Buzzer Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 Just wondering if any one has been for a flick on any still waters lately, are the trout coming back to life yet? Buzzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 Its a bit too early for me, I venture forth about the end of March/early April. With the mild spells we keep having, I expect some of the waters are "waking up". The feeding spells will be short, so you just have to hope that you are there, at the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 only for perch, cranefeild nearing the 1500 mark!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzer Posted March 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 Cranfield, I also start at the begining of April weather permiting, I asked because i drove past my local water to day ( Avington) and saw a good number of anglers on the bank and thought that i might be missing out on something I know its been mild but i wouldnt think that there is much hatching out or flying over the water. I my self like to fish on top with a dry line & dry flies. All the best Buzzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean johnston Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 I will be fishing ennerdale lake on the 15th of this month.The lake fishes really well using toby spoons,but it fishes best when it is choppy and the quality of the brown trout is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergame Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Sean. I intend to do a fair bit of fishing this season up in cumbria. Which of the lakes would you suggest. I would be shore fishing the majority of the time. When do find the lake district waters tend to come to life, from what I've read they are generally that bit later and the season is relatively short as the trout soon move out to deeper water as soon as june ends. Previously I have only fished ullswater with the fly rod, but that was July and it was bl***y hard work. Is Windermere worth a crack during the early morning? I've heard the windermere trout are not as numerous but are a better average size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean johnston Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Hi supergame.There are many tarns and lakes you can fish up here in cumbria,here are some places to try. Watendlath tarn in borrowdale which is stocked with rainbows and has fantastic scenery. Kentmere tarn stavely near kendal which is also stocked with rainbows,this is a superb place to fish. Crummock water which has good wild brown trout fishing. These are just some of the waters i fish but what i suggest you do is get this little book-The lake district anglers guide by laurence tetley,this book is stuffed with information on lakeland tarns and lakes.Phrehaps we could have a day at the rainbows some time. Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergame Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Cheers Sean, I fancy kentmere at some point I nearly went last year. Kentmere has Brownies as well and the rainbow section is netted of isn't it? Glad you mentioned Crummock water, I've read about it and its sounds grand. I'll gladly meet up for a day at Kentmere when the weather warms a touch. Any idea where I could get the book you mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 On these wild rivers, can you use spinners and the like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 erm, im going mad, i was ment to put that in an another post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean johnston Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Hi supergame.I got my book in keswick,Any good bookshop should be able to get it for you,why not try wh smiths.The brown trout on kentmere are in the bigger lake,i just fish the small lake but i fancy trying a boat on the big lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergame Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Hi Sean, A few mates have fished kentmere for brownies and have done very well. They said the best flies were Bibio and most black dry flies. Early season, I believe it fishes well on black and green stick fly and montanas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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