The Pike are not eating, it is wet and windy – the trout are like a distant memory….I suppose we have some things to look forward to….
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A walk along the Forth n’ Clyde
A short session along the Forth n’ Clyde canal cunningly disguised as a short romantic walk with my wife – I was not kidding anyone, especially not my wife who is now used to me saying things like “hmmmm – we could do this with a buggy in tow” (referring to our new arrival) while…
Upcoming Reviews
Hum ho – just back from a cold day after Pike – more on that later. Thought I would let you know about some up coming reviews regarding the rods and reel I use for fly fishing for pike. Vision Koma Reel Loop Pike Booster Rod 9 foot for an 8/9 Esox Lucius Pike Fly Rod…
RSS and a Thankyou
Visitors have jumped in the last month or so or so – due I reckon to the newly added forum, and also due to the fact I have been on a quest to catch some giant Pike on the fly. I never realised people were so interested in it – not that I have forgotten…
(Help Needed) Do you want to know if Kelvin Trout are safe to eat?
I have recieved an email from Craig Robinson Environmental Impacts Group – Fisheries Research Services I am writing having seen your River Kelvin website, and I have a request to make, but first I will give some background to it. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has a remit to ensure that food is not hazardous to consumers….
Some you lose…
Dropped my wife off at the hospital and then drove straight for the spot. A much better day all round – sun on the water and baitfish moving in the margins. Before you pass by that picture above can I just point out how difficult it is to hold your rod in one hand while…
Some you win…
Fished for Pike all day, cast maybe a thousand times, caught nothing. It rained on and off and was cold and windy. At the end of the day the felt sole was sucked off my orvis boots by a bog. …and some you lose!
Milngavie Fly Dressers Autumn 2008 Program
Milngavie Fly Dressers are starting their Autumn and Winter classes once more. The classes start on the 2nd October and a detailed program is available (if you contact me I can forward you it) Alternatively you can go ahead and contact Alberto himself. The class is a mix of experienced and novice tyers so don’t…
That thing would take your hand off given half a chance….
No trout again this week I am afraid – I have a mission you see – an obsession if you will- I want to catch a double figure Pike on the fly rod….today alas it was not me, however I am getting close – oh yes, so close…. It is always worrying when you take…