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Why I Love Kenya
Fishing the Kenai River
Salmon Fishing the Miramichi River
Welcome to the March 2015 issue of ―The Flyfisher Magazine‖ the free online magazine by keen
fly fishers for keen fly fishers throughout the UK and Abroad.
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Editor: Robin ―The Cormorant‖ Lambert: Email: [email protected]
Contents Join Us at the Best Game Fishing Tackle Show: Page 4 Why I Love Kenya: Page 6 Fishing the Kenai River: Page 7 Fishing Travellers to New Zealand: Page 10 Review Time: Page 11 Fishing Reports: Page 12 Readers Letters: Page 20 Recipe of the Month: Page 21 Fly of the Month: Page 22 Kingfisher News: Page 26 Salmon Fishing the Miramichi River: Page 29 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation: Page 31 © The Flyfisher Magazine
Fly Fishing
Kenya has fantastic opportunities for the avid fly fisherman/woman as the country has an extremely diverse countryside. Areas of scenic beauty and some stunning rugged landscapes that offer some of the best fly fishing for trout around. Combined with first class accommodation that Kenya has to offer then this would be a trip of a lifetime to catch some cracking trout. With a range of exceptional fishing locations ranging from the cool highland trout streams of the Aberdare Mountains and the mountain tarns of Mount Kenya; to Lake Turkana in the far north and Lake Victoria to the west some excellent sport fishing can be found.
Imagine trout, that silver bar of excitement snatching at the nerves of fishermen in Europe and the Americas, finding its way to the Equator?
The trout could never have swum here. Instead they came across the ocean in cold boxes nearly a hundred years ago and were carried on
the backs of donkeys to our clear streams.
Small streams, bigger rivers, secluded dams and frosty mountain lakes: Kenya has many spectacular opportunities for both brown and
rainbow trout.
Visiting anglers can find great sport on the Aberdare moorlands, in the forests and tarns high up on Mt. Kenya, among Kericho and Sotik's
pristine tea estates and up on the nearby Mau forest escarpment. For those more adventurous the rivers flowing off the Cherangani Hills and
Mt. Elgon in the west may still produce trophy trout.
Favourite local fly patterns are readily available, as Kenya has a world famous fly tying industry. So pack your rods and reels (3 to 5 weight)
when you come to Kenya. The scenery alone is worth it.
Just another reason why I Love Kenya.
Pool after pool offers the prospect of sport.
For more information and enquiring about a fantastic fly fishing trip to Kenya why not contact for more information and enquiries about a
fantastic fly fishing trip to Kenya, then why not contact http://www.letsgosafaris.com/east-africa-safari-bookers they will be very happy to help
you organise your fly fishing itinerary.
Fishing the Kenai River The Kenai River is a melt water river that drains the central Kenai Peninsula region. Its source is the Kenai Lake. Near Cooper Landing, the lake narrows to form the river. About 12 miles (19 km) from the lake, the river passes through Kenai Canyon for about 2 miles (3.2 km) of fast-flowing whitewater rapids. The Russian River empties into the Kenai several miles east of Cooper Landing. 17.3 miles (27.8 km) from Kenai Lake, the river enters Skilak Lake. The Kenai to Skilak section is commonly referred to as the "Upper River". The 19.5 miles (31.4 km) portion from Skilak Lake downstream to the Sterling Highway bridge near Soldotna is known as "Mid-River". The final 21 miles (34 km) from the bridge to the mouth at Cook Inlet is known as the "Lower River", where the flow is much gentler. The final 12 miles (19 km) are greatly influenced by changing tides. The Kenai River is the most popular sport fishing destination in Alaska,
particularly for King or Chinook salmon. Each year there are two runs each of king salmon, silver salmon, red salmon, plus a run of pink salmon every other year. The world record king salmon, which weighed about 44 kg (97 lb), was caught in the Kenai River in 1985. The Kenai is also the home of trophy size rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Stretching to sizes over 76.2 cm (30 inches). Occasionally there will be reports of catching of "Steelhead"(Sea-run Trout). The king salmon fishery is not as prolific as in other Alaskan rivers, but the Kenai is known for its large fish. A typical king in the second run, beginning in mid-July, weighs 40–85 pounds (18–23 kg), with considerably larger specimens not uncommon. The "Lower Kenai" is well known for its run and sizes of its king salmon. The silver salmon runs occur in early August and late September. The September run is favored by local anglers due to the larger size of the silver salmon. The red salmon runs are in late-June (bluebacks) and late-July. Reds are considered the premier salmon for eating, canning, and smoking . The pink salmon run occurs in even numbered years only. These fish are considered pests by many anglers because they interfere with catching other species and because, by the time they reach inland freshwater, their meat may be soft and oily compared to other species. Nevertheless, using super-light tackle (e.g., 4-pound test), angling for pinks can be a real treat. On a heavy day, even a casual fisher might catch several dozen of the species. Kenai River Trout Fishing is world-class! Fortunate to maintain a healthy ecosystem, the Kenai River is one of the last great places to support robust, wild, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden populations. Due to the rich abundance of food provided by sockeye and silver (coho) salmon that return to the Kenai River each summer to spawn, these trout and char are able gorge themselves and reach enormous size! Beautifully colored, and aggressive, these fish are extremely exciting to catch! Kenai River rainbow trout are primarily year-round, resident fish, though small numbers of steelhead (ocean-going) do exist. Rainbow trout spawn in the Kenai River between late March and early July. They are carnivores, feeding on fish, salmon carcasses, eggs, and even small mammals. Kenai River rainbow trout have an average life span between 4 and 11 years of age. The average length of these fish is between 10 and 40 inches, with many fish in the 24 to 28 inch range! Kenai River rainbow trout are known for their fight! Whether they are 10 inches or 40, they will hit hard, and give you and your rod a run for your money! Top that off with their rich rainbow color pattern and striking black spots Kenai River Dolly Varden is both resident and ocean-going fish that spawn in the fall between September and November. They are carnivores that feed opportunistically on a variety of prey including: insects, small fish, and salmon eggs. Dolly Varden has an average life span between 5 and 16 years of age, and an average length between 10 and 30 inches, with many fish in the 20 to 25 inch range! In the fall as Dolly Varden transform into their spawning colors, of deep green, orange, red, and white, they become a photographer‘s dream! Kenai River Trout Fishing begins on June 11th, and runs through the end of October, with the peak season between mid-August through October. If you would like to book a trip to catch either of these two amazing species, contact Kenai River Trout Anglers, and they can set you up with the fishing trip of a lifetime! JJ Brown (owner/operator of Kenai River Trout Anglers) has guided thousands of anglers of all levels in his fifteen-plus year career as a professional Kenai River Fly Fishing Guide. His patience makes him a very effective teacher and his attitude makes him a very easy-going person to fish with. A graduate of the Kenai River Guide Academy, and a B.A. in Recreation Resource Management from Lyndon State College, he has a real passion for the river that he loves to share with anyone who wants to go fishing. Whether you are a well-seasoned angler or a first timer looking to learn more about fly fishing, JJ and Kenai River Trout Anglers can offer you the Alaskan experience of a lifetime!
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Pacific Salmon & Trout
Alaska has some of the most exciting freshwater fishing in the world with its huge runs of Pacific salmon. Each year the 5 different species of salmon begin their journey through the river systems returning to the spawning grounds. The migration starts with the biggest salmon, the chinook (king salmon) and continues through to the smaller but more acrobatic sockeye and to what the Alaskans regard as the prize fish, the silver salmon.
Add to this possibility of struggling with hard fighting rainbow trout and dolly varden and you are in fishing paradise. Wildlife abounds throughout the remote Alaskan wilderness and it is not unusual to see moose, caribou, bald eagles and the occasional bear while out fishing.
We offer fishing from the following lodges: Great Alaska Adventure lodge, Tikchik Narrows Lodge, Bristol Bay Lodge, Katmai Lodge – and on Kodiak Island.
Great Alaska Adventure Lodge on the Kenai Peninsula overlooks the Kenai Mountains is set as the confluence of the Kenai and Moose Rivers. The lodge offers fishing for all five species of Alaskan Salmon together with fishing for Rainbow trout, Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling and deep sea fishing for halibut, it is Orvis endorsed. Every fishing day is planned to suit you and you can fish for different species each day.
The lodge also owns one of the best bear viewing camps in Alaska at Lake Clark National Park and we would highly recommend spending a night here to see these magnificent animals.
The main lodge with its lovely views houses a sitting room, restaurant and bar. The following day's activities are planned during happy hour each evening. Accommodation is in comfortable rooms with private bathrooms overlooking the river.
Other activities: Bear viewing, scenic cruises, float trips, flight
seeing.
Dates Price from
1 May to 30 September £2895 per person
Price includes: Because of the possibility of bad weather a night in Anchorage is included at the beginning of your stay. Transfers by road from anchorage. 7 nights' Lodge accommodation, all meals, 6 days fishing and one day for 2 fishermen.
Not Included: International flights, fishing licence, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
Please Note: The prices are for the fly fishing package but we would be happy to tailor a package to suite you. If you are travelling with non-fishing partners, we can set up a programme for them while you are out fishing.
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The Newsletter for Fishing Travelers to New Zealand
By Sue Farley
New Zealand Fishing Lodges
Stay and Fish at New Zealand’s Best Luxury Fishing Lodges
New Zealand is a beautiful country of astonishing diversity. From the almost sub-tropical north to the often alpine south the range of
landscapes, climates and cultures will keep you occupied for weeks. We can add a few days, or weeks, of these extra attractions to your
itinerary, tailored to match your interests and passions and requests.
We have over 20 fantastic fishing lodges to choose from.
Check out The Lodges on the website menu http://www.newzealandfishinglodges.co.nz/
We have hand-picked the best North Island and South Island fly-fishing and saltwater fishing lodges in New Zealand for you to enjoy.
We will help you choose the most suitable lodge (or lodges), arrange all your bookings and help with an itinerary for your travels around the
country. Or pick from one of our set itineraries.
When you book with us you will deal with real people throughout the process. We will answer your questions, customise your bookings,
develop your itinerary and ensure everything is in place before you travel.
We offer a fully personalised booking service – we‘ll help you get there, book your travel and accommodation and make sure you get to fish
some of the best rivers and coastline around New Zealand. These lodges all sit beautifully in the landscape, surrounded by mountains, lakes,
sea, rivers or glorious vistas. Hospitality is world-class with luxury accommodation, fine cuisine and refreshing company.
We have hand-picked the best North Island and South Island fly-fishing and saltwater fishing lodges in New Zealand for you to enjoy. We will help you choose the most suitable lodge (or lodges), arrange your bookings, find your fishing guides and help with an itinerary for your travels around the country. We can book just one lodge for you, or several, or pick from one of our set itineraries
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Review Time
This month‘s review is on the Stillwater SFX2 Fly Rod All reviews are impartial and honest reviews undertaken by the editor. If you want an honest and frank review of your fly fishing tackle please email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to review your products.
If you‘re looking for an introductory fly rod or just a
spare rod but can‘t afford an expensive fly rod then
the Stillwater SFX2 from the Glasgow Angling Centre
is just the rod for you.
The new stylish Stillwater SFX2 rod offers great
looks, and a really user-friendly, middle-to-tip action
with great recovery.
Despite its entry-level price, the SFX2 10ft 7wt rod
that I was using is so good I found that it was a dream
to use either from the bank of the local Stillwater or
out in the boat fishing loch style. Because of the rods
smooth action and great recovery I found it perfect for
dry fly fishing throughout the season.
Even the experienced anglers I gave a shot too liked
it, and with such a sweet action I was not surprised.
The rods are designed to team up with the award
winning Stillwater SFX reels and set a new
benchmark in value for money and quality.
•Middle to tip action
•Full carbon 3pc blanks
•Full wells cork handle with extension
•Twin lined stripper guides
•Oversize snake rings
•Perfect for Stillwater or boat fishing on a large loch
or lake
RRP: from £59.99 However the Glasgow Angling
Centre has it on offer at the present moment from
only: £23.99
Fishing Reports
http://www.swanswater-fishery.co.uk/index.html
Swanswater Fishery offers excellent fishing for trout for the bank angler
as well as those that prefer fishing from a boat as there are a few boats
available on Swanswater. (Float Tubes can also be hired). Located in
Bannockburn, Stirling it is ideally situated for anglers visiting the City of
Stirling and Central Scotland.
The overcast showery weather that replaced the frost at the start of the week suited the fish well and there was some great sport on offer all week. Early in the week, as the water temperature rose, the fish were to be found up the roadside and in front of the island. As things settled down midweek they were being taken all round the main pond with the far bay, boat jetty and island being the favourite spots. On Sunday, despite the return of the frost, the fish had moved back to the roadside and the channel in front of the island and anglers were having a lot of success in these areas. No matter which part of the main pond the fish were favouring, they were sitting between 2 and 5 feet down all week and being taken on a variety of flies, with Dancer, Fritz, Cat‘s Whisker, Green Pea, Tadpole,
Bloodworm and Buzzer being the favourite patterns. A nice selection of different coloured varieties are still being taken with some superb Blues featuring in the catch returns.
Bellbrook Fishing
Any questions about the fishery please call Chris on 01398 351292. Best wishes Chris Atwell www.bellbrookfishery.co.uk 07967 335159 The weather has finally broken and while it isn‘t warm the sharp cold snap seems to have released us from its grip. The fishing conditions have been variable with some coloured water after heavy rain but mostly fairly clear. The best flies continue to be the blue flash damsel and the small cats whisker. We had the Winter Warmer the weekend and had a very creditable turnout of 15 anglers. The day was won by Tim
Jones of Radstock who caught his limit of 6 fish for 18 – 2. Runner up was Richard Cooper of Taunton who managed 5 fish for 15 – 14 and in third place was Robbie Maunder of Bath with 5 fish for 14 – 8. No body blanked and a good day was had by all helped by the mid-morning ―hot toddy‖ served on the bank and a good lunch of Venison Pie and Roast Potatoes – very warming! If you fancy taking part in a similar day these are taking part all year with The Bellbrook Cup and details can be found on the website at www.bellbrookfishery.co.uk under the Competitions section.
South West Lakes Trout Fisheries
We extend a warm welcome to all trout anglers, whether beginner or expert. The range of fishing we offer ensures excellent sport for all anglers. Our still water rainbow and brown trout fisheries are among the best in the West, with natural, free wilderness sites offering an inexpensive, but maybe challenging, day out in beautiful countryside. Fly fishing is the rule at our stocked fisheries, although other fishing methods are allowed at some other lakes. We are particularly keen to encourage young people and newcomers to take up the sport, and have a number of initiative and events planned during the season, including training courses and taster days. The Trust will be running a series of introduction days in conjunction with the Environment Agency and local qualified instructors - details are posted on the diary page. Under 12's may fish for free when sharing their parents' bag limit. Boats, providing a loch-style alternative to bank angling are available at major sites on most days. These may be prebooked. You are advised to call in advance to check availability Most of the major stocked fisheries provide facilities for disabled anglers. Wheelyboats are available which provide access to the water for less able anglers and wheelchair users. These boats must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. A number of the fisheries have local clubs associated with the waters. These are a great way to meet fellow anglers, as well as participating in competitions and social events. We organise three competitions during the season - one at each of the major sites: Wimbleball - boat, Kennick - bank, and Siblyback - team bank). Details and results are posted on the diary and news pages. Please remember: • permit fees cover the car parking charges made at some sites • dogs may only accompany anglers with prior permission at some sites • please take all your litter home and keep the countryside clean • in the interests of hygiene and public safety we do not allow people or dogs to swim in the lakes • catch returns must be completed on sites where available • boat anglers MUST wear approved buoyancy aids (available on site) and follow the boat angling code of conduct • anglers on all our waters must have a valid Environmnt Agency rod licence (available from post offices or via the Environment Agency on 08708 506506 or online:www.environment-agency.gov.uk). The only exception may be when attending a bona fide course or a coaching session with a qualified coach - please check beforehand.
We want you to enjoy your fishing, so if you have any suggestions for improvements, please contact Ben Smeeth on 01288 3217262 or e-mail [email protected] The South West Lakes Trust is a member of The Angling Trust and the Stillwater Trout Fisheries Association.
PACKINGTON TROUT FISHERY Tel: 01676 522754 www.packingtonestate.net
Last week there were 56 rods who caught 179 fish for an average of 3.19.
After starting this week covered in ice, the fishing improved as the week went on. The quality of the fish coming out has been excellent with lots of fish in the 3 – 6lb bracket and a few larger samples.
The best fish of the week was a 13lb 10oz rainbow caught by Jack Preston who is 14 years old and this was the biggest he has ever caught. This fish came to a Cats Whisker fished on a floating line and he fished from a boat with his father Jonathan. Kevin Burgess of Birmingham caught a 12lb rainbow whilst fishing from a boat on Cocks Close and it also came to a Cats Whisker fished on an intermediate line.
Mr C White of Northampton returned a fish around the 9lb mark and this was
the best of an eight fish catch from the bank of Cocks Close and these came to a variety of Lures including Appetizers and pink Lures. On the Great Pool, Derek Bevan of Birmingham fished from a boat and caught six fish to 6lb on black and green Fritz Lures fished on a sinking line. The best areas have been the road bank and old boat jetty corner on Cocks Close and the Great Pool has been best towards the shallow water down to the left of the boat jetty. Top flies have been Cats Whisker, Minkies, black Tadpole, Fritz Lures, Bloodworm, Diawl Bach and Gold Head Damsels.
Cwm Hedd Lakes
Croesheolydd Farm, Bassaleg, Newport, NP10 8RW. 5 mins J 28 M4 www.cwmhedd.co.uk email: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/cwmheddlakes Extended opening hours: Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday – Sunday 8am-5pm; last admission 2.30pm. Gates closed at 5.15 (or at 3 if everyone has left by then)
Hi Everyone How’s it fishing?
The fish top-up from Exmoor Fisheries on Thursday stirred up the rest of the stock that had been finicky on other days, so there were plenty of fish caught at the coaching event with international anglers at Cwm Hedd on Saturday, either by those being coached, such as 12 year old Callum Russell, who took one and returned seven on a black lure and intermediate line, or by those who called in just to fish. Regular Saturday angler Alan Powell had a great morning fishing off the main island , taking one and returning 10 on a black buzzer and a midge tip line.
Fishing from the island point and on a floating line, Roy Western also had a productive morning, taking two and returning five on an olive damsel, bloodworm and a green and black fritz.
Callum‘s Dad, Matthew accomplished a hat trick on a fast glass and damsel, taking one stunning blue rainbow, releasing another two rainbows plus a beautiful brownie.
While grandson Rhys benefited from a coaching session, Phil Whitney took two on a damsel and intermediate. Steve Mogg brushed up his casting during an hour‘s coaching and took one (not sure what on though!).
Sunday‘s weather kept most away, but eight anglers braved the rain and seven took fish, with Steve Howells and John Worgan returning 4 and 6 respectively finding indicators an effective tactic. Steve was on a buzzer and a black daddy and John on the currently popular squirmy worm. Also using an indicator, Jason Thorn and Ryan Gibson each took one, with Ryan releasing another. Mike McKeown took one on an evil weevil : earlier in the week Mike took one and returned five including a brownie, 3 on a sunburst blob and three on an orange blob, floating line. If you want to find out more about how to fish the blob under an indicator, check out Kieron Jenkin‘s blog post The Ultimate Stillwater Fly
Mike Mckeown below Ken Pascoe below As ever, the diverse range of flies and tactics makes for lively debate, with anglers such as Roger Martyn , Ken Pascoe and Ken Bowring gaining most satisfaction from more traditional fly patterns: this week Roger took one and released six on a ghost-tip line with a daddy and a hopper; also on a ghost -tip, Ken Bowring (who christened his new Cwm Hedd rod last week) is steadily easing himself back after his accident, bringing a brown to the net and releasing a rainbow. Ken Pascoe employed his rubber-legged daddy and a buzzer on a sink-tip to take two and release three over two visits.
Over the week plenty of fish have been moving and showing, but it would be fair to say that fishing has nevertheless been downright difficult at times. A number of anglers have gone home with empty nets, having either lost fish or just not being able to alight on the most successful tactics and flies at the time. Trial and error has fortunately brought success to a number of anglers though: Phillip Theobald took one and released four on damsels, (3 on goldhead damsels) and a floating line; also on a floating lines, John Evans took one and released two on a buzzer; Pat Cawley took one and released one on a green damsel; Dave Bond took one on a bloodworm under an indicator, while Alun Davies‘ damsel brought one to the net. It was floating lines for most: with a long leader, John Davies‘ green goldhead nymph brought two rainbows to the bank, with friend Roger Michael taking one on a bloodworm. Mike Dummer‘s cruncher tempted one.
Ken Bowring (left) christens his Cwm Hedd rod
It was intermediate lines for Anthony Smith and Rob Collier, who each took one and released one, Anthony on a buzzer, Rob on a mini-cat. Steve Mosely also selected an intermediate to take one on a cats whisker, while Colin Cox‘s egg fly and intermediate did the trick to tempt one to the bank. Steve Lewis took one rainbow on a black daddy and a sinking line, while grandson Ieuan , who benefited from a coaching session, released another rainbow.
Ladies international Alice Davies (below) who called in to support the coaching event had an enjoyable hour‘s fishing, taking one on an apps bloodworm and a floating line.
Competitions
The next event to look forward to is the Iain Barr Bank Masters heat at Cwm Hedd on March 22nd- sponsored by Airflo Visit http://www.iainbarrflyfishing.co.uk/ for details on how to enter. In addition to the competition entry fee the Cwm Hedd ticket for the day will
be £22.50 payable in advance, with a minimum of fifteen paid entries and fishing tickets required by 15th
March. Cwm Hedd ticket includes a free bacon sandwich on arrival, bread pud/cakes/tea coffee. I am relaxing the rules on fish to be released for the day, so it will be take the first rainbow and release up to 15, with the format as regards moving platforms and scoring etc available soon .
That‘s all for now folks
TTFN
Linda
Scierra Pairs 2015 Entry Form
A full list of dates & venues can be found on our website www.scierrapairs.co.uk
Angler One Angler Two
Forename:
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Please note: we will only commit to holding a heat with a minimum entry of 5 pairs. If your preferred fishery is not on the list of heats then please let us know.
No. Fishery Date Entry Fee
1 £50 per pair
2 £30 per pair*
*Anglers will not receive a goody bag for additional heats
All fishing fees will vary at each fishery and must be paid on the day prior to the briefing. These fees comprise a day permit and boat fee. If you are a season ticket holder you can reclaim your permit cost on the day of the competition.
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Readers Letters
Have your say here about any aspect of fly fishing and any fishing related issues that concern you. Email your questions; concerns or issues to the editor at [email protected]
To the Editor I just read that there is a proposal to introduce a rod licence in Scotland. I have fished (fly) for around 35 years, stopped fishing due to time commitments about 3 years ago. I just retired last year and dug out the fishing gear again, and have joined a local club for stillwater fly fishing to get me out of the house and into the fresh air (weather permitting). Should a rod license be introduced, the gear goes back in the loft, and I will find another reason to get out of the house that does not mean me funding someone else. No doubt the government will also tax the new proposed licence. Say NO to the licence
Brian Carraher by email Editor says: I think there will be a lot of people with the same idea about the rod licence and giving up their sport which would be a shame.
But that‘s typical of the government and their various bodies, they only think either about themselves or for the big fat greedy consortiums that control most of the wild fishing within Scotland and not the ordinary hard working people who enjoy the fine art of fly fishing and have an escape from the humdrums of life for an hour or two.
TROUT AND MUSHROOM TERRINE Serves 4 – 6
Ingredients:
2 Trout (or 4 fillets) 25 g breadcrumbs 25 g butter salt and pepper 25 g flour 2 egg whites 150 ml fish stock 350 g large spinach leaves 1 tbsp lemon juice 100 g button or cap mushrooms Method:
1. Clean, fillet and skin the trout. Mince or process the flesh until smooth. 2. Melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute then slowly add the fish stock, made by boiling up the head, skin and bones of the trout. 3. Bring the sauce to the boil, stirring constantly. 4. Remove from the heat, stir in the fish, lemon juice, breadcrumbs and seasoning. Add the egg whites and mix well. 5. Wash the spinach and blanch in boiling salted water for 1 minute. Drain well and dry carefully on a piece of kitchen towel. Cut out the coarse stalks and use three quarters of the spinach to line the base and sides of a lightly oiled 1 lb (675 g) loaf tin. 6. Thinly slice the mushrooms and season lightly with salt and freshly milled black pepper. 7. Spread half of the trout mixture over the base of the lined tin. 8. Cover with mushrooms. Spread the remaining trout on top. 9. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour at 160 C. Remove from the oven, cool and chill. Turn out and slice
TROUT PARCELS with CUCUMBER and LEMON Serves 4
Ingredients:
Preparation time: 20 minutes, Cooking time : 15 minutes, Oven : Preheat to 180°C (350°F, gas mark 4), Calories per serving: 310 4 small gutted fresh trout 1 lemon 4 sprigs parsley For the sauce: 1/2 medium cucumber 2 spring onions Rind and juice of 1 lemon 1 oz (25 g) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon plain flour 4 tablespoons half cream 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method:
1. Wash the trout thoroughly and remove any black skin inside the fish by rubbing it with a little salt. Dry the fish with kitchen paper. 2. Cut the lemon into slices and place a few slices and a parsley sprig in each belly cavity. Wrap the fish, individually, in a double thickness of newspaper or greaseproof paper. Wet the parcels under cold running water and place on a baking tray. Bake for 15 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, peel and dice the cucumber. Trim the spring onions and slice the bulb and bottom 3in (80mm) of the green stalk. Juice the lemon and finely grate the rind. Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the cucumber for 1-2 minutes until justtender. Remove with a slotted spoon and put aside. 4. Gradually stir the flour into the saucepan, mixing well, then add the cream a little at a time, stirring continuously. Return the cucumber to the pan, along with the spring onion, lemon juice and rind, and chopped parsley. 5. Add a little water if necessary to maintain a creamy consistency, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Continue stirring and cooking for 3 minutes, until thickened, then pour the sauce into a jug or sauceboat. 6. Unwrap the trout and arrange on a serving plate. Serve the sauce separately.
Fly of the Month
Red Apps Beaded Bloodworm
The bloodworm is an imitation of the larval stage of the Chironomid
midge or buzzer. Bloodworm spends the majority of their time living
in a silty tube. When disturbed they move their bodies from side to
side which is where the mobility of this patterns spanflex legs come
into the equation.
This is one of the best bloodworm patterns you will find and can be
fished throughout the year, not just throughout the winter. For some
reason Olive Beaded Apps Bloodworms seem to work well when
snails are visible on the water.
This fly is great in different colours, olive, white and pink being my
personal favourites, the fish tend to switch off red bloodworms at
times and need somthing else to entice them.
Can be fished as follows :-
1.) Floating Line - long leader using a dead drift, let the wind take the
fly around. Occasionally use a very long pull of the fly line to pull the
fly up a few feet and then let it sink back down again.
2.) Intermediate - Can be awesome fishing this method, use variable
rates of retrieve from a slow figure of eight twitch right through to the
fastest pull you can achieve.
1: For the first step, you will need a bobbin threader or a piece of wire
bent in two. Thread 6 of the beads onto the bobbin threader.
2: Now place two lengths of spanflex into the loop between the end of
the bobbin threader and the beads.
3: Now push the beads off the end of the bobbin threader and onto
the spanflex as shown. Now grip the beads and pull two of the
spanflex ends through them.
4: This should leave you with 6 beads onto just two lengths of
spanflex as shown. Position the beads so they are roughly in the
centre of the spanflex.
5: Take the hook and crimp down the barb. (If you don't do
this then I've found that the beads don't seem to last very
long, the barb seems to score the inside of the bead which in
turn weakens it). Now thread each bead onto the hook shank
along with the spanflex. After the first two beads are on, you
will need to pull the spanflex at both the front and rear to get
the spanflex to lay straight. Make sure that you try and keep
the spanflex lengths at the front and rear about equal.
6: Now push the rear 3 beads back a little, leaving a gap.
Make sure that the lengths of spanflex at both the front and
rear are of equal lengths before continuing
7: Push the front 3 beads hard towards the eye and catch in
the thread just behind the third bead. Lay a piece of spanflex
across the hook shank and make sure each length is equal.
Now catch in with thread using figure of eight wraps. Make
sure that the spanflex stays on the top of the hook shank.
8: Now take some lengths of Wild UV and Phosphour Yellow
Flash Attack and lay across the gap between the beads. Pull
down hard on the thread which should cause the flash attack
to flare up and again perform some figure of eight wraps so
that the material is secured. Whip Finish and cast off the
thread. (Ignore this step if you require a standard Beaded
Apps Bloodworm)
9: Trim the Flash Attack so that it leaves a neat wing.
10: The final step is to create a tag at the end of the last
bead. Push the last three beads towards the area of the wing
and then catch in some Glo Brite Floss behind the last bead.
Wind back and forth until a tapered tag is created, whip finish
and cast off the thread. The final step is to coat the tag with
superglue and then reverse the fly in the vice and apply a
drop of superglue onto the thread base where the wing was
tied in.
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Mother Nature has a plan... Who knows what Mother Nature has in store for us and for those of you who have been to visit recently, you will have experienced some very strange weather indeed. It‘s been crisp and sometimes even a little cold. In January you ask? Yes, we can‘t believe it e ither. With the result, fishing has been challenging, due to cyclones in the south blowing in strong winds, overcast skies and cold green water. We did have brief periods where it all died down and the water became definitely clearer and fish were seen. You can be sure that the news spread fast as soon as fish were spotted and undeterred, we fished on… .....here's brief catch-up on what's been happening.
December was quiet, with a few sporadic Sailfish here and there, as well as the usual Dorado, Wahoo and KawaKawa. Before we knew it Christmas was upon us and we were in the mood to give thanks for being surrounded by our family.
50th Delemare Competition - Kilifi Generously sponsored by Captain Andy‘s and Deborah Colvile, this competition once again delivered great action. Sadly, not all the boats did too well, proving the point that competitions are great levellers. Overall winner was Clueless with 2 excellent Blue Marlin, Second place was Simba with 2 Blue Marlin and a Sailfish and in third place was Tega with 1 Blue Marlin and 3 Sailfish.
Congratulations to clients, crew and skippers.
It seems Santa was not quite done with Eclare, having a truly excellent run of 5 marlin, releasing a 50kg Striped Marlin on the day after Christmas. Then, 2 days later, released well sized 80kg and 100kg Blue Marlin's. Then just to round 2014 off, Mr Thomas caught a 30kg Sailfish, a 264kg Black Marlin and a 130kg Blue Marlin. What a great trip!
Snowgoose was also a little busy with the Jung party on the last days of the year, releasing a good 40kg Black Tip Reef shark, a 30kg Sailfish and catching a mixed bag of Giant Trevally, Wahoo, Dorado and KawaKawa.
Both Swabri and Abudi celebrated hard and fortunately for them, slept in on the 1st. Neptune was out with regular visitor Herald early in January. Always a pleasure to have them onboard, they successfully released a 90kg Black Tip Reef shark and a massive 30kg Giant Trevally. Plenty of Long Tail Tuna and KawaKawa about as well as Dorado, Wahoo, Kingfish and Barracuda. The 2nd day out saw another 15kg Giant Trevally and a good 35kg Sailfish. There seemed to be a lull in the ocean and the bite was off for a few days. The Wagner party opted for some bottom fishing, landing themselves an Amber Jack and a few small Grouper. Thankfully around the 10th brought in the usual mixed bag of Dorado, Kingfish, Barracuda, Wahoo and KawaKawa. Peter Hoffmann. fishing the Delemare Comp. went out with ‗reels blazing‘ on Neptune and wasted no time in getting a 150kg Blue Marlin after a few very quiet days. Rather than lose the fish, Peter opted to stay out, so did not finish the competition. What a welcome catch that was and the sea gods were smiling on Angus a few days later when Mr Muller released another 100kg Blue Marlin. On the very next day, the Muller brothers fishing on Neptune again tagged and released another 90kg Blue Marlin. The weather was better…even the Dolphins were out to play. Around the middle of the month announced the arrival of our long-time visitor and really good friend Lindsay Casserley. Braving the weather, his first days out unfortunately would be chalked up as ‗sightseeing‘ days as there were simply NO fish about. Then just as January came to a close, he had a cracker of a day, releasing a 150kg Blue Marlin and a 100kg Black Marlin. More from him in the next newsletter as his trip is not quite over…. Eclare wasted no time when out with the Gruber party, catching an 88kg Black Marlin and on the same day, Snowgoose caught a good 25kg Giant Trevally, also with the Gruber party. A few days later, they did it all over again, landing a nice 104kg Blue Marlin. John and Steve saw a few Blue Marlin on their on Eclare and did release a nice 80kg model. As is the case, strange things always happen...when fishing. They had 2 Blue Marlin up together and hooked one. Stopped the boat as it was taking a LOT of line. Once at the boat this magical Blue turned out to be a Barracuda. You can imagine the disappointment! Not to be outdone, new friend Robert on Snowgoose tagged a well sized 65kg Striped Marlin bringing a close to January.......and the prospect of an awesome February.
This sequence photo shows a big black marlin jumping 20 ft. in the air. Courtesy: African Billfish Foundation
Wind, Marlin and Romance...Who's your Valentine?
For us, fishing is like romance. Sometimes its good and sometimes its bad, but overall we would not change it for anything. Its out of love for what we do that gets us up first thing in the morning and motivates us to tear ourselves away from creature comforts to be on the water at first light…ready for whatever the ocean may offer up.
The sea has been clean and blue but choppy making the fishing somewhat challenging.
Plenty of flying fish around bursting out of the sea in their frantic effort to evade predators. Thankfully the wind seemed to settle, calming the water and the pattern soon emerged presenting clouds in the morning and then fining up as the day progressed. Egon and Ranier‘s trip started off well when they released 2 Black Marlin, each of around 150kgs but then did slow down a little. Clients Zhang Cenxz had a good day out on Snowgoose, getting 4 well sized Wahoo. Lindsay, coming to the end of his trip on Eclare got Barracuda and Dorado. They raised 3 Black Marlin and 2 Sailfish, but sadly did not convert to catch. Oh well, there is always next time... The Bachmann Franz party fishing on Eclare started off slow but had a cracker day catching an 80kg Black Marlin and 2 good sized Dorado. Werner and Jeorg fishing on Snowgoose raised a Blue Marlin and then a few days later released a 100kg Mako Shark Neptune cut loose from the crowd and ventured up Ngomeni side, tagging and releasing 2 nice Sailfish. John Cook fishing on Neptune lost a Black right by the boat and 4 Sailfish were also lost during the day. All we can say is aaaaarrrrrgggghhhh…in true pirate parlance. To make up for it, the very next day he boated an 82kg Black Marlin, 2 good Wahoo, Kingfish and Tuna. The Konrad party out on Eclare did very well bottom fishing and got 8 well sized Snappers, ready for the dinner plate. Peter Hofmann got a 67kg Black Marlin, caught on 15kg line. He also tagged and released 2 Black Marlin, just 4 miles off Watamu. For the rest of the Watamu based boats, overall there were 6 Blue Marlin caught (2 of which were over 300 lbs), 2 raised and 4 lost. There were 15 Black Marlin caught, 2 raised and 2 lost.
Salmon Fishing the Miramichi River Canada The Miramichi River watershed drains a territory comprising one-quarter of New Brunswick's territory, measuring approximately 13,000 km² of which 300 km² is an estuarine environment on the inner part of Miramichi Bay. The watershed roughly corresponds to Northumberland County, but also includes sections of Victoria County, Carleton County, and York County and smaller parts of Gloucester County and Sunbury County. The Miramichi River meander length measures approximately 250 km and comprises two important branches, the Southwest Miramichi River and the Northwest Miramichi River, each having their respective tributaries. Nearly every bend in the river, from Push and Be Damned Rapids to the Turnip Patch has a distinctive name, reflecting the importance of the river to the avid fly fisherman/woman keen to fish the river. The Miramichi is the ideal place to go salmon fishing and fly-fishing. Guides can take you to private pools where you‘ll spend the day in a beautiful setting, doing what you love: fishing. A variety of cottages, cabins and lodges mean it‘s easy to find the right accommodation to suit your needs. Then again, maybe you want to pitch a tent, as fishing and camping naturally go together. But remember your camping neighbour might be a bear. Fishing for the Big Catch in New Brunswick
When was the last time you cast a line amidst the calming waters of a world-class river, or recounted the day‘s fishing tales over a crackling campfire? In New Brunswick they have got just the thing to tempt your inner angler – why not go for a fishing trip and you‘ll be hooked for a lifetime.
Tackle World-Famous Salmon Rivers and Great Coastal Waters As any angler will tell you, the Atlantic salmon is the king of the game fish. People travel to New Brunswick from around the world in search of this prize catch. But don‘t let that fool you – smallmouth bass, shark, shad, brook trout, chain pickerel, landlocked salmon, white perch, yellow perch and more can all be found in the various waters, which range from rivers to lakes; fresh water to salt water. Fishing for Atlantic Salmon
Planning to fish sea-run Atlantic salmon in New Brunswick? The following facts apply. See individual fishery areas for detailed information. Size restrictions
Only grilse greater than or equal to 35 cm but less than 63 cm (fork length) may be retained. Tagging
All Atlantic salmon in your possession must be properly tagged. If you keep a grilse, the person who hooked it must tag it. A professional guide (Guide I) can angle and hook a salmon on behalf of his or her client. The client is considered to have hooked the salmon and may tag the fish, provided it is of legal length. (This does not apply to Crown Reserve Waters.) Professional guides (Guide I) and their clients cannot fish at the same time. Angling methods
You can only use an artificial fly when angling for sun-run salmon. You may cast or troll using unweighted artificial flies that have single or double hooks. Treble hooks are not permitted Popular salmon flies on the Miramichi River include the Black Bear series, the Cosseboom series, Butterfly, Oriole, and the Blackville Special. Deerhair flies such as the "Buck Bug" or the "Green Machine" is also quite successful. Major portions of the Miramichi River salmon fishing waters are controlled by private clubs and outfitters, with "public water" that is available to all very limited. Further, all non-resident anglers must hire a registered guide to fish for Atlantic salmon in New Brunswick. Guides can be inquired for in the village of Doaktown and through Dept. of Natural Resources offices. Non-Residents
Non-Residents must have a licensed guide when fishing for any species on Guide Required Waters after specific dates. (Check individual fishery areas.) Children
Children – both resident and non-resident – can fish without a licence. They can fish for salmon without a licence if accompanied by a person who has an Atlantic salmon licence. The child‘s catch must be included in that person‘s daily limit. Children must buy a licence (10 - 15 years of age) if they want their own catch limit of Atlantic salmon Daily live release
Once you reach your bag limit of sea-run salmon, you must stop fishing for the day.
Atlantic Salmon
Fishing
EAST COAST OF CANADA FISHING SPECIAL
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$995 CDN
Here is a chance to fish the world famous Miramichi
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Special takes place in the picturesque Province of New Brunswick and includes: accommodation, hearty meals, experienced guide service
with boat & housekeeping.
The super fighting Sea Trout (1/2 lb to 10 lb) can be added to the trip after May 1.
You can also fish Striped Bass ( 2lb. up to 25 or 30 lb. or more), which are also great fighters. Seventy-five per cent of Striped Bass in
the New England States spawn in the Miramichi River. It used to be catch and release only. Last year one bass a day was allowed, and this
year we may be allowed more (nothing definite yet).
Airport pick-up and delivery: $100/pp (round trip);
Salmon Fishing License Fee: $82 + tax.
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During the 1940‘s and early 50‘s, Rattling Brook was one of the premier fishing streams in Newfoundland and Labrador. Fishermen came from across Canada, the US and Europe to angle one of the large salmon for which the brook was known worldwide. In the late 1950‘s, a hydro development project was completed on the brook and, as happened too frequently with productive salmon watercourses in that era, no effective mechanism was included to allow for salmon passage above the power station. For more than 50 years, Rattling Brook—a once great salmon river—became a virtual wasteland for anglers. Thanks to foresight though, all was not lost. For a few years after the hydro installation, the returning fish which could no longer access Rattling Brook were captured at the mouth of the tailrace and used to restock Great Rattling Brook and other streams along the mighty Exploits River. Today, this river and its tributaries see annual returns of fish in the 35,000 to 45,000 range. Hope of restoring Rattling Brook never waned and in 1999, the town of Norris Arm established an Economic Development Committee to explore the possibility of a salmon restoration project. For the next seven years, the group worked with Newfoundland Power (NP), operator of the power plant, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and various other government and conservation groups to determine the pros and cons. They projected an estimated $3 million annually in economic benefits for the town and surrounding area. However, analysis showed there would be some structural challenges, and cost would be a significant factor. But with no real ―showstopper‖ to prohibit the project, the committee and DFO began the process of determining how to make it happen Over the next three years, NP and DFO brokered an agreement that they shared with the committee in 2010. NP would install the necessary fish passage structures so that salmon could once again return to their rightful spawning grounds within the Rattling Brook watershed. ―The years we invested in research and building a good relationship with Newfoundland Power ultimately paid off,‖ recalls Allan Paddock, Chair of the Norris Arm and area committee. ―NP budgeted $5 million
for the restoration project, with a commitment to have the necessary structures and processes in place by 2012-2013.‖ The committee was asked to come up with the funds to actually restore the salmon—a cost estimated at $324,000. The committee then turned to the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation for funding assistance and received a grant of $35,000 a year for three years, totalling $105,000, towards the five-year restocking program for Rattling Brook. Starting in 2011, some 400 salmon would be transferred each year into the watershed, an area of about 384 square kilometres. The Science Branch of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans determined that to enhance the chances of early success, the fish to be relocated should be taken from Great Rattling Brook where the original stock was transferred when the power plant was built. DFO sees the potential for annual runs of between 4,400 and 6,400 salmon when the restoration project is complete. ―Paddock says ―we look forward to the day when the Rattling Brook watershed will again teem with salmon and the swish of angler rods will again be heard on the river.‖
WINSTON ANNOUNCES PRO PHOTOGRAPHER PROGRAM
The R.L. Winston Rod Company in Twin Bridges, Montana is excited to announce the addition of 9 extremely talented photographers
under our new Pro Photographer Program. This select group of photographers has a passion for fly fishing which is expressed beautifully through their outstanding photography. Upon hearing of his selection as a Winston Pro Photographer, Justin Hamblin of One Last Cast said,
“Winston is known for amazing quality and attention to detail so when I was asked to be a part of their Pro Photographer program, to me, it meant that they saw those characteristics in my photography. It’s an honor to be associated with a flagship company like Winston. I hope I can contribute to that tradition of amazing quality and attention to detail that they are known for.” Russ Schnitzer of Schnitzer Photo, when asked how he felt about his selection as a Winston Pro Photographer remarked, “Winston Rods for me has always been a name that is well respected, a name that has a lot of history associated with it - and to me it’s an integral part of modern fly fishing. So for me to have my name associated with Winston as a Pro Photographer - I couldn’t imagine a better relationship to have. It’ll be fun to see where we can take it.” Winston is proud to welcome these exceptional photographers as part of the Winston team. We encourage you to follow them on Facebook and Instagram and enjoy their dedication to catching the shot. You can learn more about the Winston Pro Photographer Program on the Winston website at www.winstonrods.com or at