A truly European feel came to the fishery this week as Eyebrook hosted The Lexus European Fly Fishing Championships held over two days, and as usual organiser John Horsey ran a very slick show. Competitors from the Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Scotland and the Home Counties took part.

On the first day’s competition most of the anglers opted to fish with intermediate lines and Orange Blobs, the choice fly. Fishing was good, and a great start to the event with 136 Rainbows caught with an average weight of 2lb 4oz, a rod average of 4.86. The winner on the first day was Christian Bazan of Belgium, with Gerallt Hughes of Wales runner up.

Unfortunately the wind increased for the Floating Line Competition on day two, but the competitors were not fazed by the weather conditions and even managed to increase the average size of fish caught to 2lb 5oz. The winner of the Floating Line Competition was Ian Barr of Peterborough who fished his own style of Orange Blobs to devastating effect.

Congratulations to all who qualified, and to all who participated and made this a terrific event.

Danny Peet of Sheffield and Brian Frith of Nottingham boat fished Stoke Dry shallows with CDC Emergers and both anglers enjoyed some terrific sport, the pair taking eleven quality Rainbows that weighed 28lb 3oz. Danny returned to the fishery alone the following day and replicated his catch, again using CDC Emergers.

Alan Whittaker of Nether Whitaker enjoyed some fantastic bank fishing along Sams Dyke earlier this week where he took seven cracking Rainbows that weighed 18lb 8oz. Alan has visited the fishery on several more occasions since and has had limit bags on his own tied CDC Emergers.

Top fly patterns that are catching at present are Natural or Black CDC Emergers, Daddies, Green Hoppers, Standard Yellow Invicta and Silver Invicta.

National Fishing Week 19th-27th July 2008 is here, if you fancy having a go at Fly Fishing do call in at the fishery and our friendly staff will advice you on how to make a start.

The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will cater for all your fishing tackle requirements. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or call them on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.

The CLA Gamefair 50th Anniversary will be held this coming weekend at Blenheim Palace Friday 25th – Sunday 27th July 2008, The Eyebrook Trout Fishery and The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be attending, come and pay us a visit on Fishermen’s Row Stand No 1379.

“Summer Sizzlers” are now on offer at Eyebrook, all half-day boats are reduced to £12, this offer continues throughout July and August. 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.,/p>

Andy Miller

Colin and Ian Purdom of Shotesham had a cracking days boat fishing drifting from The Island and Mucky Bay. The father and son duo who prefer to fish with the old style silk fly lines took twelve splendid Rainbows that tipped the scales to 28lb 11oz, all the pairs fish were taken on Diawl Bach and Pheasant Tail Nymph.

Traditional wet flies were the undoing of seven cracking Rainbows that fell to the rod of Peter Cliff of Spalding while boat fishing The Main Basin, Peters fish weighed in at 17lb.

The main event of the week was The Eyebrook Floating Line Competition presented by Stuart and Sue Illsley, proprietors of The Eyebrook Tackle Shop, the proceeds of which were donated to Prostate Cancer Research.

Competitors enjoyed a great day afloat with some fantastic top of the water action as well as a first class Barbeque lunch; the eventual winner of the competition was Jayne Alecock of Peterborough who caught seven Rainbows that weighed 18lb 4oz, Jayne caught her fish drifting with Irish wet flies.

Brian Skey of Aldwinkle and Tony Speakman of Fazely anchored their boats at The Stoke Dry end and each took limit bags on Diawl Bach fished on floating lines.

Season ticket holders Mick and Sue Knights of Ipswich took four superb Rainbows when they took their boat on the drift across The Main Basin; Mick and Sue’s fish fell to Orange Boobies fished fast on the surface.

Stuart Bilsdon of Uppingham accompanied his boat partner Tony Tibbert of Hambleton and enjoyed a cracking days sport on the drift to take twelve quality Rainbows for 28lb 6oz, all the pairs fish were taken on Daddies, Hoppers and CDC Emergers.

Coming to Eyebrook Friday 18th July - Saturday 19th July 2008 with John Horsey, The Lexus European Fly Fishing Championships.

The CLA Gamefair 50th Anniversary will be held at Blenheim Palace on Friday 25th –Sunday 27th July 2008, The Eyebrook Trout Fishery and The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be attending, “Weather Permitting” come and visit us down Fishermen’s Row Stand No 1379

Summer Sizzlers are now on offer at Eyebrook, all half-day boats are reduced to £12, this offer continues throughout July and August.

For those essential boat bookings and all the up to the minute fishery information 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 fishing tackle requirements, quality tackle from quality manufacturers, Hardy Greys, Loop, Sage, Lamson, Snowbee, and clothing by Loop and Vision. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or call them on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.

Andy Miller

Some classic older fly patterns have accounted for some superb quality Rainbows for both bank and boat anglers at Eyebrook during the last week.

Jim Watts and Kate Richens of Market Harborough boat fished off The Island and took some wonderful Rainbows on some good old patterns that included, Ginger Quill and Wingless Wickham.

Pete Atkinson of Stanion enjoyed a morning session afloat and fished Sams Dyke to take a trio of Rainbows for 8lb 13oz, all taken on CDC Emergers.

Damsel Nymph and Hoppers were the downfall of eleven cracking Rainbows that fell to the rods of Ken Waters and “Clever” Trevor Ashby of Wing.

Dave Priestley and Julie Birchett of Lincoln enjoyed a day afloat drifting off The Hawthorns and The Dam; the duo took twelve grown on Rainbows on Amber Nymph, Wingless Wickham and Damsel Nymph.

The heaviest Rainbow of the week fell to the rod of Wally Ogley of Yaxley, a fine fish that tipped the scales to 9lb 8oz, this fish was duly returned to the water unharmed. Wally took the fine specimen on a Daddy Long Legs from The Stones while bank fishing.

Peter Bridges of Great Easton enjoyed an evening session, and also bank fished The Stones, Pete took a brace on another old Eyebrook favourite, the Fraser Nymph, fished on a floating line, Pete’s best Rainbow weighed in at 5lb 10oz. Peter returned the following evening and took another three superb Rainbows on a Daddy Long Legs from the same spot.

A Reminder that Summer Sizzlers are now on offer at Eyebrook, all Half Day Boats are reduced to £12, this offer continues throughout July and August.

The Eyebrook Trout Fishery will host The Eyebrook Summer Fayre on Saturday 30th August 2008, the event will run from 10am till 5pm, with various Stalls, Arts and Crafts, A Display of Falconry, Refreshments, Qualified Casting Tuition, Fly Tying and Fish Smoking Demonstrations, and Local Food and Produce. The event will also incorporate The Eyebrook Fishing Tackle Car Boot Sale (Charge £6 per table) for further details call the Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930.

The CLA Gamefair 50th Anniversary will be held at Blenheim Palace on Friday 25th – Sunday 27th July 2008, The Eyebrook Trout Fishery and The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be attending, “Weather Permitting” please come along and visit our stands.

For those essential boat bookings and all the up to the minute fishery information 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 fishing tackle requirements, quality tackle from quality manufacturers, Hardy Greys, Loop, Sage, Lamson, Snowbee, and clothing by Loop and Vision. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or call them on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com

Andy Miller

What a difference a week makes!! “Top of the Water” action returns to Eyebrook. Dry fly patterns such as CDC Emergers, Hoppers and Daddies are accounting for good numbers of quality grown on Rainbows and Brown Trout, resulting in tremendous sport for anglers.

Dr Ken Webb of Norwich enjoyed a day afloat earlier in the week and took eight Rainbows for 21lb on CDC Emergers and Bobs Bits from The Cowshed area; Ken described his day’s fishing as “ simply superb”.

Grzegorz Golofit and Chris Szachnowicz of Corby also enjoyed their boat session with several quality Rainbows taken on Emerger dry fly patterns. Dave and Marion Minard of Lincoln boat fished at The Chestnut Tree and took five Rainbows on Black Buzzers, Diawl Bach and CDC Emergers.

Mike Firth and Arthur Whale of County Durham visited the fishery on a 3-Day Special and fished CDC Emergers to take numerous quality Rainbows from The Stoke Dry shallows.

David Wickham of Hygiene Solutions, Corby, entertained Todd Wichmann of Ohio, USA, the pair enjoyed an afternoon boat session and Todd caught a fine 3lb Rainbow on a Damsel Nymph.

Another tactic that has been producing fish recently, and well worth a try is short lining or loch style fishing with traditional wets such as Soldier Palmers, Bibio’s, Wingless Wickham and Silver Invicta.

Weed cutting operations are well underway at the fishery, with most of the bank now well accessible for bank fishing.

Novice angler Marcus Ainsworth of Market Harborough fished the bank at The Bell and caught three nice Rainbows, two taken on a Daddy Long Legs and one on a Mayfly Nymph.

The Eyebrook Trout Fishery Floating Line Day will be held on Thursday 10th July 2008 to help raise funds for Prostate Cancer Research. This competition will be fished to international rules from drifting boats. Entry fee is £50.00 which includes a Bar ‘b’ Q Lunch. Fishing 10am-1pm/3pm-8pm.

The CLA Gamefair 50th Anniversary will be held at Blenheim Palace on Friday25th –Sunday 27th July 2008, The Eyebrook Trout Fishery and The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be attending, “Weather Permitting”

For those essential boat bookings and all the up to the minute fishery information 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 fishing tackle requirements, quality tackle from quality manufacturers, Hardy Greys, Loop, Sage, Lamson, Snowbee, and clothing by Loop and Vision. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or call them on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.

Andy Miller

Fishing conditions remain challenging at The Welland Valley beauty spot and persistent cool Northerly winds do nothing to help the anglers cause. Hopefully, with continued weekly stockings of quality Rainbows, it will only be a matter of time before the fishery begins to perform again.

The Cowshed area has proved to be the hotspot during the last week, Bob Green and Pete Hurren of Norfolk enjoyed some thrilling boat action at the weekend. Bob took five fine Rainbows on Damsel, Pheasant Tail and Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs. The five fish tipped the scales to 11lb 13oz; Pete also took a nice brace for 4lb 8oz.

Paul Slatcher and Ken Fox both of Leicester enjoyed a day afloat and also fished The Cowshed area taking several quality Rainbows on Damsel Nymphs. Brian Skey of Aldwinkle fished the same area with size 14 Diawl Bach fished on a floating line and took five quality Rainbows that weighed 11lb 13oz, Brian caught and released another four Rainbows.

The Eyebrook played host to the North East Police Regional Fly Fishing Championships Eliminator mid week. Forty-five anglers enjoyed hospitality at the fishery and although the fishing was certainly not at its best the event was enjoyed by most competitors.

A Few Dates for your Diaries

The Eyebrook Trout Fishery Floating Line Day will be held on Thursday 10th July 2008 to help raise funds for Prostate Cancer Research. This competition will be fished to international rules from drifting boats. Entry fee is £50.00 which includes a Bar ‘b’ Q Lunch. Fishing 10am-1pm/3pm-8pm.

The Lexus European Fly Fishing Championship “Eyebrook Heats” will be held on Friday 18th / Saturday 19th July 2008.

The Eyebrook Trout Fishery and the Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be attending The 50th CLA Gamefair at Blenheim Palace on 25th-27th July 2008, “Weather Permitting” a great event, and not to be missed, see you there.

For 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 fishing tackle requirements, quality tackle from quality manufacturers, Hardy Greys, Loop, Sage, Lamson, Snowbee and clothing by Loop and Vision. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or call them on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.

Andy Miller

With the combination of both an influx of heavy rainfall late last week, and an over productive reservoir eco system which now includes vast number of Pin Fry, fishing conditions are presently very challenging at Eyebrook.

The Eyebrook residents are gorging themselves on Pin fry, Damsel Nymphs and Chironomid and are reluctant to accept the angler’s meagre offerings. Another major factor has been the good old unsettled English weather! But despite the odds, a handful of hardy anglers have continued to catch.

Roy Bennett and Mick Groom of Leicester enjoyed a day afloat, Roy took six fine Rainbows for 12lb 10oz and Mick practised his usual catch and release to take seven superbly conditioned Rainbows on CDC Emergers, off the top.

The English Disabled Fly Fishing Association enjoyed mixed fortunes in their Floating Line Competition mid week, as did The Norfolk Branch of The Salmon and Trout Association, both events were enjoyed by all who attended.

Brian Skey of Aldwinkle boat fished at Norris Dyke and took eight quality Rainbows on Diawl Bach, Brians eight fish weighed 20lb 9oz

Tony Speakman of Fazely, Staffs took six fine Rainbows for 17lb 6oz, this bag of fish included a 5lb 6oz specimen. Tony fished at anchor at The Willows with a size 14 Crunchers on a floating line

Dave and Inez Buxton of Northampton fished the indicator with Buzzers to take seven superbly conditioned Rainbows that weighed 18lb 3oz from The Cowshed area

Gary Wakefield of Ely boat fished at The Black Cabin and took eight Rainbows that tipped the scales to 22lb 8oz; Gary fished a Damsel Nymph and Buzzers.

John Rose of Leicester anchored his boat at The Cowshed and took eight Rainbows on Damsel Nymph and CDC Emergers that weighed 18lb 8oz.

Loddington WI try Fly Fishing

Members of Loddington WI enjoyed an afternoon/ evening at the fishery recently to put into practice some tuition with resident coach Andy Miller.

Members from Loddington Women’s Institute enjoyed an afternoons fishing following theory and casting tuition by Eyebrooks resident instructor Andy Miller, the ladies will return for some boat fishing later on in the season.

Salmon Saturday held on 8th June 2008 was hailed a great success by organiser Stuart Illsley of The Eyebrook Tackle Shop. Anglers talked Salmon Fishing and inspected the latest state of the art Salmon Fishing Tackle and casting instructor Chris Woodward was kept busy with angler’s fine-tuning their Spey casts.

The Eyebrook Trout Fishery and The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be attending The 50th CLA Gamefair at Blenheim Palace on 25th-27th July 2008, ”Weather Permitting” a great event, and not to be missed.

For all 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 fishing tackle requirements, quality tackle from quality manufacturers, Hardy Greys, Loop, Sage, Lamson, Snowbee and clothing by Loop and Vision. Visit The Eyebrook Tackle Shop or call them on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.

Andy Miller

Back

The week culminated with The England Ladies Fly-fishing Association Eyebrook Pairs Match that was raising funds for the 2008 ladies team to compete in The Ladies Home International in Scotland on the Lake of Menteith.

Although the fishing conditions looked favourable for the match, the fishing proved to be not at all easy, but the anglers stuck to their tactics and the fish that were caught were in cracking condition, averaging 2lb 8oz, a total of thirty rods caught sixty-one fish.

The Individual winner was Mike Barrett with six Rainbows that weighed in at 15lb 10oz, Mike also shared the winners position for the pairs with Elaine Sherry, the pair accumulating ten fish for 24lb 13oz. The prize for the heaviest Rainbow of the match went to Rose Mawer, a cracking fish of 5lb 11oz.

There were mixed fortunes for boat anglers on the “Brook” during last week. Gordon Price and Nobby Clark, both of Leicester anchored their boat at The Willows to take eight fine Rainbows for 20lb, the pair fished Black and Green Tadpoles.

It has been a very productive week for bank anglers, and The Willows area has proved to be the hotspot for several anglers, amongst them was Pete Smith of Uppingham who took eight fine Rainbows on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph. Dave Mitchell of Cottingham also took advantage of the sport at The Willows and used a home tied Green Cruncher to devastating effect to take eight fish that tipped the scales to 17lb 4oz.

Lionel Wesson of Oakham took four good fish on a Green and White Cats Whisker, Lionel’s four fish weighed 10lb 10oz.

George Knight of Stanion, used his home tied Damsel Imitation to great effect to take four Rainbows for 10lb 8oz from The Willows, this fly incidentally was the same pattern that George caught his record Eyebrook Rainbow Trout of 20lb 13oz on in 2004.

Damsel Nymphs are now prolific at the fishery and a Damsel Imitation is a must have. Black or Dark Green Buzzers are taking their share, fished conventionally or under a bite indicator, as are Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs that are being taken for Lake Olive Nymphs.

The Eyebrook Trout Fishery and The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be attending The CLA Gamefair at Blenheim Palace on 25th-27th July 2008, “Weather Permitting” a great event, and not to be missed.

For 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.

And for all your fishing tackle requirements and expert advice call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.

The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be hosting Salmon Saturday this coming weekend, Saturday 7th June 2008 10am-4pm Featuring Salmon Casting Instruction, Advice on Salmon Fishing Tackle, Meet the Experts and Talk Salmon Fishing.

Andy Miller

Continuous weekly stockings of quality Rainbow Trout are ensuring superb sport for both bank and boat anglers alike at Eyebrook Trout Fishery.

Jim Doyle of Ferry Fly Dressers led his party of fourteen anglers who enjoyed some wonderful boat fishing sport in Sams Dyke. Fishing in a brisk easterly wind, the lads caught quality Rainbow Trout on numerous methods, the most successful being floating midge tip lines with bright competition lures and Diawl Bach or Buzzers.

Ian Shobbrook and Ray Quinney of Nuneaton enjoyed a top day at the fishery and took sixteen Rainbows and returned six more on the washing line method with Black Buzzers.

The Corus Marketing Department held their first corporate fishing event of the year and thirty invited guests enjoyed hospitality, and some great fishing. The eventual winner on the day was Mark Jenkins who took a limit bag that weighed 17lb 11oz.

Nick Stubbs of Hereford made a welcome return to the Eyebrook last week accompanied by his good friend Harry Spencer of Empingham. Nick is the current holder of the Eyebrook Brown Trout record, a fantastic fish that weighed 11lb 4oz. Nick’s record Brownie was caught way back in 1955, Nick and Harry reminisced and enjoyed a wonderful day afloat at The Chestnut Tree area and took some super Rainbows on Black Buzzers fished on the bung.

John Punt of Leicester accompanied by his regular boat partner Andy Gallagher enjoyed some great sport anchored at Pollards Jump. John took eight super Rainbows, including specimens that weighed 5lb 12oz and 4lb 7oz, Johns total bag weight was 26lb. Andy also took three fine fish for 8lb. The Leicester duo fished with Intermediate lines and Cats Whisker lures.

Bank fishing too has been producing some wonderful sport in recent weeks and with the persistent northeasterly wind The Willows has proved to be the best area along with Sams Dyke.

Wally Ogley of Yaxley took eight Rainbows for 18lb 7oz on Black Buzzers including a 4lb 5oz specimen.

Stuart Arthur’s of Burton Lattimer also took eight Rainbows for 18lb 9oz and returned six more. Stuart’s heaviest fish tipped the scales to 4lb 15oz, and all of his fish were caught on Damsels fished on a floating line.

Jeff Summerfield of Oakley also took advantage of the sport on offer at The Willows with eight cracking Rainbows for 20lb, Jeff caught on Montana Nymphs fished on a floating line.

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

And for all your fishing tackle requirements and expert advice call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com and The Eyebrook Tackle Shop will be hosting Salmon Saturday on June 7th 2008 10am-4pm Featuring Salmon Casting Instruction, Advice on Salmon Fishing Tackle, Meet the Experts and Talk Salmon Fishing.

Andy Miller

This week’s sport culminated in a boat-fishing match organised by Roundhill Masonic Lodge 8639, to raise funds for the 2012 Festival Appeal. Members and guests were treated to some wonderful sport at the Eyebrook and organiser of the event Dave Carter thanked all the fishery staff for their hospitality on the day.

The prize for the heaviest fish taken during the event, with a superb 10lb 10oz Rainbow went to Bob Packer,

Bob won a days fishing on the River Wye. The prize for the heaviest combined bag weight, a days boat fishing at Thornton Reservoir was won by boat partners Stuart Voce and John Harratt of Leicester with 37lb 3oz. Runners up with 28lb 11oz were Mike Duxbury and his boat partner Mr Diamond who won a day out for two with a motor boat at the Eyebrook Fishery.

Derek Edwards and brother Terry from Dolgellau, North Wales spent 3 days at the fishery and enjoyed some excellent boat fishing on the Buzzer.

Season ticket holders Clive Moore of Cottingham and Jeff Summerfield of Oakley notched up a real Red Letter Day, mid week, whilst boat fishing in Sams Dyke. The pair fished with Buzzers, Hares Ear Nymphs and Diawl Bach, as well as various wet fly patterns such as Wingless Wickhams and Kate McKlaren to take eight fish each, as well as returning around forty quality Rainbows under catch and release rules.

Mike Blee of Seaton entertained his guests at Eyebrook, who enjoyed some fantastic sport in Sams Dyke on Black Buzzers and Diawl Bach.

Alan and Tracey Cragg from Crewe enjoyed 3 days of frenetic fishing in Sams Dyke, the pair taking most of their fish on a home tied Buzzer pattern made by Tracey.

Paul Clarke visited the fishery from Glasgow and took a fine bag of eight fish, which tipped the scales to 24lb 8oz; Paul took all of his fish from The Chestnut Tree area on Black Buzzers.

John Rose and Alan Brooking of Leicester took sixteen Rainbows on Buzzers that weighed in at 38lb; John included a 4lb 1oz specimen in his bag of eight.

Ceth Mauger also of Leicester took a limit bag of superb quality Rainbows that tipped the scales to 19lb 8oz on Black and Green Tadpoles, Ceth fished at The Willows.

Sams Dyke has also produced some wonderful sport for bank anglers; amongst them were Stuart Arthur’s of Burton Lattimer. Stuart took eight Rainbows for 18lb 8oz on a Bloodworm Imitation and Diawl Bach fished on a floating line.

Other fly patterns that are currently fishing well at the Brook are Damsel Nymph Imitations, Claret Holo Crunchers, Black Snatchers, Bibio and Corixa. For more up to the minute fishery information and boat bookings call the fishing lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com.

For any fishing tackle requirements call The Eyebrook Tackle Shop on 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.eyebrooktackleshop.com.

Enjoy the fishing

Andy Miller

The arrival of a somewhat early summer with some searing temperatures would normally not be conducive to trout fishing, but surprisingly the Eyebrook has fished very well and delivered the goods once again.

Dennis Maltby of Woodall Spa, Lincs, caught the heaviest fish of the week at exactly 10lb. Dennis fished with his boat partner of many years Norman Thompson of Billinghay.The Eyebrook veterans fished at anchor at The Willows with Black Buzzers fished on floating lines, Dennis commented that the 10 pounder was his biggest and best fish he had ever caught at Eyebrook and on several occasions the fish had him down to his backing line with some searing runs, the specimen was carefully returned to the water. The Lincolnshire lads also took sixteen superb Rainbows for a bag weight of 35lb.

It has been a week for visits by old friends on short fishing breaks, the lads from Thryburgh, Rotherham visited last weekend and enjoyed some great boat fishing, mostly to Black Buzzers fished on the Bung or Indicator.

Visiting the fishery for the 15th year was Norma and Alec Cruickshank from Ellen, Aberdeenshire who enjoyed the warm weather and hospitality as well as some superb fishing thrown in for good measure.

Andrew Taylor, Dave Millard, Guy and Richard Vasey from York also enjoyed some brilliant fishing, Andrew and Dave enjoying a real Red Letter Day with thirty-six quality Rainbows to the boat caught on Black Buzzers.

Nottinghamshire Police Fly Fishing Section also enjoyed frenetic sport on the Buzzer. Seventeen anglers took seventy fish, a healthy rod average of four. Top rod on the day was Keith Wilkinson with eight Rainbows for 20lb 11oz, and Keith’s bag included a nice 3lb 13oz specimen.

Two more Nottingham boys Bob Carnill and Dennis Dickens had another great day afloat, fishing skinny Epoxy Buzzers, the pair took fourteen fish and Bob caught his biggest ever Eyebrook Rainbow at 8lb 6oz.

Leicester likely lads Ceth Mauger and John Rose continue to wreak havoc with the Eyebrook Rainbows regularly taking bag limits on Black Buzzers and Black and Green Tadpoles.

I recently enjoyed an afternoon afloat with Senior Fishery Warden Dawn Milson. We anchored at The Willows and had some brilliant sport, Dawn catching on Black and Green tadpoles while I fished Orange Snatchers on floating lines. We both fished to catch and release rules, Dawn returning fish weighing 6lb and 4lb, the Eyebrook does offer some great fishing, but then I am biased.

Top fly patterns at the moment are Black Epoxy Buzzers, Diawl Bach, Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph, Snatchers, Pheasant Tail Nymph, and Black and Green Tadpoles.

For all the up to the minute fishery information call the fishing lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com.

Andy Miller

Barely a week has passed and the Eyebrook 2008 season Rainbow Trout record has been beaten by a mere one ounce!

John Griffiths of Uppingham reigned as this seasons Rainbow Trout record holder for a week only, Johns fish which weighed 13lb 2oz was beaten by a fish that weighed in at 13lb 3oz.

Martin Blakstone of Corby accompanied by his good friend and season ticket holder Dave Scoefield also of Corby, the pair were over the moon when Martin netted the monster.

Dave had anchored their boat at The Willows and the pair were soon catching some quality Eyebrook Rainbows. Martin fished a floating line and size 14 Diawl Bach’s, the big fish gave Martin the fight of his life and leapt from the water several times like a dolphin. When the pair returned to the fishing lodge to officially weigh in, Martin had a total bag weight of eight fish for 32lb 11oz; Dave also took eight fine Rainbows for 19lb.

Thornton Fly Fishers held one of their club outings to the Eyebrook last weekend and all who attended were in agreement that it had been one of the most successful outings to date. Club member Dave Leavesly caught around twenty Rainbows on Buzzers and Diawl Bach as did his boat partner Roy Allen, Len Hill and Chris Bagshaw also had a great day with twenty plus fish to the boat. Ian Dalby of Uppingham boat fished to take Rainbows each that both weighed in at 9lb 10oz.

Visiting Eyebrook all the way from Ayrshire on a 3 day special were Robert Lamb, Joe McGuigan, Graham Steele and Alex McLean.

The lads had a fantastic weekend and commented on the spectacular fishing that the Eyebrook had offered to them, thank you for your support lads.

Rob Brooks of Dunton Bassett shared a boat with John Harratt of Leicester and enjoyed some wonderful sport; Rob and John took bag limits fishing on Kate McLarens and Black Buzzers fished on floating lines.

Alex Simmonds of Great Bowden introduced his son Daniel to trout fishing at the weekend and what an introduction it turned out to be. The father and son duo fished at Robbos Cabin and The Island with Red Buzzers and Diawl Bach’s on floating lines to take thirteen quality Rainbows, the heaviest fish fell to Alex’s rod at 4lb 6oz, Well done both.

Northants Police Fly Fishing Section fished a friendly match and all competitors caught on the day, Mark Mathieson of Burton Lattimer fished with Black Buzzers and caught eight fish that tipped the scales to 27lb 4oz, this bag included Rainbows of 6lb 14oz and 4lb 11oz, Mark caught and released a further twenty fish and later commented that it had been one of his best days fishing ever, praise indeed.

If you would like to sample some of the fantastic fishing on offer at Eyebrook Trout Fishery book your boats early to avoid disappointment, for all the latest fishery information call the Fishing Lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com

Andy Miller

A Bonanza of big fish captures of top quality Rainbows at Eyebrook this week, including, John Griffiths of Uppingham with a 13lb 2oz Rainbow that sets the standard for the season record holder.

John was quite literally over the Rainbow when he landed a 13lb 2oz specimen from the bank at The Willows earlier this week. John caught his biggest ever Rainbow Trout with a Montana Nymph fished on a floating line, Griff’s eight fish bag totalled 28lb 1oz.

Amongst the many other bank anglers who have been enjoying some terrific sport at the “Brook” recently, Martin Lattimer of Gretton had a real Red Letter Day.

Martin fished the bank at Stoke Dry and The Hawthorns with a Black and Green Tadpole and Damsel Nymph to take eight cracking fish that tipped the scales to 19lb 5oz, including a cracking over wintered specimen at 4lb 14oz.

Alan Wood and Don Nind of Nottingham fished the bank at Robbos Cabin with Black Buzzers and Crunchers and took nine fine fish, the biggest Rainbow caught by Alan at 4lb 8oz.

The boat sport has been equally as good as the bank fishing, with a few big fish thrown in for good measure.

Tony Speakman of Fazely took a specimen Rainbow of 8lb 10oz on a Black and Green Tadpole, drifting off The Hawthorns and has more recently taken another bag limit of eight fish in excess of 20lb.

Brian O’Hara of Leicester drifted The Main Basin and fished a Black Dancer on a floating line to take four fine Rainbows for 16lb 5oz including a super 8lb 3oz Rainbow.

Jim Tilford of Newtown Linford was once a regular face at the Eyebrook Fishery and a very good friend of myself, but unfortunately Jim passed away in May 2007.

Jims family, John and Carol have very kindly donated a fish weighing 8lb 8oz that Jim had caught at Eyebrook and had set up in a glass case, the fish now adorns the fishery ticket office for all to see.

The Eyebrook Tackle Shop held their open weekend and thanks go to all who attended, representatives were on hand from Loop, Hardy Greys and World Fishing Holidays, with special thanks to Neville Milson who provided refreshments.

For all the latest fishery information call the Fishing lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com

Andy Miller

Opening day fell early for the start of the 2008 season and despite the horrific weather a healthy number of Eyebrook regulars braved the conditions to catch some cracking early season Rainbows.

Dave Franklin of Grantham fished the bank at The Cowshed with his friend Mal Green from Doncaster and the pair fished with Orange Fritz Tadpoles on floating lines to take fourteen quality Rainbows, the heaviest fish weighing in at 5lb 3oz.

The heaviest Rainbow of the day fell to the rod of Mick Parkin of Leicester, a fine specimen of 7lb 3oz.

Alan Young of Northampton took eight beautiful Rainbows that tipped the scales to 18lb 15oz; all of Alan’s fish were taken on a Black and Green Tadpole.

Alan McEvoy of Wilbarston took a quick limit from the bank and included a nice brace, one at 5lb 12oz and 3lb 11oz, all of Mac’s fish were taken on a Gold-Head Golden Olive Tadpole from the Sams Dyke area. Geoff Allsop and Sid Sharratt of Tamworth fished at The Cowshed and took eight good fish on Diawl Bach.

Tony Pointer and John Pointer of Corby took ten lovely Rainbows weighing 22lb; the pair fished The Bell with Black and Green Tadpoles fished on floating lines.

No boats were allowed out on Saturday as the winds strengthened from the North east causing minor damage to the Eyebrook fishing fleet.

The weather had another surprise in store for us on Sunday and the snow arrived, but it did not deter Paul Slatcher of Leicester who chose to fish the bank above The Hawthorns to take six cracking Rainbows, Paul also lost a few fish, I guess his hands were very cold and could not connect.

The weather has certainly not been conducive to boat fishing but brothers James Daymond and Michael Daymond of Oakham took some nice Rainbows, thirteen in total, the pair fished with Black Tadpoles off The Chestnut Tree, their father Paul Daymond boat partnered Max Beeson also of Oakham, took five Rainbows for 13lb on White and Green Boobies.

A date for your diary if you are interested in Pike fishing on the fly. On Saturday 31st May 2008 Pike fly specialist David Wolsoncroft – Dodds will hold a day seminar at Eyebrook for more details contact the fishing lodge on 01536 772930.

The Eyebrook Tackle Shop is now fully operational and offers a wide range of top quality fishing tackle and clothing, for more information call 01536 772128 or visit their website at www.rutlandfishing.com.

For all the up to the minute fishery information call the fishing lodge on 01536 772930 or visit our website at www.eyebrook.com

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