FISHING NEWS

FLY CASTING TUITION Peter is a member of the Game Angling Instructors Association and is licensed by the Angling Development Board as a CCA Level 2 coach.  Flyfishing is a fun activity for all ages and abililties and coaching will be individually tailored to your ability, whether you're a novice or have some experience and wish to improve your technique. Sessions can be for 2 hours, half a day or longer and are available to individuals, families or small groups, whether or not you are staying at Haycorn Cottage.

Personalised gift vouchers for fly-casting tuition make an ideal gift for birthdays, Christmas or that special occasion.  Tuition is offered at Bake Lakes or Siblyback  and the price includes the use of quality tackle and any necessary permits.  All you need to bring is a sense of humour and sensible footwear.  Just phone Peter on 01752 851358 to discuss your requirements.

FISHING VENUES

BAKE LAKES         Our nearest lakes, just half a mile away, open all year round from dawn to dusk for trout and coarse fishing.  The trout lake is a cleverly contoured, mature 5 acre lake in beautiful surroundings with abundant wildlife.   Fishing here is always a pleasure.  You might like to try flyfishing for carp on one of the coarse lakes.   www.bakelakes.co.uk

SIBLYBACK LAKE 140 acre reservoir, regularly stocked with rainbow, brown and blue trout to complement the native head of brown trout.  The 2012 season runs from 15th March.   

COLLIFORD          Brown trout season - 15th March to 12th October

ROADFORD           Brown trout season - 15th March to 12th October

BURRATOR           Brown and rainbow trout season - 1st March to 31st October

You can visit www.swlakestrust.org.uk for more information or ring Peter.

LISKEARD & DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB have 23 miles of river.  Visitor tickets are available up to 30th November at a cost of £20 a day or £55 per week.

The season dates on our local rivers are:-

    River Lynher  -  Salmon  -  1st March to 14th October

                             Sea trout  - 3rd March to 30th September

    River Fowey  -  Salmon  -  1st April to 15th December

                             Sea trout - 1st April to 30th September

    River Camel  -  Salmon  -  1st May to 15th December

                            Sea trout  -  1st May to 30th September

These spate rivers enjoy a peal run from June, along with grilse.  The main salmon run is from October. 

WESTCOUNTRY ANGLING PASSPORT  This scheme (formerly known as Angling 2000) offers some superb, inexpensive fishing on numerous types of water including truly wild brown trout waters on the moors.  Visit www.westcountryangling.com  for more information.  

TIGHT LINES!