The Urban Fly Fisher

Woohoo, first day out this season and i blanked. There was not much fly life although I did see a couple of rises. Ironically just now as i sit typing this the sun is streaming through the window and this might have sparked some life into teh insects.
It was not all bad however, I met [...]

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Was this one here

Looks nice eh.
Today when Claire was in the garage i got i went out and had a look down at the river. Seen a trout rise for a fly. Thats like the first rise ive seen all year. Someone mailed me to tell me they got another fish yesterday…..obviously just to rub [...]

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Updated the site, like I said I went for a walk the other day. You can get it here….on this link

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Ive bought one of those furled leaders
over at Highlanders site. . They look mighty fine.
They are hand-woven leaders & represent a vast improvement over nylon & braided types. For top water & sub surface fly fishing they are without equal.
Construction…..Take over 90ft of premium nylon, twist & counter twist to form what [...]

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Seen some nice roots as well. Some amazing trees.
Alistair

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Went for a walk yesterday down through Kelvingrove Park to scout it out for the new season. Its looking absolutelly lovely.

There is a couple of weirs like this
and there is some lovely fly water all around this area.
Those rocks just look perfect for a litte wet fly.
I had a mail today [...]

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Today I decided I am going to be in a green mood. Therefore the Urban Angling on the Kelvin site will be green as well.
Alistair

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