We currently have two stretches of water for members to fish. Both are situated just outside Mold. Both require a different approach to fly-fishing.

The first water is Pistyll Pool, a beautiful lake just under an acre in size and is situated approximately one mile from the centre of Mold. Pistyll is a mature stillwater and is regularly stocked with Rainbow and Blue trout.
The lake holds a sizeable number of indigenous brown trout and is occasionally stocked with tiger trout. Fish sizes range from 1 lb right up to double figures. Most fish are in the 2-3 lb range.

Clean, fresh springwater from nearby hills feeds the lake and its depth varies - reaching over thirty feet in places. Fish can be found at all depths - often at the surface during the summer months - which leads to some fantastic dry fly sport.

All areas of the lake are accessible and over the years, members have created a professional, landscaped venue. The lake has its own lodge, providing a place for people to relax.

The second water is a two mile beat on the River Alyn. This a picturesque river that is fed by gin clear streams from the surrounding area. The resident wild brown trout provide a real challenge on light river fly outfits. You may also want to try your hand at fishing for grayling during the winter months.

Most methods of fly-fishing are allowed on both waters (except boobies). Patterns that consistently produce fish at Pistyll include daddies, grey dusters, hawthorn, buzzers, damsels, hare's ears and cat's whiskers (to name but a few).
Water visibility is good and at times it is gin clear requiring the use of a long leader and a careful approach.

Fishing the Alyn requires a lighter approach with more delicate river tackle for the smaller wild browns.
Small, dry patterns usually work well during the spring and summer months.

As you would expect, maintaining a sizeable headcount of healthy trout is extremely important and, in that context, members are requested to fish with barbless hooks and encouraged to return fish that they catch.

These initiatives, combined with a 4 fish per month bag limit and regular stocking ensure that club waters are full of high quality, healthy trout.

We have exciting future plans for the club.
During 2005, we are actively involved in adding three new still waters to our list. Situated in the Mold area, the complex of three pools will offer outstanding sport for members from the 2006 season onwards.
We are also involved in negotiations for a further venue which, if successful, would provide all year round fishing at an attractive venue near Mold.

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