hi a newbie so hi to all .ive just had a look round mere beck in tarlton .nr southport. a fab looking place they have browns rainbows blues salmon .has anyone fished this venue . as iam thinking of going and need some pointers on witch lake or flowing part is best .and as its june what flys are most common to use.hope you can help cheers

Hi,

I fish Mere Beck occasionally.

The methods I use are subject to the conditions. There is usually plenty of dry fly action, buzzers work well, as do lures fished deep in bright conditions.

There is a website for Mere Beck, http://www.merebeck.co.uk/ and the Catch Record will tell you what has been catching.

Have a look at the post by 168bill on Fishing near Southport

I wouldn't just focus on one lake but keep moving to cover the different lakes.

thanks enjoyed the info and links .going to give it a try next wk. they have just re stocked today. had a good look round .i usually fish a private lock in scotland .for brownies.so here arround merseyside .i am looking for venues . mere beck i came across by accident .so its totally differant .once again thanks.jags

Hi Jags,

There aren't to many lakes around Merseyside, have you considered or looked at;

Stocks http://www.stocksreservoir.com/reports/index.htm it's well worth a visit.

Walkerwood Fishery in Newton Le Willows - is stuffed with fish, but personally I don't like the fishery and the track down is horrendous.

Westlow Mere - just outside Congleton is a lovely fishery and run by Congleton Fly Fishers http://www.go-fish.co.uk/venue_1653.htm there's always space to wander around!

If you live around Meresyside then consider looking towards Chester and North Wales,

Meadow Fishery at Mickle Trafford is a nice fishery, though it can be hard work at times http://www.meadow-flyfishing.co.uk/

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I would agree with Moustique, don't focus on a single lake, keep moving, I find that different lakes produce at different times, so if one goes quiet try another.

Good luck.
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Bill.

thanks bill had a great day at mere beck .i tried different lakes when one went quiet as you said.i had 6 rainbows and 4 browns oh 1 orf . dont ask .the place is really natural looking now. enjoyed the peace . the lodges are great .i got great success on natural daddies.then changed to buzzers .going again next week .thanks to you all for your help and comments .regards jags

Hi Jags,

Nice to hear you had a good day, Mere Beck really is a lovely fishery!

I had a day blanking on the Welsh Dee, after all the rain recently it was a little to coloured for grayling fishing, I should have paid Mere Beck a visit instead!

I'm going to have a go on here in the near future. Can I just ask how you fished the daddies? Did you use a gold headed variety?? And advice is greatly appreciated.

hi koi yes golden head natural daddies i use a slow retrieve they were mustard.that was in the morning it slowed down at noon so changed to buzzers . usually the shuttle cock is fav .hope you get there soon enjoy regards jags.