Fishery News & Announcements
There's
lots of activity going on at the Fishery and Farm as the team continue
to work hard to make this a top fly fishing venue for you. All the top
stories and updates can be found from this page and links to our
Newsletter page as well as the
Fishery Manager Blog!
Upcoming Events
Throughout
the year there are events planned by the fishery and days when
organisations and companies will reserve the venue for private use. Any
events we think you should know about will be found here as well as in
our newsletter and blog.
January 22nd 2012, Charles Jardine Masterclass in Fly Casting.
Approx: 10:30am: Charles Jardine - Fly Fisher, Author and Artist will be giving a demonstration in the ancient and modern art of fly casting at Manningford Trout Fishery. Demonstration is free and at a small cost refreshments will be provided. Please speak to a member of the Manningford team for more information on the day. Otherwise we will be delighted to see you there.
"Charles at the Manningford Trout fishery Winter Challenge last year."
January 2012
Fishery open every day this year and any Corporate days will be announced on this website in advance.
Past Events
Manningford's Winter Challenge 29th December 2012.
At last I have chance to sit down to write a small piece on our Winter Challenge last year, wow! it seems so long ago now.
Anyway where do I begin?, a total of 17 anglers took part in out annual challenge which started with a delicious bacon roll and coffee followed by our briefing. The weather was a little unsettled with strong winds and the occasional drizzle but didn't seem to put off some very determined fisher women and men as fishing commenced.
Fishing was fast and furious early morning with a few anglers doing well including 2 lovely fish of 9lbs before the lunch interval. Everyone was then treated to a tasty three course meal with drinks, served by our very own catering team.
The afternoon was a little slower than the morning but didn't stop everyone from reaching their four fish limit, weigh-in approached and while all sat warming with steaming mugs of tea/coffee results were tallied.
The final results were
Dominic with the heaviest fish of the day which was lovely 9 lbs 8 oz Rainbow.
Victoria had the heaviest bag of Trout weighing 15 lbs 15 oz (incidently her heaviest fish being a 9 lb 6 oz Rainbow… 2 oz short of Dominics achievement.
Pete Waluga had 2nd heaviest bag with a total of 4 fish weighing 14 lb 5 oz.
So ended a successful and a good time had by all. A very special thanks to Charles Jardine for donating two hand-signed prints for the first two prizes and his help on the day. (Charles, hope your foot/ankle gets better soon). To Nick and his family for creating and serving up such good wholesome food and last but not least the fisherman that attended. If I have not mentioned anyone please accept my apologies.
December 29th, Winter Challenge, open to all (Booking Required)
ORVIS TACKLE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE - Ask staff for more details.
AUGUST 2011 LODGE EXTENSION COMPLETED.
July 2010 - Planning permission through for extension to Lodge.
March 2009 - Flies now available to buy - Prices from 50p per Fly!
February 2009 - River Fishing Coming Soon!
November 2008 - 10% Discount on Season Tickets
October 2008 - Equipment Hire now available
September 2008 - New larger car parking facilities
August 2008 - The new Fishery Lodge starts to take shape!