I am pleased to report that the large pike is still resident in the pool and is alive, well & fighting fit. We met briefly late on Saturday afternoon – I’m not sure which of us was most shocked at the encounter. Fantastic scrap on a fly rod – deep boring runs and then tail …
I did get to the Frome on Monday 31st October as planned, the water was slightly coloured, and conditions were good. Sure enough, the grayling were still well spread out in view of the relatively high temperatures. Plenty of grayling came to the nymph, mostly with delicate takes so I am sure there were many …
The forecast is very kind, the tide is perfect, so come and join a few of us for a spot of Bass fishing on Saturday evening, 4.00pm ferry bridge car park, just bring your fly gear or spinning gear, its been on the blog for a while, so no excuse, please bring the family for …
Please come Bass fishing on Friday 6.00pm Ferry Bridge, a fab tide, and lots of Bass and Mackerel about bring your spinning and Fly gear, ring me on 07889 680464.Look forward to seeing you all. Mackerel, kind of on the fly…. A little variation to our chalk stream fishing, lots happening on the river, but …

The Club is a private one, founded in 1877, of approximately sixty-four members and six Town Rod subscribers. The Club’s waters consist of about 12 miles of wild brown trout & grayling fishing in the main River Frome, River Cerne and River Piddle, together with attendant carriers and side streams. The waters extend both above and below the town of Dorchester and the Club employs a part-time keeper.
Price £70 per ticket per day or three days for £140
Day Tickets are only available during the trout season and only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Bank Holidays. (season 1st April – 14th October)
The Police have made it quite clear that poaching is a crime in progress covered by the 1968 Theft Act. Members should always call 999 to report it and not phone the keeper. Without a report the police will not be aware of the extent of a problem.
If possible note or photo vehicles.
Stress if you are vulnerable/elderly or at risk of intimidation..
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Angling’s representative body, the Angling Trust, has a web site for anglers to record sightings of cormorants, goosanders and mergansers throughout the UK: www.cormorantwatch.com The site is easy to use and will gather vital data to help persuade government of the need for action to protect fisheries.
Invasive plants and animals can carry diseases that kill fish, block waterways and banks, interfering with fishing. They can be small and hard to spot, so are easily spread on damp clothing and equipment.
Protect the environment and fishing you enjoy, by keeping your kit free of invasive plants and animals.
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