Been Busy

Been a few days folks, but boy - has it been busy. This is ( sorry a not very good ) pic of the new boat Camrach, the purchase of which has left me broke and taken up most of my time this week. Getting her ready for the sea, sorting out engines, laying a mooring, finding a tender, and most important of all, getting her ready for the fishing competition on sat 23 July - all of this has kept me busy for the week.

Back to more important matters however, rain was forecast for this week, but again it has failed to materialise. As a result the river is again on its bones. Loads of fish are milling about in the Sea Loch waiting to get up, but Sammy Seal has appeared again, and if we dont get rain soon, matters will not look good for this run. On the good side however, rain is again forecast, so we wait in hope.

With the warm dry weather, the main lochs have been a bit torpid, and those fishers who have gone out have only done so either late at night, overnight, or very early in the morning. I have had reports of a few nice fish being taken particularly from Arienas, but not many. Hill Lochs, which offer the best sport in these conditions, continue to produce fish in numbers, and baskets of over 10 are common.

Otherwise, with this being the Morvern games and gala Week, it has been a time of festivities, and more than a few hangovers. My lad Cammy won a trophy for best junior on the Sports day, Rachel, my youngest won her race ( but with her little legs only by a neck ahead of a 2 year old !! ), lots of activities through the week, and the fishing competition yesterday.

Cammy and I went out with Son in Law John and Grandsons Arran & Euan, and had a good day - loads of Mackerel, a couple of Ling, but no Pollack this year. Davy Holt on the "Catchalot" won heaviest fish, heaviest basket, and most species ( 12 I think ), but he is a serious sea fisher whilst we only play at it - well done Davy.

Her indoors still has the camera in her car as she is away for the day, and hopefully get some pics soon.

After this, I am packing up for a week on the Spey - 3 days doing the fly fishing school, and 3 days fishing - really looking forward to it, and the " Students" also.

Be back in a week or so unless I can get onto a machine somewhere. in the meantime, if anybody needs to speak, or anyone needs fishing call me on 0774 3894199.

I'll be back !!!