Dear Colin,

Thanks to those of you who have volunteered to help on the Countryside Day, 15th April 2012. We are pleased to announce that Snowbee have agreed to support the day this year and on the day we will be offering a 10% discount on all Snowbee products.


On the Lakes.
Currently the weather is cold clear and crisp, with a smattering of snow - the result being, because of no rain, all the lakes are now absolutely crystal clear and, with the water bubbling warm out of the ground, as normal we are not frozen.

Some good bags are coming to the scales, with the fish being easily lured. Therefore, if you have any competency about you at all, try some smaller flies to make your day more challenging.



Fishing Tip

Catching too quickly? Your fault, not ours!

At this time of year, the fish are keen, active and hungry - therefore on first sight of anything that looks like food - i.e. a big, colourful lure - they will pounce.

This is absolutely fine if you are looking for a days fun of catching loads of fish and enjoying the fight, however if you want to make it more challenging I would suggest changing your flies.

Try

Spider Patterns - They are slim, almost invisible in the water but, used correctly, they will catch fish.

Fish them mid-water and slowly. The trout will take an interest and rise off the bottom but they will not pounce in quite the same way as the lure. They tend to just suck this fly in - At which point, you lift, gently to bag your fish.

PTN (Weighted) - #14 &16. - If the fish won't come to a spider at mid-water, the Pheasant Tail Nymph, weighted to go deep, will often do the job. Once again, fish this slowly and don't expect a pounce.

Shrimp - will generally work in much the same way as the PTN. Fish them deep. Try light or dark olive and weighted to get it down there.

In summary, for a more challenging day. Drop the lures and have a go with Spider Patterns, mid-water or PTN's/Shrimps, deep. Both being fished slow and carefully.

And Finally, a tip passed on by Brian Smart.

Sometimes fish will shy away from a brass beaded fly, particularly if the water is very clear. To overcome this, use a permanent marker and black out your bead. - Try it.

(You can contact Brian for advice and instruction by emailing smartangler@hotmail.com )


Group Events

Open Cast & Blast
The Open Cast & Blast will take place on the fourth Thursday of every month.

The day will be run as a normal Corporate Day, with a 50 bird clay session in the morning and a fishing session in the afternoon, both with instruction.

We will also provide a bacon roll breakfast on arrival, a wholesome lunch and afternoon tea, with prizegiving.

The fee per person is £155 including VAT.

You can book on the dates below by calling Keith or Roger - 01730 823134.

23rd Feb 2012
22nd Mar 2012
26th Apr 2012


Other 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 July - John Lewis Partnership Fathers & Sons Beginners Day
6th-8th July - Beretta World Sporting Championships
22nd September - John Lewis Partnership - Disabled anglers.

Please contact Keith or Roger for further details of the above.
Club Membership


The next First Tuesday is on 7th February 2012. If you are a member, please come along.

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
This week, Ryan Wood caught a 5 1/4 Lbs Rainbow on Coombe Lake to a Cats Whisker. This leaves John Mc Carthy, with a clear lead - 9Lbs 4oz fish out of Whitewool Lake to a a White Fritz.



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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