That’s right, if you don’t have a Scooby how to catch a trout on a fly or able to look in a book to see what insect is what I have just the day for you. On the 14thMarch The Game Angling Instructors Association are having an open day on the Tweedswood Beat on the…
Sweet Pike T-Shirt!
So I was on the lookout for a new gym T Shirt as I want to get myself back in shape after Christmas – I also want to be in tip top condition for the coming season – all that casting and walking can take it out of one you know. Anyway, you’ve got to…
Nicest trout I caught from the Kelvin in the 08 season..
This my friend is the story of the nicest trout I caught from the Kelvin in the 08 season. By nice I mean biggest as well as most memorable. Not that I judge how well caught a trout is by how big it is, more about the situation, mood and overall experience. I suppose it adds to the…
I don’t need a float tube – quality (PERV) inventiveness saves the day!
So it turns out that due to having a baby my finances for fishing have been severely cut by the Supreme Commander. I have been trying to come up with novel ways of getting the stuff that I need. Or rather alternative solutions to the problems that I may have on the water. One of the main pieces…
A Note on Gravatars
The pictures next to comments are called gravatars, at the moment they are just the default pictures that the software throws up (the little aliens) however you can have your own picture if you like. Not only does it make your comment stand out more than the ones who don’t it is also a good way…
Hey you guys – the ones that receive my posts by email !
Hey you guys – aye, you guys that receive my posts by email – I just thought I would thank you all for subscribing to my blog. When I installed that little script it was great fun watching the numbers increase – when I hit ten I thought I was doing well, within a few…
Fishing Pals – Alex and Mike
Last season we hit the Kelvin early with little result – Still it was good to be out!
A Child is Born…
Born – 24th January 0555 – 7 pounds, 15 ounces As you can imagine – no posts for a while 🙂 Talk amongst yourselves.
Distant Meetings, Secret Streams
I have spent a lot of time looking at maps for new rivers to fish or even new spots on old rivers. I am ware that this season I will have a lot of added responsibilities which will drastically reduce my time on the water so waters reasonably close at hand have had to be…
Milngavie Fly Dressers Spring 2009 Programme
The program for the 2009 Milngavie Fly Dressers is now out: Novices and experts welcome – do not be shy if you have never tied before as it is very informal – turn up with your vice and tie any fly you like or copy the demonstrator. There are also “presentation” evenings where someone gives…