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Post by avonspringer on Jan 27, 2010 21:38:26 GMT
Will attempt to keep you informed of any news from the south coast.
Season starts on 1 February and there is a salmon open day on Sunday 7 February at the Somerley Estate (see http://www.christchurchac.org.uk) or ring Kevin Styles on 07739 976346 for more information.
Wherever your fishing - good luck to all for a successful 2010.
Sean
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Post by kingfisher on Jan 28, 2010 7:26:44 GMT
Will attempt to keep you informed of any news from the south coast. Season starts on 1 February and there is a salmon open day on Sunday 7 February at the Somerley Estate (see http://www.christchurchac.org.uk) or ring Kevin Styles on 07739 976346 for more information. Wherever your fishing - good luck to all for a successful 2010. Sean How is the Royalty fishing this past few years Sean? and does it have much of a Spring run? KF |
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Post by avonspringer on Jan 28, 2010 21:25:59 GMT
Spring run over the last few years has been a bit lean, but fish that do get caught are of a high average size.
One lucky angler fishing Somerley had two fish over 25lb, the bigger one approaching 30lb.
You have to put in the hours, but the rewards can be a fish of a lifetime.
I shall be out on Monday. Our season is relatively short (until 31 August) and with weed growth, the fly season is practically over by mid June.
Sean
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Post by avonspringer on Feb 1, 2010 21:31:20 GMT
Well - went out today and fished a few of my favourite pools. It was good to be out again and waving the 16 footer about.
No fish, but it's early days.....
Sean
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Post by avonspringer on Feb 10, 2010 21:11:44 GMT
First springer has been caught from the river - estimated weight was 25lb...........I'm out this weekend! ;D
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Post by avonspringer on Feb 10, 2010 23:45:50 GMT
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Post by avonspringer on Feb 12, 2010 20:23:17 GMT
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Post by avonspringer on Feb 18, 2010 21:41:35 GMT
Third fish from the Avon (and 2nd from Somerley) taken today. Believe the fish measured 36 inches.
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Post by greenbanks on Feb 18, 2010 22:37:08 GMT
A river that used to produce huge fish in February to 40lbs-it has quite a history of these leviathons.
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Post by avonspringer on Feb 18, 2010 23:03:15 GMT
This is an encouraging start - first fish from the river last year wasn't until 21st March!
As Greenbanks mentioned, the Avon was famous for its early springers in the past. A lot of fish used to be taken in early season - the river record is 49.5 lb.
Biggest fish in recent times was estimated at around 34lb - I believe this was caught by a guest of a rod, who had never salmon fished before!
Every season fish are caught approaching 30lb - they are few and far between, but well worth the effort.
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Post by avonspringer on May 9, 2010 20:46:41 GMT
About time I gave an update! Fish have been coming out over the last 2 or 3 weeks topped by a magnificent fish of 32lb+ (see www.avondiary.net for photo). Forr those of you that know the Dorset Frome, a friend had the first fish off the river today. It measured 50 inches  It was taken on a black francis fly and an eight weight grilse doublehander - that is some fish!! Photos are on the way.... Sean |
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