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Chalybeate Springs is what is more generally referred to as a small still-water in terms of tactics.
As a basic kit list you should include:
Safety first!
All rods fishing the water are strongly recommended to wear eye protection and a life jacket at all times and particularly if you cannot swim. If you do not have your own please ask the bailiff and we will lend you one of ours. Please return them at the end of the day.
Tackle
Fly Rod of between 8 and 9ft 6ins Floating Lines only – rated between 4 and 7 to match the rod. Leader material suggest knotted or knotless leader of 9 – 12ft tapering to between 3lbs and 6lbs depending upon water clarity.
Flies
Chalybeate gets a good hatch of Buzzer, Mayfly, Pond Olives, Damsels, Sedge and Hawthorn in the spring and Daddy Longlegs in September and October all of which fish successfully as dry flies as well nymphs. Please remember maximum hook size is 8 and we ask that you squash the barb down if fishing catch and release.
Sundries
Net – knotless mesh please
Scissors pliers
Disgorger
Floatant/sinkant
Clothing
Boots or shoes – waders are not required
Waterproof coat and over-trousers
Hat – and not just to keep the weather off!
Sun tan lotion
Midge repellent – August only
Though as an angler you should already have your own, we can provide you with both safety glasses and or a lifejacket. If you chose not to wear such items, you do so entirely at your own risk. If you are not happy with any safety issue at the fishery, please ring us immediately, so that we can arrange for the situation to be rectified. More advice about safety can be found at http://www.michaelevans.co.uk/advice.asp.
It is every anglers responsibility to minimise the risk of transferring disease or parasites when visiting different waters. If you have fished elsewhere recently, particularly abroad, please ensure that your boots and tackle have been thoroughly cleaned and dried so as to minimise the risk. If you are concerned about this please ask the bailiff to disinfect your boots and fishing tackle before you start fishing.
