Hi all,

I'm looking to fish Grafham from the bank this weekend. Has anyone fished there recently? Do I need to be tying any shrimp specific stuff or will generic fat buggy hare's ears do the job?

Are fish still right up in the shallows?

Hope so.. Would be fun to get into some nice grown on fish despite the cold.

Cheers,

David

Not been recently so can't help with locations of fish but if they are still on the shrimp a s10 or 12 hares ear or small cats whisker were working well a few weeks ago.

Seeing as I'm typing this on Saturday afternoon I might be too late but here goes anyway. Latest fishery report for Grafham:

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The fishing at Grafham Water this week has been good even with the gale force winds that we have been experiencing over the past week. Once again the bank fishing has given the anglers the best prospect of a good day’s fishing with G buoy, Willows, Deep Water Point, South Dam, Seat and Perry Point all producing good consistent fishing on floating lines with gold ribbed hares ear, diawl bachs, pheasant tail nymphs, crunchers, shrimp patterns, damsel nymphs and small cats whisker boobies.

　

Boat anglers have had some excellent sport this week but this has been weather dependant. The Willows, the Seat, G Buoy, Deep Water Point and the Sludge Bank have all produced good fishing by using the same tactics as the bank anglers.

Pike fishing

The predator fishing has been affected by the strong winds with a smaller number of anglers fishing, but the North Tower and the Inlet at I buoy have produced some double figured Zander mainly on jerk baits.

Massive winter sale at Grafham Water 20 – 28 November

20% off all marked prices on tackle and a huge 30% off sale clothing. This is a terrific opportunity to grab a bargain, especially with Christmas just around the corner. When you visit our tackle shops don’t forget that Anglian Water gift vouchers are also available. These are redeemable against fishing and goods sold in our tackle shops and visitor centres – ideal as Christmas gifts.

Best Rainbow 4lb taken by E Wardle

Best boat areas Willows, Seat, G buoy, Deep Water Point, Sludge Bank.

Best bank areas The Seat, South Dam, Willows, G Buoy, Deep Water Point.

Boat anglers

It is advisable for all boat anglers at Grafham Water to book and pay in advance as the lodge will not be open until 9am. A prepaid boat enables anglers to fish from 8.30am. Boat anglers who have not prepaid will have to wait until the shop has opened.

Forthcoming events:

Please call the fishing lodge to check for boat availability 01480 810531

Beginners courses: 21 November.
Tackle Sale 20 – 28 November

Grafham Water Fur & Feather 12 December

Pike fishing

Fishing with lures and dead sea fish over 18cm,11 October to 28 November.
Please note that electric outboard motors are not permitted at Rutland, Grafham or Pitsford.



Week ending 7th November 2010

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Fish are still in the shallows, I am casting inshore half the time. Although I have a hares ear on the cast most fish have come to a size 12 fry booby on the point.I think it is important to keep your whole leader well up in the water, with grease if needs be- use nylon, not fluoro.

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