I always think that winter and around the turn of the year is a time of reflection. I tend to look back at this diary more than I actually write in it and tend to make unrealistic plans for the future. I know that I am probably not going to get away for that week up North…
Flies on Ebay
On my wanders around the internets I am always amazed at the bargains that can be had for the lazy fly fisher. I remember reading an article about the owner of the Glasgow Angling Center who stated the most amount of cash he makes is due to flies – he buys them in dirt cheap and then sells…
Hurricane Bawbag Hits Scotland
Our very own Hurricane has been given a name in true style – personally I noticed it was a bit breezy when a large metal bin went flying down Anniesland Cross high street towards a gent who then actually punched the thing sending it banging into a taxi. He did not even flinch. The taxi…
River Kelvin Spate
Totally random video of the Kelvin in spate – lasts around a minute. I was actually out with Atkins looking at all the arbour work that had been done. Lots of pictures to add to the RKAA site.
Weekly Water Photo – 48 of 52
With all the rain we have had you can do a spot of white water rafting if you are so inclined – these pictures were taken before the water was really turned on… I had to telephone the council last week as there was a log blocking the fish pass – it has obviously now been cleared….
River Kelvin Forum – Phase 2
All posts gone, all members deleted (apart from around a dozen) what madness is this? The River Kelvin Forum has undergone a metamorphosis and is now the The “K” board –a single stream of thought,talk and opinions. We don’t have sections to confine us as neither does life. There is a thread and post “voting” system in place – if a post is…
Sneaky Bastard!
To be fair the beast was only doing what the beasts do – looking at lunch! I walked along the Forth n’ Clyde Canal today – my plan was to take some photos of the works that have been carried out on the banks of the Kelvin however I befriended a pensioner who had walked…
So the future – what does it hold?
Tying, lots and lots of fly tying! Between now and December I need to churn out a couple of dozen flies for a fly swap I foolishly committed myself to on the spur of the moment. It seemed like a good idea at the time however now that I have got to stay up past…
Weekly Water Photo 45 of 52
It is about 123 days until the trout season opens again – that is potentially 123 days of freezing coldness that will eat at your soul. I have joined a fly swap in the meantime! This weeks water photo is a lovely pool on the Kelvin – I have had nice trout out of it…
Bombardier – Bang On! Guide to Fishing
Two favorites – one old and young new. Rik Mayall is one of the funniest men on earth and have liked him for years. Beer is a new thing for me – most people will be suprised to learn that I have managed to reach the grand old age of 30 something before I have fallen for…