Challenge for fishermen

Nov 28 2008 by John Woods, Irvine Herald

THE winter rainbow trout fisher is faced with some very testing times because trout operate very differently at this time of the year.

For one thing the cold slows down their metabolic rate to such an extent that they feed very lightly and for polarised periods.

So miss these and you’ve missed your chance.

To complicate matters even further trout , like pike, often select different feeding time frames on different waters.

There is a great deal of merit in selecting just one or two waters for your winter excursions with a fly rod.

Stick to these and get to know them very well indeed.

Soon you will unravel the water’s peculiarities and the trout’s operating patterns –both in movement and feeding – and you can then base your style and locations around these.

So, for some good winter fishing, get to know your water.

Irvine & District Angling club holds its AGM in Vineburgh Community Centre at 7.30pm on Friday, November 28.

A good turn-out of members is requested.

The Ayrshire Angling Association holds its AGM in Townend Community Centre, Dreghorn, at 7.30pm on Friday, December 5.

Members are reminded that next year is the association’s 100th anniversary and a good attendance at the meeting would be appreciated.

Members are also reminded that the Ayrshire Championship will be held on Saturday, May 9 next year and club secretaries are requested to keep that date free from club outings and competitions.