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FISHING NEWS & EVENTS
Martin's early February report on Duncton Martin, Caroline, and Roger Martin's choice - 3 February
Early January started with continuing warmer Winter weather with
precious little rain. This resulted in quite high water
temperatures for the time of year with the fish holding mid level in
the lakes, the best lines to get at them were intermediate. At
the time of writing cold weather has arrived with ice appearing and
the fish are dropping into the depths. The best methods at
these times are sunk lines, and the best flies at the moment are
bloodworm, cats whisker and Montana.
Water levels after a year of low rainfall are very low. Unless
we now get a large hit of rain in the next few weeks before the
vegetation starts growing again it will be a very difficult
situation for most fisheries across large parts of the country.
On the bright side for us the springs come from very deep inside the
South Downs and we should be able to manage the situation if a
drought arises.
We are now finishing the last few Winter jobs to set up the fishery
for the Spring. Overhanging trees have been cut back, new
benches have gone in, and we are setting up the stream for some
stalking action come the Spring. We will soon be upgrading the
toilets and putting in a small trout fishing tackle shop in which we
aim to stock most of your fishing needs. More details will
follow.
We have been growing a number of Blue Trout on the farm and will
start stocking these from March 2012. For an added challenge
we will stock Blues and Browns in the stream - so have a wander down
and have a go.
For those of you who don't fish in the Winter we look forward to
seeing you back soon, and for day Anglers we stay open until mid
March.
If the weather stays cold please remember the log fire will be
roaring and Caroline's cakes are always available!!
Tight Lines
Rosie's Lake
Sinking line, using bloodworm, cat's
whisker and Montana
Three
recent decent fish!
Left top: Ian Hooper with a
fighting brown of 8lb, right Mr Hammond with a 6lb rainbow.
Below left: Martin presents Ian Hooper with his prize for the
biggest fish caught by a member. lower right: a huge tiger trout caught by
Stan Codling at 9lb 8oz which was the biggest fish caught by a guest
or day ticket holder.
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Duncton closed dates 2012:
Fishery closed dates are shown for the first part of the year 2012. Other dates might become booked, so it's wise to give a call on 01798 342048 before travelling.
The biggest fish of December:
Brown -10lb 10oz - G Rose
Rainbow - 4lb 8oz - R Hutchinson
Day Ticket - Mr G Rose 10lb 10oz Rainbow
Member T Champion 4lb 4oz Rainbow
Some 2011 fish
Steve Martin caught 2 lovely rainbow trout on Rosie's Lake
weighing in at 4lb8oz and 5lb8oz
and
this very presentable trout weighing 12 lbs 6 oz was caught
on Rosie's Lake by Trevor Champion
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Left: Tony Lock caught two rainbow trout, 6lb and 6lb12oz
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Water temperature 1 February: 6 degrees
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A 12lb 13oz rainbow caught in Rosie's Lake on 24 October by Christopher Platt.
A 13lb 12oz rainbow caught on a gold head daddy long
legs from Rosie's Lake on 27 October by Peter Neave. It
was his largest fish ever, his previous largest was 5lb.
Charles Jardine and Chris Tarrant are photographed holding the picture which
was raffled in aid of 'Fishing for Schools'.
Working hard
Martin and Roger busy clearing weed from Rosie's Lake on the morning of the first real rains last summer.
Duncton trout recipes
Having caught your fish, how about trying somebody else's recipe, or
even suggesting one yourself (if possible illustrated with a photo,
please) Recipe page.
This is a new idea, so let's now have some recipes!
Murdoch
McAlister's 10 fish
The first fish was spooned and found to be stuffed with
chironomide, so on went the appropriate fly. Murdoch, a fish
scientist originally from Vancouver, has been a member since 1998.
He takes a train from London to Pulborough and bicycles to Duncton from there.
He had a heavy load for his return trip.
Fighting
fish of Duncton
Click on the picture on the left for
pictures of two battles, one a rainbow and the other a brownie.
You can get a flavour of the fighting fish at
Duncton.
Special offers on membership available
throughout the Day Ticket Season.
Fishery Rules Check you know them.
Rod Steel receiving his prize from Martin after winning
the Troutmasters Fish Off in March. He beat his
nearest rival by 10oz and he will now go to the Troutmasters
Final at Graffham Water later in the year.
The Duncton Club Room
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Coffee, with a log fire for the winter, and flowers
on the table in the spring. There are fishing magazines and
books: all very comfortable and homely indeed.
Staff at Duncton:
Martin
Roger
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A good sporting rainbow caught on a G.H. Daddy on a very wet day in January when there was lots of sport, and also a welcome log fire and coffee in the club room. |
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