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ESTHWAITE WATER TROUT FISHERY REPORT – 23/3/11

What a fantastic start to the season we have had, with many double figure bags reported throughout March so far. The weather has been generally kind, with prolonged periods of mild conditions prevailing. Buzzer hatches have been exceptional for the time of year and fish have been up in the water and feeding with gusto. Nymphing tactics have also scored heavily, as well as the usual early season favourite lures such as viva’s, cats whisker’s, tadpoles and boobies! The southern end of the lake is most productive at present, with the car park end of the lake fishing extremely well from both bank and boat. There are also good numbers of fish being reported  from Weather Bay and the swimming pool, up in the North basin.

Brothers Danny, John and Tommy Black from Wigan experienced a session to remember, landing over 50+ rainbows between them to 3lb+. All fish were taken from the car park banking on legered worm tactics. Also fishing the car park Ray Hatton from St Helen’s took 10 rainbows to 2lb 8oz, again on legered worm. Meanwhile Hawkshead Angling Club member Geoff Gregory from Barrow in Furness also took 10 fish to 3lb on a recent visit.

The season ticket anglers have also had a great start to the season with many reporting their best start for many years. Indeed Jim Miller from Keswick took 6 rainbow’s to 2lb 8oz fishing Stockie bay. Jim’s haul was taken on his old faithful cats whisker from the boats. Bill Mckenna also had a cracking day from the boats, taking 7 fine conditioned fish to a variety of different flies.

Open Day, on Sunday March 13^th was a resounding success, with a real buzz in the air as anglers ventured out for the start of the new season. The camaraderie and jokes were flying about all day and the days events were very successful. Fourteen anglers fished Heat 1 of the Masterline Walker and Pure Fishing sponsored Esthwaite 2011 Open Pairs competition. There were 82 fish weighed in for a total of 163lb 4oz. In second place Dave Morris and Alistair Beaumont weighed in 12 rainbow’s for 26lb 3oz and in first place Mike Frith and Mike Henshall weighed in 12 rainbow’s for 27lb 5oz, including time bonuses. Both pairs now go through to the final in September.

Our discounted tuition session was fully attended and it was refreshing to see people learning to fly cast on the far banking. Some of these people had never fished before and some were progressing on from bait to fly fishing. For any interested parties the next organised day will be on April 17^th, please contact the fishery for bookings and more information.

John Macintosh and James Atkinson, both England Youth Flyfishing team members and Esthwaite regulars conducted an excellent fly tying demonstration in the tackle shop that kept everybody enthused and free food and drink was available to make this an exceptional day for everyone concerned.[see attached photo ]

The 6^th annual Chaplow’s cup, any method fishing competition was held last week and saw 21 anglers weigh in 32 fish for a total weight of 56lb 8oz. This was a fantastic day, with some really good sport reported. In third place Andy Chaplow weighed in 3 fish for 5lb 7oz. In second place Mark Fellar weighed in 3 fish for 5lb 1oz and the overall winner of the 2011 Chaplow’s cup was Mike Potter who weighed in 3 fish for a total weight of 6lb 2oz. Well done that man! [ see attached photo ].

Hawkshead Anglers are now recruiting for the 2011 season. The cost to join this Esthwaite affiliated club is £125 per year and there is now NO eligibility boundary.Members benefit from a 60% discount on boat hire at the fishery. Please call the club secretary Emma Macintosh on 015394 36116 or email alex@garishglobes.co.uk.

For up to the minute information log onto our website www.hawksheadtrout.com or telephone 015394 36541.

Best Regards

David Coleman M.I.F.M

FISHERY MANAGER

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ESTHWAITE  WATER TROUT FISHERY REPORT – 10/3/11

TROUT FISHING

The new season has got off to a flyer with hectic sport reported from both boat and bank and from a variety of methods, including fly, spin and worm! First up Lucca Griffiths, aged 11 from West Yorkshire took a fine over wintered rainbow from the banking next to the ticket office, which weighed in at 3lb 8oz [ see attached photo ] . Meanwhile Hugh and Ben Pocock and Angus Snodgrass fished  worm and fly from the boats to take 8 rainbows between them. Hawkshead Angling club member Dave Bell from Windermere took a fine brace of over wintered specimens to 3lb+ also. Also connecting with over wintered trout were pike anglers John Ashurst and Dave Roscoe, both Big s club season members. Both took nice trout on 8 inch pike lures. John landed a fine 6lb rainbow and Dave took a magnificent 4lb Brown Trout. Both fish were returned alive!

Once the first stockings of fish had settled in sport improved no end with venue regular Bob Swann and Colin O’brien taking 38 rainbows between them to 3lb+ from the boats. Black and green lures fished on a sinking line did the damage for the duo. A typical and very effective early season combo’.

Meanwhile fishing worm and corn and employing spinning tactics from the car park banking H.A.C members Geoff Gregory and James Timmins landed 40 rainbows between them to 3lb 8oz.

Don’t forget we have an open day this Sunday 13^th March. The day will include heat 1 of the Esthwaite pairs 2011 competition. There will also be discounted tuition available for £10 per person , which includes 4 hours fly fishing instruction from an experienced tutor. A superb opportunity to get good value instruction and a fantastic taster session for anyone who wants to get started in fly fishing! Please contact the fishery to reserve your place. Also as well as general camaraderie, there will be a fly tying demonstration offering practical tips and you can learn how to tie that ‘hot’ Esthwaite pattern. There will also be special offers on fishing tackle with a try before you buy opportunity for anyone wishing to invest in a new rod. Also there will be the usual complimentry food and drink available to make this a day not to miss! Please contact the fishery for further details, everyone is welcome!

PIKE FISHING

The predator fishing on Esthwaite has been fantastic once again with some leviathans reported. Graham Dwyer from Bebington took a superb 21lb specimen as well as 5 other smaller pike on static deadbaits from the boats.

Meanwhile Sam Tait, aged 10 was out fishing with his dad Gary and latched into an 18lb+ cracker, taken on a Rapala from the boats.

Also, with a top brace of twenties, Phil Higgins took fish of 26lb and 21lb respectively from the boats, well done that man [ see picture attached ].

Don’t forget the pike fishing season finishes on Esthwaite on 31^st March, so be quick time is running out to land that fish of a lifetime!

Best Regards

David Coleman M.I.F.M

FISHERY MANAGER

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ESTHWAITE  WATER TROUT FISHERY REPORT – 10/3/11

TROUT FISHING

The new season has got off to a flyer with hectic sport reported from both boat and bank and from a variety of methods, including fly, spin and worm! First up Lucca Griffiths, aged 11 from West Yorkshire took a fine over wintered rainbow from the banking next to the ticket office, which weighed in at 3lb 8oz [ see attached photo ] . Meanwhile Hugh and Ben Pocock and Angus Snodgrass fished  worm and fly from the boats to take 8 rainbows between them. Hawkshead Angling club member Dave Bell from Windermere took a fine brace of over wintered specimens to 3lb+ also. Also connecting with over wintered trout were pike anglers John Ashurst and Dave Roscoe, both Big s club season members. Both took nice trout on 8 inch pike lures. John landed a fine 6lb rainbow and Dave took a magnificent 4lb Brown Trout. Both fish were returned alive!

Once the first stockings of fish had settled in sport improved no end with venue regular Bob Swann and Colin O’brien taking 38 rainbows between them to 3lb+ from the boats. Black and green lures fished on a sinking line did the damage for the duo. A typical and very effective early season combo’.

Meanwhile fishing worm and corn and employing spinning tactics from the car park banking H.A.C members Geoff Gregory and James Timmins landed 40 rainbows between them to 3lb 8oz.

Don’t forget we have an open day this Sunday 13^th March. The day will include heat 1 of the Esthwaite pairs 2011 competition. There will also be discounted tuition available for £10 per person , which includes 4 hours fly fishing instruction from an experienced tutor. A superb opportunity to get good value instruction and a fantastic taster session for anyone who wants to get started in fly fishing! Please contact the fishery to reserve your place. Also as well as general camaraderie, there will be a fly tying demonstration offering practical tips and you can learn how to tie that ‘hot’ Esthwaite pattern. There will also be special offers on fishing tackle with a try before you buy opportunity for anyone wishing to invest in a new rod. Also there will be the usual complimentry food and drink available to make this a day not to miss! Please contact the fishery for further details, everyone is welcome!

PIKE FISHING

The predator fishing on Esthwaite has been fantastic once again with some leviathans reported. Graham Dwyer from Bebington took a superb 21lb specimen as well as 5 other smaller pike on static deadbaits from the boats.

Meanwhile Sam Tait, aged 10 was out fishing with his dad Gary and latched into an 18lb+ cracker, taken on a Rapala from the boats.

Also, with a top brace of twenties, Phil Higgins took fish of 26lb and 21lb respectively from the boats, well done that man [ see picture attached ].

Don’t forget the pike fishing season finishes on Esthwaite on 31^st March, so be quick time is running out to land that fish of a lifetime!

Best Regards

David Coleman M.I.F.M

FISHERY MANAGER

Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery Report 17/2/11

ESTHWAITE WATER TROUT FISHERY REPORT – 17/2/11

TROUT FISHING

Now the ice has thawed, its business as usual and February has seen some nice overwintered trout taken between the ticket office and the car park on a variety of methods fished deep. Silver season ticket holder Richard Maddox has had 3 really good days legering worm and corn and took 12 rainbows to 3lb+.

John Thorne from Millom also took 4 rainbows, legering worm, from the same area.

Peter Giles from Preston fished the same area of the lake from the boats and took 3 rainbows to 3lb 1oz on a sinking line and cats whisker boobies, fished slow and close to the bottom.

The first stocking of the lake will take place on 1^st March. However our Open Day will be held on Sunday 13^th March. The day will include heat 1 of the Esthwaite Pairs 2011 competition [ there are still places left for the first heat ], discounted tuition and general camaraderie. There will be a fly tying demonstration offering practical tips and you can learn how to tie that ‘hot’ Esthwaite pattern. Also special offers on fishing tackle and complimentry food and drink will be available. Contact the fishery for further details, everyone is welcome!

PIKE FISHING

The pike fishing has been generally very good over the last few weeks with a number of doubles and twenty pounders reported. Big s club member Craig Middleton from Manchester fished static deadbaits from the boats to land a 20lb 1oz beauty.

Meanwhile Hawkshead Angling Club member Paul Christian took 3 nice pike from the car park banking on smelt deadbaits. Pauls fish weighed 26lb, 12lb 2oz and 10lb 8oz respectively.

Dave Roscoe had a cracking day from the boats, taking a 22lb specimen and an 18lb back up fish, both to static deadbait.

Big s club member and lure fishing fanatic Chris Harris took a nice brace of pike including a 21 and an 18 pounder on lures fished slow and deep from the boats.

Venue regular Stuart Fazackerley from Standish took a brace of twenties which both fell to static deadbaits from the boats. Stuart’s efforts were rewarded with a 20lb 6oz and a 21lb 8oz cracker.

Paul Davidson from Gateshead also got in on the action with a personal best 23lb snapper, taken on deadbait from the boats [ see attached picture ].

Don’t forget the pike season lasts until the end of March on Esthwaite and its this month that sees some real heavy weights being caught, especially in and around the many spawning bays on the lake.

For the most up to date information please telephone the fishery on 015394 36541 or email trout@hawkshead.demon.co.uk.

Best Regards

David Coleman M.I.F.M

FISHERY MANAGER

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ESTHWAITE WATER REPORT 1/12/10

TROUT FISHING

At the time of writing the lake only has a partial covering of ice and is fishable, no problem. However as this cold snap kicks in please telephone the ticket office for an up to date report on conditions, before making your journey!

Despite the arctic weather the trout fishing has been pretty good, providing the right tactics are adopted. Indeed Hawkshead Angling Club members Jeff Gregory and fellow H.A.C member Jamie Timmins from Barrow in Furness fished legered worm, hard on the bottom to record 19 rainbows between them. Best fish tipping the scales at over 2lb 8oz and all fish taken from the banking next to the ticket office.

Fishing floating fry patterns on a fast sink line from the boats, John Pratley from Leeds also took a cracking 4 fish limit of rainbows to 3lb+. When fishing such cold conditions, make sure you are anchored with the boat and that your leader is relatively short, as you need to be fishing just off bottom, then simply just employ an erratic slow figure of eight retrieve.

PIKE FISHING

The predators have been more obliging with some cracking fish reported. Big s club member John Ashirst taking a 17lb pike from the boats. John employed float trolled deadbait to tempt his snapper. Also season ticket angler Dave ‘Doggy’ Roscoe fished static herring deadbait from the boats to take another fine double of 15lb.

Again fishing static deadbait from the boats, venue regular Peter Mountain took a nice brace of pike in the form of a 22 pounder and 12 pound respectively.

Meanwhile Mark Billington from nearby Sedbergh employed the guiding services of Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery to tempt a mint looking 22lb pike. The fish fell to a static deadbait, a method which is starting to come into its own during this cold weather.[ See attached picture ].

Providing the cold weather does not carry on as long as last winters spell, then prospects are looking good for the forthcoming weeks as these glacial Lake District lakes have a track record for  fishing well from December through until the end of March!

Also for those that have not read the Bob Church article in the November issue of Coarse Angling Today, I recommend you obtain a copy to whet your appetite for the predator fishing on Esthwaite Water. If you can’t find it in the shops, contact the editor on 01227 762283, to obtain a back issue!

Also for all you coarse anglers out there, Esthwaite’s silver fish ticket is now available for the cost of £7.50. Two rods and the use of maggots are permitted, however any trout caught must be returned immediately.

For up to the minute information log onto http://www.hawksheadtrout.com/ or telephone the ticket office on 015394 36541.

Best Regards

David Coleman M.I.F.M

FISHERY MANAGER