Went fishing on the Kelvin after work for an hour. River at a great height and the color of strong tea without the milk. Caught nothing however lots of trout rising…. The undergrowth is now at its wildest and it is strange to think that the end of the season is on its way. I…
Well, that wee gem was insanely difficult…
After work I gained my early pass and drove to the starting point of a path that led close to the burn. As I was getting my gear together I realised that I had left my forceps and snips back at the house. No matter, I drove back to the house and picked them up;…
Gem Found!
Google maps examined, gem found on edge of housing estate.. Permission sought and granted to fish before the boys go to bed so that my fishing and exploring time is maximized – rain started within a half hour of this being granted. As I write this I am renegotiating for the pass to be transferred…
It happens too often…
I have a history with my pal Alex around having crazy days involving boats – Saturday was no different, due in part to the weather forecast which was was heavy rain for the whole day. It did not put us off though as we were heading back to Katrine in search of Pike and Trout….
So I happened upon a man masturbating in the park the other evening..
Good evenings fishing interrupted by chap with his jeans and pants at his ankles in the bushes, he coughed and tried to pull them up. I looked him straight in the eye and said “Awright Mate” He carried on and I fished the pool in front of him. It was all a bit awkward! I…
Thunder n’ lightning, very very frightening!
So I managed a sneaky wee flexi day from work today purely because of a childcare issue so I was presented with the opportunity to check out the Kelvin as it has pretty much been unmolested from me for a week or so. For anyone that does not live in Glasgow here is the weather…
How to fix a felt sole which has fallen off!
I think I am just unlucky when it comes to wading boots as I appear to be continually fixing felt soles. Last year I spent the first part of the season using glue to stick bits of carpet on to my boots and in years gone by have come home to find felt soles missing…