Fortnightly Report 16th to 29th November 2009
Total trout caught107 (19846) Rod returns50 (6917) Fish per rod 2.14 (2.86)
Season’s totals in brackets
November bank fishing at Eyebrook has produced some absolutely stunning grown on trout, which are more akin to river Sea trout.
Wally Ogley of Yaxley has taken multiple bags of rainbows from the Rutland bank on Corixa and Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs; Wally’s most recent bag of six fish weighed in at 15lb 10oz and included a fine 4lb 11oz specimen.
Lionel Wesson of Oakham fished off the Stones with a Cats Whisker on a floating line and took three nicely conditioned rainbows for 9lb 10oz; Lionel also returned a fine Brownie. George Knight of Stanion took a nice brace for 3lb 12oz from the Three trees on a Montana nymph.
The Eyebrook Fur and Feather Bank Match were deemed a huge success. The winner with the heaviest bag was Nick Lamyman of Belchford who took six fish that weighed 17lb 6oz from Pollards Jump. Craig Hopkins of Corby took the prize for the biggest fish, which weighed 6lb 15oz; Craig took the specimen from The Willows on a Corixa.
John Clark of Corby also fished The Willows and took a brace of rainbows on a Black and green Tadpole; John’s best fish weighed 3lb 10oz. Dave Mitchell of Cottingham took six rainbows for 12lb 12oz.
All proceeds from this fantastic event will be donated to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association; totals raised will soon be announced.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all anglers who have supported the fishery this year and hope that you have enjoyed your leisure time with us here at Eyebrook, see you all again next year!
The 2010 Eyebrook Fishing Season Dates have now been confirmed. The fishery will open on Thursday 25th March, boat fishing will cease on Sunday 31st October, restricted bank fishing will then continue until Sunday 28th November.
Bookings for 2010 are now being taken, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Call the fishing lodge on 01536 772930.
Visit the Eyebrook website and keep up with all the fishery news as it happens at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be open for business as usual throughout December, Monday to Thursday 8.30am till 3pm.
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call the Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their NEW Website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 9th to 15th November 2009
Total trout caught36 (19739) Rod returns20 (6867) Fish per rod 1.8 (2.87)
Season’s totals in brackets
Anglers have been enjoying great sport as the bank fishing at Eyebrook has been producing some beautiful 3lb to 4lb grown on rainbows during the past few weeks.
Dave Etty of Kettering took the heaviest rainbow of the week, a fine fish that weighed 9lb 4oz; Dave took his fish on a Black and green tadpole from Pollards Jump. Dave’s total bag of five fish weighed 18lb 4oz.
Bill Whittle of Grantham also fished at Pollards and took four crackers on a Diawl bach; Bill’s four fish weighed 11lb 6oz. On a more recent visit to the fishery Bill took a beautifully conditioned four-pounder from the same area.
Dave Allason of Market Overton took a superb rainbow of 4lb 3oz from the Three trees on a Black nymph fished on a floating line.
Catch up with all the big fish catches at Eyebrook in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
All are welcome to The Eyebrook Fur and Feather Bank Match that will be held on the last day of the season, Sunday 29th November 2009. Entry fee is £5 and please bring a prize for the raffle.
You’re chance to win a superb Hardy Angel Fly Rod 10ft #7 worth £700 Raffle tickets are now available at £1 each from The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge. All proceeds will be donated to our chosen charity for 2009, The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
The 2010 Eyebrook Fishing Season Dates have now been confirmed. The Fishery will open on Thursday 25th March, boat fishing will cease on Sunday 31st October, restricted bank fishing will then continue until Sunday 28th November.
Bookings for 2010 are now being taken, please book early to avoid disappointment. Call The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
For all the up to the minute fishery information and latest fish catching tactic’s, call the Eyebrook Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be open for business as usual throughout November, Monday to Sunday 8am till 3pm.
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 2nd to 8th November 2009
Total Trout caught31 (19703) Rod returns28 (6848) Fish per rod 1.10 (2.87)
Season’s totals in brackets
Mike Harries of Isham bank fished at Pollards Jump and took five cracking rainbows for 12lb 9oz on a size 14 Red head Diawl bach fished on a floating line; Mike also returned a fine Brown trout unharmed to the water.
Lionel Wesson of Oakham has been enjoying success on the bank, Lionel has been consistently taking fish on a Cats Whisker and Black and Green Tadpoles; Lionel’s latest brace weighed 6lb 5oz. Wally Ogley of Yaxley has also been taking some quality grown on rainbows on White Minkies from the Rutland bank.
Jim Watts of Market Harborough fished from the Island and took a 4lb 2oz rainbow on a Diawl bach.
All are welcome to The Eyebrook Fur and Feather Bank Match that will be held on the last day of the season, Sunday 29th November 2009. Entry fee is £5 and please bring a prize for the raffle.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to our chosen charity for 2009, The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
You’re chance to win a fabulous Hardy Angel Fly Rod 10ft #7 worth £700
Raffle tickets are now available at £1 each from The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge.
All proceeds will be donated to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
The 2010 Eyebrook fishing season dates have now been confirmed.
The fishery will open on Thursday 25th March, boat fishing will cease on Sunday 31st October, restricted bank fishing will then continue until Sunday 28th November.
Bookings for 2010 are now being taken, please book early to avoid disappointment. Call The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
For all the up to the minute fishery information and latest fish catching tactic’s, call The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be open for business as usual throughout November, Monday to Sunday 8am till 3pm.
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk.
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 26th October to 1st November 2009
Total Trout caught 51(19672) Rod returns39 (6820) Fish per rod 1.30(2.88)
Season’s totals in brackets
Bank anglers are more than a little surprised at present, to still be taking fish on Cdc Emergers, but this is the scenario at Eyebrook as the mild weather continues.
John Dracup of Oakham took three beauties on Hares Ear Cdc Emergers from the Dam wall including a specimen of 3lb 8oz. The following day John caught a 3lb 9oz fish on similar tactics.
Dennis Goodman of Market Harborough took a fine 4lb 8oz rainbow on a Diawl bach; Dennis caught from the Dam wall.
Lindsay Bates of Gretton also fished from the Dam wall and took a superbly conditioned 5 pounder on a dry fly.
Mick Haddon of Market Harborough enjoyed his bank session and took a super 5lb rainbow from Harrison’s Corner; Mick took his fish on a Black buzzer.
Wally Ogley of Yaxley has taken a number of good grown on rainbows from The Willows area on White Minkies.
Restricted bank fishing only will continue through till the end of November.
A Winter Bank Permit will cost £14 for five fish.
The Eyebrook Fur and Feather Bank Match will be held on the last day of the season, Sunday 29th November 2009. Entry fee is £5 and please bring a prize for the raffle, all proceeds from this event will be donated to our chosen charity for 2009, The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
Weekly Report 19th to 25th October 2009
Total Trout caught 435(19621) Rod returns168 (6784) Fish per rod2.58 (2.89)
Season’s totals in brackets
The last day of the boat-fishing season was celebrated in style with The Eyebrook Fur and Feather Boat Match; sixty competitors participated in this prestigious event.
Tony Smith caught seven rainbows for 18lb 7oz and won the prize for the heaviest bag, and the prize for the heaviest fish, a fine rainbow of 8lb 3oz was taken by John Thomson of Corby. Following the match a tackle auction and raffle raised more funds for the English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association also held their annual Fur and Feather Boat Match midweek with some fine bags of fish also weighed in. Martin Watson took eight fish for 20lb 9oz; Martins bag included a fine rainbow of 5lb 13oz. Derek Moore just pipped Eddie Gray for the runners up spot, with eight rainbows for 18lb 15oz.The match was followed by a meal and tackle auction.
Syngenta Ltd held their annual corporate fly-fishing day and invited guests enjoyed breakfast and hospitality at Eyebrook. The fishery responded well, and fifty-four fine rainbows were taken, the heaviest fish taken on the day 5lb 4oz by Joe McNichol. Gareth Debenham won the event with eight rainbows for 17lb 5oz; most of Gareth’s fish taken on a Diawl bach and the Syngenta fry.
Season ticket holder Mark Hunt of Market Harborough enjoyed an afternoon boat session taking six rainbows; the biggest weighed 4lb 12oz. Mark fished a floating line with Suspender buzzers and Diawl bach.
Many thanks go to Trevor Ashby for his invaluable work throughout the week on behalf of The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
A reminder that the boat fishing season ends on Sunday 25th October 2009, and restricted bank fishing will then continue until Sunday 29th November 2009.
A Winter Bank Permit for November cost’s £14 for five fish; restricted bank fishing from 7am till 3.30pm.
Also a reminder to anglers that the Brown trout close season will come into effect from Friday 30th October 2009, and if caught thereafter, should be carefully returned to the water.
The Eyebrook Fur and Feather Bank Match will be held on Sunday 29th November 2009 and all donations and prizes will be gratefully accepted. All proceedings from this event will go to our chosen charity for 2009, The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
Weekly Report 12th to 18th October 2009
Total trout caught502 (19186) Rod returns172 (6616) Fish per rod2.91 (2.89)
Season’s totals in brackets
Willie Smith of Corby took the heaviest rainbow of the week, a fine grown on fish that weighed 8lb; Willie’s bag limit weighed in at 23lb 8oz. Dave Scholefield, Willie’s boat partner, also took eight fish for 20lb 13oz.
John French of Market Harborough boat fished Mucky bay and The Chestnut Tree area and took five cracking rainbows on the surface for 13lb.
The Pheasant Fly Fishers of Chippenham, led by Alan Judd enjoyed a recent boat-fishing trip to Eyebrook; club member Tony Hill took eight fine rainbows for 18lb 6oz on Sparklers.
Mike Harris and Pat Green of Isham took a limit bag each on Diawl bach.
Bank fisherman Malcolm Thompson of Corby opted to fish the Dam wall and took six rainbows for 17lb on a Cats Whisker fished on a floating line; Malcolm also caught and released another five fish.
John Dracup of Oakham also fished the Dam and caught five fish on a Black and Green Tadpole fished on an intermediate line.
Catch up with all the latest images from the Eyebrook in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook is currently fishing very well and the trout are devouring Roach and Perch fry, a small White or Grey Minkie fished on an intermediate line should suffice.
Flies currently doing the business at the fishery are Daddies, Hoppers, Black buzzers, Diawl bach, Kate McClaren, Bibio, Silver Invicta and Black Booby, as well as Minkies.
A reminder that the boat fishing season ends on Sunday 25th October 2009, and restricted bank fishing will then continue until Sunday 29th November 2009.
The Eyebrook Fur and Feather Boat Match will be held on Sunday 25th October 2009 and all donations and prizes will be gratefully accepted. All proceedings from this event will go to our chosen charity for 2009, The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
Weekly Report 5th to 11th October 2009
Total trout caught664 (18684) Rod returns192 (6444) Fish per rod 3.45 (2.89)
Season’s totals in brackets
Eyebrook regular Carl Bozicek of Broughton has enjoyed some brilliant boat sport recently using his own Pheasant tail nymph patterns to good effect. Carl has taken several limit bags drifting the Main basin off the Three trees and Robbos cabin areas.
Andy Gallagher and John Punt of Leicester had a real Red Letter day taking sixteen fine Rainbows for 45lb and caught and released a further eleven fish. Andy and John drifted the Main basin and took all of their fish on Daddy long legs.
Mark Goodge of Braunstone representing the Leicester Handicapped Fly Fishers boat fished and took eight fine rainbows on Daddies and dries. Ray Buckland of Kettering took six fish for 24lb; Ray’s catch included a fine brace of rainbows weighing 7lb 15oz and 5lb 6oz.
David Minard boat fished with his wife Marion and enjoyed their day afloat. The couple from Sibsey, Lincolnshire fished Crunchers and Hoppers; David took six fine rainbows and Marion took a brace, the eight fish together weighed 20lb 4oz. And season ticket holder Mick Knights of Ipswich took a super 6lb 14oz rainbow on a Diawl bach and on a more recent boat outing Mick took another seven rainbows that tipped the scales to 19lb 5oz.
Catch up with all the latest images from the Eyebrook in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook is currently fishing very well and the trout are devouring Roach and perch fry, a small White or Grey Minkie fished on an Intermediate line should suffice.
Flies currently catching well at the fishery are Daddies, Hoppers, Black buzzers, Diawl bach, Kate McClaren, Bibio, Silver Invicta, Black Boobies, Cats Whiskers and White or Grey Minkies.
With only six weeks remaining of the season, I would like to express my sincere thanks to our fish suppliers who I’m sure you will agree have pulled out all the stops with the superb quality trout that have been supplied to the Eyebrook fishery during 2009, they are, Exe Valley Fishery Ltd, River Gwash Trout Farm Ltd and Westacre Trout Farm.
A reminder that the boat fishing season ends on Sunday 25th October 2009, and restricted bank fishing will then continue until Sunday 29thNovember 2009.
The Eyebrook Fur and Feather Boat Match will be held on Sunday 25th October 2009 and all donations and prizes will be gratefully accepted. All proceedings from this event will go to our chosen charity for 2009, The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
You’re chance to win a Hardy Angel Fly Rod 10ft #7 worth £700 Raffle Tickets are now available at £1 each from The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge. All proceeds to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
And for all the up to the minute fishery information and latest fish catching tactics, call The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 28th September to 4th October 2009
Total trout caught500 (18020) Rod returns177 (6252) Fish per rod2.82 (2.88)
Season’s totals in brackets
John Rose of Leicester certainly bloomed when he landed the heaviest rainbow taken at Eyebrook this week, a cracking fish of 14lb 1oz. John took the fish while anchored in Dogwood bay on a Black buzzer fished on a floating line.
Hugh O’ Reilly and his party, The West End Fly Fishers enjoyed their weekend at Eyebrook. Hugh accompanied Alan Nixon to take sixteen fine fish that weighed 42lb 4oz;Hugh and Alan took the majority of their catch on Silver Invicta and Cats Whisker, but were pipped at the post for the main prize; a fishing trip to Ireland, by winners Will Jones and Ben Price with sixteen fish for 43lb 4oz.
Dave and Inez Buxton of Northampton have been enjoying their boat outings and recently Inez caught a superb 5lb 13oz rainbow. Dave Wainwright of Medbourne drifted the Main basin and took seven fine rainbows that weighed 19lb 2oz; Dave took all of his fish on a Daddy long legs fished sub surface. Graham Coe and Ray Buckland of Kettering also boat fished and took fifteen rainbows for 38lb on Daddies and Diawl bach. Dick Cross of Hallaton boat fished an evening session and took three nice rainbows on Daddies; Dick’s heaviest fish weighed 4lb 7oz.
Jeff Summerfield of Oakley and Clive Moore of Cottingham had a good Wednesday taking nine rainbows for 26lb 6oz on Montana nymphs.
Norfolk and District Salmon and Trout Association enjoyed terrific sport on a day’s boat outing at Eyebrook, taking most of their fish on Cdc Emergers. Phil Pledger and Dr Hughes took nine good fish for 22lb 8oz and Dr Ken Webb accompanied Simon Crocker who shared eleven rainbows for 25lb 13oz.
Catch up with all the latest catches at Eyebrook in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook is currently fishing extremely well and trout are beginning to turn onto fry imitations, a small White Minkie fished on an Intermediate line should suffice. Daddies and Black Hoppers are still taking quality trout fished on floating lines, with an average size of fish being caught at 2lb 8oz.
A reminder that the boat fishing season ends on Sunday 25th October 2009, and restricted bank fishing will then continue until Sunday 29th November 2009.
The Eyebrook Fur and Feather Boat Match on Sunday 25th October 2009, all donations and prizes will be gratefully accepted. All proceedings from this event will go to our chosen charity for 2009, The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
You’re chance to win a Hardy Angel Fly Rod 10ft #7 worth £700 Raffle Tickets are now available at £1 each from The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge. All proceeds to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
And for all the up to the minute fishery information and latest fish catching tactics, call the Eyebrook Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game Fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 21st to 27th September 2009
Total trout caught 734(17520) Rod returns252 (6075) Fish per rod2.91 (2.88)
Jim Brown who was fishing a Prison Service Eliminator Boat Match took the heaviest rainbow this week at Eyebrook a super fish that weighed 9lb 15oz. Jim caught the specimen on a Diawl bach with jungle cock cheeks while drifting the Main basin.
Well done to Thomas Eyles (Age 9) from Thorpe Malsor who caught his very first Rainbow trout last week. Accompanied by his father Robin on a boat, Thomas fished a Black and green tadpole to take his 2lb 3oz beauty.
John Rebhan of Weldon took a fine bag of eight rainbows for 24lb;John’s biggest fish tipped the scales to 6lb 13oz.Mike Harris of Isham boat fished and drifted the Main basin with a Silver Invicta fished on a floating line; Mike took seven fine fish for 21lb. John Rose of Leicester anchored in Dogwood bay and took eight fish for 26lb 12oz on Black buzzers. Dave Shaer of Peterborough anchored in the Main basin and fished with an intermediate line with a Booby and took eight rainbows for 21lb.
Dave Ward and Ray Wallace of Broughton Astley drifted their boat and pulled Black and green Boobies through the surface to take seven good rainbows for 22lb 10oz.
Stuart Bilsdon and Tony Tibbert’s party enjoyed some good boat fishing and hospitality at Eyebrook recently; the top boat on the day was Stuart Bilsdon and Dr John Wooding’s from Uppingham. Great to see Robert Lamb and party again from north of the border, catch up with you boys again in March 2010.
The Dam wall has been producing a fare number of trout recently to bank anglers but Doug Patrick of Gretton opted to fish at the Hawthorns and used an Amber Hopper to good effect to take six fine trout for 20lb.
Catch up with all the latest catches at Eyebrook in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
A reminder that the boat fishing season ends on Sunday 25th October 2009, but restricted bank fishing will continue until Sunday 29th November 2009.
Don’t forget the Eyebrook Fur and Feather Boat Match on Sunday 25th October 2009, all donations of prizes and proceeds will go to our chosen charity for 2009, The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
Float Tubing at Eyebrook
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery now welcomes float tubers, please call the Fishing lodge in advance of your visit to book; normal day permits apply, with no launch fee.
Casting Instruction
Friendly, relaxed Fly Fishing tuition and Guided days for trout at all levels from Novice, intermediate and advanced are now available at Eyebrook. For further enquiries call the fishing lodge on 01536 772930.
You’re Chance to win a Hardy Angel Fly rod 10ft#7 Worth £700 Raffle Tickets are now available at £1 each from the Eyebrook Fishing lodge. All proceeds to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
And for all the up to the minute fishery information including the latest fish catching tactics, call the Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 14th to 20th September 2009
Total trout caught615 (16786) Rod Returns267 (5823) Fish per rod2.30 (2.88)
Season’s totals in brackets
Former Tittesworth Fly Fishers Charlie Tizzard and Owen Rivett enjoyed a day’s boat fishing at Eyebrook recently. Both anglers caught a six pounder apiece and between them took nine good fish that weighed 26lb 10oz;Charlie and Owen fished with White Minkies and Black and green Tadpoles.
Tom O’Connell’s party fished for their Eyebrook Trophy and anglers enjoyed a good days sport; Ray Kent and Chris Crain from London took seven rainbows for 15lb 10oz between them.
Ray Reed and Peter Cliff of Spalding boat fished and took fourteen rainbows that tipped the scales to 36lb 7oz; the pair took most of their fish on Daddy long legs.
Cleveland Police Fly Fishers enjoyed their boat outing to Eyebrook; eventual winner on the day was Bob Jackson who caught eight rainbows for 22lb on a Cats Whisker.
Eyebrook regulars Gordon Price and Nobby Clark of Leicester boat fished the Main Basin and took seven fine rainbows for 22lb 6oz; the lads fished Daddies and Hoppers.
The boat fishing season ends on Sunday 25th October 2009 and this heralds our Eyebrook Fur and Feather Boat Match. If you can help us raise funds for The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association by donating a raffle prize, they will be gratefully accepted. Raffle tickets are available at £1 each, and are now on sale at the Fishing Lodge.
Interesting to note some super bags of fish being caught at Eyebrook and the average size of trout caught presently stands at 2lb 12oz.
The Dam has been producing some fine fish and John Miller of Uppingham fished the wall recently and caught and released five cracking fish on White Minkies. John’s catch included a superb Brown Trout and two Rainbows, each 4lb plus.
Restricted bank fishing continues till November 29th 2009
Catch up with all the latest catches at Eyebrook in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
Float Tubing at Eyebrook
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery now welcomes float tubers, please call the fishing lodge in advance of your visit to book; normal day permits apply, with no launch fee.
Casting Instruction
Friendly Relaxed Fly Fishing Tuition and Guided days for trout at all levels from Novice, Intermediate and Advanced are now available at Eyebrook with a fully qualified fishing coach. For further enquiries call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A HARDY ANGEL FLY ROD 10ft #7 WORTH £700 Raffle tickets are now available at £1 each from the Eyebrook Fishing Lodge. All proceeds to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
And for all the up to the minute fishery information including the latest fish catching tactics, call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com.
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your Quality Game Fishing Tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk.
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 7th to 13th September 2009
Total Trout caught705 (16171) Rod Returns233 (5556) Fish per rod3.02 (2.91)
Season’s totals in brackets
Season ticket holders Marion and David Minard spent 3 glorious days fishing Eyebrook and took some lovely rainbows on Boobies, Hoppers, Daddies and Crunchers; Marion took the heaviest rainbow that weighed 4lb 8oz.
Colin Hendry boat fished off the Island and took his bag limit of eight fish on Daddies, Amber Hoppers, Diawl bach and Sedgehog’s; Colin’s eight rainbows weighed 22lb.
Geoff Little and his party of Veterinary Surgeons enjoyed boat fishing at Eyebrook on a cloudless day but despite the bright conditions many fish were still caught.
Stuart Hardy of Leicester took eight cracking rainbows on a Silver Invicta, drifting the Main basin; Stuarts eight fish weighed 21lb 8oz.
Mal Carey of Kibworth Beauchamp enjoys boat fishing evening sessions and has used Hoppers to take multiple limits; Mal recently took five rainbows for 15lb 9oz and returned another eight more.
Eyebrook regulars John Eaton, Arthur Sykes, Mike Smith and Bill Presgrave all from Lincolnshire enjoyed some fine boat sport recently fishing the Main basin; John took four nice fish for 10lb 4oz.
Bull Fly Fishers led by their cheery leader Mike McCormack enjoyed their boat fishing competition recently; Charlie McCormack won the day with six fish for 14lb 15oz.
John Gale and Peter Green from Cambridge took sixteen fine rainbows for 40lb 2oz on Daddies, drifting the Main basin.
Neil Hutchings of Corby fished from the Dam with Cdc Emergers and caught four decent rainbows for 8lb 14oz; Neil also returned a nice 3lb Brown trout. John Pointer of Corby has used his Hares Ear Cdc Emerger to good effect recently and took yet another seven rainbows for 13lb 15oz from the Stones area.
Catch up with all the latest catches at Eyebrook in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
Float Tubing
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery now welcomes float tubers, please call the Fishing lodge in advance of your visit to book; normal day permits apply, with no launch fee.
Come along and have a go at float tubing on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2009, between 11am and 2 pm. For more details, and to book, contact the Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128
Casting Instruction
Friendly, Relaxed Fly Fishing Tuition and Guided days for trout at all levels from Novice, Intermediate and Advanced are now available at Eyebrook with a fully qualified Fly Fishing coach. For further enquiries call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A HARDY ANGEL FLY ROD 10ft #7 WORTH £700 Raffle tickets are now available at £1 each from The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge. All proceeds to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
And for all the up to the minute fishery information including the latest fish catching tactics, call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com.
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your Quality Game Fishing Tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 31st August to 6th September 2009
Total trout caught488 (15466) Rod returns166 (5323) Fish per rod2.93 (2.90)
Well done to Oliver Bennett (Age14) from Stafford who caught his first ever trout, in fact, on the day, Oliver caught three fine rainbows that weighed 5lb 2oz.
His father Kevin accompanied Oliver and the pair boat fished at Harrison’s corner and caught on an Orange booby.
Mr Baird’s party paid a flying visit to the fishery from Fife, Scotland. The lad’s boat fished the Main basin and caught and released good numbers of fighting fit rainbows on various fly patterns including Damsel nymphs, Orange Blobs and Yellow dancers fished on floating and intermediate lines.
The heaviest fish of the week, which weighed 10lb 8oz, fell to the rod of Mark Needham from Thrybergh, Rotherham. Mark was anchored off Robbos cabin and took the fine fish on a Consett Budgie fished on a floating line. Mark’s boat partner, Mark Fisher of Morecombe also took three nice rainbows for 6lb 12oz.
Boat partners Gordon Price and Nobby Clark of Leicester took seven fine fish between them which weighed 20lb 3oz, the pair fished Black and green taddie’s.
Peterborough Fly Fishers enjoyed their annual Eyebrook boat match and some fine bags of fish were taken. Club member Mick Breeson took eight beauties for 19lb 7oz, Albert and Simon Clark took twelve rainbows for 27lb on Black patterns; Don Henderson also took a fine 4lb 10oz specimen. David Dearman also representing Peterborough Fly Fishers took a fine bag of six fish that weighed 16lb 8oz; David took most of his fish on a Black tadpole and a Black palmered fly on the dropper fished on a floating line off Robbo’s cabin.
John Pointer of Corby bank fished the Dam wall earlier in the week and took six rainbows on a Hares Ear Cdc Emerger; John’s six fish weighed 15lb 2oz. John Dracup of Oakham also fished the Dam and took four rainbows on Silver Invicta and Diawl bach.
Catch up with all the latest catches at Eyebrook in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery now welcomes Float Tubers, please call the Fishing lodge in advance of your visit to book; normal day permits apply, with no launch fee.
Come along and test drive a Float Tube at Eyebrook on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2009 between 11am and 2 pm. To book a Float Tube test drive and for further details call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128.
Casting Instruction
Friendly, Relaxed Fly Fishing Tuition and Guided days for trout at all levels from Novice, intermediate and Advanced are now available at Eyebrook with a fully qualified Fly Fishing coach. For enquiries call the Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
For your chance to WIN A HARDY ANGEL FLY ROD 10ft #7 WORTH £700 Raffle tickets are now available at £1 each from The Eyebrook Fishing Lodge.
All proceeds to The English Disabled Fly Fishers association.
And for all the up to the minute fishery information including all the up to the minute fish catching tactics call the Fishing lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your Quality Game Fishing Tackle requirements. Call the Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their ALL NEW WEBSITE and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 24th to 30th August 2009
Total trout caught 430 (14978) Rod returns 198 (5157) Fish per rod 2.17 (2.90)
Season’s totals in brackets
Brian Lorimer of Dumfries took the heaviest rainbow of the week at the fishery; Brian was practising for a match with the Civil service when he caught the super 11lb 5oz fish on a Yellow Dancer boat fishing off the Hawthorns. See Brian in the Picture Gallery at www.eyebrook.com
Twenty Four anglers representing Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland as well as the Home counties fished the civil service boat final at Eyebrook recently and although the fishing was some what challenging the eventual winners from Ireland were Jim Fenning and Henry Thompson with twelve fish between them that weighed 28lb 2oz.
The weather was kind for the annual Eyebrook Summer Fayre, which was deemed a resounding success; over 400 visitors enjoyed the event. A big thank you to all who attended and supported us on the day, all proceeds from this, and other events will be donated to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association at season’s end.
John Rose of Leicester boat fished and took three nicely conditioned rainbows on washing line tactics with Black buzzers; John’s catch included a fine 6lb specimen.
Brian Skey of Aldwinkle boat fished Dogwood bay and caught six rainbows on a size 14 Diawl bach; Brian’s six fish tipped the scales to 18lb.
Great to see our friends from Edinburgh, Phil McDade’s party recently, “Haste ye back boys”
Bank anglers have been taking some good rainbows recently from the Dam wall.
Dave Mitchell of Corby has consistently taken fish on a Flash back Diawl bach, other bank caught fish have fallen to Daddies, Hopper’s, Cdc Emergers, Shipman’s buzzers and Crunchers.
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery now welcomes Float Tubers, please call the fishing lodge in advance of your visit to book; normal day permits apply, with no launch fee.
Come along and test drive a Float Tube at Eyebrook today, for more information call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128
Casting Instruction
Friendly, Relaxed Fly Fishing Tuition and Guided days for trout at all levels from Novice, Intermediate and Advanced are now available at Eyebrook with a fully qualified Fly Fishing coach. For enquiries call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930
On Sale now at The Fishing Lodge, Raffle Tickets £1 each, your chance to WIN A HARDY ANGEL FLY ROD 10ft WORTH £700
All Proceeds to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
And for all the up to the minute fishery information including the up to the minute fish catching tactics call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your Quality Game Fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their ALL NEW WEBSITE and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 17th to 23rd August 2009
Total trout caught232 (14548) Rod returns121 (4959) Fish per rod1.91 (2.93)
Season’s totals in brackets
Bill Whittle of Grantham boat fished the Main basin and took seven rainbows on a Gold Muddler from an anchored boat; Bills seven fish together weighed 20lb 10oz.
Eyebrook regular Simon Godfrey accompanied by his friend Mal Wilson both from Spalding, enjoyed an excellent day anchored in Dogwood bay and caught fifteen fine rainbows on patterns that included Black Hoppers, Shipman’s Buzzers, Cdc Emergers and Damsel nymphs.
Mick Breeson and Derek Hill of Peterborough took eight rainbows that tipped the scales to 32lb 8oz.
Season ticket holder John Dracup of Oakham fished off the Dam wall to take a nice brace that together weighed 3lb 11oz, John took both fish on a size 14 Hares Ear Cdc Emerger.
Dave Etty of Kettering and his boat partner Bill Livingstone of Peterborough enjoyed their day afloat and caught eight fine rainbows that weighed 19lb 10oz; Bill included a fine 3lb 10oz fish in his bag.
John Rose of Leicester boat fished and took six fighting fit rainbows on a Diawl Bach; Johns fish weighed 18lb 12oz.
Evonne Webb from London has enjoyed her recent boat fishing outings to Eyebrook and took a superb 5lb 2oz Rainbow on a Montana nymph.
Casting Instruction
Friendly, Relaxed Fly fishing Tuition and Guided days for trout at all levels are now available at Eyebrook. From Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. For enquiries call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
“Summer Sizzlers”
“Summer Sizzlers” are now on offer at Eyebrook, all half-day boats are reduced to £12, this offer continues till the end of August.
The Eyebrook Summer Fayre
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will once again host the very popular Eyebrook Summer Fayre on Saturday 29th August 2009; the event will run from 10am till 5pm.
There will be a display of Falconry, Fly Tying and Fish Smoking demonstrations, Free Casting Tuition for all levels, refreshments and stalls with Local Food and produce, and Arts and Crafts. There will also be Float Tubing Demonstrations throughout the day.
For further details of this event call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930. All proceeds and donations will go to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association, Registered Charity No 800452.
On Sale Now at The Fishing Lodge, Raffle Tickets£1 each, your chance to WIN A HARDY ANGEL FLY ROD 10ft #7 WORTH £700
All Proceeds to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association.
For all the up to the minute fishery information and to make those essential boat bookings call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 and visit our fishery website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook tackle shop on 01536 772128 or visit their ALL NEW WEBSITE and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly report 10th to 16th August 2009
Total trout caught 300(14316) Rod returns127 (4838) Fish per rod 2.36 (2.95)
Season’s totals in brackets
Boat fishermen have been catching some cracking grown on beauties at Eyebrook during the past week.
Visiting the fishery for 3 days from Wales were Royden Thomas and son Andrew with friends Darren Yoe and Andrew Vaughan. All the lads used dry flies such as Bibio Hoppers fishing on the drift to take numerous grown on Eyebrook rainbows.
Ken Waters of Wing and John Griffiths of Uppingham caught sixteen fine rainbows that weighed 37lb 13oz.
Gary Wakefield of Cambridge took seven rainbows that weighed 17lb 8oz from Dogwood bay on Black Muddler’s.
Brian Frith of Nottingham accompanied Trevor Ashby of Wing and both enjoyed a day afloat fishing buzzers to take fourteen rainbows in total that tipped the scales to 38lb 8oz, Brian including a specimen of 5lb 15oz in his bag.
Only a brace of rainbows for Larry Hawke’s of Corby who fished in Dogwood Bay but two fine rainbows non the less, one weighed 4lb 13oz the other 3lb 12oz, both fish taken on Ginger Hoppers fished on a floating line.
Ken Fox and Paul Slatcher of Leicester anchored in the Main basin to take twelve fine fish, the biggest caught by Ken weighed 4lb 5oz; the pair fished Buzzers and Green Holo Diawl bach.
Casting Instruction
Friendly, Relaxed Fly Fishing Tuition and Guided Days for Trout at all levels are now available at Eyebrook. From Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. For enquiries call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
“Summer Sizzlers”
“Summer Sizzlers” are now on offer at Eyebrook, all half-day boats are reduced to £12, this offer continues till the end of August.
The Eyebrook Summer Fayre
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will once again host the very popular Eyebrook Summer Fayre on Saturday 29th August 2009; the event will run from 10am till 5pm.
There will be a display of Falconry, Fly Tying and Fish Smoking Demonstrations, Casting Tuition for all levels, Refreshments and stalls with Local Food and Produce, and Arts and Crafts.
For further details of this event call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930. All proceeds and donations will go to The English Disabled Fly fishers Association, Registered Charity No 800452.
On Sale Now at The Fishing Lodge, Raffle Tickets £1 each, your chance to WIN A HARDY ANGEL FLY ROD 10ft #7 WORTH £700
For all the up to the minute fishery information and to make those essential boat bookings call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 and visit our fishery website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their ALL NEW WEBSITE and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 3rd to 9th August 2009
Total trout caught362 (14016) Rod returns184 (4711) Fish per rod1.96 (2.97)
Seasons Totals in Brackets
Irene and Paul Clarke of Glasgow visited the fishery on a 3-day package and enjoyed some frenetic sport catching some super grown on rainbows, unfortunately for the Clarke’s action slowed later on in the week as more changeable weather conditions moved in.
The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association held their annual Presidents Trophy Match at the fishery midweek. Twenty-six anglers enjoyed some good weather and hospitality. Eventual winners of the competition were Trevor Ashby and Ken Waters, both of Wing.
The heaviest fish of the week fell to the rod of season ticket holder Pat Green of Isham, a stunning rainbow that weighed in at 11lb 2oz. Pat took the fish while boat fishing off The Hawthorns on a Claret Hopper.
Catch up with Pat and his Super Grown on Rainbow in the Picture Gallery at www.eyebrook.com
12-year-old William Brudenell of Deene took his first ever rainbow trout from the Dam wall on a Dry Wickhams. Andy Miller guided William, and mother Charlotte used her skills with the net to land her sons first trout.
A green algal bloom occurred in the reservoir at the later end of the week, this has now dissipated.
Brian Leader of Scotland treated his 10-year-old grandson Oliver Freer of Cosby to a boat session. Oliver didn’t disappoint granddad and caught his first two rainbows that weighed 3lb 12oz.
Casting Instruction
Friendly, Relaxed, Fly Fishing Tuition and Guided Days for Trout at all levels are now available at Eyebrook by an experienced fully qualified instructor. From Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. For enquiries call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
Summer Sizzlers
“Summer Sizzlers” are now on offer at Eyebrook, all half-day boats are reduced to £12, this offer continues till the end of August.
The Eyebrook Summer Fayre
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will once again host the very popular Eyebrook Summer Fayre on Saturday 29th August 2009; the event will run from 10am till 5pm.
There will be a display of Falconry, Fly Tying and Fish Smoking Demonstrations, Casting Tuition to all levels, Refreshments and Stalls with Local Food and Produce, and Arts and Crafts.
For further details of this event call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930. All proceeds and donations will go to The English Disabled Fly Fishers Association, Registered Charity No. 800452.
On Sale Now at The Fishing Lodge, Raffle Tickets £1 each, your chance to WIN A HARDY ANGEL FLY ROD 10ft #7 WORTH £700
For all the up to the minute fishery information and to make those essential boat bookings call The Fishing lodge on 01536 772930 and visit our fishery website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772930 or visit their ALL NEW WEBSITE and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 27th July to 2nd August 2009
Total trout caught 477(13654) Rod returns152 (4527) Fish per rod3.13 (3.01)
Seasons Totals in Bracket
Pete Hurran and Ivan Peaston often travel from Norwich and always enjoy their outings to the Eyebrook. The pair recently revelled in a Red Letter day taking numerous fighting fit rainbows on Daddy long legs fished in the surface. Ivan took eight fine fish that weighed in at 15lb 14oz and returned four more on catch and release, Pete took five for 12lb 12oz, well done to both of you.
Paul Manning and Andrew Mellonie of Market Overton, comparative newcomers to the gentle art of fly-fishing caught some super fish on Black and Peacock spiders drifting the Main Basin.
Our good friend Sandy Leventon of Trout and Salmon magazine called in for a quick afternoon session and took four cracking rainbows on a Black Sparkle Gnat drifting the Main Basin.
Leicester duo Paul Slatcher and Ken Fox enjoyed frenetic sport to Daddies and Buzzers fished subsurface and caught around thirty rainbows during their full day session.
Clive Austen and Paul Bryan also of Leicester drifted from Sams Dyke to Robbos Cabin and fished Diawl bach to take eleven fish for 25lb.
John Griffiths and Stuart Bilsdon of Uppingham drifted their boat from the Hawthorns to the Three Trees and caught seventeen rainbows between them on patterns as varied as Yellow Owl Cdc Emerger, Red Hopper, Cats Whisker and Orange Blob.
Casting Instruction
Friendly, Relaxed, Fly Fishing Tuition and Guided Days for Trout at all levels are now available at Eyebrook by an experienced fully qualified instructor. From Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. For enquiries call The Fishing lodge on 01536 772930.
“Summer Sizzlers”
“Summer Sizzlers” are now on offer at Eyebrook, all half-day boats are reduced to £12, this offer continues throughout August.
The Eyebrook Summer Fayre
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will once again host the very popular Eyebrook Summer Fayre on Saturday 29th August 2009; the event will run from 10am till 5pm.
There will be a Display of Falconry, Fly Tying and Fish Smoking Demonstrations, Casting Tuition to all levels, Refreshments and Stalls with Local Food and Produce, Arts and Crafts.
For further details call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930. All proceeds and donations from this event will go to The English disabled Fly fishers Association, Registered Charity No. 800452.
On Sale Now at The Fishing Lodge, Raffle Tickets £1 each, your chance to WIN A HARDY ANGEL FLY ROD 10ft #7 WORTH £700
For all the up to the minute fishery information and to make those essential boat bookings call the fishing lodge on 01536 772930 and visit our fishery website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772930 or visit their ALL NEW WEBSITE and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 20th to 26th July 2009
Total trout caught316 (13177) Rod returns142 (4375) Fish per rod 2.22 (3.01)
The heaviest brace of rainbows caught recently fell to the rod of Dave Chadwick of Ashley a pair of super fish that weighed 13lb 14oz and 7lb 4oz respectively. Dave fished at anchor in the Main Basin with a Red Holo Diawl bach fished on a floating line and finished a short morning session with four fish for 24lb 9oz.
Peter Cliff of Spalding drifted his boat out of Mucky bay to take some free rising fish on a Red Hopper and Daddies. Peter weighed in eight fine rainbows for 21lb 7oz.
Season ticket holder Dave Etty of Kettering fished Daddies and Hoppers over the Main Basin to take eight fine rainbows for 19lb 10oz.
Tony Speakman of Fazely fished a combination of Diawl bach and Crunchers to take a bag limit for 22lb 3oz, including specimens of 4lb 9oz and 3lb 9oz.
Tom Lepreux aged eight years from Wigston caught his first ever rainbow trout at Eyebrook recently accompanied by his father Andrew, the father and son duo fished Daddies and took five fish for 13lb 7oz.
Gordon Price of Leicester took a superb 7lb 15oz specimen on a Black Klinkhammer; his regular boat partner Raymond Clark of Leicester accompanied Gordon.
John Rose also of Leicester took five lovely rainbows for 16lb 3oz drifting the Main Basin on Daddies.
Jack Davies of Wellingborough took a super 7lb 10oz Rainbow on a Damsel nymph while boat fishing off the Three Trees area.
Catch up with all the Eyebrook Fish Captors and Eyebrook at the CLA Gamefair in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
Weed cutting operations are ongoing at the fishery with extensive bank fishing now available to bank fishermen. Bank anglers have recently been enjoying success on dry patterns such as Cdc Emergers, Daddy Long legs and Ginger Hoppers.
Belvoir Castle hosted this years CLA Gamefair over the past weekend and the Eyebrook Trout Fishery and The Eyebrook Tackle Shop were both represented for the 3-day event.
It gave me great pleasure to accept on behalf of the fishery, The Alan Faulkner Memorial Award 2009 for the outstanding service, access, facilities and opportunities the Eyebrook provides disabled anglers. And presenting myself with a new Suzuki 5HP outboard motor and the Alan Faulkner Award Commemorative plaque was Liam Botham, son of the great Sir Ian Botham. Many thanks also to Ray Prince and Danny Peet of The Wheelyboat Trust for their invaluable assistance.
The CLA Gamefair is indeed a world-class event and a big thank you to all who came along to visit The Eyebrook Trout Fishery stand, it was good to meet you all.
For all the up to the minute fishery information and to make those essential boat bookings call the fishing lodge on 01536 772930 and visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their ALL NEW website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 13th to 19th July 2009
Total trout caught567 (12861) Rod returns225 (4233 Fish per rod2.52 (3.03)
The Lexus European Fly Fishing Championships graced the Eyebrook fishery earlier this week as fifty anglers from all around Europe and the Home counties fished two heats to try and qualify for the grand final of this prestigious competition, which will be held at Chew Valley Lake in September 2009.
Day One of the competition was greeted with a fine day for fishing and it was not too long before rods were beginning to bend into fish that later proved to average a very respectable size of 2lb 11oz. The fishing was challenging but results were good and Keith Jones was the eventual winner of day one with six fish taken for 16lb, and a further five fish on catch and release, giving Keith a grand total weight of 26lb. The heaviest fish of the day at 9lb 1oz fell to the rod of Milan Hladik of the Czech Republic but Milan had already qualified in a previous heat so the winner of the wild card for the next heaviest fish taken on the day went to Alastair Munn with a fine rainbow of 5lb 11oz. Heat two of the competition, floating line only, fished a little slower due to changing weather conditions and in actual fact the match was stopped in the afternoon for an hour due to a very violent thunderstorm. Winner on day two was Philip Shaw-Brown with the heaviest bag and the wild card winner with a rainbow that weighed also 5lb 11oz was Ron Gent of Leicester.
Many thanks go to the competition organizer John Horsey.
The fishery has been on cracking form recently with anglers enjoying fine “top of the water” action, flies such as Daddies, Hoppers and Cdc emerger’s have been accounting for some superb fighting fit grown on fish.
The Association of Major Fishing clubs enjoyed their Eyebrook heat as thirty anglers took 114 fish for a rod average of 3.8; the winner was Paul Roach with seven rainbows that weighed 21lb 10oz.
Stuart Medford of Monmouth caught his very first rainbow trout at the fishery recently, a fish that weighed 2lb 8oz while boat fishing the Main basin with a Daddy long legs fished on a floating line, very well done Stuart.
The heaviest fish of the week fell to Stoke Albany rod Hank Needham, a super rainbow that weighed in at 9lb 12oz. Hank took the superb fish while bank fishing on the Bell with a Green Hopper.
John Dracup of Oakham fished the bank and took three fine rainbows including a five pounder; on a Hares ear Cdc Emerger.
George Knight of Stanion also took a nice brace for 5lb 12oz from the bank at the Hawthorns.
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery and The WheelyBoat Trust will feature on a CLA Gamefair Special from Belvoir Castle that will be aired on the East Midlands Today television programme on the evening of the 24th July 2009.
The Fishery will be represented at The CLA Gamefair to be held at Belvoir Castle on Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2009, come and pay us a visit on Fisherman’s Row Stand No M1170B.
And for those essential boat bookings and all the up to the minute fishery information call the fishing lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements, and has probably the most comprehensive selection of fly tying materials in the country. Call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website and buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will also be represented at the CLA Gamefair at Belvoir castle, Stand No N1219.
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 6th to 12th July 2009
Total Trout caught695 (12294) Rod returns221 (4008) Fish per rod3.14 (3.06)
Both bank and boat anglers have been enjoying some cracking top of the water sport at Eyebrook fishery this past week with much cooler and generally better fishing conditions than of late.
The heaviest fish of the season so far fell to the rod of Mid Northants competition angler Peter Daniels, a stunning rainbow that weighed 15lb. Peter was participating in the clubs annual Eyebrook outing and on his very first cast of the day drifting off the Bell connected with the big fish which duly accepted a Black buzzer. The eventual winner of the competition was Julian Davies of Kettering with eight fish for 21lb 110z.
Gordon Price and Nobby Clark of Leicester enjoyed a real Red Letter Day and took twelve lovely rainbows for 28lb on Cdc emerger’s while boat fishing the Main basin.
Simon Taylor of Uppingham enjoyed some brilliant top of the water sport to Cdc emerger’s and Daddies, Simon took five fine fish for 12lb 7oz and returned two on catch and release.
Season ticket holders Pat Green and Mike Harries of Isham enjoyed some frenetic sport fishing Orange boobies on the surface; the pair took eleven good rainbows for 31lb, the biggest of which weighed 4lb 12oz.
Jeff Summerfield of Oakley boat fished and took eight quality rainbows for 21lb 12oz on a combination of Daddies and Diawl bach.
Darren Sumner of Great Easton and John Miller of Uppingham fished Orange Blobs and Daddies to devastating effect during an afternoon session, the pair caught nineteen cracking rainbows and three browns, the heaviest rainbow weighing in at 5lb.
Bank fishing continues to give fantastic sport throughout the day on Daddies and Cdc Emergers, and a bag limit from areas such as the Bell and the Dam are not unusual, excellent news for bank anglers this far into the season.
It is with the greatest of pleasure that I am able to announce that The Eyebrook Trout Fishery is to receive the Alan Faulkner Memorial Award 2009 for its outstanding service, access, facilities and opportunities that it provides to disabled anglers.
It is the second time that the fishery has been the precipitant of this prestigious award and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank all the staff at Eyebrook for their continued hard work and efforts in assisting disabled anglers.
All are most welcome to our Fly Tying and Tackle Social Evenings every Thursday through the summer. Refreshments will be served and the BBQ will be available, bring your own burgers, 3pm till late, includes Fly Tying demonstrations, and a casting tournament.
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will be represented at The CLA Gamefair at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire Friday 24th- Sunday 26th July 2009, Stand No M1170B, please come and pay us a visit.
For all the very latest fishery information and those essential boat bookings call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Call The Eyebrook tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will also be represented at The CLA Gamefair at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2009, Stand No N1219
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 29th June to 5th July 2009
Total trout caught216 (11599) Rod returns97 (3787) Fish per rod2.22 (3.06)
Hotter conditions dictated that anglers using sinking lines with Black Boobies connected with some fabulous grown on fish that were more than happy sitting at approximately twenty feet down in the water.
One of the heaviest fish of the week fell to the rod of John Riddle of Melton Mowbray; John caught a superb 8lb Brown Trout, which took his Black and Green Booby, fished at depth. This fish was carefully returned after pictures were taken.
See John and his specimen Brownie in the Picture Gallery at www.eyebrook.com
Season ticket regulars Jeff Summerfield of Oakley and Clive Moore of Cottingham had some great sport in the sun taking ten fine rainbows on Black and yellow Boobies.
Alan Beech accompanied by his cousin Mark Tunnicliff enjoyed a day boating session; the pair drifted the Main Basin and caught sixteen rainbows for 33lb 6oz on black Boobies and Black buzzers.
Season ticket holder Bob Margery of Market Harborough fished off the Three trees and took six fine rainbows on a Green Pea fished on a floating line.
Brian Skey of Aldwinkle fished the Main Basin with nymphs and took seven fish for 17lb 6oz.
Dave Mitchell of Corby fished with a combination of Boobies and Buzzers to take seven rainbows for 19lb 4oz, Dave’s catch included specimens of 5lb 5oz and 4lb 8oz, Dave returned another thirteen rainbows under catch and release rules.
Paul Slatcher of Glen Parva caught the heaviest Rainbow of the week, which weighed 9lb 4oz, Paul’s seven fish bag weighed 25lb, and all his fish were taken on Daddies.
I had the great pleasure of fishing for an hour or two with 16-year-old David Bletsoe-Brown of Sywell earlier in the week. David will be attempting for the fourth successive year to gain entry into the England Youth Fly Fishing Team at Grafham Water. Good luck to you David
Dennis Goodman of Market Harborough fished the bank at The Bell and took six cracking rainbows on a Black Hopper fished on a floating line.
All are most welcome to our Fly Tying and Tackle Social Evenings every Thursday through the summer. Refreshments will be served and the BBQ will be available, bring your own burgers, 3pm till late, includes Fly Tying demos, and a casting tournament.
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will be represented at The CLA Gamefair at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2009, Stand No M1170B, please come and pay us a visit.
And for all the very latest fishery information and those essential boat bookings call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing Tackle requirements. Visit The EyebrookTackle Shop or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be launching a New State of the Art Website in early July with a fantastic Offer of 10% off for all orders placed in July/August. You will also be able to subscribe to their New Monthly E-News letter, which will feature fishery updates, product reviews, information and advice and may special offers.
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 22nd to 28th June 2009
Total trout caught377 (11383) Rod returns150 (3690) Fish per rod2.51 (3.08)
Despite very bright fishing conditions the top of the water action at Eyebrook remains superb with anglers catching on Daddies, Hoppers, and Cdc Emergers, Ceth Mauger of Leicester was one of many fishermen who took advantage of the action on offer,
Ceth fished at Stoke Dry to take eight cracking rainbows on daddies that weighed 18lb 5oz.
The heaviest fish of the week fell to the rod of Nigel Griffiths of Somerset, a super 12lb 10oz rainbow, Nigel took his fish on a dry May fly Emerger while drifting the Main Basin.
Mark Brittan of Allthorp accompanied by his good friend John Slope of Moulton also fished dries to take some quality rainbows; John took his first ever trout on a dry fly and was elated.
Greville Bromwich and John White representing Bewl Water also enjoyed some super action on the surface and described the sport as “superb top of the water fishing”.
The Eyebrook Floating Line Match was deemed a great success by organisers Stuart and Sue Illsley of The Eyebrook Tackle Shop with monies raised from this event and last years match totalling £1,200, this money will be shared between the Rotary Polio Eradication Fund and The English Ladies Fly Fishing Association.
Jonathan Upex of Thrapston took a nice rainbow while bank fishing off the Stones on a Black buzzer fished under an indicator; see Jonathan and all the other big fish catches in the Gallery at www.eyebrook.com
Nick Lamyman of Belchford Lincs took eight fine fish for 20lb 14oz bank fishing from the dam on Black and Green Tadpoles.
Weed cutting operations continue at the fishery and bank sport continues to be good, especially mid morning and evenings.
All are welcome to our Fly Tying and Tackle Social Evenings every Thursday through the summer. Refreshments will be served and the BBQ will be available, bring your own burgers, 3pm till late, includes Fly tying demos, and casting tournament.
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will be represented at The CLA Gamefair at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2009.
And for all the latest fishery information and those essential boat bookings call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com.
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.co.uk
Please be advised that The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be launching a New State of the Art website in early July with a fantastic Offer of “10% off” for all orders placed in July/August. You will also be able to subscribe to their New Monthly E-News letter, which will feature fishery updates, product reviews, information and advice and special offers.
We hope this will be of great interest and look forward to our new web site soon
Regards
Stuart Illsley
Andy Miller
Weekly report 15th to 21st June 2009
Total trout caught497 (11006) Rod returns205 (3540) Fish per rod2.42 (3.10)
“Top of the water action at its very best”
Simon Godfrey of Lincolnshire and boat partner Mark Davies enjoyed some frenetic sport tucked up in a corner of Dogwood bay. After a pretty dour mornings fishing, the early afternoon session started to produce a few fish. The pair fished Hoppers on the point with Black Crunchers on the droppers fished on floating lines. Simon took a total of ten fish in very bright challenging conditions, his limit bag of eight fish tipped the scales to 20lb 4oz, Mark took a good brace for 4lb, Well done to both of you.
Literally hundreds of thousands of adult Damsel fly are taking to the wing at the fishery and this has sparked some fantastic top of the water sport, especially to dry flies such as Daddy Long Legs.
Paul Slatcher of Glen Parva used the very same tactics to devastating effect. Paul drifted with Daddies and took seven fabulous fish, which weighed 21lb 4oz.
Season ticket holder Alan Fowler of Sawtry took his friend Tony Nickerson fly-fishing for the first time. After Tony had been given a little fly-casting tuition he was ready to go afloat, and later returned to the pontoon elated with his first ever rainbow trout, well done, Tony.
Mike firth and Arthur Whale of County Durham spent 3 days at the fishery and caught fifty fighting fit rainbows on Cdc Emergers.
Simon Taylor and Jeff Crowdon of Uppingham also boat fished with Cdc Emergers and caught eleven rainbows for 19lb.
One of the heaviest bags of the season was recorded recently, a catch of eight rainbows that weighed 27lb 3oz, the recipient Dr Ken Webb of Norwich fishing his usual Cdc’s at Stoke Dry.
Congratulations are in order for young Liam Sharman who fished with his father Mark and Grandfather Tony and recorded his first rainbow trout, incidentally, taken on a Blue Zulu, a fine fish that weighed 3lb 11oz, congratulations Liam.
10-year-old Rohan Fitzpatrick of Ashley also caught his first trout another 3lb 11oz specimen while bank fishing off the Stones on an Orange Shipman’s buzzer, well done Rohan.
John Harratt of Leicester also fished the bank at The Stones to take three cracking rainbows on an Orange Daddy, John returned a further four fish on catch and release.
Catch up with all these Fish Captures in the Gallery at www.eyebrook.com.
All are welcome to our Fly Tying and Tackle Social Evenings every Thursday through the summer. Refreshments will be served and the BBQ will be available, bring your own burgers, 3pm till late.
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will be represented at The CLA Gamefair at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2009.
And for all the latest fishery information and those essential boat bookings call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com.
The Eyebrook Tackle shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.
A reminder that boats are still available for The Eyebrook Floating Line Match to be held on Sunday 28th June 2009, Entry fee is £40 per person, which includes a BBQ Lunch and some fantastic prizes. All proceeds from this event go to the rotary Polio Eradication Fund and The England Ladies Fly Fishing Team in the 2009 European championships in Ireland. For more information contact Stuart Illsley at The Eyebrook tackle Shop on 01536 772128
Weekly report 8th to 14th June 2009
Total trout caught849 (10509) Rod returns307 (3335) Fish per rod2.76 (3.15)
Northumbria Police Fly Fishing Section enjoyed hospitality at the fishery earlier in the week when forty-four anglers participated in a regional heat. A bright breezy day meant challenging fishing conditions but a respectable rod average of 2.63 was achieved. Eventual winner with the heaviest bag, eight fish for 18lb 15oz was Jim Farrar. Thanks go to Malcolm Naylor for organising this successful event.
The previous day saw The English Disabled Fly Fishing Association fish their Eyebrook Floating Line Competition and similar fishing conditions prevailed and dictated lower catch rates. The winner with six rainbows that weighed 10lb 15oz was Roy Palmer.
A visit to the fishery by the BBC East Midlands Today News team and presenter Dominic Heale to film the Eyebrook WheelyBoat’s in action will be televised toward the end of July 2009.
As last week progressed the fishing improved ten fold and the fishery is now back to sparkling form.
John Rose of Leicester recorded one of his heaviest bag weights in more recent years of boat fishing, with eight fish that weighed 24lb 11oz. John took most of his fish on a Damsel Booby. Johns boat partner Alan Brooking also took five very respectable fish for 11lb 9oz.
Season ticket holders Jeff Summerfield of Oakley and Clive Moore of Cottingham enjoyed their weekly boat outing and took fifteen quality rainbows that weighed 36lb 12oz, the pair fished Damsels on floating lines.
John Pointer of Corby fished the bank from the Stones and took eight Rainbows for 18lb 10oz on Buzzers and Green nymphs.
Marcus Ainsworth of Market Harborough, a relative newcomer to the sport, fished the bank at The Bell and caught eight good fish on a Diawl bach fished on a floating line.
All are welcome to our Fly Tying and Tackle Social Evenings every Thursday through the summer. Refreshments will be served and the BBQ will be available, bring your own burgers, 3pm till late.
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will be represented at The CLA Gamefair at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2009.
And for all the latest fishery information and those essential boat bookings call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com.
The Eyebrook tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Visit The Eyebrook tackle Shop or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.
Boats are still available for The Eyebrook Floating Line Match to be held on Sunday 28th June 2009, Entry fee is £40 per person, which includes a BBQ Lunch and some fantastic prizes. All proceeds from this event go to The Rotary Polio Eradication Fund and The England Ladies Fly Fishing Team in the 2009 European Championships in Ireland. For more information contact Stuart Illsley at The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128.
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 1st to 7th June 2009
Total trout caught330 (9660) Rod returns176 (3028) Fish per rod1.87 (3.19)
The Norfolk branch of The Salmon and Trout Association enjoyed a friendly boat fishing competition at Eyebrook mid week; eventual winner Dr Ken Webb of Norwich took all his Rainbows on Cdc Emergers at Stoke Dry, Kens eight fish bag weighed an impressive 19lb 8oz.
Dr Ken Webb accompanied by his boat partner Dr Richard Hughes of Norwich also won the best boat, their prize, and a complimentary boat for two at the Eyebrook Trout Fishery.
Earlier in the week David James held his Philips Trout Championship and although the fishing was challenging, the event was deemed a huge success and David thanked the fishery for their hospitality, this prestigious corporate event will return to the Eyebrook again in 2010.
Tony Hamilton of Lyddington enjoyed a super hot afternoons boat fishing off The Willows. Tony used the Washing Line method to good effect and took three rainbows for 6lb 4oz on small imitative damsels.
Congratulations to William Blee (aged 8) from Norfolk who fished with his grandfather Mike Blee of Seaton, the pair drifted the Main Basin using Bloodworm imitations and Soldier palmers.
Young William caught his first ever two rainbow trout, which together weighed 5lb 4oz.
Pete Line of South Witham boat fished off Robbos cabin to take four rainbows for 12lb 6oz, including a cracking 5lb 6oz specimen, Pete took the fish on a home tied size 14 Black nymph.
Catch up with both William and Pete in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
Bill Whittle bank fished at the Cattle pens to take three fine rainbows on Crunchers fished on a floating line.
Wally Ogly of Yaxley fished the Dam wall to take a fine brace on a Sedge imitation fished on a floating line.
The Eyebrook Fly Tying and Tackle Social Evenings will be held every Thursday throughout the summer months, 3pm till late. This event is aimed at helping anglers understand different fishing tactics and the chance to learn the art of fly tying with our two resident fly tying experts Clever Trevor Ashby and John Dracup. Refreshments will be served and the BBQ will be available, bring your own burgers. All welcome.
The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will be represented at The CLA Gamefair at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2009.
And for all the latest fishery information and those essential boat bookings call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Visit The Eyebrook tackle Shop or buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com
And a reminder that boats are still available for The Eyebrook Floating Line Match to be held on Sunday 28th June 2009, Entry fee is £40 per person, which includes a BBQ Lunch and some fantastic prizes. All proceeds from this event go to The Rotary Polio Eradication Fund and the England Ladies Fly Fishing Team in the 2009 European Championships in Ireland. For more information contact Stuart Illsley at The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128
Weekly Report 25th to 31st may 2009
Total trout caught341 (9330) Rod returns204 (2852) Fish per rod1.67 (3.27)
Kettering all the way!
Novice fly fishermen Kirk Baxter and Andy Andrews of Kettering enjoyed a day’s boat fishing at Eyebrook and caught far more than they had both bargained for. Kirk and Andy fished with Damsel nymphs and returned to the pontoon, elated, with eight fine Rainbows between them, not a bad effort for their first time fly fishing for trout, well done and congratulations to both of you.
Another first timer, Kieron Manson (aged 9) also of Kettering enjoyed his day fly-fishing, with granddad, Nick Pridmore also of Kettering. Kieron caught his first ever rainbow trout on a Red Diawl bach; Kieron’s fish weighed a very respectable 2lb 8oz.
Tony Speakman of Fazely took a fine brace of rainbows, one of which tipped the scales to 7lb 4oz, Tony caught his specimen boat fishing on a Gold ribbed hares ear nymph.
Llandegfedd Fly Fishing Association fished their Eyebrook Challenge and in very challenging bright conditions put in some solid returns. Tim Llewellyn was the eventual winner with nine fish, which included a time bonus, Tim’s fish weighed 19lb 10oz. In second position was Mark Roberts with five fish for 14lb including the heaviest rainbow of the match at 4lb 7oz. In third spot with six fish for 12lb 3oz was Mike Egan.
Leicester Fly Fishing Association enjoyed a fun day at Eyebrook recently; top rod was club member Steve Buck with six rainbows for 16lb 3oz.
Paul Evans and Paul Sharman of Wales boat fished and took some quality Rainbows and Browns drifting with standard Diawl bach, the pair took eleven fish for 27lb 11oz and returned six more.
Best fly patterns are Damsel nymph, Green buzzer, Black buzzer, Bloodworm imitation, Green Shipman’s buzzer and Diawl bach.
Catch up with all the BIG fish captures, including Kirk Baxter and Andy Andrews and Kieron Mason at www.eyebrook.com
If you fancy having a go at fly-fishing for trout, book a lesson today with a fully qualified fly fishing instructor. You’ll soon be on your way to enjoying this great outdoor sport. At Eyebrook we cater for all levels of tuition, from Novices to improvers or advanced. For more information about instruction ask any member of staff or call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
The Eyebrook Fly Tying and Tackle Social Evenings commence this Thursday 4th June 2009, 3pm till late, and every Thursday thereafter. This event is aimed at helping anglers understand different tactics and the chance to learn the art of fly tying with our two resident fly tying experts Clever Trevor Ashby and John Dracup.
Refreshment’s will be served and the BBQ will be available, bring your own burgers. All welcome.
And for those essential boat bookings and the latest up to the minute fishery news call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 18th to 24th May 2009
Total trout caught 468 (8989) Rod returns 242 (2648) Fish per rod 1.93 (3.39)
Visitors from Scotland, Wales and the Home counties have been enjoying some spectacular dry fly fishing sport at the Welland valley beauty spot recently.
Forty anglers helped to raise funds for Carers throughout the UK, with a fly-fishing competition organised by Dave Carter of Thurlaston and the Roundhill Lodge 8639, Leicester.
The competition was deemed a huge success by fishery management and monies raised for the event totalled £500.
The winner on the day with the heaviest bag of fish was Pete Maguire with six Rainbows for 12lb 7oz; Pete took most of his fish on a CDC Emerger.
Richard Daymond representing Thornton Fly Fishers won a special trophy for the heaviest fish, a rainbow that weighed 3lb 11oz. A huge vote of thanks goes to all who donated and supported this prestigious event.
Recent Welsh visitors included, John Roberts, Arthur Owen, Terry and Derek Edwards who boat fished and drifted using dry flies such as Black, Claret and Red Hoppers to take some quality rainbows to 5lb.
Enjoying a 3-day package were our old friends Paul and Irene Clarke visiting the fishery from Glasgow, nice to see you guys again.
Season ticket holder Dave Shaer of Peterborough boat fished using various patterns and took five decent rainbows for 12lb 2oz, Dave also returned a further eleven fish.
Mark Britten of Towester boat fished the Island area with dry flies and took eight rainbows for 15lb 4oz and caught and released another eight.
Dr Ken Webb of Norwich enjoyed a boat fishing session with members of The Norfolk branch of the Salmon and Trout Association, Ken took eight rainbows for 20lb 13oz on dry flies between some very heavy sporadic down pours.
James Daymond of Oakham fished the bank at Mucky Bay with buzzers fished under an indicator to take a brace for 5lb 3oz.
Weekly stockings of quality rainbows will continue throughout June to supplement the already well-established stock of grown on fish.
Catch up with all the BIG FISH captors at www.eyebrook.com
If you fancy having a go at Fly-fishing for trout, book a lesson today with a fully qualified fly fishing instructor. You’ll soon be on your way to enjoying this great outdoor sport. At Eyebrook we cater for all levels of tuition, from Novices to Improvers or Advanced. For more information about instruction ask a member of staff or call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
The Eyebrook Fly Tying and Tackle Social Evenings will commence on Thursday 4th June 2009, 3pm till late, Thursday evenings thereafter. This event is aimed at helping anglers understand different tactics and the chance to learn the art of fly tying with our two resident fly tying experts Clever Trevor Ashby and John Dracup. Refreshments will be served and the BBQ will be on hand, bring your own burgers. All Welcome.
And for all those essential boat bookings and the latest up to the minute fishery news call the Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or buy on line at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 11th to 17th May 2009
Total trout caught 361(8521) Rod returns 183(2406) Fish per rod 1.97(3.54)
Dick Stephens from Alderney, Channel Islands enjoyed a week away catching up with some of his old friends, including John Maitland of Oakham. The pair fished the bank at The Willows and Dick was pleasantly surprised when his Red Diawl bach was taken by what turned out to be a super 7lb 15oz rainbow. Well done Dick and good to see you back at Eyebrook again.
Ceth Mauger of Leicester boat fished off the Chestnut tree and used a Pheasant tail nymph to good effect to take eight rainbows that weighed 16lb 8oz; Ceth also returned a nice brown trout.
Willie Smith of Corby bank fished at Pollards Jump and took his heaviest Rainbow on a Wingless Wickhams, a superb fish that weighed 9lb 8oz.
Twenty-six anglers representing Horwich and District Fly Fishers endured some squally winds and heavy downpours of rain for their annual Eyebrook visit and enjoyed mixed fortunes.
Mark Hunt of Market Harborough accompanied by his brother Simon boat fished off The Cowshed with a size 12 Diawl bach fished on a floating line and took six decent Rainbows topped by a super 9lb fish and incidentally Marks personal best rainbow to date.
Season ticket holder Rob Brookes of Dunton Bassett boat fished and took his limit bag on a Diawl Bach, Robs eight fish weighed 19lb12oz.
Don Pack of Wellingborough, a regular WheelyBoat user took a fine 5lb 8oz Rainbow on a Damsel nymph anchored off The Three trees.
The best tactics earlier this week proved to be the Washing line and senior warden Dawn Milson accompanied WheelyBoat user Ken Waters for an afternoon session using this deadly method. The pair took sixteen quality Rainbows on Green and White Boobies, Diawl bach and buzzers.
Other patterns that are taking fish at the moment are Shipman’s buzzers in Green and Fiery Brown, Crunchers, Damsel nymphs, and Black Snatchers.
This week a further 1,500 triploid Brown trout were introduced into the fishery making a total of 3,000 of these super fish stocked to date. Two more stockings of quality Rainbows are also due this month.
On a final note, we wish the very best of luck to Paul Slatcher of Glen Parva who will be representing the Eyebrook Trout Fishery at Grafham Water in the Grand Final of the “2008 Troutmaster’s Fish Off” on Monday 18th May 2009.
Catch all the BIG FISH captors in the gallery at www.eyebrook.com
If you fancy having a go at Fly-fishing for trout, book a lesson today with a fully qualified fly fishing instructor. You’ll soon be on your way to enjoying this great outdoor sport. At Eyebrook we cater for all levels of tuition, from Novices to Improvers or Advanced. For more information about instruction ask a member of staff or call the Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.
And for all those essential boat bookings and all the up to the minute fishery information call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Visit The Eyebrook tackle Shop or buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com
Andy Miller
Weekly report 4th to 10th May 2009
Total trout caught 823 Rod Returns 265 Fish per rod 3.10
Strong variable winds have hampered both bank and boat anglers, and slowed sport this past week at Eyebrook, but continued weekly stockings of quality trout will ensure that the sport will continue when the winds subside.
Thomas Robinson Aged 84 of Wensleydale reminisced and told me how he used to fish at Eyebrook with his son Jamie in the mid sixties. Jamie now lives in Kent, but father and son recently met up at Eyebrook to relive old times, and what a time they both enjoyed.
Thomas and Jamie anchored their boat off the Chestnut tree and took numbers of quality rainbows on Damsel nymphs and Black Beetle imitations. Thomas commented that they had both enjoyed their visit to the fishery immensely.
Nick Gray of Husbands Bosworth introduced his friend and neighbour Adam Broad, a relative novice to fly fishing, to a days boating and suddenly found himself out fished. On his first outing Adam proceeded to catch five good fish on Gold Ribbed Hares Ear nymphs from Harrison’s Corner; Nick finished the day with three rainbows.
Season ticket holder Rob Brooks accompanied John Crane of Dunton Bassett and the pair enjoyed great boat sport at Mucky Bay fishing Diawl bach and Buzzers, Rob and John took nine rainbows for 19lb 5oz.
A lot of our old friends have been visiting the fishery lately and two more of our boys turned up for a 3-day special recently, Ronnie and David Scott visiting from “Auld Reekie” the fair city of Edinburgh.
Ron and Davey fished off the Three trees and drifted down past Robbos Cabin to take some cracking rainbows on Damsel nymph patterns fished on Midge tip floating lines, the pair weighed in six fish for 18lb 10oz and returned seven more.
Richard Vigus accompanied by his long time boat partner Anton and representing Rib Valley Fishery enjoyed some fantastic sport to Red Diawl bach, the pair taking ten fish for 22lb, the heaviest fish taken by Anton, an over wintered beauty that weighed 6lb 5oz.
Phil Jones and Dean Holmes of Oakham had cracking days sport boat fishing around The Island. The duo caught sixteen rainbows for 33lb 8oz on Bloodworm imitations.
Phil Thomas of Wiltshire boat fished the “Brook” for the first time and caught six rainbows, one of Phil’s fish scaling 8lb 12oz.
Dave Chadwick of Ashley took three good rainbows from the bank at Robbos cabin fishing the ‘Bung’ with Buzzers, one of Dave’s fish a grown on beauty that tipped the scales to 4lb 10oz, fell to a size 16 Green buzzer.
Geoff Allsop of Tamworth took a super 9lb 10oz rainbow from the bank at the Willows on a Bloodworm imitation.
If you fancy having a go at fly-fishing for trout, book a lesson today with a fully qualified fly fishing instructor. You’ll soon be on your way to enjoying this great outdoor sport. At Eyebrook we cater for all levels of tuition, from Novices to improvers or Advanced. For more information about instruction ask a member of staff or call the Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930
For all those essential boat bookings and all the up to the minute fishery information call The Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Visit the Eyebrook tackle Shop or buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 27th April to 3rd May 2009
Total trout caught 1118 Rod Returns 341 Fish per rod 3.27
The excellent sport continues at Eyebrook on both the bank and boats.
Representatives from some of the countries top police fly fishing sections gathered at Eyebrook earlier in the week to enjoy a friendly boat fishing competition.
Anglers participated in the event, which aimed to amalgamate police fly fishing sections from all over the UK. The whole event was deemed a resounding success as forty-two anglers enjoyed hospitality at Eyebrook fishery. A total of 170 trout were taken on the match day with the heaviest fish taken by Andy Farrar of North Yorkshire, a cracking rainbow that weighed 9lb 1oz, John Goodwin of Staffordshire took the heaviest bag with eight fish for 28lb 12oz.
Season ticket holders Ray Buckland of Warkton and Graeme Coe of Kettering had a great day afloat drifting the Main Basin to take sixteen good fish on Damsel nymphs pulled on slow sinking lines.
Hadyn Baker, Aged 10 of Glatton accompanied by his granddad Alan Fowler of Sawtry showed granddad the way to do it when he caught a cracking 3lb 10oz Rainbow on a Diawl Bach, Well done Hadyn.
Harry Spencer of Empingham enjoyed a day afloat with his friend David Hussey fishing with Green and Black Buzzers, the pair fished off the Island and took four fish for 10lb each, as well as returning twelve fish on catch and release.
Mr Cooper of Melton Mowbray accompanied his grandson Daniel who caught his first trout on a Diawl Bach, Congratulations Daniel, you will never forget that fist trout.
Nick Pridmore of Kettering took five Rainbows for 14lb 6oz from the bank on a Diawl Bach, including a 6lb 1oz specimen.
A Bank holiday weekend visit by the Rotherham lads raised a few laughs in the fishing lodge and it was good to see our old friends again. Tim Yates led his happy band of men as they tried to make the best of some pretty typical bank holiday mixed weather conditions. Tim actually ended up top rod over their stay, catching some decent fish along the way with Yellow dancers, Black buzzers, and Goldhead Pheasant tail nymphs, See you all next time round lads.
Bill Whittle of Grantham fished the Leicestershire bank with a floating line, Buzzers and Diawl Bach and has enjoyed mixed success, but on his most recent visit took five nice Rainbows that weighed 10lb 14oz and returned another five.
If you fancy having a go at fishing for trout with a fly rod, book a lesson now at this fishery with a fully qualified fly fishing instructor. You’ll soon be on your way to enjoying this great outdoor sport. At Eyebrook we cater for all levels of tuition, from beginners to improvers or advanced.
For those essential boat bookings and all the up to the minute fishery information call the Fishing lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com
The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your quality game fishing tackle requirements. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or buy online at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 6th to 12th April 2009
Total trout caught 1224 Rod Returns 312 Fish per rod 3.92
Firstly, Congratulations to Paul Slatcher of Glen Parva who recently won the Eyebrook heat of the 2008 Troutmasters fish off. Paul took eight Rainbows for 20lb 4oz from the Island on a black buzzer and Diawl Bach. Paul now goes forward to represent the Eyebrook in the Troutmasters Grand final, at Grafham Water, good luck Paul.
The 2009 season has got off to a blistering start and I cannot recall a season kicking off with so many specimen fish being caught from the bank. A super 14lb 1oz Rainbow was taken by Mick Parkin of Oadby, from the Hawthorns, this fish is currently the heaviest of the new season.
Other big fish captors include Dave Scholfield of Corby who took specimens of 7lb 2oz and 8lb 7oz on consecutive visits, John Thomson, also of Corby with a 6lb 15oz Rainbow, Nick Arthur’s of Kettering, who took a fin perfect 9lb 8oz Rainbow from the Wooded bank on a Green and White Cats Whisker and Craig Hopkins of Corby, who took a super 11lb 5oz Rainbow from Pollards Jump on a Damsel lure. Another fine capture from Pollards was by Dave Mitchell of Corby, Dave took a fine 7lb 5oz Rainbow on a Black buzzer.
Eyebrook boat fishermen too, have captured some very impressive fish. Dave Hill of Walpole St Andrew took a 9lb 12oz Rainbow on a Black and Green Tadpole anchored off the Cowshed.
Nice to meet up with old acquaintances again, Gerry and Richard Horner of Sidcup enjoyed the week fishing at Eyebrook, and notched up an impressive catch of quality trout. David and John Edis of Nottingham boat fished at The Willows and caught twenty fine Rainbows on Black and peacock spiders and Pheasant tail nymphs fished of floating lines.
Carl Bozicek of Broughton boat fished at Stoke Dry and caught eight fish, Carls best Rainbow, a super fish that weighed 10lb 4oz and were all taken on Carls special Pheasant tail nymphs. Brian Frith of Nottingham also fished nymphs at Stoke Dry and caught a beautiful over wintered Rainbow that weighed 7lb 2oz, Brian’s four fish bag totalled 13lb 10oz.
Catch up with all these big fish captors in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
Mr Rae of Great Glen treated his two young sons to a spot of boat fishing and later returned to the pontoon with three fine Rainbows.
Pete Smith of Uppingham caught and released a Rainbow, which, when weighed on the bank tipped the scales to 9lb 10oz; Pete took the specimen on a black buzzer.
Season ticket holders Mark Hunt of Market Harborough and Simon Hunt of Haselbech caught and released numerous Rainbows while boat fishing recently, the brothers caught on patterns such as Claret Buzzers and Red Diawl Bach variant fished on floating lines.
Weekly Report 30th March to 5th April 2009
Total trout caught 1387 Rod Returns 340 Fish per rod 4.07
The fishery has maintained high water levels throughout the winter period encouraging the life cycle of the hidden Chironomids, and all bodes well for some spectacular buzzer fishing. A team of Black epoxy buzzers will generally suffice, Crunchers, Diawl Bach and Snatchers fished on floating lines will account for many more quality rainbows.
Eyebrook boat fishermen have experienced some wonderful sport fishing at anchor around the margins.
Arthur Cullingworth of Sandy accompanied by his regular boat partner Norman Thompson of Billinghay enjoyed their day fishing off The Chestnut Tree, Arthur taking a superb brace weighing 7lb 10oz and 5lb 2oz on Black Pheasant Tail nymphs, and the pair accumulating sixteen fish for 48lb 14oz.
Victoria Liggens and Richard Hollis of Hallaton boat fished and took sixteen quality Rainbows for 51lb 15oz on Montana nymphs fished on an Intermediate line, Richard included a 13lb 4oz Rainbow in his bag, the heaviest rainbow of the 2009 season so far.
Lee Henfrey of Leicester and Rob Sosbe of Market Harborough boat fished at Stoke Dry and took sixteen fish to claim the heaviest combined bag to date, 52lb 5oz. This catch included a rainbow of 12lb, which Rob caught, with several other fish in the 5lb region.
Bank fishing has continued to be nothing less than superb; recently Mick Clay of Thorny fished the bank into a head wind at the Three Trees and enjoyed some great sport on a sunken line with a small Yellow Booby. Mick took eight fish for 27lb 3oz including in his bag a superb 10lb 8oz Rainbow. See Mick with his super rainbow in the picture gallery at www.eyebrook.com
Bob Smith of Corby bank fished The Willows and caught and released a superb 10lb Rainbow on a Montana Nymph fished on a floating line.
20 years an Eyebrook season ticket holder, Lionel Wesson of Oakham fished the woodside above Robbos cabin with a floating line and Green and Black Tadpole to take a superb 8lb Rainbow and five other fish totalling 19lb.
Wes Toone and Russ Lee representing Thornton Fly Fishers, bank fished at Pollards Jump and caught eight fine fish between them, Wes was rewarded with a super 8lb 12oz Rainbow taken on a Damsel Booby. Take a look at Wes with his fish at www.eyebrook.com
Along with numbers of quality Rainbow trout, 3,000 Brown trout have recently been introduced into the fishery. Sometimes considered a nuisance fish these spirited fighters have now been proven to have a terrific growth rate, being of the triploid strain, and will certainly add fireworks to fishing at the ‘Brook’ toward the back end of the season.
It is essential that boats are booked well in advance, to do this, and for all the other up to the minute fishery information call the fishing lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com.
For all your fishing tackle requirements call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128. For further information or to buy online, visit www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.
Enjoy the fishing
Andy Miller
Weekly Report 26th to 30th March 2009
Total trout caught 1413 Rod returns 284 Fish per rod 4.97
The weather, well, we won’t talk about the weather, but the fishing on opening day 2009 at Eyebrook was superb!
Seventy-six bank anglers enjoyed some super sport with trout averaging 2lb 4oz, 415 trout were banked, 93 caught and released.
The fishing has got off to an absolutely cracking start at Eyebrook and anglers have scored with lots of limit bags, and enjoyed catching top draw Rainbows.
The heaviest fish caught from the bank on opening day fell to the rod of Alan Wood from Oakham; Alan’s fish weighed 6lb 10oz and took a Green and Black lure, Alan was accompanied by his good friend Jimmy Reid of Oakham who also took five lovely fish.
On opening day the Leicestershire bank was more favourable for anglers due to wind direction and The Bell and The Hawthorns produced a lot of fish, a few anglers did decide to fish further up the reservoir at The Cowshed and Chestnut Tree and were also rewarded with plenty of top quality Rainbows.
Sid Sharratt and Geoff Allsop of Nuneaton enjoyed brilliant sport at The Black cabin fishing Black spiders, Diawl Bach and Buzzers, and Geoff on one occasion landing three trout at once, Sid insists that Geoff is sponsored by Hartley’s jam!!
Andy Pardoe of Wellingborough, a relative beginner to the sport of fly fishing, was elated with his four Rainbows that he caught on an Orange lure from the bank at Mucky Bay, Alan’s four fish weighed 10lb.
Mick Bennett of Ridlington and Ady Naylor of Uppingham fished Sams Dyke and took limits each; Mick included a nice 4lb 4oz Rainbow in his bag, and Ady also returned another seven fish on catch and release.
The opening day boat anglers also found the fish hugging the margins and Eyebrook regulars Bob Margery and Jim Ward from Market Harborough fished Black and Green Lures to take fourteen super Rainbows that tipped the scales to 34lb 8oz.
John Rose and Alan Brooking of Leicester kicked their 2009 boat season off to a flying start and enjoyed their opening day taking fifteen Rainbows between them for 31lb 10oz.
Martin Dickerson of Swaffam, Norfolk fished the second day of the season and anchored his boat off the Island, Martin fished with a Cats Whisker and caught a superb 7lb Rainbow, Well done Martin.
The heaviest Rainbow of the season so far, a fabulous fish that weighed 12lb 8oz fell to the rod of Keith Prowting of Nottingham, Keith was anchored off The Willows and fished an intermediate line with a Montana Nymph. Mal Wright of Leicester used the same line, fly combination to take a super 8lb 2oz Rainbow, anchored in Sams Dyke.
It was good to see my old friend from Poland, Jaro Gladis who had paid a flying visit to sample some of Eyebrook’s early season bank fishing, Jaro fished above Robbos cabin and he said to me that he had caught “lots of fish” and he did!!
Wonderful to meet all our old friends again, after the long cold winter months, and nice to meet a lot of new anglers to Eyebrook, we hope you all enjoy the 2009-fishing season.
Finally I would like to welcome Kit Daniels and Jamie Moore who under the guidance of Dawn and Mark make up our new Fishery wardens team here at Eyebrook. Also, welcome Peter Bax who joins the Eyebrook Tackle Shop team with Stuart, Sue and Michael.
Andy Miller
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| Mike caught this 6lb 2oz Rainbow, off the Island on an Red Diawl Bach |
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