Hello from a newbie

[steve-j-l]

Hello all. As you probably guessed from the title, I'm new to the site.

I've been fly fishing on and off for about 7 years. I'm thinking of going up to Avington next tuesday. I was wondering if anyone's fished it recently, and if so what patterns and methods worked.

 

Cheers,

Steve.

[fisherman]

Welcome to the board Steve, I am sure you will enjoy it here.

Can`t help with Avington I`m affraid but someone may do later.

Dave

[argyll]

Hello all. As you probably guessed from the title, I'm new to the site.

I've been fly fishing on and off for about 7 years. I'm thinking of going up to Avington next tuesday. I was wondering if anyone's fished it recently, and if so what patterns and methods worked.

 

Cheers,

Steve.

 

 

Welcome to AN Steve. Haven't fished Avington for an age but it was always known as a stalking water and sight fishing with so-called stalking bugs was all the rage. However it always responded well to deep fished natural pattern nymphs in the winter, so I'd probably not start with bright lures unless theres some colour in the water.

[steve-j-l]

Thanks fellas, I'll let you know how I get on if I do go....weather permitting.

I've no got much experience of stalking - I did most of my fishing at Lockwood Beck in North Yorkshire....slightly different.

I have visited Avington once before - last summer.....it was pretty busy and unfortunately most people stuck to one spot. The fish seemed to gather at the top of lake two. Also, the water was full of weed.

If there is anyone out there who would like to impart some stalking knowledge on me, then I'll be willing to learn.

Thanks for the welcome,

Steve.

[Snatcher]

Welcome to AN Steve

[chuby]

Hi welcome.Sorry can't help with Avington-too rich for my blood

[steve-j-l]

I decided that I'd fish it on Monday - good weather forecast and decent reports from the staff there. I arrived at 0915 - 2 hours after I set off from Gosport!!!!!

I wen for a good walk around but I was gutted to discover that the second and third lakes were a very cloudy blue. I've never seen anything like that before, and it was a real shame that it meant stalking in those lakes was out of the question. I headed back to the first lake and spotted a couple of nice fish but no monsters.

Anyway, the long and the short of it is I came away with my 2 fish limit - a 5lb 12oz, and a 7lb 4oz (PB). I was a happy chappy after all!!

I'll definitely return, but I'll make sure that the water clarity has improved next time.

 

Steve.

[chuby]

Well done .However,is it worth £60 a day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.I flinch at £30 for four fish

Edited March 7, 2006 by chuby

[steve-j-l]

It was 35 for two. Its not a reguar occurance by any means. Its kind of a special occassion place.

Unfortunately, her in Hants I find I have to pay an awful lot more than I did up north. I think with the right conditions and for a treat it is worth it yeah.