NEWS AND PROSPECTS
Moday 23rd February 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.
Cold frosty nights again forecast for this week so again check with tackle shop to see if lakes fishable
Trout Lake Closed Saturday 13th March
The Millennium lake will be closed for the Airflo Competition on this date.
Trout Lake Closed Sunday 21st March
The Millennium lake will be closed for the R.V.F.F.C. Spring Sporting Challange.
Trout Lake Closed Saturday 27th March
The Millennium lake will be closed for a corparate event.
RUMOUR CONTROL!
We have had several people contacting us and asking if we have taken all the Pike out of the Rib Lake! The answer is NO! Why would we take take out the Pike when it is our main source of winter coarse fishing income! I don't know how or where this rumour started but it is completly unfounded and untrue. So if you hear anyone saying there are no Pike at RibValley, tell them you know different!
TroutMasters Fish-off 2009
Those of you who achieved Trout Masters badges last year are entitled to fish in the fish-off qualifying match, the winner of which will go on to the TroutMaster Finals.
The Fish-off will be held on the Millennium Lake on the Sat 17th April 2010.
Those who did qualify to be part of this match will be sent an invitation to fish in the post and then will just have to call or e-mail me to confirm their place.
Coarse Fish Stocking!
Thursday 22nd October saw the introduction of more Carp into both the Westmill and Rib Lake. Westmill lake saw 200 8"-10" Commons and Mirrors enter its water, whilst Rib lake had 54 Commons weighing an average of 8lbs slipped into its murky depths!
100 Bronze Bream (again 8"-10") stocked into Westmill lake, 16th december 2009
MILLENNIUM LAKE
Total fish stocked to date, 1985 total killed to date 1359, estimated lake stock 643
Stocking at least once a week with fish form 1.8lbs to 2.8lbs with 10% fish 4/8lbs, larger fish are subject to availability. Water clarity is good but now very cold.
Last weeks returns, 68 rods fished and caught a total of 117 fish giving a rod return of 1.8 fish per rod.
The cold, wet, and often frosty miserable weather which has now been with us for nearly 12 weeks continues to affect catch returns. In spite of raisng stock levels to nearly 700 fish last week, catch returns remained on the disapointing side at 1.8 fish per rod. In spite of miserable fishing condition rod numbers attending so far this year are similiar to previous years. Many thanks to all those brave anglers whom continue to attend and we hope Spring will not be too far away
Expect fish to be deep and often very close to banks. Best flies could be a variety of boobies on fast sinking lines with short to nine foot leaders, generally fished slowly.
Bloodworm in various patterns and also nymph patterns seem to work well under current conditions but must be fished hard on the bottom and very slow or even static. Consider using bloodworm, nyymphs or other small lures under a bung a watch for the very gentle takes.
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 andwell 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
Pike Fishing on Rib Lake!
(October-March)
Saturday night saw one brave soul by the name of 'Dean' (sorry, no surname!) catch 2 splendid carp, a mirror at 24lb and a commen at 29lb! It was Deans first time with us and he can feel rightly proud of his catch! (14/12/2009)
The Pike fishing on Rib Lake seems to have cooled a little, but there are still fish coming out all over. Quite a few are in the higher teens bracket. There has been a report that a 29lb monster was caught, with the tackle shop having seen a picture which they say looks genuine! If that person was you, we would love to have a copy of the picture to show everyone! (14/12/2009)
The carp fishing has been a little harder of late, with people only catching one or two in a session. The islands are always a target for anglers, but also try hunting out bars to fish and also placing baits along the margins.
A few anglers are now fishing for silver fish on Rib and reports of some good quality roach and perch now being caught.
WESTMILL LAKE
Water very cold with very few anglers fishing. A few perch are being caught.