Dear Colin,

Firstly, we wish you a very Happy New Year from all of us at Meon Springs.

Secondly, to clarify an error in our last update - The Macmillan Day is Thursday 17th May 2012.

We are open all over the New Year Holiday.


First Tuesday
Our next First Tuesday meeting is on Tuesday 3rd January 2012. On this day, we are providing mince pies and mulled wine from 11.30am and holding a short meeting at 1pm to listen to your views and throw a few ideas around to help us help you enjoy Meon Springs even more.


On the Lakes.
Good water flow is making the fish lively, although the recent rain has murked it up a little. Notwithstanding that, fishing this past week has been excellent.

Top flies this week have been cats whisker, damsel, red and black buzzers. Fritzes are also doing well.

Small nymphs are proving deadly on Meon Beat (C&R), with diawl bachs and PTNs, with a hint of red in the dressing.

Please note, we now have a Top Fly Blackboard that gets updated daily. When you arrive, it is worth taking a look.

Fishing Tip

How to make 2012 your best fishing year ever.....
Now, you may have been fishing for a very long time, or you may be a complete novice, still floundering around for support and advice. Whatever your personal situation, you will no doubt want to have more fun and continue improving your fishing experience.

So, as you enter the New Year, take a step back to reflect on where you are at and what you really want from your fishing.

It may be that improving your knowledge and skills is the most important thing for you. In which case - find the best advice you can and get out there and go fishing.

It could be that your tackle is due an upgrade - in which case, get down the tackle shop (or talk to Roger) and sort it out.

However, It may be that you have come to a point, where you are finding the sport somewhat repetitive and you are losing the enthusiasm that you once had for it. This is the time for a more creative solution.

If you like helping people, this year could be a time to get involved in a club that is getting novices into the sport.

If you regularly fish just one water - why not try somewhere new.

Is your main forte with a lure. If so, invest in some nymphs and dry flies and experience a completely different type of fishing.

If you don't think you can fish Catch and Release - get some help to make the experience fun and enjoyable.


My point is, if you want to make 2012 an even better fishing year than before, step back, reflect, set a few goals then go fishing.....




Group Events
Thinking of something to do next year?
Please take a look at our Group Events listed below, all of which you can get involved with.

For example, The Macmillan Charity Day on 17th May and The Wild Trout Trust 3 Fly Challenge on 16th June 2012.

Being involved in these kind of days can be a lot of fun, with the added satisfaction of helping out a well deserved cause. For more info, please drop us an email or give us a call.

Events that you can get involved in....
15th April - Meon Springs Countryside Day
17th May - Macmillan Charity Fishing Day
19th May - Beach to Beach Charity Bicycle Ride, O/night at Meon.16th 16th June- The Wild Trout Trust Three Fly Challenge
18th June - Fishing For Heroes Charity Day
21st June - John Lewis Partnership Fathers & Sons Beginners Day
6th-8th July - Beretta World Sporting Championships
22nd September - John Lewis Partnership - Disabled anglers.
Club Membership


The next First Tuesday is on 3rd January, when we will be offering mulled wine, mince pies and holding a meeting about the next twelve months at Meon Springs.

If you are a member, please come along and if you have anything that you would like on the agenda, please email us.

If you would like to join the club or renew your membership until 31st March 2013, you can do so by calling in or online at

Meon Springs - Fishing Gift Vouchers


Vouchers

You can order Meon Springs fishing vouchers for Christmas at:

Meon Springs - Fishing Gift Vouchers


Or call Roger or Keith on 01730 823134.





TROUTMASTERS
Marcus Hett caught a 7Lbs 2oz on Whitewool lake to a Bloodworm. However, with only a few hours to go, it looks like Charlie Goodhall, is the December winner, with his 8Lbs trout on Whitewool Lake.



Forthcoming Events
The Meon Springs Countryside Day on Sunday 15th April 2012.
Meon Springs - The Meon Springs Countryside Day



If you would like to have a stand at this day, please contact jamie@meonsprings.com



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Good Fishing
Keith, Roger & Jamie
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