a near 2lb rainbow at Bellbrook by fowl hooking the nose of a trout.We both changed fly's and floating to intermediate lines throughout the day, Our casting has improved to a competent level but still no results.. at first we tried the area by the Valve Tower and then moved to the north side of Toft Shallows when the last cast was cast we returned to the lodge have a look at the days catch and found that we are on our own when it comes to a blank sheet most of the fish were taken in the boats or from farborough spit. We still had a great day out but are we doing something wrong.any advice we be welcome and we will keep trying till we get it right. G.P: Help I'm sinking --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.775 / Virus Database: 522 - Release Date: 11/10/2004 |
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In article , Rich Milburn
writes I don't know the waters you mentioned, but you talk about people boat fishing so I am assuming they are fairly large. The waters or the people?...:-) -- Bill Grey http://www.billboy.co.uk |
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In article , Rich Milburn
writes I don't know the waters you mentioned, but you talk about people boat fishing so I am assuming they are fairly large. The waters or the people?...:-) -- Bill Grey http://www.billboy.co.uk |
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The waters or the people?...:-) Both, I think --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.775 / Virus Database: 522 - Release Date: 13/10/2004 |
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