Fish week 2618 (Season 3934) Returns 205 (591) Rod average 12.77 (11.08)
Rutland water
Another fantastic week of sport here at Rutland! Once again, the reservoir has produced outstanding fishing for both boat and bank anglers. Currently there is something for everyone on offer - grown on browns, large numbers of rainbows, overwintered rainbows, buzzers, nymphs, lures and even dries have taken fish. The spread of fish over the 3500 acres is exceptional giving the angler many different options when planning a day. Fantastic hatches of buzzer continue, with it coming as no surprise buzzers are featuring heavily in the tactics this week. Straight lined, under the indicator and on the washing line have all produced for anglers this week. We have had some very different conditions this week which has meant DI5 to a floater have been successful. As the week has gone on we have been seeing more fish moving, certainly in locations such as Stocky bay, Normanton bank and New Zealand point. Dropping down to size 14 nymphs or dries in flat conditions have tempted these fish into taking. With a bit of ripple some colour on the cast in the shape of a FAB is recommended.
Saturday saw the Airflo International heat here at Rutland. The 30 boats were well spread out in different areas of the reservoir. With a change in wind direction and a very cold morning the fishing was more difficult for competitors than they anticipated. This made for a fantastic competition with a lot of decisions to be made to build a bag as the wind dropped and left Rutland almost flat calm. 60 Anglers recorded 584 fish for a rod average of 9.73. Congratulations to Fulling Mill Team Tequila, WCC Iain Barr Flies and Greenwells Persuaders who look forward to seeing in October for the grand final.
Boat areas
South Arm –
- Hideaway > Green Bank
- Old Hall
- Gibbets Gorse
- Yellowstone
- NZ point
North Arm -
- Dickenson’s Bay
- Barnsdale Creek
Main Basin -
- Stocky Bay
- Blue Pipes > Fantasy
- Church Bay
Methods
Di5 on those days with more wind, pulling booby’s/blobs. Buzzers and nymphs on full floater or tip line when conditions allow more control.
Bank areas
- Earnies Point
- Stocky Bay
- Blue Pipes
- Old Hall
- Yellowstone
Methods
Floating line with hare’s ear or buzzers fished on the point and dropper have produced along with lures and even dries such as small CDC.
Please could all anglers remember to fill in their catch returns, this data helps us manage the fishery.
Boat availability is getting low on some days so to avoid disappointment call the lodge on 01780 686441.
As a reminder remember all Brown Trout must be returned at all times. If you can’t return a brown, then it must be handed into one of our fishery staff.
Anglers parking is only permitted in designated parking areas on the peninsula, disabled bay, sailing club, New Zealand Point.
Tight lines and wet nets