The past week at Llys-y-Fran Reservoir has been accompanied by what can only be described as unseasonable weather for this part of Wales during the month of August. Pembrokeshire normally experiences mild to warm conditions with light winds at this time of year; obviously this is one of the reasons that so many families pick it as a holiday destination. This during the past week has not been the case; winds from the north and west have proved predominant with cold air accompanying them.
The unseasonable weather has however had benefits for those anglers fishing fly from either bank or boat, many are now taking fish using most lines and patterns. Obviously the head of fish presently held within the Reservoir, due to the hot conditions during late June and July, is more than healthy and this is now proving beneficial for anglers using this method as their preferred way of fishing. Fish are now being seen, in numbers moving on the surface throughout the Reservoir on most days. This should, provided there are no more periods of warm weather give the traditionalist fly angler the opportunity to maximize on his or her sport.
Nigel Bevan of Narbeth, one of our newest seasonal permit holders once again recorded the best bag taken by an angler fishing Fly from the bank, his six fish all averaging in excess of 2lbs totalled 12lbs 8ozs. David Edwards of New Quay fishing on a family permit (this entitles the angler to fish with up to two children under the age of 12 on a normal day permit) recorded the best bag during the same period for an angler fishing Ledgered Worm. His six fish which included a best Rainbow of 3lbs totalled 13lbs 14ozs.
The best bag of the week however has to be that recorded by Eric Booth of Cardigan; his six fish taken on the Fly whilst fishing from the boat totalled 15lbs 10ozs, well done Eric. Peter Morgan of Manorbier recorded the best fish during the same recording period from the boat, his best at 5lbs 3ozs was a fish of exceptional quality and he was more than pleased with the six fish he took during his visit for a total of 14lbs 11ozs.
Stuart Ingram of Haverfordwest, one of our longest standing season permit holders however took the best fish of the week; this was a Rainbow Trout of 6lbs 2ozs and was taken on Ledgered Worm. Well done Stuart
The winner of this week’s free draw from all day permit returns submitted is Alfred Nicholls of Cardigan, his prize entitles him to a free day’s fishing on the Reservoir during the remaining 2006 season.
