There are those I imahine that would lump us anglers in with people like this…. BRITAIN’S most notorious collector of rare birds’ eggs died when he fell from a tree while examining a nest, an inquest has heard. Colin Watson, 62, climbed three-quarters of the way up a 40ft larch tree before falling to his…
Month: August 2006
http://www.troutnut.com/
I see Trout Nut has had a makeover (not that Jason needed to do one). I remember when it arrived on the internet and the forums were a buzz about this new site with detailed pictures of insects. To be fair I am still amazed by the detail of the insects…. http://www.troutnut.com/
From Dusk Till Dawn
So I was planning to go for a full days fishing on Saturday, considering I am now a driver I knew I could wangle the car from Claire if needed it so I could go a little further afield than the Kelvin. One of my pals asked me if I thought people would be wondering…
Grayling Galore ?
It is a funny old season right enough, last season I caught no grayling at all and this year every time I go to my other river I am picking them up. I must say though that I am not fishing for them intentionally (they are out of season) – they are coming freely to…
Yay, rain!!
So myself and a few friends have been hitting the Kelvin and our other favourite river quite a bit the last week. They have all been short notice trips which is a change from our usual begging lifts or getting the bus places. I went further upstream on the Kelvin a couple of weeks ago…
Anglers attacked by animal extremists
It was bound to happen eventually, I really have no sympathy for these people. Anglers attacked by animal extremists
September issue of Fish Wild
I see the September issue of fish wild is now online.
Don’t give me any of that Zen crap
So with my new found freedom of car travel I have had a busy couple of days. Last night I went upstream on the Kelvin to a spot that Mike fishes regularly- and consistently pulls nice trout out of. I however totally blanked, probably because the water was too low and I did not have…
Glasgow Angling Centre- now with ADDED water!!!
So many of you know my views of the Glasgow Angling Centre– the place has improved greatly since it opened- the place seems to be developing a bit of a nicer atmosphere and is now enjoyable to visit.With my new found freedom with the car I went down to visit today and what do I…
I am now mobile!
I passed my driving test today. I am now mobile- a full force attack of the Kelvin shall be happening, not just my usual haunts but some of the other tributaries as well.