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Month: July 2013

The Urban Fly Fisher – 10 years old today!

30 July, 2013 by Alistair

 

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Thunder n’ lightning, very very frightening!

26 July, 2013 by Alistair

So I managed a sneaky wee flexi day from work today purely because of a childcare issue so I was presented with the opportunity to check out the Kelvin as it has pretty much been unmolested from me for a week or so. For anyone that does not live in Glasgow here is the weather…

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How to fix a felt sole which has fallen off!

23 July, 201323 July, 2013 by Alistair

I think I am just unlucky when it comes to wading boots as I appear to be continually fixing felt soles. Last year I spent the first part of the season using glue to stick bits of carpet on to my boots and in years gone by have come home to find felt soles missing…

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A view from a bridge….

20 July, 2013 by Alistair

   

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Heat!

19 July, 2013 by Alistair

We have now entered the longest spell of hot weather since 2006 and by heck the rivers (and fishing) show it. This weather is only good for one thing. The level of the Kelvin has dropped significantly and even in the last week  the Allander dropped even further to a proper trickle. The Salmon boys…

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Too hot for trout!

17 July, 2013 by Alistair
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Using the big one!

13 July, 2013 by Alistair
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9 hours..

8 July, 2013 by Alistair

It has been some time since I last fished for a full 9 hours. Over the last couple of years my fishing time has been snatched evenings or a couple of hours after work. Its because of the kids, I want to spend time with them before they grow up. For this reason I have…

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Been fishing…

6 July, 2013 by Alistair

Caught some fish too! Heading out to the Clyde in an hour or so, will update later! See ya!

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