Ravensthorpe latest catches

Trout anglers are a tough bunch and despite the blustery conditions they were keen not to miss the first day of Ravensthorpe’s new season. “It was great to see anglers out on the banks and boats back on the water. We are really looking forward to the new season.” Said Nathan Clayton of Anglian Water, who manages Ravensthorpe and Pitsford fisheries.

The biggest fish landed on opening day was a pike of 18lb 8oz taken by Mike Green of Chapel Brampton on a white lure. Mike was boat fishing with Northampton’s Bob Church.

Bob Aves had 10 fish on Sunday from the bank roving with small lures and an intermediate line. Graham Smith, from Spratton, found 20 plus fish around the island using intermediate lines and small lures.

The best rainbow so far was taken by season ticket holder Ken Joory who also took 29 other fish. Ken from North Walsham, Norfolk, was boat fishing with a cormorant. Dennis Smith used a black and green lure from a boat to take the best brown at 6lb. Both the rainbow and the brown were returned to the water.

best rainbow 6lb taken by Ken Joory of North Walsham

best brown 6lb taken by Dennis Smith

best boat areas Hickmans spinney, Island

best bank areas Lodge bank and dam

best methods Intermediate lines with black and green, orange or white lures. A few fish have been taken on buzzers. All flies are best fished slowly.

mid week boat winner Josh Faulkner of Northampton

fish stocked 2050

Demand for boats often outstrips supply – pre-booking is essential.

For boat bookings and enquiries please call 01604 770875.

Pitsford Water preview – opening day Friday 9 March

In 2006 Pitsford Water celebrated its 50^th birthday with a tremendous fishing season. The quality of fish last year was the best ever and there was a run of fantastic grown-on doubles capped by a superb trout of 14lb, the biggest fish caught on the reservoir for several years. Prospects for 2007 look excellent when this popular fishery re-opens on Friday 9 March.

Following Pitsford opening on Friday 9 March it will be Grafham’s turn on Friday 16^th. Anglers can fish for the New Lodge Trophy for the biggest fish caught on Opening Day. Sunday 1 April will be a red letter day when Rutland Water re-opens with the Independence Day Trophy for the biggest fish.

Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 (Archive on Tuesday, March 13, 2007)
Posted by CraigBarr Contributed by CraigBarr

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