Paul Armstrong from Cumbria Tackle shares his fishing tips
From coast to coarse, Paul Armstrong from Cumbria Tackle shares his fishing tips for the season.
Fishing on the West Cumbrian coast is about to enter that funny stage, the cod will soon be leaving and the flat fish should start to appear.
However one firm favorite that has been with us for sometime now is the Thornback Ray, they have been turning up weekly for months on end. In my opinion, a cocktail of bluey and squid has been the trump bait all year long with rays up to 15lb being caught. If the Thornback Ray is one you want to tick off the list, then get those fish baits in the water.
The second option is a worm bait and try to target the flatfish. Plaice and Flounders have started to show along the west coast as have the Bass. Bass can now be taken providing they are the minimum size of 41cms.
Heading inland and reports are filtering in that some of the lakes are providing nice trout and very nice pike! You are certainly in for a shock if you hook a pike whilst trout fishing and this is bound to test your skills.
The local club water, under the new committee for the Haig angling club, is going from strength to strength with dedicated members forming work parties to tidy up the swims and paths to make this a more enjoyable place to walk and fish. The feedback I’m getting from this is nothing but positive.
The pond has recently undergone some stocking, with new species being introduced including Barbel and early reports suggest these are starting to make up some of the bags from dedicated anglers.
It is encouraging to hear that Longlands Lake is also undergoing constant restocking with good quality Trout and is fishing well. Both waters cater for the visitor and day permits are available, so why not give it a try, you never know …. you may enjoy it.
As always we are here to answer any questions you have, no matter have stupid you may think they are. Drop in or give us a call on 01946 691300
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