Boy, am I knackered - remind me to think twice about another pup, but more about that later.
Lots of guests recently, including these three suspicious characters by the boat, one of whom netted that lovely sea trout last weeek. Hope you had a good time guys ( Alister, David, and the one from Wandsworth who is in Printing - sorry cant recall his name, but he's the "Hoodie" on the right. ) In the foreground is Jed - gundog extraordinaire, now retired, and sometimes now known as N0-nads ! ( work it out ).
Next pic is Joe Salt, all round good chap and leader of the Felling Lads who left saturday. Here he is either in full flow casting on Arienas, or as is highly likely as they are back big style - flaying at the midges. I think the lads enjoyed their stay, and I look forward to getting down to see them , perhaps in August. Unfortunately there was not enough time to fish for the Morvern Quaich, but I will take it down to Northumberland with me, and defend it on foreign soil. - remember lads I am hopeless at these rainbows, so if you want to win at last you know what to do. Anyway - if they are reading this, thanks for your company, thanks for the meal, and also the rest.
In case anyone is wondering what the fuzzy pic is, I have labelled this "Strange Occurrence No 23 ". Walking the river with Mr Aspin this afternoon, I noted some nylon hanging from a tree within reach of George's Bridge. Being a cheapskate, and never one to throw away a fly, I grabbed the end, only to find something furry on the end. This is a Bat, and unfortunately one that was more dead then alive. The fly by the way was a Blue Charm.
Catches since my last post have been moderate. Mr Thomson missed one on saturday, and he had several smaller sea trout earlier today, some of them on an olive "thingy " as he called it. Mr Aspin was unsuccesful on Arienas this morning, but it was warm and very bright. - Oh and to the two lads who insisted that they had caught fish on the fly, when I had seen them trawling with spinning gear ( which they tried to hide under their coats when I was close ) - Fly only here, and this behaviour just spoils it for everyone else. Also if you want to be a fishmonger - go to the fish counter @ Tesco's - dont come here !!
Prospects look fairly good for the rest of this week, with more rain expected - the river could now do with it though there are fish holding in the bigger pools. If all goes well, I may manage to get my own rod out as well.
Final pic is of the new puppy Tara who really is working out quite well, though it is very early days. Tara is being held by Cameron who has his hood up cos he doesn't like his new haircut !
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