Start with Minkie (6-10) — on the point. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
If the main plan stalls, drop to a size 14–16 midge — switch to a washing-line or suspender rig and try different depths before you change food group.
Buzzer may strengthen through the middle of the day as conditions warm.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Upper Derwent Valley reservoir above Ladybower — bank fishing in a dramatic gritstone valley. More remote and exposed than Ladybower. Stocked rainbows and wild browns from feeder streams. The moorland setting provides solitude. No boats. Managed by Severn Trent Water.
Upper Derwent Valley reservoir above Ladybower — bank fishing in a dramatic gritstone valley.
Start with Minkie (6-10) — on the point. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
If the main plan stalls, drop to a size 14–16 midge — switch to a washing-line or suspender rig and try different depths before you change food group.
Buzzer may strengthen through the middle of the day as conditions warm.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 4 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Upper Derwent Valley reservoir above Ladybower — bank fishing in a dramatic gritstone valley. More remote and exposed than Ladybower. Stocked rainbows and wild browns from feeder streams. The moorland setting provides solitude. No boats. Managed by Severn Trent Water.
