The latest monthly report from Exe Valley where catch and release has proved a popular option.
Another month has passed far too quickly at Exe Valley with the first taste of summer now upon us. Although some inevitable weed has appeared during the hot spell Anchor Lake continues to provide excellent sport. The deep areas are looking in better condition than this time last year and up to today, 27th May 17, 147 anglers have caught 547 Trout for a very healthy rod average of 3.7 fish per person.
Another month has passed far too quickly at Exe Valley with the first taste of summer now upon us. Although some inevitable weed has appeared during the hot spell Anchor Lake continues to provide excellent sport. The deep areas are looking in better condition than this time last year and up to today, 27th May 17, 147 anglers have caught 547 Trout for a very healthy rod average of 3.7 fish per person.
Just this week I used imitative tactics while guiding Andy & Carl from the Birmingham area. We had to experiment with a couple of different fly patterns and in the end enjoyed some great sport using a washing line consisting of a Black Hopper Booby on the point and a simple Crank Shank Buzzer on the dropper. Fish fell to both patterns and the takes were fantastic; not to mention the fighting qualities of these fish!
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