Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Dry Fly on the bob and Terrestrial on the point. In the ripple, a bushy searching dry (Hopper, Shipman's, Elk Hair Caddis) outperforms flush emergers — it stays visible and holds the surface tension.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Welshman's Button should come on through the afternoon as the water warms.
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Five lakes and pools beside the River Piddle near Tolpuddle: Meadow Lake (2.5 acres), School Pool (0.5 acres), The Bowl (0.25 acres), The Oxbow (0.5 acres), and Church Pool (0.25 acres). Stocked with quality rainbow trout ranging from 1.75 to over 4 lbs. Regular stocking and well-maintained. Day tickets available.
Five lakes and pools beside the River Piddle near Tolpuddle: Meadow Lake (2.
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Dry Fly on the bob and Terrestrial on the point. In the ripple, a bushy searching dry (Hopper, Shipman's, Elk Hair Caddis) outperforms flush emergers — it stays visible and holds the surface tension.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Welshman's Button should come on through the afternoon as the water warms.
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Five lakes and pools beside the River Piddle near Tolpuddle: Meadow Lake (2.5 acres), School Pool (0.5 acres), The Bowl (0.25 acres), The Oxbow (0.5 acres), and Church Pool (0.25 acres). Stocked with quality rainbow trout ranging from 1.75 to over 4 lbs. Regular stocking and well-maintained. Day tickets available.
