FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 20/7/08
Last week there were 94 rods caught 136 fish for an average of 1.45 per rod.
Best fish this week was a 6lb rainbow caught by Barry Waring of Bedworth who was fishing from a boat on Great Pool and it was the best of a 5 fish catch totalling 17lb 8oz. Barry took all of his fish on a black Lure fished on an intermediate line. On the Hall Pool, Bill Dunne caught 6 fish including one at 5lb and they all came to a Damsel Nymph. Mr and Mrs Bell of Newcastle shared a boat on Cocks Close and caught 6 fish between them, the biggest a 4lb 12oz rainbow which was caught by Mrs Bell and was her first ever fish. Gold Head Damsels and GRHE were the successful flies. Ben Foo-Collyer and Andy Boyes of Solihull both took second tickets on Cocks Close catching
7 each using yellow Damsels and black/green Tadpoles whist fishing from a boat.
One Cocks Close the wires bank is the best area for bank anglers and boat anglers are catching out to the middle trees and around the lodge corner.
Best patterns are Damsels, GRHE, black Gnat, olive or black Buzzer, Gold Head Daddy Long Legs and black Lures.
Cocks Close Day Ticket lake will close on July 27th until September 20th but the members’ waters remain open. Great Pool and Hall Pool are in exceptional form at the moment with lots of fish moving and coming to dries and Buzzer patterns and are well worth a visit. Membership available, please contact the lodge for further details.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 13/7/08
Last week there were 75 rods caught 148 fish for an average of 1.98 per rod.
The cool weather for July is helping to maintain the fishing on all of the pools with the two largest members’ waters Great Pool and Hall Pool particularly doing well. It was on the Great Pool that the best fish of the week was caught, a 10lb 7oz rainbow caught by Eric Holloway of Birmingham. Eric was fishing from a boat near the dam wall and tempted it with a small black Buzzer fished on a floating line. On Cocks Close, the bank anglers enjoyed a better week than the boat fishermen. Harold Pritchett of Mancetter took a 2 fish limit with the fish going 4lb 12oz and 4lb 4oz and both were taken on Damsel Nymph. Mark Goldney of Nuneaton took a 5 fish bag from the bank of Cocks Close and they were taken on yellow Blobs fished on a sinking line. Kevin Brookes of Tamworth took fish to 5lb in a 5 fish bag taken from a boat on the Great Pool and these fell to black Buzzers fished on floating lines. Kevin’s boat partner, Joe Ball also took a limit of 5 fish using the same tactics.
Cocks Close is fishing best from the Lodge round to the wires bank with an enormous shoal patrolling these banks. On the Great Pool and Hall Pool there have been tremendous rises with the fish moving to buzzers and sedges. On the Great Pool from the boat jetty to the dam wall has been the best area and the Cattle drink and dam wall area on Hall Pool is best.
Top flies are black or olive Buzzer, Bloodworm, pearly Wickhams, Bloodworm, Damsel, CDC Emerger and GRHE.
Cocks Close will remain open until Sunday July 27th at reduced fishing prices,
17.50 – 5 fish, £13.00 – 2 fish, £10 – evening ticket (2 fish). Pensioners will be £10 for
2 fish with no catch and release.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 6/7/08
Last week there were 95 rods caught 133 fish for an average of 1.40 per rod.
The hot weather at the start of the week brought the water temperatures up and made sport difficult but the cooler conditions at the weekend saw an improvement with the boat anglers scoring particularly well.
The biggest fish of the week was an 8lb rainbow caught Steve Hammonds of Nuneaton who took it on a small black Gnat fished dry from the bank of Cocks Close. Stephen Roberts of Birmingham took a five fish catch from a boat on the Great Pool including a rainbow of 5lb 8oz and these fell to a Cruncher or Hares Ear fished on a floating line. Roy Nicholson of Arley fished a Gold Head Daddy Long Legs from a boat on Cocks Close and caught a 5 fish limit including fish to 3½lb. Ben Foo Collyer of Solihull had fish to 4lb in a seven fish catch from the bank of Cocks Close and all of these were taken on a red CDC Buzzer.
Best patterns are black or olive Buzzer, CDC Emergers, black Gnat, Damsel Nymph, GRHE Nymph and Bloodworm patterns.
The wires bank and lodge corner areas on Cocks Close. On the members’ waters, Great Pool and Hall Pool have both been fishing better at the dam walls in the deeper water.
Cocks Close will remain open until Sunday July 27th at reduced fishing prices,
17.50 – 5 fish, £13.00 – 2 fish, £10 – evening ticket (2 fish). Pensioners will be £10 for
2 fish with no catch and release.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 29/6/08
Last week there were 122 rods caught 245 fish for an average of 2.0 per rod.
For the time of year the fishery is in good form at the moment with all of the pools producing decent sport.
The best fish of the week was 6lb 1oz taken by Mr L Kelly from Coventry who was fishing from a boat on the Great Pool and he took it on a green Nymph. Neil Hotchin of Birmingham took a 6lb rainbow from a boat on Great Pool and this one fell to a Hares Ear Nymph and Sean Lacey of Nuneaton also took a 6lb rainbow from Great Pool on a Buzzer. Dave Bratby of Birmingham used Bloodworm and Gold Ribbed Hares Ear patterns to catch and release 9 fish including one around the 5lb mark. Pete Blake of Meriden caught 5 fish from the bank of Cocks Close and these included a 4 ½lb fish and again a Bloodworm pattern was the successful fly.
There are lots of sedges and damsels hatching and fish are coming to dries and Nymph patterns. Bloodworm, GRHE, pearly P T Nymph, Montana Nymph and Cats Whisker have also accounted for a few fish this week. The indicator is working well allowing the flies to be fished at depth on a floating line.
With the cooler conditions we have decided to keep the Fishery open through July but catch and release will be suspended on the day ticket waters from July 1st. The price
of the fishing will reflect this and will be £17.50 – 5 fish, £13.00 – 2 fish, £10 – evening ticket (2 fish). Pensioners will be £10 for 2 fish.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 22/6/08
Last week there were 102 rods caught 161 fish for an average of 1.60 per rod.
Boat anglers are enjoying the best of the action on Cocks Close with the bank anglers struggling as the fish are out in the middle. On the members’ waters, anglers are still enjoying decent sport on all of the pools.
Graham Edwards of Coventry took the best fish of the week, an 11lb 8oz rainbow and this was taken from a boat on the Great Pool and fell to Damsel Fritz pattern. Pete Beasley of Bedworth fished Cocks Close and took a five fish limit including rainbows of 6lb 4oz and 4lb 9oz in his bag. Pete took all of his fish on Damsel Nymph and black Buzzers fished on a floating line. Harold Pritchett of Mancetter took a 5 fish catch and released a further 6 using wet DLL and his own Killer pattern whilst fishing from a boat on Cocks Close. Bill Wright of Birmingham took 5 fish from a boat on Park Meadow and he used a black Lure to tempt them all.
Best patterns are Damsel Nymph, black Buzzer, GRHE, olive Buzzer, dry Sedges, Bloodworm and Cats Whisker.
Cocks Close has been fishing best around the middle trees with plenty of fish moving to Sedges.
With the cooler conditions we have decided to keep the Fishery open through July but catch and release will be suspended on the day ticket waters from July 1st. The price
of the fishing will reflect this and will be £17.50 – 5 fish, £13.00 – 2 fish, £10 – evening ticket (2 fish). Pensioners will be £10 for 2 fish.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 15/6/08
Last week there were 126 rods caught 230 fish for an average of 1.83 per rod.
Although the fishing on Cocks Close has gone a little harder over the past week the members’ waters are in great form at the moment. There are fish moving all day on all of the pools with good hatches of buzzers, sedges and olives.
The best fish of the week was a 6lb rainbow caught by Ben Foo Collyer who was on the bank of Cocks Close. Ben took that one and 7 other fish on Montana Nymphs fished on a very long leader on a floating line. Matthew Bird of Ratcliffe Coley caught 9 fish to 4lb on catch and release on Cocks Close and these mostly came to white Elk Hair Sedges fished dry. Kevin Brookes of Tamworth took a 5 fish limit and returned a further 4 whilst fishing from a boat on Great Pool and he took fish to 4lb on small black Buzzers fished on a floating line. Stuart Marston of Nuneaton caught 6 fish on various Nymphs from a boat on Hall Pool.
The best patterns are Damsel Nymph, CDC Emergers, black or olive Buzzers, Bloodworm, dry Sedges, olive Nymphs and P T Nymphs.
Best areas are the sand bank and road bank on Cocks Close and the deeper water near the Dam walls on Great Pool and Hall Pool.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 8/6/08
Last week there were 135 rods caught 265 fish for an average of 1.96 per rod.
Despite the dreaded caenis and bright sunshine the fishing has not been bad this week. The members’ pools in particular are in good form with Hall Pool really fishing well. Cocks Close started the week slowly but got better as it went on with lots of fish moving all around the pool.
The best fish of the week was an 11lb rainbow caught by Mr P Sharples from Bury who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and took it on a black Leach pattern on a sinking line. Mr Gibson of Coventry used his own tied Nymph to tempt an 8lb rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close. Paul Beasley of Bedworth fished from a boat on Cocks Close and tempted a limit of 5 fish including a 6lb 9oz rainbow and these came to a Caddis Nymph fished on a floating line. On the Great Pool, Graham Edwards of Coventry caught 5 fish including a 7lb rainbow and these were all taken on black Fritz. Mr L Benger of Coventry fished from a boat on Hall Pool taking 5 and releasing a further 4 fish on small Buzzers and Hoppers.
The best patterns are Damsel Nymph, Bloodworm, black or olive Buzzer, Hares Ear Nymph, pearly P T N, Hoppers, black CDC Emergers and black Gnats.
The hotspots have been around the lodge corner and the sandbank on Cocks Close. On the members’ waters, the dam walls of Hall Pool and Great Pool and along the far bank of Park Meadow are fishing best.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 1/6/08
Last week there were 150 rods caught 343 fish for an average of 2.29 per rod.
The fishing has been good over the last week especially when it has been overcast and there have been plenty of fish coming out around the 3 – 4lb mark.
The best fish of the week was an 8lb 12oz rainbow caught by David Ansell of Tamworth who caught it on a Buzzer pattern from the Great Pool. Ben Foo-Collyer of Solihull caught and released 7 fish from Cocks Close including one at 5lb 8oz on a brown Klinkhammer. Mark Dean from Birmingham took a limit of 5 and released 2 fish from Cocks Close on a Cul de Canard and Colin Stewart from Coventry took his limit of 5 and released 4 rainbows from the Great Pool on a Damsel Nymph.
The best patterns have been Damsel Nymph, Gold Ribbed Hares Nymph, Diawl Bach, Hoppers and dries such as Hawthorn, Cul de Canard and Pheasant Tail, black, olive or red Buzzers and various Shipmans Buzzers.
Cocks Close is fishing well on the far bank and sand bank, but fish are moving all around the pool. On the members’ waters there have been plenty of fish moving on the surface.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 25/5/08
Last week there were 121 rods caught 295 fish for an average of 2.43 per rod.
This week has seen extremes of British weather with flat calm conditions through to wet and windy weather at the weekend. With the more overcast conditions the fishing has improved as the week went on.
The best fish of the week was a 10lb 6oz rainbow caught by John Bridgen of Tamworth who took it from the bank of Cocks Close and this one fell to a black Buzzer fished on a floating line. Dave Bratby of Birmingham fished on a catch and release ticket from the bank of Cocks Close and caught 14 fish to 7lb using small Hares Ear, drifted round on the wind. Ben Foo-Collyer also had a catch and release ticket and caught 10 fish using small Gold Head Daddy Long Legs and included rainbows to 6lb and a couple of browns around 2 – 3lb. Sturart Marston of Nuneaton fished the Hall Pool from a boat and caught 7 fish on P T Nymph and Shipmans Buzzers and he included a 4lb blue trout. On the Great Pool, Kevin Bradford of Tamworth took a 5 fish limit including a 4lb rainbow and these came to an orange Lure fished on an intermediate line.
The best patterns are Damsel Nymph, black Buzzer, olive Buzzer, Bloodworm, olive or black Shipmans, P T Nymph, Hawthorn and CDC Emergers.
Cocks Close is fishing well along the road bank and the sandbank by the lodge. But fish are moving all around the pool. On the members’ waters all of the pools are in excellent condition and fishing well with the deeper water by the dam walls best.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 18/5/08
Last week there were 134 rods caught 373 fish for an average of 2.78 per rod.
The warm bright weather at the start of the week meant that sport was hard but as the conditions turned cooler and more overcast, things improved with lots of fish moving on the top and when it was overcast the fish were taking Buzzers and Sedges. During the brighter periods it is best to get right down deep on sinking lines with big Damsels, Cats Whiskers and Bloodworm patterns all taking a few fish.
The best fish caught last week was a 10lb+ rainbow, which was taken by Ben Foo- Collyer of Solihull, who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close. Ben caught and released this and a further 11 other fish to 5lb on a small red and black Diawl Bach.
Mr R Wheat of Nuneaton took fish to 6lb in a seven fish catch and release bag which came to Buzzers fished on a floating line, again from the bank of Cocks Close.
The Packington Fly Fishers took on Kirby Fly Fishers on the Great Pool with Packington running out winners by 30 fish to 16. Best catch of the day was John Owen who took 5 and released 4 during the morning session with all of his fish falling to a tiny Hares Ear.
All of the pools are fishing well at the moment with Hall Pool and Park Meadow also in top form. Mr C Stewart of Coventry fished from a boat on Hall Pool taking 5 rainbows and releasing a further 4 and these all came to a black and green Fritz.
The best areas are the high bank, sandbank and far corner on Cocks Close, the middle island down to the dam wall on Great Pool and the dam walls on Park Meadow and Hall Pool.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 11/5/08
Last week there were 171 rods caught 372 fish for an average of 2.17 per rod.
The hot bright weather of the past week has seen the fishery get increasingly more difficult with the fish going deep. Late evening has seen the best rises with the fish coming to Sedges and Buzzers.
The best fish last week was an 8lb rainbow caught by Mr G Darby of Nuneaton who was fishing from a boat on Great Pool and this was the best of a 5 fish limit taken on small Buzzers. Chris Turley of Nuneaton had a 5½lb rainbow from a boat on Park Meadow pool and this was the best of a six fish catch again taken on Buzzers fished on a floating line. Phil Markley of Birmingham caught 10 fish on catch and release while fishing from the bank of Cocks Close. Phil took fish to over 5lb on small Bloodworm patterns fished deep under an indicator. Bill Webster of Tamworth fished from the bank of Cocks Close and used a Damsel Nymph to take a 5 fish limit including fish to 4lb.
The best areas have been the sand bank outside the lodge and the wires bank on Cocks Close. The deeper water near the dam walls has been best on Great Pool, Hall Pool and Park Meadow.
The best patterns have been Bloodworm, black and olive Buzzer, CDC Emerger, Damsel Nymph, GRHE and pearly Pheasant Tail Nymph, all fished deep on sinking lines or under the sight bobs at 6 – 10 feet down.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 4/5/08
Last week there were 123 rods caught 518 fish for an average of 4.21 per rod.
The Fishery is in excellent form with lots of fish moving on the surface and plenty of quality fish being caught.
The best fish of the week was an estimated 15lb + rainbow caught by Alan Pell of Stretton-on-Dunsmore who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close. Alan took a 2 fish limit using a Damsel Nymph and his first fish to catch and release turned out to be the monster. Derek Bolton of Meriden also returned a double figure rainbow whilst boat fishing on the Great Pool and this one fell to a small Holo Buzzer. Bill Sheehy of Birmingham took a 9lb rainbow from a boat on Park Meadow which fell to a small black Buzzer on a floating line. Johhn Boneham of Coventry took an 8lb 14oz rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close and this fell to a Cats Whisker fished on an intermediate line.
The Packington Fly Fishers fished their annual Jubilee Cup on Cocks Close and the winner was Mark Sturgess of Nuneaton who took a five fish limit, weighing 12lb 8oz, caught on a combination of Lures and Buzzers.
All the pools are in fine form with good hatches particularly in the evening. Small imitative patterns such as Diawl Bach, P T Nymph, GRHE, Damsel, Bloodworm, CDC Emergers and Buzzers are working best.
The sandbank and road bank on Cocks Close have been the best areas.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 27/4/08
Last week there were 150 rods caught 443 fish for an average of 2.95 per rod.
The fishing has been good over the past week with plenty of good quality fish coming out.
The biggest fish of the week was a 10lb 12oz rainbow caught by Steve Crumpler of Nuneaton who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and took it on a black Buzzer. Stephen Roberts of Birmingham also fished on Cocks Close and he used a Hares Ear Nymph to tempt 5 fish including one at 7lb 12oz. On the Great Pool, Arthur Chapman of Halesowen took a 7lb 1oz rainbow in a 5 fish limit and he caught them on a Pheasant Tail Nymph fished on a floating line. Mr Wright of Nuneaton also took a 7lb rainbow from the Great Pool and this one fell to a Buzzer. An ice hockey star from the Coventry Blades fished on a catch and release ticket from a boat on Cocks Close taking 7 fish on small black Buzzers with the best estimated at 3lb.
Small imitative patterns are working best on long leaders or under a sight bob with black or olive Buzzer, Damsel Nymph, Diawl Bach, pearly P T Nymph, GRHE and Bloodworm patterns all going well.
Lots of fish moving on all of the pools and the fish are spread across the pool.
The Fishery held its Spring Open competition on Saturday with Mark Sturgess of Nuneaton running out the clear winner by catching 10 fish on a mixture of small Lures and Buzzer patterns. Runner up, Brian Mason of Sutton Coldfield caught 5 fish which fell to Damsel Nymphs fished deep.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 20/4/08
Last week there were 129 rods caught 520 fish for an average of 4.3 per rod.
The fishery is in excellent form at the moment with good rises on all pools and the fish are in great condition and fighting hard.
The biggest fish of the week was a 7lb 2oz rainbow caught by Mike Beeson of Sutton Coldfield who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and caught it on an orange Buzzer fished on a floating line. Roy Billington of Coventry took a 6 fish catch from a boat on Cocks Close and included fish to 6lb which all fell to a black Lure on an intermediate line. Bob Tench of Shustoke took a 6lb rainbow from a boat on Park Meadow which was the best of a 6 fish catch coming to Cats Whiskers. Mike Ravenscroft of Kenilworth had a brace of 5lb and 4lb 12oz from the Hall Pool and these fell to a GRHE Nymph.
Packington Fly Fishers fished against Kirby Fly Fishers on the Great Pool and they had a terrific day with all but one of the competitors taking a 5 fish limit. Packington won the day by 3lb with Mark Sturgess of Packington Fly Fishers taking the best fish, a 6lb 14oz rainbow.
Best patterns are Cats Whisker, black Tadpole, Damsel Nymph, Montana Nymph, black or olive Buzzer, Bloodworm, Diawl Bach, P T Nymph and GRHE.
The hotspots have been along the high bank and road bank on Cocks Close, the jetty bank on Great Pool and the far bank on Park Meadow.
The fishery is holding its Spring Open bank competition on Saturday 26th April with tickets at £23 including fishing and prizes. Contact the lodge for further details.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 13/4/08
Last week there were 107 rods caught 405 fish for an average of 3.8 per rod.
The best fish of the week was an 8lb 8oz rainbow caught by Ben Foo-Collyer of Solihull who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and he tempted it on a black and green Montana Nymph on a floating line. Derek Bolton of Meriden caught a 7lb 8oz and a 5lb rainbow in an 8 fish haul from a boat on Park Meadow. Derek used small shellback Buzzers and Bloodworm patterns on a floating line. Paul Fallon of Balsall Common took fish of 6lb and 4½lb in a five fish limit using Bloodworm patterns on a floating line whilst fishing from a boat on Cocks Close. Sean Lacey of Nuneaton fished from a boat on Great Pool and he took 5 fish to 5½lb using small Buzzers.
The Fishery is in excellent form at the moment with plenty of fish moving on all of the pools. An imitative approach is best with Bloodworm, black or red Buzzer, olive Goldhead, Damsel Nymph, pearly Pheasant Tail and Gold Ribbed Hares Ear all taking fish.
The sandbank corner and the old boat jetty corner of Cocks Close are both fishing well but the fish are now spread around the pool with most places producing.
The fishery is holding its Spring Open bank competition on Saturday 26th April with tickets at £23 including fishing and prizes. Contact the lodge for further details.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 6/4/08
Last week there were 125 rods caught 375 fish for an average of 3.0 per rod.
A strange week weather wise, with warmer conditions through the week and snow at the weekend and like the weather, the fishing was changeable. During the milder spells there were good rises through the day with buzzers hatching on all pools.
The best fish of the week was a 10lb 14oz rainbow taken by Mark Smith of Atherstone who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close. Mark used a green Fritz Lure on an intermediate line which also accounted for seven other fish. Mr Barrows of Solihull took 5 fish and returned a further 5 while fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and he included a 5lb rainbow in his catch which all fell to either Bloodworm or GRHE patterns. Fishery bailiff Tom Smith caught a 9lb 6oz rainbow on a tiny Buzzer whilst fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and Tony Koenig of Coventry caught an 8lb 10oz rainbow from a boat on Cocks Close and this fell to a black Lure.
The top patterns are Cats Whisker, black and green Tadpoles, Fritz Lures, black or olive Buzzer, Bloodworm, Gold Head GRHE and Damsel Nymphs.
The far corner and sandbank of Cocks Close are fishing well and the best pool on the members is Park Meadow where there have been tremendous rises all through the day.
The fishery is holding its Spring Open bank competition on Saturday 26th April with tickets at £23 including fishing and prizes. Contact the lodge for further details.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 30/3/08
Last week there were 108 rods caught 441 fish for an average of 4.1.
Cocks Close has been in terrific form over the past week with both boat and bank anglers enjoying success.
The best fish caught last week was an 8lb 12oz rainbow caught by Andy Wilson of Birmingham who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and he tempted it on a black and green Lure. Kerry Bradford of Polesworth fished Park Meadow from a boat and tempted 7 rainbows, the best at 6lb and these came to Montana Nymphs fished on a floating line. John Archer of Norfolk fished on a catch and release ticket on the bank of Cocks Close and he caught 17 fish with the biggest estimated at around 6lb and these fell to Hares Ear Nymphs and black Tadpoles. Dave Bratby of Birmingham enjoyed a similar catch of 17 with fish to 5lb coming to a Bloodworm pattern under an indicator.
Although there are a couple of hotspots such as the old boat jetty corner and the high bank the fish are well spread around Cocks Close and there are now fish rising particularly in the afternoon and evening. One the members’ waters Park Meadow is the pick of the lakes with good hatches of buzzers providing anglers with imitative fishing to rising fish.
Best patterns are Damsel Nymph, Hares Ear, pearly P T Nymph, Sawyers P T Nymph, Bloodworm, black Tadpole, Cats Whisker and Montana Nymph.
The fishery is holding its Spring Open bank competition on Saturday 26th April with tickets at £23 including fishing and prizes. Contact the lodge for further details.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 23/3/08
Last week there were 102 rods caught 265 fish for an average of 2.60.
With the weather turning decidedly cooler it was another quiet week on the fishery. Coming from the north, the wind pushed the fish into the high bank and wires bank of Cocks Close and these areas proved to be the hotspots.
The best fish caught last week was an 8lb 6oz rainbow taken by Dennis Clayton of Birmingham who took it on his own tied pattern called Floyd mark 2. Dave Evans of Packington took an 8lb 1oz rainbow while fishing the Packington Fly Fishers Club match held on Cocks Close and this one was taken on a Cats Whisker. The winner of the competition was John Salisbury of Warwick who had a 5 fish limit weighing in at 13lb and his fish fell to a Cats Whisker on an intermediate line. Andrew Wilson of Birmingham took an 8lb 1oz rainbow while fishing from the bank on Cocks Close and this was the best of a 5 fish catch and they were all taken on various black Lures.
The best patterns are black and green Lures, Cats Whisker, big Damsel Nymphs, Fritz Lures and Bloodworm all fished deep on intermediate lines.
The fishery is holding its Spring Open bank competition on Sunday 27th April with tickets at £23.00 for a 2 fish ticket and prizes which will include a Snowbee rod worth £120.00 as first prize. A £5.00 deposit is required when booking a place for the Spring Open
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 16/3/08
Last week there were 71 rods caught 195 fish for an average of 2.75.
The strong winds certainly made life hard for anglers who visited the fishery last week. Those who braved the conditions were rewarded with some decent catches.
The best fish of the week was a 10lb 11oz rainbow caught by Mr E Keene of Coventry who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and he tempted it on a black and green Tadpole. Roy Stroud of Knowle also had a good day on the bank of Cocks Close catching 7 fish with the best, a 4½lb rainbow, all of these come to a Bloodworm pattern fished on a floating line.
The Great Pool has re-opened and is fishing well with Bill Wright of Birmingham taking a 5 fish catch with Montana Nymph on an intermediate line, doing the damage. Ted Watson of Walsall had a good day on Park Meadow taking 5 fish to 3lb on Viva and Pheasant Tail Nymph.
Best patterns have been black and green Tadpole, Viva, Montana, Cats Whisker, black Minkies and Nomad Lures.
Best areas have been the roadbank and old boat jetty on Cocks Close, the shallow water to the left of the boat jetty on Great Pool.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 9/3/08
Last week there were 78 rods caught 281 fish for an average of 3.60.
The windy weather put anglers off last week and numbers were low but those that did come, enjoyed great sport.
The best fish of the week was a 12lb 6oz rainbow caught by Wayne Johns from Wirral who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and he took it on a black and green Lure. Ray Cramp of Coventry secured a win in the Troutmasters Fish-Off with an 8lb rainbow, his last fish in a 5 fish bag taken 15 minutes from the end of the match. Ray’s total catch weighed 19lb. Runner-up was Mark Sturgess of Nuneaton who took a 5 fish limit plus time bonus for over 12lb. On the members’ waters, Graham Edwards and Barry Smith fished from a boat on Park Meadow and both took 5 fish catches with Graham taking a 7½lb fish and Barry a 6lb fish with all of their catch coming to Cats Whiskers.
With the prevailing winds pushing down to the old boat jetty corner and high bank these were the hot spots on Cocks Close with bank anglers fishing into the wind enjoying the best action.
Black and green Tadpole, Cats Whisker, Nomads, Minkies and big Damsel Nymphs fished on intermediate lines have given the best sport.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 2/3/08
Last week there were 85 rods caught 262 fish for an average of 3.10.
The high winds made life difficult for those who fished last week. But they were rewarded with some good sport.
The best fish caught this week was a 7lb rainbow taken by Ian Rouault from Nuneaton who took it on a Damsel Nymph from the bank of Cocks Close. Mark Goldney of Nuneaton took fish to 5lb in a seven fish catch from the bank of Cocks Close and these came to a Cats Whisker fished on an intermediate line. David Hoppe of Coventry fished on a catch and release ticket from the bank of Cocks Close and he caught 23 fish to 4lb and a variety of patterns with Buzzers, Hares Ear Nymph and white Lures all produced fish for him. Kevin Bradford of Tamworth took a seven fish catch from a boat on Park Meadow with fish to 4lb falling to white Lures.
Best tactics have been intermediate lines with Damsel Nymph, Cats Whisker, white and green Nomad, Appetizer, black Tadpole and Minkies.
The winds pushing into the high bank on Cocks Close have made that area the best last week with the platforms and the old boat jetty all producing plenty of fish. On the members’ waters the shallow water around the far side from the boat jetty on Park Meadow and the deep water at the far end of Hall Pool have been in the best form. Great Pool should re-open next week.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 24/2/08
Last week there were 70 rods caught 202 fish for an average of 2.90.
With all the pools frozen at the start of the week it is not surprisingly that the fishery has been quieter this week. The mild spell that followed the cold snap enabled anglers to get back on the water and the fishing has been good.
Best fish of the week was caught by Mike Beeson of Sutton Coldfield who was fishing on a catch and release ticket from the bank of Cocks Close and tempted it on a black Gold Head Lure. Paul Beasley of Coventry took a 5 fish limit and released a further 5 fish whilst fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and all of these came to a Pheasant Tail Nymph and included fish of 4lb 10oz and 3lb 8oz in his limit. Peter Elliott of Bromsgrove caught 16 fish on a catch and release ticket including one at 7lb 8oz plus and these all came to a red Buzzer.
Despite the cold weather there were a lot of fish taken on small Nymphs and Buzzers this week with the sight bob method proving very effective. Black and white Lures are still taking fish particularly during any bright spells when an intermediate line with a Cats Whisker or black and green Tadpole can be deadly.
The best areas are still the old boat jetty corner and high bank on Cocks Close.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 17/2/08
Last week there were 121 rods caught 245 fish for an average of 2 per rod
The very bright and eventually much colder weather saw a downturn in sport through the week with the fish going much deeper to avoid the bright sun.
There were some nice fish caught and the best fish of the week was a 9lb 8oz rainbow caught by fishery regular, Roy Stroud of Dorridge who took it on a Bloodworm pattern from the sandbank just outside the lodge. Andrew Wilson of Birmingham took an 8lb 2oz rainbow using a black and yellow Lure and this was taken from the bank on Cocks Close. Colin England of Kenilworth took a 5 fish limit from a boat on the Park Meadow pool with the best weighing in at 4lb 8oz and these came to a red Buzzer on an indicator. Phil Hedges of Nuneaton took a 7lb 8oz rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close and this fell to a Cats Whisker.
Best tactic has been to fish deep with Lures such as Cats Whisker, Nomad, black and green Tadpole on a sinking or intermediate line. Also small patterns such as Bloodworm, Buzzer or weighted Hares Ear Nymphs fished under an indicator have also been working well.
The best areas have been along the road bank or sandbank on Cocks Close.
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FISHING REPORT - WEEK ENDING 10/2/08
Last week there were 515 fish caught by 162 rods for an average of 3.2.
An excellent week on the fishery with lots of anglers and plenty of big fish coming out to keep them satisfied. The best fish of the week and so far the year was taken by Harold Pritchett of Nuneaton and it weighed in at 16lb 12oz.
Harold was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and he used a black and green Tadpole on an intermediate line to tempt the huge rainbow.
Tony Plummer took a 10lb rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close and this one fell to a Damsel Nymph. Malcolm Randle of Bedworth caught a 9lb 12oz specimen, again from the bank of Cocks Close and this one fell to a brown Fritz fished on an intermediate line. Fishery regular, Roy Stroud of Dorridge took an 8lb 13oz rainbow from the sandbank and this came to a small Gold Head Pheasant Tail on a floating line. Roger Ward of Solihull took a 7lb 13oz in a 5 fish bag which were all taken on small green Buzzers fished on a floating line.
Cocks Close has been fishing really well from the bank with the fish all along the road bank and into the old boat jetty corner. The hotspots on the members' only waters have been along the far bank and around the margins of Park Meadow and on the Hall Pool, which re-opened last week, sport has been good around the cattle drink and the shallow bay at the far end of the pool. Best tactics are to fish Lures such as Cats Whisker, black & green Tadpole, Fritz Lures, Nomads, Humungus and Dog Nobblers on intermediate lines.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 3/2/08
Last week there were 108 rods caught 303 fish for an average of 3.80.
The colder weather towards the weekend made the fishing a little more difficult but the quality of the fish coming out has been excellent over the past week.
There were a dozen fish caught over 8lb including the best fish of the week which was a 12lb 11oz rainbow caught by Peter Elliott of Bromsgrove who used a Damsel Nymph on a floating line to tempt it along with a further seven other fish. Andrew Wilson of Birmingham took an 11lb 2oz rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close and this fell to a black Lure. Andrew Billingham of Solihull caught and released a fish estimated at 11lb this one came to a Bloodworm pattern. Mike Beeson of Sutton Coldfield took a 10lb 8oz rainbow on a white Lure and Peter Blake of Coventry continues his good run with big fish by taking a 10lb fish on a Cats Whisker.
The best area is around the old boat jetty corner and along the road bank on Cocks Close.
Top flies are Cats Whisker, black and green Tadpole, Viva, Minkies, Damsel Nymph, Appetizer and Bloodworm patterns.
On the members’ waters, Hall Pool will be back in action again this week with Great Pool likely to be out for another 2 weeks.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 27/1/08
Last week there were 119 rods caught 421 fish for an average of 3.46.
It was another cracking week on the fishery with the fish responding to the milder weather.
There were some lovely fish caught with the best fish of the week a 12lb rainbow taken by Peter Blake of Coventry who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and he tempted it on a white and orange Cats Whisker fished on an intermediate line. Pat Kelly of Solihull used a Bloodworm pattern to tempt a fish in excess of 10lb which was safely caught and released. Tony Jowle of Halesowen took a 10lb rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close and this one fell to a red Nymph. Bill Sheehy of Birmingham took an 8lb 2oz rainbow from a boat on Park Meadow and this fell to a Damsel Nymph.
On Cocks Close, the fishing has been good from both boat and bank, with the road bank, old boat jetty corner and high bank producing plenty of fish.
Intermediate lines with black and green Tadpoles, Cats Whisker, Nomads, orange Fritz, Damsel Nymph and Minkies have all accounted for good catches. On the members’ waters, Hall Pool and Great Pool are still out of action due to the heavy rain colouring the water. Park Meadow is fishing well with Damsels, GRHE, black and white Lures all working well.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 20/1/08
Last week there were 90 rods caught 445 fish for an average of 4.09.
The milder weather certainly improved sport with the best week for some time. There were plenty of bigger fish with lots over 4lb.
The best fish of the week was a 12lb rainbow caught by Harold Pritchett of Atherstone who had an incredible day also taking fish of 9lb 4oz, 9lb and 6lb 14oz from the bank of Cocks Close. Harold took them all on a black and green Tadpole. Mark Morton of Birmingham took a 9lb 13oz in a 5 fish catch and this fell to an olive Fritz pattern. Steve Usher of Stratford used a black Lure to tempt an 8lb rainbow again while fishing from the bank of Cocks Close. Alaister Reay of Birmingham took a fish of 7lb on a small Bloodworm pattern.
Cocks Close was in tremendous form with both boat and bank anglers enjoying good sport. Black and green Tadpoles, Cats Whisker, Viva, damsel Nymph and Nomads were all successful patterns with the fish willing to chase Lures at the moment.
The best areas have been the road bank from the middle willows down into the old boat jetty corner. Coloured water after the recent heavy rain has put Hall Pool and Great Pool out of action for a short while.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 13/1/08
Last week there were 65 rods caught 132 fish for an average of 2.03.
The wet and very windy weather made sport difficult for those that braved the conditions.
The best fish last week was a 7lb 2oz rainbow caught by Brian Mason of Sutton Coldfield who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and he took it on a black Lure fished on an intermediate line. Derek Brookes of Nuneaton returned a fish estimated at around 7lb, part of a 6 fish catch that fell to small Cats Whiskers whilst fishing from the bank of Cocks Close. Fishery regular Dave Bratby of Birmingham caught 12 fish whilst on a catch and release ticket including fish to 6lb and these all fell to black Tadpoles.
Best areas have been along the road bank and into the old boat jetty corner of Cocks Close.
Top patterns are black Tadpoles, black and green Nomads, orange Fritz, Cats Whisker, Montana Nymph and Bloodworm.
The Great Pool and Hall Pool are very coloured due to the heavy rain and are likely to be out of action for a couple of weeks.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 6/1/08
Last week there were 89 rods caught 143 fish for an average of 1.60.
Cold easterly winds made the fishing more difficult than of late with the boat anglers catching better than the bank anglers.
The best fish was an 8lb 14oz rainbow caught by Mr G Jackson of Hinckley who used a blue rib Damsel to tempt it from Cocks Close. Peter Blake of Coventry took four fish including a 6lb 6oz rainbow from a boat on Cocks Close and these fell to a Bloodworm pattern fished under a sight indicator. On the Great Pool, both Kevin Brookes and Alan Whittaker of Tamworth took 5 fish limits with fish to 4lb using black Tadpole and black Gold Head Fritz. Brothers Greg and Michael Lloyd of Coventry shared a boat on Hall Pool both taking 5 fish catches and these again fell to black Lures.
The best areas have been the high bank and out to the middle willows on Cocks Close. On the members’ waters, Great Pool is fishing well on the shallows to the left of the boat jetty and Hall Pool is going well around the cattle drink area.
Top patterns are black Tadpoles, black and green Nomads, Viva, Cats Whisker and Bloodworm.
The final figures for 2007 were 5321 rods who caught 12,856 fish for an average of 2.40. The best fish was a 14lb rainbow taken in November.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 30/12/07
Last week there were 112 rods caught 229 fish for an average of 2.04.
The very changeable conditions from ice to mild and windy made for a more difficult week for anglers.
The best fish of the week was a 12lb 2oz rainbow caught by Andrew Wilson of Yardley, Birmingham who was fishing from a boat on the Great Pool. Andrew took the fish on a black Minkie fished on an intermediate line. Alex White of Lapworth fished the bank of Cocks Close and took a 5 fish limit including an 8lb 12oz rainbow and all of these came to an orange Blob on a sinker. Paul Beasley of Bedworth took fish of 5lb 10oz and 4lb 9oz in a 5 fish limit from a boat on Cocks Close and these fell to a Pheasant Tail Nymph on a floating line.
The best patterns are Cats Whisker, black and green Lures, Bloodworm patterns, black, red or olive Buzzers and Damsels with long tails.
The hotspots have been the old boat jetty corner and along the wires bank into the far corner on Cocks Close.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 16/12/07
Last week there were 80 rods caught 195 fish for an average of 2.45.
A cold week with ice on some of the pools although Cocks Close was always open. The sport was good at the beginning of the week but dipped off as temperatures plummeted at the weekend.
The best fish of the week was a 10lb rainbow caught by Jonathan Preston of Solihull who was fishing from a boat on the Great Pool and took it on a brown Fritz Lure on an intermediate line. Sean Lacey of Nuneaton also fished the Great Pool and took a 6½lb rainbow in a 5 fish catch which all fell to black Lures. Mr J Boffey of South Kilworth took a 6lb 6oz rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close on an olive Buzzer fished on a floating line. Trevor Riches of Solihull caught and released 10 fish from the bank of Cocks Close including a blue over 4lb. Trevor used a combination of black and green Lures and a Bloodworm pattern to catch them.
The best areas are still around the old boat jetty corner and along the high bank.
Top patterns are Flexi Floss Bloodworm, olive or black Buzzers, Cats Whisker, Viva, black and green Nomads and orange Fritz.
The Fishery will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day 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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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 9/12/07
Last week there were 75 rods caught 217 fish for an average of 2.90.
The wet and windy weather made for difficult fishing conditions but most anglers visiting the fishery caught fish. The best fish of the week was a 9lb rainbow caught from the bank of Cocks Close by Keith Hughes of Bedworth who took it on a Cats Whisker. Roy Stroud of Solihull took a rainbow of 8½lb again from the bank of Cocks Close and this one fell to a Bloodworm pattern. On the members’ waters, Michael Lloyd of Coventry took a 7lb fish from a boat on the Great Pool and this one fell to a black Lure.
Alan Ricketts of Knowle fished the bank of Cocks Close and caught 8 fish including 2 rainbows over 4lb and 2 blues around the 3lb mark. These were all taken on an olive Gold Head on an intermediate line.
All of the pools are fishing well particularly Cocks Close and the hotspots on there have been the old boat jetty corner, the high bank and the far corner.
The best approach is to fish Lures such as Cats Whisker, orange Fritz, black and green Nomads, Appetizer, black Lures and Nobblers on an intermediate line.
The Fishery will close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day during the holiday period. We would like to wish all our customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 2/12/07
Last week there were 116 rods caught 421 fish for an average of 3.63.
The fishing has been excellent this week on all of the pools. The fish which are being caught are in top condition and most anglers are commenting on the quality and fight they give.
The best fish of the week was a 10lb 2oz rainbow caught by Bill Lewis of Atherstone who was fishing from the bank of Cocks Close and this one fell to a Cats Whisker. Rob Lawrence of Birmingham fished from a boat on Cocks Close taking a five fish limit including one at 9lb with his fish all falling to the popular Cats Whisker.
Kerry Bradford of Tamworth caught a 6lb fish amongst his five fish limit while fishing on a boat on the Great Pool and his boat partner, Phil Armes of Polesworth also took a limit of five including fish to 5lb, with both of them taking the fish on red Lures. Phil Markley of Birmingham had a catch and release ticket on the bank of Cocks Close and he caught 15 fish to around the 5lb mark using small red or olive Buzzers under a sight indicator.
The best patters have been Cats Whisker, black and green Nomad, Damsel Nymph, Appetizer, Viva, Flexi Floss Bloodworm and red, black or olive Buzzers.
Cocks Close has been fishing well from all areas but the hotspots have been the old boat jetty and high bank areas. The shallow water on both Hall Pool and Great Pool and the far side of Park Meadow have been the best areas on the members’ pools.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 25/11/07
Last week there were 88 rods caught 330 fish for an average of 3.75.
The Fishery is in excellent form with all the pools fishing well at the moment. A lot of fish in the 3 – 5lb range are coming out along with a few bigger specimens.
The best fish of the week was a 10lb rainbow caught by Sean Lacey of Nuneaton who was fishing from a boat on Great Pool and tempted it on a black Lure. Mr K Randle of Balsall Common caught an estimated 10lb fish which was caught and released and this one came from Cocks Close and fell to a Cats Whisker on an intermediate line. Paul Beasley of Bedworth took fish of 7lb 10oz and 4½lb in his five fish limit. Paul also returned a further 6 fish and they all came to a small Damsel Nymph. Derek Lamb of Quinton took a 7lb 8oz rainbow in a five fish limit while fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and all of his fish fell to a small olive and ginger Lure.
Both boat and bank anglers are enjoying success on Cocks Close with the road bank and old boat jetty corner the hotspots.
The best tactics are to fish small Lures such as Cats Whisker, Viva, Appetizer, orange Fritz or long tailed Damsel Nymphs on an intermediate line.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 18/11/07
Last week there were 107 rods caught 371 fish for an average of 3.50.
All the pools are in good form with Cocks Close particularly fishing well from both boat and bank.
There were plenty of quality fish taken last week including a fine brace caught by Mr Clarke of Birmingham who took rainbows of 8lb 9oz and 8lb from a boat on Cocks Close using a black Lure. Paul Beasley of Bedworth had another lovely brace at 8lb 2oz and 7lb 10oz, again from Cocks Close and these fell to a green Damsel fished on a floating line. Jim Everitt of Nuneaton took an 8lb rainbow while fishing from a boat on Park Meadow and this fell to a Viva Lure. Dave Stephenson visiting the fishery from Glasgow caught and released 10 fish including a 4lb+ blue and he tempted them all on a brown Dog Nobbler pattern fished on an intermediate line.
The fish are coming to a variety of tactics. Black or white Lure fished on intermediate lines or small Damsels, GRHE, olive Buzzer, black Buzzer and Bloodworm on floating lines have all been successful this week.
The fish are well spread around Cocks Close but the high bank and old boat jetty are the hotspots at the moment.
On the members’ waters, Great Pool is fishing well in the shallow water at the top end and the dam wall areas on both Park Meadow and Hall Pool are fishing well.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 11/11/07
Last week there were 141 rods caught 414 fish for an average of 2.94.
Cocks Close has really come into form this week with the bank fishing well from all around the pool.
Anglers fishing the Autumn Open on Sunday caught from all pegs and a 6 fish rod average was achieved on the event. The winner was David Hoppe who used small Cats Whiskers on the point and Buzzer on the dropper to take 12 fish. Malc Randle of Bedworth and Mark Sturgess of Nuneaton were both on 9 fish for joint second.
Best fish caught this week was a 14lb rainbow caught by Frank Finlan of Birmingham who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and he tempted it on a Damsel Nymph on a intermediate line. Pete Elliott of Bromsgrove took a 7lb 4oz from the bank of Cocks Close on a black Buzzer. Jim Szilvasi had a 5 fish catch from a boat on Great Pool and he included a 7lb in his bag which all fell to Cats Whisker.
Best patterns are Cats Whisker, Damsel Nymph, black Fritz, black or red Buzzer, Gold Head Daddies and black and green Nomad.
The road bank and high bank have been the best areas on Cocks Close but fish are being caught from all areas.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 4/11/07
Last week there were 170 rods caught 496 fish for an average of 2.92.
The fishing has been in good form this week with plenty of fish falling to a variety of tactics. The milder weather saw some hatches of buzzers and fish were moving well and coming to small dries such as CDC Emergers or black Gnats. Damsel Nymph, pearly P T Nymph, GRHE, Montana, black Buzzer, Cats Whisker, Appetizer and black and green Nomads were also successful patterns.
Bank anglers are now enjoying consistent sport on Cocks Close with the high bank and the old boat jetty corner the hostspots but fish have been taken from all areas.
Best fish this week was a 10lb 6oz caught by Nick Howell of Bartley Green who was fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and he took it along with another one at 7lb 4oz on a black Fritz Lure. Stephen Roberts of Birmingham caught a 9lb 5oz on a yellow Cats Whisker, again from a boat on Cocks Close and he used the same fly to catch another 5 fish. On the Great Pool, Dr George Brown of Sutton Coldfield took a lovely brace with one at 9lb 6oz and the other at 6lb 9oz, both fish fell to a Gold Head Daddy Long Legs. Tony Watts of Coventry took fish of 7lb, 4½lb and 3lb from a boat on Park Meadow and these all fell to GRHE Nymph fished on a floating line.
There are only a couple of places left for our Autumn Open on Sunday 11th November. Tickets are priced at £22 including a 2 fish ticket and prizes.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 28/10/07
Last week there were 121 rods caught 261 fish for an average of 2.15.
Roy Stroud of Solihull took the best fish of the week, a 10lb 5oz rainbow from the bank of Cocks Close. Roy used a Bloodworm pattern to tempt it along with four other rainbows to 4lb. Stephen Roberts of Birmingham caught an 8lb 4oz rainbow fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and this one fell to a Gold Head Montana fished on a floating line. Barry Smith of Coventry took an 8lb rainbow from the members’ water Great Pool and this came to a white Fritz Lure. Rick Loseby of Coventry caught 6 fish to 4lb from the Hall Pool and these fell to a Gold Head Daddy fished on a floating line.
The fishing was hard early in the week with the flat calm conditions putting the fish down. Towards the weekend sport improved with a good breeze coming from the south west which pushed the fish close to the road bank and old boat jetty corner of Cocks Close.
Damsels, GRHE, white Fritz, Bloodworm, black or red Buzzers have all accounted for a few fish this week.
There are only a couple of places left for our Autumn Open on Sunday 11th November. Tickets are priced at £22 including a 2 fish ticket and prizes.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 21/10/07
Last week there were 128 rods who caught 313 fish for an average of 2.44.
The bright sunshine and flat calm conditions made the fishing a little tricky through last week. Boat anglers are still enjoying the best sport on Cocks Close with the fish still keeping their distance from the bank.
Best fish last week was a 6lb 4oz rainbow caught by Mr W Musgrove from Tamworth who was using a Montana Nymph. Mr G Gibson of Coventry took 2 limits of five and caught and released a further 12 fish whilst fishing from a boat on Cocks Close. He took fish to 5½lb on a combination of Cats Whisker and Buzzer fished on a floating line. One angler who has been doing very well on the bank is Dave Bratby of Birmingham who was using small Buzzers on a floating line and he caught 11 fish to an estimated 5lb whilst catch and releasing from the bank of Cocks Close. On the members’ water Great Pool, Arthur Whittaker and Kevin Brookes of Tamworth both caught fish to over 4lb in their five fish limits which were all taken on small olive Buzzers.
Best flies have been Cats Whisker, Montana, Orange Fritz, black or olive Buzzer, GRHE, P T Nymph and Damsel Nymph.
Hotspots have been the far end of Cocks Close with the boats doing well from the middle willows down to the high bank. On the Great Pool the shallow water to the left of the boat jetty has been the best area. The fishery will be holding its Autumn Open on Sunday 11th November. First prize will include a new Zircon ZR2 fly rod worth £120 and tackle and fishing vouchers for the runners-up. Tickets will be £22 including a 2 fish ticket and prizes.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 7/10/07
Last week there were 151 rods who caught 315 fish for an average of 2.10 per rod.
Despite the bright and flat calm conditions of the past week sport has been improving with the boat anglers in particular doing very well. The bank anglers have found fish very localised with the high bank on the platforms the best area.
The best fish caught was an 8lb rainbow taken by Steve Usher of Stratford upon Avon who was fishing on the bank on Cocks Close and tempted it on a Cats Whisker. Steve Roberts used similar tactics to take a 7½lb rainbow from a boat on Cocks Close which was the best of a 5 fish catch. Mr J Clark of Birmingham took a 7lb 8oz on a Humungus again from a boat on Cocks Close. John Owen of Solihull took fish to 4lb in his 5 fish haul and released a further 4 using small black Buzzers.
On the members’ waters Great Pool is now clearing and starting to fish a lot better as Ray Martin of Sutton Coldfield found, taking a 5 fish catch on GRHE and CDC Emergers fished on the top. There are lots of fish moving on Great Pool and dries are now working well.
Best tactics have been to use Cats Whiskers, Tadpoles, Fritz patterns on an intermediate line or small Buzzer and wets on a long leader and floating line with black Buzzer, Bibio, GRHE and olive Nymphs all taking fish.
The fishery will be holding its Autumn Open on Sunday 11th November. First prize will include a new Zircon ZR2 fly rod worth £120 and tackle and fishing vouchers for the runners-up. Tickets will be £22 including a 2 fish ticket and prizes.
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FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 30/9/07
Last week there were 71 rods who caught 147 fish for an average of 2 per rod.
The eagerly awaited return to action for Cocks Close in truth was a little disappointing with only the boat anglers able to make an impression into the very large number of fresh stock in the lake, bank anglers struggled apart from a couple of areas.
The best fish over the weekend was a 7½lb rainbow caught by fishery regular, Dave Bratby who was on the bank and he took it on a small black Buzzer fished on a floating line. Julian Brown of Coventry took a 5lb rainbow in his 5 fish limit from a boat and these fell to Damsel Nymphs. Alex Kerr of Nuneaton took a 5 fish limit with fish to
3½ lb and also caught and released his quota of 6 fish whilst fishing from a boat on Cocks Close.
The best areas were along the lodge bank and the high bank with the corners particular hot spots.
Best tactics are to fish small Buzzers or Nymphs static or on the drop with the fish refusing to chase flies. GRHE, P T Nymph, olive Buzzer, black Buzzer and Damsel Nymph were the pick of the flies.
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FISHING REPORT
24/9/07
The Day Ticket water, Cocks Close will reopen on Saturday 29th September. Good sport will be expected with a large number of fish in the 2 – 4lb range stocked along with a few bigger ones. Expect good early sport on Damsels, GRHE, pearly P T N, Cats Whiskers, black Tadpole and orange Fritz. The high bank is usually a hotspot for the first few weeks.
Fishing has carried on throughout the summer on the members only waters with Great Pool and Park meadow both fishable during this period. Last week, George Brown, of Sutton Coldfield caught a 10lb 3oz rainbow from a boat on Great Pool which fell to an orange ribbed rubber fly fished on a floating line. Peter Blake of Meriden caught a 5lb fish in his 4 fish catch all taken on small dries from a boat on Great Pool and Brian Coughtrie of Nuneaton took 4 fish on hoppers from Park Meadow.
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FISHING REPORT
3/9/07
Cocks Close will reopen for day tickets on Saturday 29th September.
An initial stock of 1000 rainbows from 2lb – 10lb will go in with regular stockings all through the winter. A large number of fish have gone through the much cooler summer and sport is expected to be excellent from the start. Boat and back spaces are available for the first weekend.
The members’ waters are currently open with the Great Pool, in particular showing good form. In the past week there have been good buzzer and sedge hatches and a lot of fish have been moving on the surface. Stephen Roberts caught 5 on Saturday using a black Buzzer on a floating line. Fishery stalwart, Tom Smith took 2 rainbows and 3 browns on tiny Buzzers casting at rising fish.
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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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