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!
The pike quest……continues!
Where is this obsession going to end – it started out with a hankering for some Summer Pike around a month ago (that was when I last went after trout if you remember). Then after catching a couple of nice Pike I wanted to get a double figure fish…now I feel my old cheapo rod…
Just starting out in fly fishing? 6 steps to success!
This post was prompted by a thread in the forum. Every now and again people get in contact with me about what rod they should buy for the Kelvin or about tactics they should use. Well from now on I will direct them to this post as I say the same thing pretty much every…
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…
Can it be two years already?
A day of remembrance on Urban Fly Fisher. Stephen Robert Irwin (February 22, 1962 – September 4, 2006) Lets hope the fish don’t keep fighting back!
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…
Project Healing Waters
Is there such a project in the UK? Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active duty military personnel and veterans through fly fishing and fly tying education and outings. As usual, Orvis leads the way! Project Healing Waters
Topsy Turvy: River Kelvin Seasonal Photos
The first hint of Autumn is on the way, here are some photos I took when the first hint of spring was in the air….
Sleep Deprivation for Salmon and Sea Trout
My pal has been asking me when I am going to write up the trip report for our mammoth Salmon and Sea Trout session. Mid July we went to a river up North – a nice private beat which usually fishes very well. It was craziness – we stayed awake for a ridiculous amount of…