FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 21/2/10
Last week there were 78 rods caught 173 fish for an average of 2.22.
It has been another week that has been badly affected by the weather, with Cocks Close being half frozen for most of the week. Anglers are still enjoying decent sport though and again there were some cracking fish caught this week.
The biggest rainbow taken was a 14lb 4oz caught by *Richy Barton of Nuneaton who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and he took it on a Cats Whisker pattern that was own tied.
Ade Cooper of Maxstoke had a 7lb 2oz blue trout in a four fish catch from the bank of Cocks Close and this one fell to a Damsel variant fished on an intermediate line. Steve Gowan of Knowle fished Buzzers under an indicator and took a five fish limit with the best at 6lb 12oz and released a further four whilst fishing the bank of Cocks Close.
Barry Smith of Coventry took a 7lb 8oz rainbow in a three fish catch from a boat on the Great Pool and these all came to a black Fritz. On Park Meadow pool, Sam Aspen of Tamworth caught four including a 7lb rainbow and these all fell to a Cats Whisker Lure.
The best areas have been the high bank and the wires bank on Cocks Close and the shallow water to the left of the boat jetty is the hotspot on Great Pool.
Best patterns are Cats Whisker, black Tadpole, Fritz Lures, Bloodworm, black Buzzer and Damsel Nymph.
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FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 14/2/10
Last week there were 62 rods caught 209 fish for an average of 3.37.
A good week with some big fish caught.
The best fish of the week was a 14lb 8oz rainbow taken by Knowle angler *John Dews who was fishing from the bank on Cocks Close. John took the fish on a Cats Whisker fished on a slime line and was the best of a five fish limit.
Neil Edwards of Birmingham took a 12lb 11oz rainbow, this one was from a boat on Cocks Close and fell to an own tied Cats Whisker. Mr G Smith of Coventry had an 8lb 14oz rainbow on a black and green Lure fished deep on an intermediate line. Ray Inman of Birmingham fished on catch and release from a boat on Cocks Close and caught and released an estimated 10lb rainbow and two more over 7lb and these all came to a Woolly Bugger Lure.
On the members’ water, Great Pool has come into some form with brothers Michael and Graham Lloyd sharing a boat and both catching six rainbows to 4lb and these all came to a small GRHE fished on a sinking line.
The best patterns are Cats Whisker, black Lures, GRHE, Montana Nymph, Damsel Nymph, Minkies and Bloodworm.
The hotspots have been the sandbank and lodge corner on Cocks Close and the shallow water on Great Pool.
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FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 7/2/10
Last week there were 78 rods who caught 181 fish for an average of 2.32.
It was a slightly harder week with the fish pushing out from the bank and boat anglers therefore enjoyed the better success.
The best fish of the week was a 6lb 14oz rainbow caught by Mr P Dudley of Birmingham who tempted it on a Cats Whisker fished on an intermediate line and it also accounted for four other fish. Wayne Johns of Tamworth had a five fish limit and put back his quota of six fish and these were all taken on a Montana Nymph fished deep from a boat.
On the members’ water Great Pool Aaron Lacey of Nuneaton had five fish and put four back with his best over 5lb, these all fell to a Damsel Nymph. On Park Meadow Gary Cooper of Sutton Coldfield had a 6lb rainbow the best of a five fish bag and these all came to a black Lure.
Top patterns are Cats Whisker, black Tadpole, Viva, Fritz Lures, Damsel Nymph and Bloodworm varieties.
The best areas have been the sandbank, wires bank and out from the middle willows towards the high bank on Cocks Close. On the Great Pool the shallow water to the left of the boat jetty is best.
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FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 31/1/10
Last week there were 85 rods who caught 207 fish for an average of 2.44.
The fishery was in good form through the week but the weekend saw most of the pools covered in ice again. There are spots to fish but it is advisable to contact the fishery before setting out.
The best fish of the week was a 16lb 8oz rainbow caught from Park Meadow pool by Dennis Tidmarsh of Redditch who used a Cats Whisker on an intermediate line to tempt it. Peter Blake of Meriden had a 14lb 8oz rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close which came to a black and green Tadpole on an intermediate line. Mr G Smith of Coventry caught a 9lb 12oz rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close and this one fell to a black and green Tadpole. Stuart Marston of Nuneaton caught a 6lb 4oz rainbow and three more over 5lb in a five fish catch from a boat on Cocks Close and these were taken on a black Buzzer or black and green Lure.
The best patterns are Cats Whisker, black and green Tadpole, green Pea, black Fritz Lures, Bloodworm and Montana Nymph.
The hotspots have been along the high bank and the wires bank, with the boat anglers catching in the middle around the willows.
PICTURE
DENNIS TIDMARSH OF REDDITCH WITH HIS 16lb 8oz RAINBOW FROM PARK MEADOW.
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FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 3/1/10
Last week 20 rods caught 75 fish for an average of 3.75
The year ended as it began with all the lakes frozen except for a small area under the high bank of Cocks Close. Fishing was available in that area for a few days last week and those that fished caught well.
Mr R Deeley of Coventry caught and released nine fish up to 4lb on a black and green Cats Whisker. The biggest fish caught was a 6lb 8oz rainbow taken by Alan Moore of Coventry and this fell to a white Cats Whisker.
In 2009 the fishery had 5129 rods and they caught 13937 fish for an average of 2.72. There were 80 double figure fish caught and the biggest was an 18lb rainbow. The number of rods was slightly down on the previous year but we lost six weeks of fishing because of the ice last year. There will be an increase in price for 2010 with the following prices applicable from January 1st.
FIVE FISH TICKET - £27.00
Plus catch & release of six fish
TWO FISH TICKET - £19.00
Plus catch & release of six fish
CATCH & RELEASE - £19.00
Unlimited
OAP TICKET - £14.50
Two fish plus catch & release
of six fish (except Mondays)
OAP TICKET - £11.00
Two fish plus catch & release
of six fish (Mondays only)
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FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 20/12/09
Last week 28 rods caught 75 fish for an average of 2.67
The week got colder and colder and by Saturday all the pools were frozen and the fishery closed. Earlier in the week the brave few that fished found that even in the coldest conditions, rainbows were prepared to have a pull.
Alan Beckett of Wythall fished from a boat on Cocks Close and caught seven fish to 3lb, all on black Fritz. Derek Brooks of Nuneaton fished the bank of Cocks Close and caught a 6lb 2oz rainbow which was the biggest of the week and another at 4lb 3oz and these came to white Lures fished on an intermediate line. Mr R Deeley of Coventry had three fish from the bank of Cocks Close and included a 6lb rainbow and all these fell to black and green Cats Whisker.
IT IS ADVISABLE OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS FOR ANGLERS TO PHONE ON 01676 522754 OR 0795 6008809 BEFORE COMING TO THE FISHERY.
THE FISHERY WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY (SATURDAY) AND NEW YEARS DAY.
A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS.
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FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 13/12/09
Last week 87 rods caught 230 fish for an average of 2.64
The colder weather saw a slight downturn in sport over the past week but most anglers managed to catch. The boat fishing on Cocks Close has been more productive than the bank fishing with the fish pushing out a little further.
The best fish of the week was an 8lb rainbow caught by Mr R Deeley of Coventry who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and he took it on a Cats Whisker fished on an intermediate line. Keith Docker of Solihull had a 7lb 14oz rainbow, again from the bank of Cocks Close and this also fell to a Cats Whisker. Ray Inman of Birmingham also found the Cats Whisker was the top fly when he took a 7½lb rainbow from a boat on Cocks Close.
On the members’ water Park Meadow, Colin England of Kenilworth had a 6lb rainbow which was the best of a five fish catch and they were all taken on a small Diawl Bach and P T Nymphs.
The best patterns are Cats Whisker, black Tadpole, Viva, Appetizer, Bloodworm, black Buzzer, Diawl Bach and Damsel Nymph.
The best area has been out from the high bank to the middle trees on Cocks Close.
THE FISHERY WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY (SATURDAY) AND NEW YEARS DAY.
WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 6/12/09
Last week 84 rods caught 227 fish for an average of 2.70
The wet and windy weather continued this week and sport was affected but most anglers enjoyed some success.
The best rainbow of the week was 11lb5oz and was caught by Atherstone angler Matthew Bird who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close.He also caught one at 8lbs 4oz and they both fell to a bloodworm pattern fished on a sight bob.G W Cooper of Sutton coldfield had an 8lb rainbow on a black lure from the park meadow pool.
Top flies are cats whisker,bloodworm, black tadpole,damsel nymph,minkies,black or olive buzzer and Montana.
The high bank and old boat jetty area remains the hotspot on Cocks Close On the members’ waters, Great Pool has improved over the past week and the best sport is to be found on the shallow water to the left of the boat jetty.
The fishery will be closed on Christmas day,boxing day and new years day.
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FISHERY REPORT – WEEK ENDING 29/11/09
Last week 77 rods caught 270 fish for an average of 3.51.
The wet and windy weather made fishing difficult but those who endeavoured were rewarded with some excellent sport.
The best rainbow of the week was 14lb 6oz and was caught by Bedworth angler Malcolm Randle who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and Malcolm took it on a Diawl Bach fished on a floating line. Mr J Crowley fished catch and release from a boat on Cocks Close and caught 12 fish including one estimated at 9lb+, all of these came to Cats Whiskers and orange Lures. Brian Mason fished the bank of Cocks Close and took a rainbow of 9lb in a four fish catch which all fell to Cats Whiskers.
On the Members’ waters, Sean Lacey of Nuneaton had five fish from Great Pool including one at 5lb 8oz and these all came to a black Lure fished on an intermediate line. Pete Kelly of Solihull returned a 6lb brown trout whilst fishing from a boat on Park Meadow.
Cocks Close has been in great form over the past week with both boat and bank anglers catching well. The water is absolutely crystal clear and the fish are pulling very hard. Lots of flies are catching with intermediate lines and long leaders the best approach. Cats Whisker, black Tadpole, Viva, Damsel Nymph, Bloodworm pattern, Diawl Bach, black Buzzer and even a few being taken on Cul de Canard dries proving the diversity of flies working at the moment.
The high bank and old boat jetty area remains the hotspot on Cocks Close although there are fish being caught from most areas. On the members’ waters, Great Pool has improved over the past week and the best sport is to be found on the shallow water to the left of the boat jetty.
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Kevin Brooks of Tamworth took a 12lb 11oz rainbow
from a boat on Cocks Close and this one fell to an Ace of spades Lure.
- The best fish of the week was a 13lb 12oz rainbow caught by Harold Lewis of Knowle who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and he took it on a Bloodworm pattern fished on a floating line.
 - Harold also caught and released a further six fish to 4lb on the same tactic.
25th January 2007
10lb 4oz rainbow caught by Mrs Carol King of Nuneaton from Cocks Close on a white Fritz Lure.
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