Well what a great start to the 2017 fly fishing season this has been on the Bristol Waters. Both Chew and Blagdon have been alive with buzzers, making the trout fishing incredible. People have been using nymphs, small lures and even dries at times when the weather allowed. And with more mild weather forecast, the prospects look even better for the coming weeks.
Trout
Both boat and bank anglers have been treated to some sensational fly fishing so far this season, with Chew opening for action on 9th march and Blagdon a week later. Some key hotspots on Chew were behind Denny Island and down in Herons Green Bay - even though neither of those areas were stocked prior to opening day!
The best area at Blagdon was the Top End, although Butcombe was also good at the opposite end of the lake! Once again, no fish were stocked at the Top End so it just goes to show that these trout will wander to where they find the best feeding areas, regardless of where they are stocked.
Pike
The pike fly fishing on Chew has been pretty difficult so far, but to be fair, there are not many anglers out there chasing them at the moment. I have had several guided days and have boated a few, but have also had a fair amount of missed chances and some follows from very big fish - so I know it can only improve.
Guided Fly Fishing
Now that the new season is well and truly underway, I have plenty of availability; particularly midweek, during April. May is already very busy and June is filling fast.
If you would like a guided day on Chew, Blagdon or Litton, then please go to the "Contact" part of this site and let's get a day or two organised!
