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 change drift line before you change food group.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Hatch predictions
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are ideal for Entwistle Reservoir — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.
A 93-acre United Utilities drinking-water reservoir in the West Pennine Moors near Bolton, leased and managed by Entwistle Fly Fishers, stocked with rainbows over native brown trout, fished by lure, naturals and dry fly. Bank fishing with day tickets sold off-site.
A 93-acre United Utilities drinking-water reservoir in the West Pennine Moors near Bolton, leased and managed by Entwistle Fly Fishers, stocked with rainbows over native brown trout, fished by lure, naturals and dry fly.
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 change drift line before you change food group.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are ideal for Entwistle Reservoir — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.
A 93-acre United Utilities drinking-water reservoir in the West Pennine Moors near Bolton, leased and managed by Entwistle Fly Fishers, stocked with rainbows over native brown trout, fished by lure, naturals and dry fly. Bank fishing with day tickets sold off-site.
