NORTH WEST LADY FLY FISHERS

With assistance from Windermere Ambleside and District Angling Association we  formed a North West Ladies Fly Fishing Group during 2011.  The intention of this was to get ladies to fly fish together at various venues and feel comfortable fishing in the company of other ladies. Several events were organized in 2011 which were well attended and were enjoyed by the participants.

If you have never fly fished before and fancy having a go then please get in touch and we will be happy to help you learn this fantastic sport in a totally relaxed atmosphere.  Fly fishing equipment for absolute beginners will be available to use on the day.

All ladies in the North West are most welcome to attend and there is no joining fee

EVENTS -2012

We will publish the details of all the future fishing days in this section so watch this space. If you would like to take part in any fishing day please contact Vee on 01539 733297 or 07886 817770 or email b9vee@lycos.com.

25 March               Trout Fly Fishing at Kilnsey Park, Skipton

29 April                  Trout Fly Fishing at Raygill, 15 mins from Skipton – limited to 15 ladies

27 May                    Trout Fly Fishing at Barnsfold, Goosnargh, Nr Preston

24 June                   Trout Fly Fishing at Bank House, Caton

12 July                     Carp on the fly    -     limited to 4 ladies

29 July                    Tuition                 -     limited to 5 ladies

9 August                  Carp on the fly    -     limited to 4 ladies

26 August                Tuition                  -     limited to 5 ladies

30 September         Trout Fly Fishing at Bigland Hall, Newby Bridge

28 October               Event to be decided later

EVENTS HELD  DURING 2011

The first event was held at Cleveley Mere Fishery, Forton where Roger, the owner and his staff provided outstanding hospitality and service and all the ladies enjoyed the day.

 

The second fishing day was held on 31 July at Bank House Fishery, Caton and was attended by 15 ladies who all had a great time and 9 trout were caught and many were missed.  The highlight was a yummy cake made by Ali.

Carp Fishing on the Fly

The first session was held last Thursday and with perfect conditions of warm and calm weather and the Carp cooperated and the ladies took a staggering 11 fish to almost 10lbs which included Commons, Mirrors and Kois and all fought very hard. There were lots of missed takes which is usual with Carp fly fishing. The day was a massive success.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ladies Tuition Day

6 enthusiastic ladies attended our first tuition day at Cocklakes Fishery Nr. Penrith and spent four hours learning to cast with the fly rod.  By the end of the session they had all achieved the pick up and lay down cast, false casting, shooting line and performed the roll cast.  Knot tying was easy and Bob & I were delighted with the results.  Look out trout you are in serious danger !!

The second tuition day was held at Oak Royal Trout Fishery on 11 September where Barbara, Christine and Rec braved the very windy weather to learn how to cast with the fly rod.  By the end of the session we saw excellent results and they are now ready to go out and catch trout with confidence.  Well done ladies, you were great pupils !!

Bigland Fly Fishery

Our fishing day at Bigland Fly Fishery attracted 14 enthusiastic ladies all hoping to catch some trout.  The day started with rain at 9.30am and ended with rain at 4.00pm and rained most of the day inbetween.  The rain didn`t dampen the spirits and 19 trout were landed and many lost as the keen anglers kept moving around this natural lake trying to locate feeding fish.  Unfortunately no photos were taken of the day because of the bad weather but I`m sure most of the ladies will remember the day particularly if they landed their first trout there.  Ali`s chocolate brownies went down a treat at lunchtime – skilled at cooking as well as catching fish !!

The Final Event for 2011 held at Bank House Fly Fishery

Our final event for 2011 was held 6 November at Bank House Fishery, Caton and thermals were definately needed, the temperature had dropped to 0 degrees during the night and the trout initially decided not to play.  Rods assembled, leaders tied on, flies selected and we were off, every cast anticipating that hungry trout.  However, the sun came out, the day warmed up and  the fishing got better for our ladies.   We had some good results from the ladies with Marion catching most fish (she had to leave at lunchtime otherwise she may have emptied the lake) and Alison landing the largest rainbow trout of the day and was given a free days fishing by the owners. 

 Well done to everyone who came to these events during 2011, we now have a fantastic group of ladies from beginners to the more experienced anglers and  we are looking  forward to seeing you all again in 2012.   New lady anglers are welcome to join us.

 Tight lines.