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…
Freezing Cold, Rain and One Crazy Ass Pike
Cold, wet, miserable – due to, well cold, wet and windy weather – there I was at the loch side at 0600. I stayed in the car until 0700 – only getting out the car when the first rays of light managed to break through the thick fast moving clouds. I nearly turned back after…
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…
River Kelvin Wishlist – take two
Ok – so the last time I posted the wish list everyone went bonkers – I thought about what everyone said and so have now ammended my list. Now, maybe I am being mean posting about Salmon fishing on the Kelvin seeing as how I do not do it, however considering the increasing runs of…
(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….
Orvis Superfine “Trout Bum” 804-4 Fly Rod Review
So I have now used my Orvis Troutbum 8 foot 4 weight for the best part of a season – I had been looking for a nice four weight for lazy days on the Kelvin as well as something for low water conditions on the Clyde. It must be said that I am no expert…
Second Rule – find feeding Pike…
I thought it was perfect conditions for Pike today – it was cloudy, warm and a slight breeze. Turns out the conditions don’t matter if the Pike are not in the mood – turns out you have got to go hunting and change all your tactics. If the first rule of pike fishing is “First,…
Jurassic Lake – Fishbum Style
Check out the Jurassic Lake short film on the Loop site – Check it out Loop are running guided trips to this place – I love their blurb: This is the only place we have heard of where guests have fainted due to catching too many fish! Some visits to the gym before getting here…