Week 2 - 2026 Fly Fishing Report – Ladybower Fisheries
Season Total stocking to date: 4,700
The week proved challenging, with rapidly changing conditions affecting catch returns. Fish remained close to the margins, which favoured bank anglers overall.
Tactics for this time of year remained straightforward, although locating fish was particularly tricky. Fast glass and Di3 lines with larger patterns such as tadpoles, snakes, damsels, and Cat’s Whiskers continued to perform well. The bung also featured prominently, with success dependent on maintaining the correct depth; 3–6 feet proved an effective starting point.
Top Returns
• Colin Walker enjoyed a short session at Pickles Meadow, landing four fish on a sinking line using Orange Dog, Viva, and Black Fritz patterns.
• Terry Buckley caught seven fish bank fishing at Grainfoot with an intermediate line and Orange Snake.
• Christian Franklin (Boat 15) landed seven fish around the Ladybower Viaduct and Ladybower Bay on a 12ft sink tip and Di5 using buzzers and Sunburst Boobies.
• Paul Brown made the walk to Millbrook and caught eleven fish on a Di7 and boobies. He later finished sixth in the match below with a retained four fish.
Coppenhall Fly Fishers Match
We welcomed Coppenhall Fly Fishers, who attended in force with 18 anglers for a bank match. The group fished the Derwent Arm, and conditions made for an enjoyable and competitive day.
Results
1. Alex Morris – 4 fish, 11lb 7oz
2. Mark Morris – 4 fish, 10lb 5oz
3. Phil Dixon – 4 fish, 9lb 12oz
4. Mick Knight – 4 fish, 9lb 2oz
5. Mark Harrison – 4 fish, 7lb 4oz
6. Paul Brown – 4 fish, 6lb 12oz
7. Dec Ollier – 4 fish, 6lb 9oz
8. Neil Gregory – 3 fish, 5lb 14oz
=9. Steve Gildart & Ian Buckley – 3 fish, 5lb 6oz
Additional catches were recorded by Tommy Winfield, Zac Winfield, and Paul Stretch. Mark Edmondson, Ian Winfield, John Oakes, William McBarron, and Brian McBarron also enjoyed their day.
It was great to see everyone and we look forward to welcoming the club back soon.
Top Areas
• Bank:
• Pickles
• Grainfoot
• Millbrook
Boat:
• Grainfoot
• Millbrook
• Basin (Roadside and Dam Wall)
Recommended Flies
• Blobs
• Humongous
• Damsels
• Boobies
• Eggs
• Snakes
Bookings
All bookings, including boats, can be made online at
https://www.ladybowerfisheries.co.uk/book-now
Alternatively, please contact the office on 07960 359212 (9am–5pm) where we will always be happy to help you.
Catch Returns & Photos
Correctly completed catch returns are automatically entered into the monthly draw for a free Catch & Release ticket. Angling photos are also welcome at info@ladybowerfisheries.co.uk and are entered into a separate monthly draw.
