The
Lakes |
| We
have three fly lakes and a trout stream for fly anglers and we also
have two coarse lakes stocked with varied fish from tench to carp. |
| Find
out more about our lakes. |
| Prices
and Booking |
| All
you need to know about our pricing for the 2008 season, with details
of our rules for both the fly and coarse lakes. Also details of where
to find us. |
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out more about our pricing. |
| Forthcoming
Events |
| Details
of upcoming dates for your dairy, notices of days when the lakes are
booked and results of competitions. |
| Find
out what's on |
| Monthly
Catches |
| Our
fishery report for the month detailing what was caught and which flies
or baits are working on the lakes. Also an up to date list of the
fishery records. |
| View
our monthly report. |
| Corporate
& Party Days |
| Thinking
of holding a corporate day? We can provide specifically to your needs
making a memorable day for your clients, staff and friends |
| Find
out more about our special days |
| Tuition |
| We
give expert tuition on site for beginners and anglers wishing to improve
on their technique and water craft. |
| Like
to learn more? |
| Coarse
Fishing |
| Details
of our Coarse Fishing lakes, with a map of both Millers and Meadow
together with some photos of fish which have been caught |
| Look
at our Coarse Lakes |
| Useful
Links |
| Lots
of useful links related to fishing. Also details if you would like
your site linked with ours |
| Look
at our links page |
| Rogues
Gallery |
| View
some of the catches and views of Narborough Trout & Coarse Lakes. |
| Look
at the Rogues Gallery |
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BIG
FISH DAY 2005 RESULTS
First
of all we would like to thank everybody who took part in
this years competition, it takes a lot of hard work in preparation
for the event and what makes it worthwhile is the spirit
in which the competitiors take part. We all hope you had
a great day and enjoyed the experience.
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year’s competition proved to be probably the best since
we came to Narborough. Thirty three anglers took part, and it
soon became apparent that, although everyone was competing,
most if not all were determined to have a day of good fun as
well as fishing.
The
weather was very accommodating. Not too hot, not too sunny,
and only a little breeze barely rippling the water. Competitors
began to arrive around 9.00 am to be welcomed by hot drinks.
Banter started almost immediately.
The
draw determined which lake to start on and everyone spent
two hours on each lake, moving at two-hourly intervals. Anglers
were competing for prizes in two categories, Biggest Fish,
and heaviest overall Catchweight.
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To
begin with Rainbows began to be landed in quick succession
and in all sizes, from “stockies” around 1 ½
lbs up to big fish, some well into double figures. Some anglers
went looking for the big ones, helped by very clear water,
others went for what they could get, obviously hoping that
numbers as well as size could put them among the prizes…and
this was the case eventually.
Early
showings included John Jordan with a Rainbow of 6lb 10oz out
of Willow, followed soon after by a 15 ½ pounder out
of Ashford by Roger Smith. That certainly started a buzz around
the lakes! Last year’s winner was only 11 ½ !
Others preferred not to show off their catches until much
later.
More
doubles began to emerge, almost all in near equal number,
from Willow and Ashford. John Trow had a big fish take him
from the point on Ashford right across to the far side, and
down to the backing line, before jumping and throwing the
fly. To begin with the number of flies hitting the water seemed
to whip the fish up into a frenzy and a lot came out. Eventually,
and predictably, it had the opposite effect and the catches
slowed.
During
the compulsory lunch break some competitors enjoyed a hot
Pork roll and hot drink on site, while others adjourned to
the Ship pub for a pre booked lunch-all part of the day’s
outing.
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everyone caught by the finish, and just short of 500 lbs weight
came out. The top three in each category were:
“Bruce & Walker” Challenge for biggest Trout
Caught
Third Chris Patey 15lb 2oz winner of a £25 voucher
Second Roger Smith 15lb 9oz winner of a BFR wide Arbor Reel
Winner Shaun Johnson 16lb 7oz winner of a Bruce & Walker
9ft #6 fly rod.
“Catch
Weight” Champion
Third Bob Keeble 51lb 13oz winner of a voucher for a day on
Willow
Second Chris Lonsdale 59lb 9oz winner of a BFR Cartridge large
arbor Reel
Grand Champion Sean Barnes 61lb 6oz winner of a Greys Missionary
Travel Kit… and a lot of heckling from his mates!
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Our
thanks to all who entered and made it such a good day.
RAY & JAN |
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Prize for Biggest Fish goes to Sean Johnson who wins a Bruce
& Walker Rod |
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2nd
Prize for Biggest Fish goes to Roger Smith who wins a Large
Arbour Reel |
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3rd
Prize for Biggest Fish goes to Chris Patey who wins a Return-Visit
Voucher |
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| 1st
Prize for Aggregate Weight of Fish goes to Sean Barnes who
wins a Greys Missionary Travel Kit |
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2nd
Prize for Aggregate Weight of Fish goes to Chris Lonsdale
who wins a Large Arbour Reel |
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3rd
Prize for Aggregate Weight of Fish goes
to Bob Keeble who wins a Return-Visit Voucher |
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