morning at boringwheel Nutley

[steve martin]

Thought i would get the trout gear out and went off to Boringwheel fishery in Nutley, arrived at 9.30am, everything was wrong, clear sky, very warm, and no wind, however punted out and set up 30yds from boat stages and there were some good rises showing, sat there and watched and noticed that there were a few fry being chased around, so on with a small white and gold leaded lure and made a few fast retrievs, a couple of takes, after 10 mins changed to a small leaded daddy yellow body and bang immediate take and first fish in the boat,rainbow around 2lb, slight breeze got up and now drawing across the wake that the breeze was creating,another rainbow about 2.75lb, carried on with same tactices and another rainbow about 3.5lb, by 1pm caught my fourth fish and had got my limit - excellent morning in difficult conditions, rapid small but snatchy pulls seemed to be the best way, water very coloured.
Two other anglers on the bank landed 2 whilst i was there, they nearly lost one when a rook decided to try and fly off with there catch,funny thing to see when the angler ran after his catch!!!
Disssapointing to see that dishonest anglers are flouting the fishery rules - complete losers, you will spoil it for us honest anglers,why take the **** out of a fantastic lake that offers so much and ran by a caring family who are trying to offer something unique to the flyfishing fraternity - clear off and go somewhere else - have you not noticed that the prices have not increased in at least 5 years - what more can you ask for !!!!!!!
tight lines
Steve.

[Bin]

Steve, it's the same almost everywhere you go.
Some people think that going fishing is the same as going to the fishmonger and presume that at least their going to catch and are very upset if they don't catch their limit.

Tidy session, by the way.

[steve martin]

Steve, it's the same almost everywhere you go.
Some people think that going fishing is the same as going to the fishmonger and presume that at least their going to catch and are very upset if they don't catch their limit.

Tidy session, by the way.

i have been going to this fishery for over 10 years now and i struggle to match the tranquility and the sport any where else apart from dever etc, you are right though it is amazing how many fisherman leave stupid comments in the book if they blanked - in my eyes give up or try harder!!

[crazyplums]

hi steve, where abouts is this fishery in Nutley, and how much for a session?

cheers.
Hugh (all the gear, little idea!)

[SeaDonkey]

hi steve, where abouts is this fishery in Nutley, and how much for a session?

cheers.
Hugh (all the gear, little idea!)

Hugh , as you come up the A22 before just before Nutley village look for Cackle street on the right.Follow cackle street down the bottom of the hill and the drive way is on the left on bend.Lovely fishery ,fish from the bank or punt (about 6 of them free of charge).Ticket prices ?? havnt been down for a good few months ,no catch and release ,2 fish half day ticket upwards ,cant remember the exact price but only average isnt expensive.

Ian

[steve martin]

hi steve, where abouts is this fishery in Nutley, and how much for a session?

cheers.
Hugh (all the gear, little idea!)

Hi Hugh,
directions as per seadonkeys reply, an evening 2 fish ticket is £20, a four fish ticket is £30, etc upto an 8 fish ticket at £50.
Fantastic place as i have said previously, if you go Hugh try a floating line with a leaded nymph or tin head of some description, always does well for me, really excellent fun and some good trout to be caught both rainbow and brownies, an angler caught a 4lb tench on fly - can be hard at times but a twitchy slow retrieve can be deadly,my photo is on the wall in the cabin - rainbow just shy of 10lb.
Stocked from Roger Daltry's lakedown on a regular basis and i have never caught a stocky below 1.5lb always a good average, you can hire rods there as well, could meet you there on a Monday if you fancied having a go.
They have there own website - worth a look
Steve.

[crazyplums]

thanks Ian, pretty sure i know where it is, though i've not been down that lane for a good few years!

Steve, that'd be great, i can often do mondays (money permitting) so would love to fish with ya, you can cast a more experienced eye on my unexperienced casting, also a little unsure about leader/tippet length, i usually fish with just a 4-5ft 6 or 10lb flouro from the loop to the fly! struggle casting much more than that, especially with a heavier fly!

I have my own rods, a lovely little 5# loomis built for my by Stan M, and an 8# cheapy, both are saltwater rods but get used more often down on the river uck! also have a nice -I think- selection of wets, drys, gold heads, lures, nymphs, klinkhammers etc, so hopefully something in there that'll catch!

had a quick bash today with the loomis down a little spot on the Uck, 1st time i've used it in a while, only had the one fish in about 45 mins trying, a nice little 8oz chub! have had carp to 3lb, chub to 2lb, dace, roach, rudd, gudgeon and more down there!

do they do lessons down there? thought it might be nice as something for mrs plums and I to do, need to get her out more and fly fishing is just so much cleaner and lighter!

cheers.
Hugh

[steve martin]

thanks Ian, pretty sure i know where it is, though i've not been down that lane for a good few years!

Steve, that'd be great, i can often do mondays (money permitting) so would love to fish with ya, you can cast a more experienced eye on my unexperienced casting, also a little unsure about leader/tippet length, i usually fish with just a 4-5ft 6 or 10lb flouro from the loop to the fly! struggle casting much more than that, especially with a heavier fly!

I have my own rods, a lovely little 5# loomis built for my by Stan M, and an 8# cheapy, both are saltwater rods but get used more often down on the river uck! also have a nice -I think- selection of wets, drys, gold heads, lures, nymphs, klinkhammers etc, so hopefully something in there that'll catch!

had a quick bash today with the loomis down a little spot on the Uck, 1st time i've used it in a while, only had the one fish in about 45 mins trying, a nice little 8oz chub! have had carp to 3lb, chub to 2lb, dace, roach, rudd, gudgeon and more down there!

do they do lessons down there? thought it might be nice as something for mrs plums and I to do, need to get her out more and fly fishing is just so much cleaner and lighter!

cheers.
Hugh

Hi hugh
yes no problem. i can give you a few pointers myself, i am self taught and never had a lesson, all down to the wrist!!
Got to the point that i can nearly cast all my fly line now.
I will contact Ursela who owns the fishery and find out about the lessons for you, i know there are contacts with the angling centre in East Grinstead if i remember right who could meet you and run some lessons.
I will get back to you about this. let me know when you are thinking off going and i will meet you there.
Steve.

[crazyplums]

Hi hugh
yes no problem. i can give you a few pointers myself, i am self taught and never had a lesson, all down to the wrist!!
Got to the point that i can nearly cast all my fly line now.
I will contact Ursela who owns the fishery and find out about the lessons for you, i know there are contacts with the angling centre in East Grinstead if i remember right who could meet you and run some lessons.
I will get back to you about this. let me know when you are thinking off going and i will meet you there.
Steve.


thanks Steve,
i'll give you a shout nearer the time,

cheers.
HUgh

[steve martin]

thanks Steve,
i'll give you a shout nearer the time,

cheers.
HUgh

Hi Hugh,

regarding casting lessons at Boringwheel Nutley, you need to call Adam from Mike Wickhams tackle shop in East Grinstead who can meet you at the fishery for some lessons on 01342 305095.
Hope this helps mate.

Steve.

[crazyplums]

thanks Steve, once i've earned a few more spare pennies i'll give the guy a ring,
thanks for going to the trouble mate.
Hugh

[AndyS]

Thought i would get the trout gear out and went off to Boringwheel fishery in Nutley, arrived at 9.30am, everything was wrong, clear sky, very warm, and no wind, however punted out and set up 30yds from boat stages and there were some good rises showing, sat there and watched and noticed that there were a few fry being chased around, so on with a small white and gold leaded lure and made a few fast retrievs, a couple of takes, after 10 mins changed to a small leaded daddy yellow body and bang immediate take and first fish in the boat,rainbow around 2lb, slight breeze got up and now drawing across the wake that the breeze was creating,another rainbow about 2.75lb, carried on with same tactices and another rainbow about 3.5lb, by 1pm caught my fourth fish and had got my limit - excellent morning in difficult conditions, rapid small but snatchy pulls seemed to be the best way, water very coloured.
Two other anglers on the bank landed 2 whilst i was there, they nearly lost one when a rook decided to try and fly off with there catch,funny thing to see when the angler ran after his catch!!!
Disssapointing to see that dishonest anglers are flouting the fishery rules - complete losers, you will spoil it for us honest anglers,why take the **** out of a fantastic lake that offers so much and ran by a caring family who are trying to offer something unique to the flyfishing fraternity - clear off and go somewhere else - have you not noticed that the prices have not increased in at least 5 years - what more can you ask for !!!!!!!
tight lines
Steve.

Steve,

Completely agree that boring Wheel is a very tranquil and superb value for money venue. The fish if not the largest in the south always put up a great fight. Let's hope people don't spoil it!

[steve martin]

Steve,

Completely agree that boring Wheel is a very tranquil and superb value for money venue. The fish if not the largest in the south always put up a great fight. Let's hope people don't spoil it!

Hi Andy,
could not agree more with your comments, i have been going there for some years now and this is the third family that i have known, the surroundings and the fishing is superb, i have caught a 9lb plus rainbow and have been snapped up a few times - i have yet to catch a brownie though and i know there are still some in there, in fact each time i have been snapped was on a sinking line on mayfly lure something likes them but i yet to land what it is i am convinced it is brownies that have snapped me each time - i will have them one day !!

tight lines
Steve:fishing:

[steve martin]

thanks Steve, once i've earned a few more spare pennies i'll give the guy a ring,
thanks for going to the trouble mate.
Hugh

no problem Hugh - when ever you are ready,

Steve

[AndyS]

Hi Andy,
could not agree more with your comments, i have been going there for some years now and this is the third family that i have known, the surroundings and the fishing is superb, i have caught a 9lb plus rainbow and have been snapped up a few times - i have yet to catch a brownie though and i know there are still some in there, in fact each time i have been snapped was on a sinking line on mayfly lure something likes them but i yet to land what it is i am convinced it is brownies that have snapped me each time - i will have them one day !!

tight lines
Steve:fishing:

I have been going there since 1994 but probably only twice a year nowadays as lured by hope of a monster from Blackwool farm the rest of my fly fishing year! It is one of the few fisheries I have been to where you usually get your bag limit and the boats make it a different venue. I've never had a brownie don there either!

I also had a 4lb pike last time I was there which added a bit of interest - especially as I hadn't got a gag to help unhook it!



Regards

Andy

[steve martin]

I have been going there since 1994 but probably only twice a year nowadays as lured by hope of a monster from Blackwool farm the rest of my fly fishing year! It is one of the few fisheries I have been to where you usually get your bag limit and the boats make it a different venue. I've never had a brownie don there either!

I also had a 4lb pike last time I was there which added a bit of interest - especially as I hadn't got a gag to help unhook it!



Regards

Andy

was the pike on an orange dognobbler? caught lots out of bewl bridge reservoir on these flys.
Andy where is this Blackwool farm - what are the prices like?
Steve

[AndyS]

was the pike on an orange dognobbler? caught lots out of bewl bridge reservoir on these flys.
Andy where is this Blackwool farm - what are the prices like?
Steve

Steve,

Apologies about not replying sooner, I only just spotted your post.

The pike was on a brown and orange minkie from selectafly. They actually call them brown minkies but they have an orange wrapped in gold underside!

Blackwool Farm is the North side of Petworth. It's a great venue but pretty expensive. The top lake is filled with 1.5lb to 10lb (I have personally had two 10lbers and an 8lber out of there) and the bottom lake is 4.5lb to 25lb+. The top lake is £35 for 4 fish and the bottom lake is £55 for 4 fish. Very expensive but obviously, the size and potential specimens carries the premium.

If you do go, ring first and make sure you use a heavy leader. I have been snapped a couple of times on 7lb leader. Funnily enough, the fish over 8lb do not put up a massive scrap but the ones 4.5 to say 8lb really do fight hard.

It's definitely worth a go but in the hot weather (like many fisheries) it can be a real struggle on the bottom lake to tempt anything to bite!

Regards

Andy

[steve martin]

Steve,

Apologies about not replying sooner, I only just spotted your post.

The pike was on a brown and orange minkie from selectafly. They actually call them brown minkies but they have an orange wrapped in gold underside!

Blackwool Farm is the North side of Petworth. It's a great venue but pretty expensive. The top lake is filled with 1.5lb to 10lb (I have personally had two 10lbers and an 8lber out of there) and the bottom lake is 4.5lb to 25lb+. The top lake is £35 for 4 fish and the bottom lake is £55 for 4 fish. Very expensive but obviously, the size and potential specimens carries the premium.

If you do go, ring first and make sure you use a heavy leader. I have been snapped a couple of times on 7lb leader. Funnily enough, the fish over 8lb do not put up a massive scrap but the ones 4.5 to say 8lb really do fight hard.

It's definitely worth a go but in the hot weather (like many fisheries) it can be a real struggle on the bottom lake to tempt anything to bite!

Regards

Andy

Cheers Andy for the info, i will give it a bash sounds good fun, i will let you know if you fancy a meet.
Steve

[AndyS]

Cheers Andy for the info, i will give it a bash sounds good fun, i will let you know if you fancy a meet.
Steve

Yes by all means, let me know and we'll arrange a day across there. Need a bit of notice to square things with missus though!

Best

Andy

[steve martin]

Yes by all means, let me know and we'll arrange a day across there. Need a bit of notice to square things with missus though!

Best

Andy

Yes mate - no problem i will have to do the same - frustrates the hell out of me - they just do not understand!!
Steve