Fishing Report Powdermill Reservoir - Seddlescombe Wednesday 30th April 2014 A GLORIOUS DAY’S FISHING Tuesday started quietly with only Steven Stern and his boat partner out on the reservoir in the early morning mist. No sooner had your reporter arrived than Steven was into a fish. As the morning progressed more anglers arrived and it was good to see half a dozen boats spread around the reservoir rather than congregating in one hotspot. I was clear from the outset that it was going to be a good day for fishing with plenty of early signs of fish rising. As the glorious day progressed more and more mayflies appeared and groups could be seen ‘dancing’ in all the usual places away from the water. Mayflies continued to emerge in small numbers throughout the day which ensured that fish continued to rise to take them. Most anglers chose to fish a dry mayfly although some used the odd sub-surface fly such as the popular Daiwl Bach. For the first time this season, Mick Wood (The Wood Butcher) caught all his six fish on a dry mayfly fishing from the dam and was so unbelievably successful that he was also the first bank angler to catch his limit. About eight visitors made the effort to fish today, including Andy Lush, the proprietor of The Friendly Fisherman in Tunbridge Wells. On his website there are accounts of the various fishing venues in our area. Andy describes a day’s fishing at Powdermill, way back in 2009. The article begins as follows:- “If you go down in the woods in May your sure of a big surprise because hidden there is the most beautiful trout fishery I know Powdermill Reservoir. thefriendlyfisherman.co.uk/articles/fly-fishing-venues/powdermill_may09.asp Every year anglers flock to Powdermill in May in the hope of being there when the Mayfly are hatching and the trout are up, well this year after several near misses I was there to witness the spectacle and enjoy the best Mayfly fishing I’ve experienced.” Although one can argue that little changes from one year to the next, I think that it’s about time someone wrote an update. So what about it Andy? I can only hope that the number of mayflies currently in evidence continues at this level for some time, as I feel that it makes for excellent dry fly fishing. As the numbers of mayfly increase it can be really spectacular but not necessarily as easy. With millions of flies everywhere, it can become a bit of a lottery as things get chaotic. However for the next few weeks we will not be moaning about the lack of excitement. So pick your day, book your boat and enjoy!
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