Feedback & Reports

Difficult fishing in the afternoon, fantastic in the evening...

30 Trout

No fish caught. One came to the fly twice at the Home Catch but would not connect

A cold day for June but it didn't seem to put the fish off. All Barbel bar 2 came from the upper part of the beat today. Otter seen once again, this time at the lower pegs.

12 Barbel, 11 Chub

River in perfect condition, slightly coloured with plenty of water. Busy day's sport with barbel up to 9.3 lbs and chub to 5.5 lbs, Several more fish lost in the tree routes . Three eels also caught. Most fish were caught on ledgered meat. Even though they are now a protected species eels are still a slimy nuisance. The combination of water level and overnight rain made the swims few and very difficult to fish, but very nice productive beat. The canoes did not effect the fishing and it was noticeable that once they became aware of us the majority of them turned towards the far bank.

7 Barbel, 7 Chub, 3 Other

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

Cefni Catch Report week ending 25th June
As we approach the end of June, with longer evenings allowing plenty of fishing time some serious number of hatching insects can be seen. Catch returns continue to grow, with a good number of bags recorded by both visiting anglers and regulars.

Both bank and boat anglers are equally matched, while the fish seem to be moving across the lake, which is typical for this time of year. Temperatures continue to be mixed but good sport on dry fly has been had by some. Floating lines or lighter intermediates seem to be working well when the fish seem to be higher up in the water.

Traditional wets continue to take a lot of fish, with Invicta’s, sedges, bumbles mimicking most of the insect life fished in a wave or slight cross wind proving fruitful. Most lures and nymphing tactics continue throughout to be deadly this time of year also. Also evident is the amount of fry in and around the banks so possible tactics should be a fry imitation for some of the bigger fish. The fish quality continues with some excellent bags recorded with the average per angler around the 5 fish.

The Brown trout continue to be of excellent quality, some very good specimens have been caught lately. I would also encourage anglers to continue with the scale sampling when killing fish. Details can be found in the hut, with the research being carried out could shed some light on the fish growth within the lake both the native browns and stocked rainbows.

The working party have been working hard clearing paths and trying to clear weed which, is evident. Please try if you can to help and support any events held, this is also a great time for newer members to introduce themselves and gain valuable knowledge on the lake. There’s usually a cake and cup of tea after which is always welcome.

The Chairman’s Cup will be held this Saturday June 29th, fishing 6:00pm-10:30pm unless stated otherwise and all are welcome.

Tight Lines
A Thomas

Excellent Day at Thomas Wood Fished feeder with pellets. 1st cast 4lb chub...followed by a 2lb barbel…..fish fed in bursts...caught between 12:00 and 15:00 and then again from 18:00-20:00. In all 10 chub to just under 5lb and 14 barbel with three just under 10lbs between 3 of us! River looked in top nick!

14 Barbel, 10 Chub

2 Trout

Fished just below the Lucky Stone and had loads of Chub and a few Barbel, was just getting into it when 4 blokes turned up on the opposite bank and decided to fish directly opposite me in a line about 5 yrds apart. Once the beers were opened and the swearing started, I had to move. I moved downstream and continued to have a good day, thanks to the headphones and radio I had with me.

8 Barbel, 20 Chub