im planning on taking my dad along this weekend but he will be using worms, i was just wondering whats the best method to use float or ledgering on the bottom. also does the lodge sell flys as im going to be fly fishing for my first time so i thought id ask what fly people have been catching on. i just hope i can get some casting done

try looking here buddy !!!

http://www.lockwoodfishery.co.uk/

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Give Gordon a ring on Tel: 01287 660501 or Mobile: 07973 779527 and he should be able help. It might be best to ring to check that he is actually open as he was talking about closing the 31st of Dec through till March/April and I see that the web site has not been updated for a week or so.

I can answer the question about the lodge selling flies, it does along with leader/tippet material and quite a few other bits and bobs.

As for the question about float or ledger I have seen more fish caught on the bottom than with a float but with there being quite a fair bit of weed cover across the bed of the lake you need to "pop" up your bait for the best results.

Dave

thanx for the help guys, i was down on sunday for a look round and there was 3 people out fishing and in the local paper it said there staying open till the end of feb but there not restocking so the price is half price. what do these pop ups look like, ive used popup boilies for corse before but i wouldnt think you could use the for trout?

When I said that you need to "pop" your bait up I meant that it would be beneficial that it was not sat on the bottom as to be more visible to the trout. DO NOT use any bait other than maggot or worm that is all that is allowed.

I know that some of the bait fishermen use maggots in a feeder and on the hook.

You need the maggot on the hook to float so use a lightish type hook and Take a clean maggot container and add just enough water to cover a handful of maggots. Put the lid on and leave them for about half an hour. In a bid to escape drowning the maggots will gulp lots of air and so a little air bubble will form inside them. Try 2-4 lightly hooked as not to burst them and they should float up off the bottom.

Dave