Another very good week for all our lakes with some excellent catches and big fish. Although things have warmed slightly its still cold for the end of April. There have been some very good hatches of buzzer all round and the fish have been after them on the surface on the better days. But any cold winds or showers soon put the fish down although often they often stay close to the top. Warmer conditions will see better fishing early mornings and late evenings though mid-day sport may become more difficult in bright sunshine. Our casting and fishing tutor, Mike Gleave, has returned after illness and takes up the teaching role at Woodford on Saturdays. As well as our own tuition the Salmon and Trout Association are organising tuition especially for youngsters at Chew Valleyduring May and June. Details are attached with some pictures of the recent big fish.   See you at the waterside.  

regards  

Bob Handford

Chew : Despite the persisting cool weather the excellent fishing continues for bank and especially boat anglers. Boats have found fish in most areas of the lake but the favourite spots have been North Shore, Walley Bank, behind the Island, Wick Green and off Nunnery Point. Although nymphing is still the most popular way to catch more fish are now showing feeding on the prolific buzzer hatches. These fish can be tempted on dries and emergers. The bank anglers have also found plenty of fish from many of the same areas as the boats. Diawl Bach, Buzzers & Crunchers fished slowly on floating lines has accounted for some very good bags and big fish including a 9.00 brown for TONY BALDWIN and a 10.04 rainbow for LEE SENINGTON (reported last week).

The South-West England Eliminator took place on Chew this weekend. Top bag on the day was MARK MILES closely followed by SIMON GURNEY, TONY BALDWIN, GLYN HOLMES and ROB HONOUR. All caught their limit of eight fish during the competition.

NB Nunnery Point stone embankment is now repaired and open for fishing but care must be taken when fishing there.