MASTERLINE WALKER ESTHWAITE REPORT 20/2/10

TROUT FISHING

Due to the continued freeze ups that we have experienced over the last few weeks, trout anglers and opportunities to fish have been few and far between, however the odd fish have been reported when conditions have allowed fishing to take place! One such youngster Alex Sales, aged 14 from Barrow in Furness took a cracking over wintered rainbow of 3lb 8oz on legered worm from the car park banking, close to the ticket office!

As the weather warms over the next few weeks expect the fish to go into a feeding frenzy as from 1st March the lake will receive its first stocking of the season. An open day will take place on Sunday 14th March and will include Heat 1 of the Masterline Walker and Pure Fishing sponsored Open Pairs competition. There will also be a fly tying demonstration by England Youth Team member John Macintosh as well as a fly casting competition. There will also be special offers on fishing tackle and complimentry food and drink will be available to anyone who wishes to attend this great day out. Advice and tips for the water and the new season will be available from our knowledgable and friendly staff! Discounted fly fishing tuition will also be available for beginners and improvers alike. The tuition is available from 9.30am, anyone who wishes to attend should bring a brimmed hat and a pair of sunglasses for protection. Advance booking is necessary and the cost is £10 per head. Please contact the fishery for more details.

Anyone who would like the opportunity to join Hawkshead Angling Club, which is affiliated with Esthwaite Water and is £135 per year, please contact membership secretary Emma Macintosh on 015394 36116 or email alex@garishglobes.co.uk.Membership eligability is open to anyone living in South Lakeland or on the Furness Peninsula.There are still a few places available for 2010!

PIKE FISHING

During the thaw periods the lake has fished well for the pike and one person who has done really well is Big S club member Chris Harris who boat fished the venue with lures and took a cracking pike of 27lb 12oz. The same week saw Chris have a red letter day again employing lures to tempt 11 pike including a 22 pounder a 21lb fish, 2 at 18lb, 2 at 15lb and a series of smaller doubles. Well done to Chris one of Esthwaite’s regular predator anglers!

Also experiencing a session to remember was season ticket angler Nigel Parker from Wakefield. Nigel boat fished the venue under the watch full eyes of guide Alex Barton and took pike of 22lb and 24lb 8oz on static deadbaits.

Meanwhile local rod Sam Towers took a 19lb specimen from the car park banking, again to deadbait tactics.

Big S club duo from Blackpool Steve Hincks and Darren Lord fished deadbaits from the boats to land two 19 pounders and Graham Dwyer from the Wirral took 3 snappers to 19lb 6 oz, again  deadbaits from the boats were the successful tactics!

For up to date information please telephone 015394 36541 or email Dave Coleman at trout@hawkshead.demon.co.uk.

Best Regards

David Coleman M.I.F.M

FISHERY MANAGER

22/1/10 - The lake is now free of ice and it is business as usual!

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