Hanningfield
Tel:  01268 712815

Date:	21/07/2008
Number of rods:					156
Number of trout taken:					406
Rod average:					2.60
Best rainbow:
Number of fish re-stocked to-date:					35,000
Number of anglers to date:					2,714
Total number of fish taken to date:					6,626
Largest fish of the season so far:					10lb 2oz
Ranger's Review:		Boat Hire Now only £15.00 per day
Boats fishing well when the wind allows, especially over
the bubble line or just off.   Most of the limit catches are
taken on the drift over deeper areas where intermediate
lines or DI3 sinkers are proving more successful. The Fish
are also chasing lures - best colours Black or yellow/orange.
Gary Morris and Mark Rooney took 14 fish and 18 fish in a great session all fish were returned.
Water Temp
19oC
Boats in Time
20.45
Bank Closing
20.45
Best areas:
Drifting over deeper areas out from the Natural Bank.
Bank anglers-Middlemead/Dam Wall or Tower.
Best flies:
Goldheads,Blobs,Black Tadpole.
David Brown

 

Date:	14/07/2008
Number of rods:					103
Number of trout taken:					253
Rod average:					2.45
Best rainbow:					6lb 8oz, Nathan Ineson
Number of fish re-stocked to-date:					35,000
Number of anglers to date:					2,558
Total number of fish taken to date:					6,220
Largest fish of the season so far:					10lb 2oz
Ranger's Review:
Windy weather has persisted all week, however, prospects for the coming week look good as
conditions begin to settle down.  Boat anglers have been finding good quality rainbows over deeper
water where they are only 3-4 feet down.  Try using bright lures and sinking lines (loch style) for best
results.  Goldheads with intermediate lines is also a very successful tactic.
Bank anglers have been taking their limits from the Mole after the release of 3000 fish into Lodge Bay
The reservoir is currently clear and 90% full.  Boat hire is only £15 per day in July
Water Temp		19C
Boats in Time		9pm
Bank Closing		9pm
Best catch:		N Ineson - over 20 fish caught & released.
Best areas:		Drifting from Birdhide into deeper water and Lodge Bay for boats
		Middlemead, Dam Road and the Mole for bank anglers
Best flies:		Goldheads, Blobs, Black Buzzers and Tadpoles.
David Brown

 

Date:	07/07/2008
Number of rods:					92
Number of trout taken:					186
Rod average:					2.02
Best rainbow:					5lb 8oz, David Brown
Number of fish re-stocked to-date:					32,000
Number of anglers to date:					2,455
Total number of fish taken to date:					5,967
Largest fish of the season so far:					10lb2oz
Ranger's Review:
High S.W. winds made fishing from the bank challenging all week but the mole opposite the Lodge
has produced good results with a number of limit catches.
Levels are now starting to drop, causing more weed growth over shallow parts and restricting methods
to fishing floating or intermediate lines on or close to the surface.
The clarity of water is excellent for the time of year and prospects look very good for the coming
weeks.
"Midsummer Madness" boat hire only £15 all day continues throughout July.
Water Temp		20C
Boats in Time		9pm
Bank Closing		9pm
Best areas:		Boats - use a drogue over deeper parts with Di13 lines at Hall Point & cages.
		Bank - The Mole use Intermediate lines & small brown/black tadpole
Best flies:		Nymphs, Blobs, Black Buzzers and Tadpole.
David Brown

 

 

Date:	30/06/2008
Number of rods:					155
Number of trout taken:					474
Rod average:					3.06
Best rainbow:					5lb 15oz Mr Chapman
Number of fish re-stocked to-date:					32,000
Number of anglers to date:					2,363
Total number of fish taken to date:					5,781
Largest fish of the season so far:					10lb2oz
Ranger's Review:
Weather conditions remained the same with high S.W. winds and sunny spells.  Better catches from
were achieved from the boats as fish move along the natural bank from Lodge Bay to the Inlet.
The weekend produced bumper catches in the AMFC competition on Sunday, 32 Anglers landed 238
rainbows, giving an average of 7.43 each. The Bubble Line was also successful on Wednesday for
spinning with a number of Limits taken.
The water remains clear and high.
"Midsummer Madness" boat hire only £15 all day every day in July.
Water Temp		19C
Boats in Time		9pm
Bank Closing		9pm
Best catch:		8 fish (21lb) Mr. Ashdown, and 8 fish (23lb) from
		the Bubble Line.  Perch 4lb 4oz Mr. Jones.
Best areas:		School Bay, Inlet, Lodge Bay, Bird Hide - for boats
		Middlemead for bank anglers.
Best flies:		Buzzers, Nymphs, Crunchers, Orange Blob combo when drifting.
David Brown

 

 

Date:	23/06/2008
Number of rods:					115
Number of trout taken:					259
Rod average:					2.25
Best rainbow:					4lb 6oz, Mr R Savage (bank)
Number of fish re-stocked to-date:					32,000
Number of anglers to date:					2,208
Total number of fish taken to date:					5,307
Largest fish of the season so far:					10lb 2oz
Ranger's Review:
A mixed week of weather, with high winds and sunny spells.  Water levels are high and better
weather is forecast so prospects look good.  Floating lines are best with small nymphs on long
leaders.  Most fish are now 3-4 feet below the surface and 3D Black Buzzers and Diawl Bachs are
proving effective particularly in Lodge Bay.
Please note:  Mid-Summer Madness - throughout July boats can be hired all day for only £15.00
Water Temp		18C
Boats in Time		9pm
Bank Closing		9pm
Best catch:		4lb 6oz
Best areas:		Lodge Bay & Bird-hide for boats.
		Middlemead Bay & dam for bank anglers.
Best flies:
David Brown

 

Date:	16/06/2008
Number of rods:					139
Number of trout taken:					332
Rod average:					2.39
Best rainbow:					5lb 8oz, Mr Ringshaw
Number of fish re-stocked to-date:					32,000
Number of anglers to date:					2,093
Total number of fish taken to date:					5,048
Largest fish of the season so far:					10lb2oz
Ranger's Review:
Another stocking of 3000 rainbows on Thursday helped our "Beginners class" to land good catches
from both Lodge and Middlemead Bays on Saturday.
Fish were showing late evening on the West Bank and Saltmarsh in the top few feet of water.
Buzzers are still a good choice on floating lines.  Water is still high with prospects remaining
excellent.
Water Temp		18C
Boats in Time		9pm
Bank Closing		9pm
Best catch:		Mr. Withers 8 fish and Mr. Bromley 8 fish.
Best areas:		Lodge Bay (has been consistent all season) for boat anglers and for
		bank anglers Middlemead and Dam have been best..
Best flies:		Black/Green Boobies or lime green on sinking lines or
		Rutland Black Buzzers on floating lines of 15ft+
David Brown

 

Date:	09/06/2008
Number of rods:					182
Number of trout taken:					579
Rod average:					3.18
Best rainbow:					6lb, Mr Gaywood (Bank)
Number of fish re-stocked to-date:					29,000
Number of anglers to date:					1,954
Total number of fish taken to date:					4,716
Largest fish of the season so far:					10lb2oz
Ranger's Review:
Good steady fishing all week, especially from Lodge Bay where schools of fish have remained for
several weeks.  The better sized rainbows are being taken from deeper water by the boat anglers.
The Bubble Line has produced well on the drift, with sinking lines best.  Bank anglers are taking
greater numbers from the car park swims along the dam in Middlemead.
Static Buzzers are producing good results fished on floating lines.
Water Temp		17C
Boats in Time		9pm
Bank Closing		9pm
Best catch:		6lb, Middlemead Bank.
Best areas:		Lodge and School Bay (boats) and Middlemead and
		Goldfish Bowl for bank fishing.
Best flies:		Black Buzzers, Blakestons, Quill Buzzers, Montana.
David Brown

 

 

Date:	02/06/2008
Number of rods:					188
Number of trout taken:					514
Rod average:					2.73
Best rainbow:					7lb
Number of fish re-stocked to-date:					26,000
Number of anglers to date:					1,772
Total number of fish taken to date:					4,137
Largest fish of the season so far:					10lb2oz
Ranger's Review:
A further fish delivery on Thursday boosted catch rates in Lodge Bay with all boats taking home fish
on our Saturday Beginners course.   Floating lines and a slow figure of eight on the retrieve proving
to be the best approach, whilst bank anglers are still consistently having good results using
intermediate lines along the Dam and Goldfish Bowl.  Best fish of the week weighed in at 7lb and
was caught by Mr Quayle using a Cat's Whisker.
Water Temp		17C
Boats in Time		9pm
Bank Closing		9pm
Best catch:		7lb, Mr Quayle on a Cat's Whisker.
Best areas:		Lodge Bay and Goldfish Bowl.
Best flies:		Spanflex Buzzers, Gold Heads and Montanas.
David Brown

 

 

Date:	26/05/2008
Number of rods:					172
Number of trout taken:					576
Rod average: