7th to 14th June 2010

With so much natural food available for the trout at this time of the year in the way of pin fry and damsels, and the wind direction set firmly from the north, the fishing has proved very challenging indeed, to the point of impossible, but a few telltale signs are showing that the fishing is set to improve.

The Police Sport North East Fly Fishing Championships took place under the guidance of organiser Malcolm Naylor. Due to the hard fishing conditions the competition certainly did not see many fish weighed in but John Archibald took the heaviest individual with a fine rainbow of 13lb 15oz, John’s fish won the match for North Yorkshire A team, with runners up West Yorkshire.

The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association fished their floating line competition and again the odds were stacked against the anglers, all enjoyed a good day.

The Association of Major Fishing Clubs event hosted by Dave Summers of the Leicestershire Police fished a match against Tunbridge Wells, East Midlands Fly Fishers and Cambridge Invicta. Tim Leech of East Midlands FFA was top individual with three fish for 10lb 4oz.

A few superb heavier fish have been taken recently; John Thomson of Corby enjoyed an afternoon boat session and took a fine 12lb rainbow

Jim Deacon of Leicester boat fished, accompanied by his son Darren, and the pair were over the moon when Jim tempted a super fish that weighed 10lb 6oz on an olive Nymph from Dogwood bay.

Forth-Coming Events

Saturday June 26th 2010- 8am till 5pm

Hardy Greys Demonstration Day and Float Tube Have a Go Day.

Come along and try for yourself all the latest Hardy Greys Fly Fishing Rods and receive casting tuition, absolutely FREE on the day. Members of Hardy Greys Academy will be on hand for all the advice on how to master the art of fly-fishing. Have a Go in a Float Tube-10am till 4pm

Try the very latest Snowbee Float Tube and experience this tremendous way of getting afloat and catching trout. No appointments just turn up and have a go, bring some chest waders and boots if you have them. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 for more details.

The Lexus European Fly Fishing Championships ‘Eyebrook Heats’ will be held on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd July 2010. Entry forms are available at the Eyebrook Fishing Lodge.

The CLA Gamefair at Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire will be held on Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th July 2010, see you all at The Eyebrook Fishery Stand in Fisherman’s Row.

And for all the up to the minute fishery news and fish catching tactics call The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930

Andy Miller

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