Winter Tactics time…
I’m sure we don’t need to tell you that temperatures are dropping & we are in winter tactics most of the time now. The fish are still close to the banks but more often a couple of feet down and … Continued
Bank fishing producing well in early November…
The ‘Cornish Crew’ as they refer to themselves were up on Friday 17th November & had a great day off the bank, in the pictures are Rodney & Roger with a couple of beauties, their tactics and those of … Continued
Lewis Hendrie’s soggy but very fruitful day at Wimbleball…
“the wind had completely turned and was pushing us out into open water, so Toby suggested we tied the boat back up & to fish from the bank. A great decision as it didn’t take long to further our success … Continued
A FRANTIC FIFTEEN MINUTES WHETS THE APPETITE by Wayne Thomas – North Devon Angling News
July and August are often quiet months for Stillwater trout fishing with last season an absolute disaster with the prolonged drought and hot weather putting fish off the feed or sending them into the cooler depths of the lake. This … Continued
Early August Report – Bank fishing on fire…
Julian Hawkins had a great bank session on the 4th, fishing an evening ticket he netted 8 Rainbows using floating line tactics using a GH Daddy from 5pm then changing to a GH mini cats whisker, for his last hour … Continued
End of July Fishing Tactics…
Great day at Wimbleball yesterday. We had 15 fish to different tactics. Started on Washing Line with 2 Diawl Bach’s and a Blob on the point. Went to the far end of Cowmoor. 3rd Cast the line locked and the fish … Continued
Mid July Fishing Report
The rain & cooler weather is certainly helping to bring the fish back to the surface levels but they are still enjoying munching on the blobs over more traditional fayre! The hotspots are still in the South end of the … Continued
Early July Fishing Update
Just spent Saturday and Sunday at Wimbleball staying at the George inn. We went out on the Saturday in our boat to a light SW wind in the direction of Ruggs and Bessoms, first cast was deep water off bessoms … Continued
Fishing with the Coch y bonddu beetle & its connections with Ancient Egypt…
While looking through some fishing photos of Wimbleball from last season I came across a shot of a lovely buttery wild Brown trout not far off 2lb, in the scissors of its jaw a spider style pattern of gold tinsel … Continued
Using the wind as a friend, a guide to bank fishing at Wimbleball
Setting off on your first trip to fish Wimbleball once we are over this crisis will be thrilling to say the least. Whether alone or with a mate, during the journey your mind will no doubt be buzzing with excitement … Continued