At last, it’s stopped raining. So I go and visit my local lakes to try out the new rod,reel and line. I purchased a very slow sinking line which is great for those flat calm days. You can work the flies just under the surface without causing a wake on the water. The idea paid off as I was rewarded with three nice rainbows one to a daddy on the point and the other two took a diawl bach on the dropper.
Caught these two yesterday at Chalk Springs. My casting is coming on , but would still like to do another session at some point soon. Thanks Jon.
Hey! Congratulations Jon. Nice big one too. I’ll put this on my blog if you don’t mind? Just get back if you would like another session.
Yes of course. Was really chuffed as the big one put up a bit of a fight ! Quite s proud moment my first Trout on the fly.
Cheers Jon
Thanks Howie , and sorry for taking my time getting back to you. I really enjoyed our lesson and reckon you’ve got a very accessible teaching style. Have no real suggestions on how you could improve as I thought it was a very good session.
Just started tying and topping up my Daddys as they’ve had a right hammering from the trout this season. They love these flies and it’s hardly surprising. There is nothing more insecty looking than the Crane Fly or Daddy Long Legs. And what a mouth full for the feisty trout. A little fiddly to tie but a great fly to imitate. Works really well fished dry or sinking. If allowed to sink get ready for takes at any time as it falls through the water layers. The natural fly is prolific late summer and Autumn but I like to try them all season. If you type “Crane Fly images” into your search engine there are lots of nice pics to study and copy from. Never go anywhere without your Daddys. Tight Lines Howie
This is what happens when 10lb Ghost Carp sucks in your fly in. You hang on and wait 10 minutes and hope all yours knots will hold and the rod doesn’t break. Then with lots of luck and a little skill you get to take the photo. A great day with fellow anglers. Thanks guys.
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Wow! This took some waiting for. June 27th and only just landed a bass from the Adur. Yes I know it’s a schoolie but hey.
What a great day on the river Test at Broadlands with fishing buddiesJulian Erbsloeh and Shawn. There wasn’t the Mayfly hatch we had hoped for but still managed to take one nice brown on a dry last knockings. Still, plenty of action throughout the day deep nymphing for big browns and grayling. Thanks again for the invite mates.
The most rewarding part of my work is to see people really progressing and getting the most out of this fabulous pastime. This link says it all really. Many thanks Adam. http://www.sportingfish.co.uk/fishyrobs-diary.html?details=1321
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