I did this week hear that Draycote was re-opening again but have now managed to find what appears to be a press release- Thanks to rutland gilles website:
Draycote Water
Tel 01788 812018 Fax 01788 815711
Manager: Ifor Jones Fishery Manager: Craig Barr
Opens Thursday 21st April - Close 30th November 2011
Fishery Open 7.30am Boats available from 8.30am
Bookings will be taken from Monday 18th April.
Permits: Choice of three all with a catch & release option.
6 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £24.00
6 Fish Limit + Catch & Release OAP / Disabled £22.00
3 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £20.00
3 Fish Limit + Catch & Release OAP / Disabled £18.00
1 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £16.00
1 Fish Limit + Catch & Release OAP / Disabled £15.00
Last Four Hours Ticket 1 Fish + Catch & Release £10.00
Last Four Hours Ticket 1 Fish + Catch & Release Oap / Disabled £ 9.50
Boats:Full Day Boat 2 Anglers £22
Full Day Boat 1 Angler £19
Part Day Boat Morning / Afternoon 1 or 2 Rods £15.00
Last Four Hours Boat £10.00
3 Day Pass Fishing Draycote or Foremark:
2 Anglers + Boat + 6 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £175.00
2 Anglers + Boat + 1 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £145.00
Season Permits:100 Fish Season Permit (Kill maximum 6 fish / Day) + Member Discounts on Boat Hire £575.00
Permitted bank areas are:
The grassed area both sides of Toft Shallows
All the bank from:- Toft Shallows, Cornfield, Biggin Bay, Dunns Bay to where the grass bank meets the stones of the Draycote Bank
No Bank Fishing Areas:
No bank fishing on any of the Dams / Stoned banks.
Bank Angler Car Access:
Perimeter road access for bank anglers is restricted to 30 vehicles at any one time. We recommend bank anglers call the lodge & book a car pass to avoid disappointment. Access to the perimeter road will be controlled via a gated system, bank anglers will be required to ensure that gates are kept closed & they park in the parking areas provided.
General public will not be allowed to drive around the reservoir, except for blue badge holders, STW will also control number of blue badge holder who have access.
Boat Anglers:
Boat anglers will have the same fishing areas as they did in the past. Boat anglers will be able to drive to the boat pontoon to unload their tackle, but will in future be required to park in the car park.
Facilities:
Are unfortunately going to be pretty basic, we will be operating out of the garage / store room situated in front of the pontoon, we are busy turning this building into a temporary lodge. We are in this building due to the building work STW are preparing to carry out on the site during the next few months.
Due to this & problems getting a temporary secondary phone line we will not have access to a credit card machine, therefore payment will need to be made by Cheque or Cash.
I can confirm Draycote is to open for trout fishing for the 2011season
Its been a bit of a rollercoaster ride to get us to this point, however with negotiations finally completed last week & paperwork been exchanged, this is the proper time to inform you that Draycote will open for fishing.
I currently have contractors repairing the pontoon, bringing it back to a safe operating condition, I hope they will have all their work completed by the end of this week.
I will be managing the fishery with Craig Barr joining us to become fishery manager.
We are aiming for an Easter opening, I will confirm our opening date shortly.
Ifor Jones
Thursday 21 April 2011
Sunday 10 April 2011
Pitsford litter pick
A bit later this year and what a fantastic morning, bright skies, warming up and the paths around pitsford full of cyclists and walkers making the best of the weather.
We did the responsible thing and were pleasantly surprised there wasn't more litter around but we still manged to fill 10 sacks. Found a few bailers, lager cans, drinks bottles, etc. oh and a flip flop on each side of the water - interesting!
Graham was full of his stories about his 5 pounder which was nice to hear - photo below.
The big black buzzers were in clouds around the bushes waiting for evening i expect to lay their eggs. The fish however did not seem to be too intersted with this. I fished off Bog bay for an hour or so but unfortunately didn't have any joy. The tales at the moment about the fish being on in the morning or later afternoon and when they do come on there is some good sport to be had, unfortunately not by us today
We were joined by Mick from Roade who hadn't done much fishing before so mike gave him a half hour lesson in front of the lodge before fishing. His casting seemed to come on and hopefully he caught after I left - Go on the SAINTS!!!
We did the responsible thing and were pleasantly surprised there wasn't more litter around but we still manged to fill 10 sacks. Found a few bailers, lager cans, drinks bottles, etc. oh and a flip flop on each side of the water - interesting!
Graham was full of his stories about his 5 pounder which was nice to hear - photo below.
The big black buzzers were in clouds around the bushes waiting for evening i expect to lay their eggs. The fish however did not seem to be too intersted with this. I fished off Bog bay for an hour or so but unfortunately didn't have any joy. The tales at the moment about the fish being on in the morning or later afternoon and when they do come on there is some good sport to be had, unfortunately not by us today
We were joined by Mick from Roade who hadn't done much fishing before so mike gave him a half hour lesson in front of the lodge before fishing. His casting seemed to come on and hopefully he caught after I left - Go on the SAINTS!!!
Thursday 7 April 2011
A score draw
Not that we were discussing the United vs Chelsea or counting the fish we caught but we ended at Ravensthorpe today with an honourable 2 a piece.
The fish had definitely switched off and generally were not interested. This could be due to the sun, although it clouded over in the early afternoon, it could be that there was no great hatch or that they had been gorging themselves last night and they were stuffed, who knows!
We moved all over the various marks and settled near the causeway. There were probably more fish elsewhere but the ones here seemed a little more interested in our nymphs.
I was using a damsel on the point and a few buzzers. I thought that if the fish were off the feed they would take the damsel and if on then the buzzers. I was 2-0 up and phil and they had both taken the damsel.
Phil changes to a bung but cleverly put a blood worm on the point and hard on the bottom. The produced a few takes and 2 fish before we left. I assumed the fish were stillaround but sulking on the bottom.
At 2 each at 2 o'clock with nothing else happening we decided to call it an honourable draw and headed home. It may not have been as good as we had hoped but still an enjoyable morning.
The fish had definitely switched off and generally were not interested. This could be due to the sun, although it clouded over in the early afternoon, it could be that there was no great hatch or that they had been gorging themselves last night and they were stuffed, who knows!
We moved all over the various marks and settled near the causeway. There were probably more fish elsewhere but the ones here seemed a little more interested in our nymphs.
I was using a damsel on the point and a few buzzers. I thought that if the fish were off the feed they would take the damsel and if on then the buzzers. I was 2-0 up and phil and they had both taken the damsel.
Phil changes to a bung but cleverly put a blood worm on the point and hard on the bottom. The produced a few takes and 2 fish before we left. I assumed the fish were stillaround but sulking on the bottom.
At 2 each at 2 o'clock with nothing else happening we decided to call it an honourable draw and headed home. It may not have been as good as we had hoped but still an enjoyable morning.
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Rowley rolly polly
It was Pitsford today and it came with some hot info from Mike who was off stone barn yesterday and had half a dozen quickly.
As Phil and i arrived on Stone Barn it was blowing very strongly left to right and in a little bit. It was going to need some hard work but i was sure there was fish here. It was a bit strong for Phil so he headed off to the new gorse while I set up with a Di5, an orange blob and an orange booby.
3rd cast and it all went tight and i felt it was going to be worth the effort. A nice 3 pounder was returned safely. Another three returned and my phone went, it was Phil, "I've had one and lost one so i suppose you will be over in a minute" - "and I've had 4 so i suppose not for a while!"
I persevered but although the fish kept coming i felt as though they were shoaling and i had to wait for one to come past and then if i was smart i would catch a couple before it went. I also needed a long cast and took my time to have the line in my line tray neatly so it shot out well. I was also trying to shoot it out under the wind and keep it close to the water. The angle was difficult too, as I was using a 40+ if you cast these into the wind then they have a tendency to block but across and down slightly and they go out well. The retrieve was also critical and while using a rolly polly retrieve I mixed it up going quicker, faster and stopping. Many of the fish took just before the shelf when you stopped and started again, bang!
After a couple of hours it was getting a bit lonely so i headed over to find Phil but unfortunately he hadn't had any more. I set up a floater and nymphs but it was a bit early as Phil caught later in the afternoon.
For me i had had my fish and left them too it with the afternoon spare.
As Phil and i arrived on Stone Barn it was blowing very strongly left to right and in a little bit. It was going to need some hard work but i was sure there was fish here. It was a bit strong for Phil so he headed off to the new gorse while I set up with a Di5, an orange blob and an orange booby.
3rd cast and it all went tight and i felt it was going to be worth the effort. A nice 3 pounder was returned safely. Another three returned and my phone went, it was Phil, "I've had one and lost one so i suppose you will be over in a minute" - "and I've had 4 so i suppose not for a while!"
I persevered but although the fish kept coming i felt as though they were shoaling and i had to wait for one to come past and then if i was smart i would catch a couple before it went. I also needed a long cast and took my time to have the line in my line tray neatly so it shot out well. I was also trying to shoot it out under the wind and keep it close to the water. The angle was difficult too, as I was using a 40+ if you cast these into the wind then they have a tendency to block but across and down slightly and they go out well. The retrieve was also critical and while using a rolly polly retrieve I mixed it up going quicker, faster and stopping. Many of the fish took just before the shelf when you stopped and started again, bang!
After a couple of hours it was getting a bit lonely so i headed over to find Phil but unfortunately he hadn't had any more. I set up a floater and nymphs but it was a bit early as Phil caught later in the afternoon.
For me i had had my fish and left them too it with the afternoon spare.
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