Its been a few days since I've been near this machine. In the last wee while, I have been in hospital, bought a boat, managed to get a free return flight to New York ( no I didn't buy a hoover, but let's hope that this goes smoothly ), got the all clear on the puppy Tara, and never even managed a minutes fishing myself. Otherwise, it has been busy, with 2 parties fishing the river and the loch now very busy as it is fishing at near its best.
Weatherwise it has been a pain - rain to begin with which brought the river up to fishable level, then fairly frequent showers that have maintained the level, but only just. The result is that whilst there are still fish making their way up the river from the sea, the now vast majority are waiting at the river mouth for a real spate - I reckon there are at least 50 waiting for a spate, and only then, when they taste a lot of freshwater coming into the sea pool, will a real run be on. So if there is a God up there, please please, give us at least 24hrs of real rain to keep us all happy.
Above is Mr Williams from Welsh Wales who is having a couple of days on the river. He has seen some fish, but alas no luck on either of his flies ( he fishes with a dropper ! ). He is on the bottom beat this evening, and should catch the tide, and hopefully one of the fish that are coming through individually in this height of water.
No news from the other party on the River as yet ( Mrs Shapland & friends ). Meanwhile on the lochs, the news is far better. This week on Arienas, to date, 39 brown trout have been netted, the largest about 4lb. A few nice sea trout have also been taken - 13 at the last count, with the biggest about 5 lb I am told. As I write, Dr Pollock from Devon is out on one of the boats with his dapping rod ( a little used but very successful and exciting method esp for sea trout ), and Mr McNeill and his son are fishing from the bank. They are shown above, having a close look at what is not the biggest of fish, but a nice wee brownie that came to a small muddler on about the 10th cast of the day.
Finally, this was taken this morning as I walked the river with the mutts ( Tara still on the lead so not included ) - Jed & Becky doing a bit of synchronised shaking after a swim.
Not really had time to get my own rods out, but with luck tomorrow will be the day - saw a decent fish in half crown pool this afternoon - If no joy on the river - up to the loch in the evening I think. - Sunday I am off to collect the boat, and if I have time will pop in to see the Felling lads in Northumberland.
Finally finally, many thanks to Mr McNeill for the book - please send address and I will return once read.
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