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Month: October 2012

Pike Lows and Bylaws

28 October, 2012 by Alistair

Do you remember a few years ago when I was visiting my nearby Pike spot and could do no wrong? It seemed like every trip I was guaranteed if not a dozen pike then at lest some action. By action I mean some follows and at the very least Pike spooked. This season has been very…

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Kelvin in spate – shock !

19 October, 201219 October, 2012 by Alistair

Laptop is dead so do not expect any fancy posts for a while, this bad boy is being typed on my phone. Out for a run this morning and the Kelvin once more is in full spate. In the distance you can see the raging torrent that is the slush! I also could not help…

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2012 Trout Season – you were like a batshit crazy girlfriend!

14 October, 201214 October, 2012 by Alistair

That is correct, you were like a crazy girlfriend. On one hand you promised so much (the sex was good) however on the other you turned up at crazy times at my house and made unreasonable demands. You were like two separate people, the problem was the crazy part far outweighed the good part. The good part of the relationship…

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Milngavie fly dressers started..

11 October, 2012 by Alistair

..well, it was actually last week actually however I am just getting round to posting this just now due to shock at the trout season ending and a nasty bug AND a bloody sore back due to lack of movement. A triple whammy! Alberto says: The Milngavie fly dressing club goes from strength to strength…

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So this is the last day?

6 October, 2012 by Alistair

So this is what the last day of the season looks like? I say “season” however on the Kelvin it was pretty much half a season. The trees still have leaves and the invasives are still still kicking around. The river looks perfect to be honest, it looks that lovely full up way. It has a nice…

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