Young anglers are making the most of the trout fishing at the region’s reservoirs
Lockwood Beck is attracting more young anglers, and is forming a junior section.
And 16-year-old Will Freeman has set the standard with a fine 10lb 8oz rainbow from the overflow end of the dam on an Orange Zonker.
Thomas Ayton, 14, who regularly catches good numbers of Lockwood trout, had another lively session, catching 13 rainbows to 5lb on a size 14 Black Spider.
Among senior anglers to shine have been Mike Ayton, who caught 27 rainbows to 4lb from the top of the moor side and top of the wood side.
He caught 11 of his fish on Foam Beetles and Shuttlecocks, and the rest on a small Cat’s Whisker fished under an indicator. John McGarrell caught 13 to 6lb in a morning session.
He caught on small Cat’s Whisker, Olive Lure and Diawl Bach from the jetty, high bank and moor side.
Five of his fish were between 4lb and 6lb.
The bright weather has made it tough going at times, though Les Wheatley caught ten rainbows to 3lb from the high bank on small black wets.
Lockwood held a junior introduction day this week, and keen youngsters had a good time. Junior club membership costs £20 a season, and includes free tuition, half price day tickets and discounts on tackle.
Contact fishery manager Gordon Byers on 01287 660501 or 07973779527.
A couple of places remain on the adult novice fly-fishing course on Monday week, April 28.
MORE youngsters have enjoyed lively sport at SCALING DAM and the Easter weekend is the ideal time to get on the banks.
Geoff Smith and Mac Porter from Darlington brought their families along, and both groups had a good day, fishing with worm and PowerBait from the west end of the dam. They caught eight fish limits.
Alistair Dowd and son Jonathan from Guisborough enjoyed their best ever day’s fishing.
They also opted for the west end of the dam with maggot and Chartreuse PowerBait.
Jonathan led the way catching twice as many fish as his dad. The youngster caught 12 fish from two permits.
The best of the week from the reservoir, an over-wintered rainbow weighing 3lb 8oz was caught by Amy Hurst from Brotton.
Over the week 83 anglers caught 291 trout.
Top baits were: Worm and PowerBait cocktail, maggot, White and Orange Gulp Eggs, Sunshine Yellow and Orange Glitter Paste.
Fly anglers had some success on Dawson’s Olive, Kate McLaren, Bibio, and Orange Fritz.
MIDDLESBROUGH anglers have fared well at SHARPLEY SPRINGS.
Ian Smith caught three big doubles in a fine session.
He finished with rainbows of 18lb, and two of 14lb, on a Spider Sedge and Bibio.
Paul Runec, also from Middlesbrough, caught a 16lb 4oz rainbow on an Olive Worm.
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER RETURNS:
GRASSHOLME: 216 anglers caught 816 trout to 4lb. Bait: Yellow and Pink PowerBait Eggs with worm and Magic Dust mixed with Red Krill ground bait liquid attractant in a swimfeeder, Mepps spinners. Patterns: Dawson’s Olive, Black Fritz, Cat’s Whisker, Kate McLaren. 800 stocked.
HURY: 38 anglers caught 204 trout to 4lb. Patterns: Dawson’s Olive, Kate McLaren, Cat’s Whiskers, Black Fritz, Hot Tailed Dawson’s, and Hares Ear Nymph. 200 stocked.
DERWENT: 258 anglers caught 1090 trout to 8lb 8oz. Bait: Chartreuse PowerBait Eggs and Magic Dust. Patterns: Cat’s Whisker, Black Fritz, Orange Fritz, Dawson’s Olive. 1000 stocked.
FONTBURN: 199 anglers caught 613 trout to 8lb 9oz. Bait: Ledgered Orange or Chartreuse PowerBait Eggs. Patterns: Dawson’s Olive, Cat’s Whisker, Black Fritz. 450 stocked.
KIELDER: 86 anglers caught 302 trout to 3lb 2oz. Bait: worm, orange PowerBait. Patterns: Clan Chief, Orange Blob. 700 stocked.
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