Paul J Posted February 3, 2011 Report Posted February 3, 2011 Not sea or boat fishing but it was fun Went to the local trout pond with Dave ( pirky) for a spot of flyfishing. Lovely morning ahead of what looks like some windy days through next week. Got my first fly caught fish of 2011 and fishing with Dave is always a pleasure Quote
alun j. Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Hi Trev. Paul said it was at White Sheet. Alun. Quote
Wedger Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Thought so. Do we know who stocks those lakes? Quote
pirky Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Hi Trev Christchurch Angling Club use Trafalgar .... pretty relaxed relationship ...fish taste good and generally in good nick .....there are exceptions. I mentioned that when I popped over to you when you very kindly tested my battery !! If you want a telephone number .... let me know ...... rates may be an issue because of our longish relationship with Trafalgar.... They generally re-stock once a week based on the records of fish taken....pretty standard procedure I think. With four lakes in total (3 at Whitesheet and 1 at Hamer) and a good head of club member / guest flyflickers I imagine the returns are pretty good. Dave Quote
codpiece Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Sorry to be a controversial killjoy but unimpressed with Pauls ''frankfurter'' and the tail fin on ''pirky's'' fish is only marginaly better!! Trevor, post us some photo's of proper stock fish!!!!! Derek. Quote
Wedger Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Oh alrighty then......... spot the grumpy one Quote
codpiece Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Oh!!! They do come with fins then Trev? Derek Quote
Wedger Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Aaaaaaaaaah bless I'll bet you don't catch many of these in Hamer Warren............. Quote
Rob Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 And that's a 10lb'er!!! Got any Tigers or Char??? p.s. is that a brook? Quote
Wedger Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 Got any Tigers or Char??? p.s. is that a brook? You need to be visiting the fish ID website Rob!!!! 'Tis an Arctic Char Quote
Wedger Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) And that's a 10lb'er!!! and you of all people should know that size ain't inportant "ain't inportant" but shpelling ish..... important Edited February 7, 2011 by Wedger Quote
Maverick Martin Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 What a beauty, nice and fat, nicely protected from the sun and the fish aint arf bad either Sorry Trev couldn't resist Martin Quote
Wedger Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) I have time on my side Couldn't resist that either Martin....................... Edited February 7, 2011 by Wedger Quote
Jim Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 I have time on my side Couldn't resist that either Martin....................... You ASKED for that OLD FELLA. Jim Quote
Tomo Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 They all look like Pike or Bass livebait to me...... to good to waste on a BBQ Tomo Quote
codpiece Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 And good looks Sorry Martin Derek. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 He who laughs first also laughs last as he is taking the pith, those that laugh second are always trying to catch up Martin Quote
Wedger Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 He who laughs first also laughs last as he is taking the pith, those that laugh second are always trying to catch up Red rag seen M B I can always loose a few lbs, but you try turning time back............ Shall we stop this before I have a coronary with mirth.......... besides we're off topic............. Fish catching & then quality me thinks Quote
Maverick Martin Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 He who laughs first also laughs last as he is taking the pith, those that laugh second are always trying to catch up Red rag seen M B I can always loose a few lbs, but you try turning time back............ Shall we stop this before I have a coronary with mirth.......... besides we're off topic............. Fish catching & then quality me thinks Agread on all counts Martin Quote
Wedger Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Dave, Do you remember when Hamer first opened? What was the fishing like then? Is the top lake at Whitesheet still a problem with algae in the summer? Quote
pirky Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Trev Only heard about Hamer when first opened........was good fish. Personally I am not a fan of the lake ..... too exposed and featureless but hey !!! Top lake at Whitesheet does still get a bloom and gets difficult at times. We have just had a very interesting chat on the phone about fish quality and what is expected of farmed stock fish in the 24hrs after stocking so I will creep out of that debate. AND will stay well clear of the personal age and weight / condition debate too I have replied to the PM Dave Edited February 8, 2011 by pirky Quote
Paul J Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Posted February 8, 2011 Trev, you are renowned for the quality of your trout and would love to fish for them if i could afford the crazy prices at some of these ponds. It's only a quick fix for me while i wait for the real sport to arrive, even a trout with two tails are not a match for bass. I do like the look of those Char, a beautiful fish indeed PJ Quote
Wedger Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 ........and would love to fish for them if i could afford the crazy prices at some of these ponds. Interesting thought Paul. It is surprising what we pay for our leisure pursuits. I suppose it is all down to how passionate you are about any particular activity. If I liked trout fishing even half as much as my sea fishing & boating there would be no contest at all on cost benefit analysis. I could fish for trout in the best fisheries every week and still wouldn't cost as much as my 10-15 trips to sea. even a trout with two tails are not a match for bass Agreed (PS none of my trout have two tails) Quote
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