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The Izaak Walton Hotel is a
picturesque 17th Century country house hotel with fishing rights on the
river Dove.
The Ghillies Board provides updates about the hotel fishery on the river
Dove and is a forum for syndicate members and hotel fishing guests.
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April/May 2008..
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At last the weather is showing some signs of warming up; always a bit late here in the Derbyshire Peak District. Although the water height is now excellent, the fly life so far has been scattered, and not at all prolific. Hatches of Olives have been very scarce, so it has been wet flies that have been catching the odd fish. We now have hatches of Black Gnat and these will be followed by the Hawthorn Fly, soon after that with the Mayfly, (in the middle of May to the middle of June). We do still have some good hatches of Mayfly on the Dove, but I do know that it has suffered on other streams. So the message is clear the fishing will get much better from now on. Flies to try are Cock winged Dun, Greenwells Glory, Iron Blue Dun, Olive Imitations, midge imitations, Elk Hair Sedges. Wet flies are usual bead head Nymphs, Partridge and Orange, Spring Black will be worth a try. May as always a good month to book in for a short fishing break at the hotel. Also if you require tuition or a guide Anthony Bridgett our Fishery Manager can provide that service. Contact reception for further information. |
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28 Apr 2008 by Nikki Bexon and Anthony Bridgett.
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March 2008
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Fishing for brown trout begins on the river Dove, here in Dovedale on the 18th March In the opinion of many too early however nature can spring a surprise, and a lovely warm day will bring. fly life onto the surface, they like us are eager to put Winter behind them. Mostly hatches will be of midges, but Spring Olives, and Large Dark Olive can be on the water. Sometimes the Sedge fly February red can put in an appearance. Red Fly and Old Joan some of the older names for this fly. As we move into April the flies mentioned will be supplemented by the Spring Black, Black Gnat and then the Hawthorn fly, so Olive and Black flies should be your choice. also go small. 16s hooks to 20s are now more often successful. Wet flies Partridge and Orange, Partridge and Silver. As April becomes more sunny Iron Blue Dun is making a comeback. The trout will be eager to feed to get back into condition.
The river has had a good clean out in the Winter floods, and work on the overhanging branches and herbage have opened up some new spots. So put in an early booking a day out with the early rods will do much to brighten up your outlook. Do not overlook the Environment Agency Licence which becomes renewable in March.
Tuition and Guiding service is available and essential to newcomers to the sport of fly fishing. Anthony Bridgett our qualified instructor is available contact Reception for details. |
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17 Mar 2008 by Nikki Bexon and Anthony Bridgett.
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