Stormy Weather

Its Saturday morning, and overnight it was time to batten down the hatches. Strong winds and blustery showers prevail, and in the garden, 3 nests have been blown out of the trees. Surprisingly the big Jackdaw nest about 50ft at the top of one of the larches has survived, though it looks as if the builder has failed to find a mate.

The River has risen, and is looking good which will bring more fish up on the tides. At this height the sea trout will probably run through to the Lochs. Foul weather, but usually this is the best weather for Arienas. Suggested cast would be Teal Blue & Silver on bottom, Black Pennel on dropper, and Soldier Palmer on bob. With the wind as strong as it is, a fast retrieve is recommended, and casts as far in to the wind as one can manage will probably yield the best chance of a take.

I'll be going out myself today on Arienas first where I'll concentrate on the points on the South side of the Loch, and probably have a hike over to Big Fish Bay ( though as its a westerley, the wind will be in my face so I may not bother ). A few hours at this, then I'll be heading for the River. - For the past 4 years I have taken a salmon from the loch in May, and hopefully I can keep up this average.