Now that we're coming towards winter, it's got me thinking that it must be time to try lechlade again.

So BB - what's the news, is it looking good yet?

J

Can't wait to get out there and drop a long marabou damsel under those trees... that said the heatwave will have caused all manner of problems.. i find NOV-May to be the best time and i hope to have a good few days there this winter; I know for a fact there are some huge browns in there that have yet to grace the bank. incredibly, they don't lose condition too badly, and ive had overwintered browns that show the silvery colour of Grafham fish, and are still big, and strong.

That said, i had a PM from some forum members who reported it was difficult beyond belief at the moment. a lot of rods blanked and only one or two fish were caught.

On its day lechlade is WITHOUT doubt the best fishery in the country and it seems to breach the gap between small stillwater and ressie in that the fish really do grow well there and overwinter well but its a fickle mistress. I've been lucky enough not to blank there for years, but it's been bloody close a few times. fish it in settled weather of what ever type and you;ll catch. fishi it in changed conditions and you'll struggle.

Good luck. i can't wait to have a crack at it.

Alex

Well make sure you post how you get on. I'll be looking for some top tips before I head down there again.

Get's a bit difficult to justify the trip when you come home with nothing.

Cheers. J

Can't wait myself after some great help last year from BB on my 2nd visit there, I feel ready for a full winter season there for sure.

Would be good to meet up again, and meet you too J as only 10 miles south of Reading myself so nice and easy down the M4.

Cheers,
Alex.

We should arrange a forum day there? some time in late november should be good..?

Yup, sounds good. Send through some snaps of the secret weapons and I'll start tying.

Cheers. J

you must be joking!! - The purists on here'd lynch me.!

oh they won't care, that bunch seem to hate lechlade anyway.

only just had a look at the web site for this place and i have to say as im new to this, i never kner this was up the road from me

Is there any difference between the two lakes then?

Cheers Ian

Agreed!! Sounds good but can we make it beginning of December as away in November I'm afraid