Weekly River & Hatches Update
Now is the time to get out on the water and seek out the eager feeding fish for the final full month of the season. Expect quiet banks, challenging fish and put your presentation skills and patience to the test!
Weather:
It’s certainly a lot cooler now as we approach September. Changeable and unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UK during this period with pressure falling. This week we can expect some much-needed outbreaks of rain with gentle to moderate breezes. Highs of 19 degrees. Sunrise: 06:16 Sunset: 19:57 GMT. UV: Low, Pollen: Low, Pollution: Low. Pressure: 1003mb, Falling
River Flows:
It has been another dry week for the UK with river flows still ranging from low to normal, as rated by the Environment Agency. Hopefully with the upcoming rainfall forecast, our rivers will recover quickly.
Hatches:
As September approaches, it is common enough to see clouds of five or six different insect groups simultaneously. Top of the list are the Olives then the Baetis and Sedges. You will often arrive in the morning to find nothing is happening, so look at the cobwebs which are the most perfect insect indicators.
Fly Patterns:
Sedges and Parachute Adams have been amongst the favourites used on the rivers this week. Did you know that there are over 30 British caddis species- Caperers, size 10 or a Cinnamon Sedge size 12 work best come mid-September. Parachute Adams are effective for imitating a number of insects and have high-visibility in the water.
Our Seasonal tips:
As the temperature starts to fall, be prepared to wrap up and fish the early mornings and late evenings when the fish are most active. Tactically this is also a time to change flies often and experiment!
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