NEWS AND PROSPECTS
Friday21st May 2010
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Coarse, fly fishing and general enquiries, Tackle shop 01920 462200
If tackle shop is closed tickets will be issued on lakeside.
MILLENNIUM LAKE
The first trout delivery of the season has been booked for Wednesday 29th September! Fly fishing will then commence from the day after! Stocking will be of the usual 2-2.5lb fish with a few larger ones thrown in for flavour! We look forward to seeing all you fly anglers again and fingers crossed for good weather to start us off with.
Remember to sign up to the RIB VALLEY FLY FISHING CLUB for the new season. Ask in the tackle shop for information.
Please ensure all returns, including nil returns, are filled in when you leave with numbers killed and numbers released. These returns are essential for correct stocking levels in order to give all anglers a sporting chance of catching fish.
We regret that any angler consistently not leaving returns may be banned from fishing
Many comments on the excellent quality and fighting ability of fish, which are again been supplied by Bibury Fish Farm in Gloucestershire. I visited last year, but unfortunately, was not allowed to take my fly rod in. Oh, that big pond with all the 8 pounders. This farm is open to the public and well worth a visit if you are in that area.
The lodge on the right as you arrive has now been refurbished and is left open at all times. There are plenty of tables and chairs within the lodge for customers to sit in comfort for refreshments, tea and coffee are available.
RIB LAKE
Wirh water now warming up carp captures have improved in the last week. The islands are always a target for anglers, but also try hunting out bars to fish and also placing baits along the margins, where several carp were caught last week. See fishing report and pics of nine carp caught by John Evans 23rd/24th May on photo page.
Please note that night fishing is limited to ten anglers and pegs must be pre booked and pre paid. Please do not just turn up and expect a peg as you may well be turned away
A few anglers are now fishing for silver fish on Rib and reports of some good quality roach, perch, tench and a surprising number of chub to 5lbs now being caught, A 4lb Perch caught by Janice Hedger on red maggot is shown below
WESTMILL LAKE
Last weeks warmer weather saw much improved catches on Westmill Lake. Several anglers recording good numbers of tench to 8lbs with a few bream and increasing numbers of roach and perch