New Platt Fisheries

Huw’s News

The new season on New Platt started on 1st March and got off to a flyer.
Despite the weather not being the best, the lake was well attended during the first week with 36 visits made.
Anglers were well rewarded for their efforts with 151 fish taken in that first week, with two fish in the 10lb bracket recorded, one each by Huw O and J Oakes. Huw's fish came on the first day of the season, downhill from here on. There were plenty other fish recorded that were in the 4lb bracket. The 151 fish were made up of 140 rainbows and 11 browns.
Fish were taken from all over the lake though the best returns seemed to come from the shallower areas.
During the week, six returns of 10 or more fish in a day to individual rods were made, topped by 20 fish for Mark C.
Fish fell to a variety of tactics with nymphs, lures and bead heads all scoring.
Next week has mixed weather forecast with heavy rain and strong winds which will no doubt influence attendance
On the plus side, days are drawing out and temperatures are slowly rising. It will still be some time before we can discard a layer or two and look forward to the main fly hatches and rising fish.


Huw

Steve’s in action below.

Now, I think Huws News is going to be all about this!!

12 > 15 lbs we think (but may be neare to 9!!) either way 31inches, not taken out of water due to size, thanks Huw for show all how to treat large fish.

Huw if you can put a note together on how all of us should handle these magnificent over wintered fish, I’ll post out for all to adhere to.

Well done for the catch, looks like you need a bigger boat.

Andrew

Well done to the Bank fishermen today, good one Rhys.

Well done to Huw, from Huws News.

First 3.5 to 4 (22 inches)
Second 5.5 to 6 (25 inches)

Important message from Huw

“Wanted to get them back quickly.

Held both in the water for a while until they powered off.”

So to all members with the large fish, please try and return to water as soon as possible.

Some more pictures. Do I see some Blues!!!

Well done to Andy G today. Perfect pair.