Report - 22 October 2020

October has seen temperatures remaining low.  The leaves are just starting to drop which has peaked the interests of some of the trout as they can regularly be seen patrolling the floating leaves hoping to find an easy meal amongst them! 
We are yet to have a frost but they can’t be far away.  The squirrels are frantically running around each day collecting the fallen acorns and stashing them ready for the imminent winter. 
Congratulations to Brian Wood for catching one of our prize Albino trout which weighed 3.6lb as well a lovely 6.1lb rainbow! 
Fishing has remained fairly consistent over the last couple of weeks.  All lakes are fishing well and producing fish most days. 
There have again been numerous large fish caught, listed below are again the most successful over 3½lb.  These include a couple of stand out catches, being Chloe landing an 7.8lb rainbow on her 14th birthday outing.  Also Mark Denman from Eastbourne District Fly Fishers caught a stunning 9.7lb brown from the far end of Brick Lake on a daddy long legs. 
We are continuing to stock weekly including larger fish most weeks and the odd albino mixed in which are still rewarded with a 2fish ticket for use on your next visit. 
Please note we have a Fishing for Schools event on 14 November.  This is a pairs competition and anglers of all age and ability are encouraged and welcome to participate.  If you are new to competitive fly-fishing this is an ideal opportunity to experience a unique event in a relaxed and informal setting.  We will be closed on this day for the private function – if you would like any more information please email r.p.barden@btinternet.com or call the Lodge for bookings. 

Notable catches: 
3.8lb – Peter Finnis
3.12lb – Graham Goddard and C.Smart  
4lb – C.Farley, Mark Donaldson and G.Manley
4.4lb – Peter Buss
4.8lb – C.Blackman and A.Mortimer
4.9lb – K.Lee
4.10lb Brown – Matt Robbins
5lb – J.Elkins
6.1 – Brian Wood
6.4lb Brown – Caroline Cutmore
6.4lb – W.Hardy
7.8lb – Chloe
9.7lb – Mark Denman