Was really looking forward to getting out on the river this afternoon but on the way the phone rang and the outcome was that I could only manage an hour on the water
Weather-wise I think that hour may have been one of the best of the day though. There was a breeze now and again but it was warm & sunny and there were plenty of insects about. As soon as I sat down to watch the water a LBD flew down beside me......
There were quite a few Grannom on the water and these were keeping some of the parr busy.......
I decided to try a size 14 Iron Blue DHE......
Aware of the ticking clock I opted to cast at anything showing that I thought was bigger than the free rising parr.
A few between 1/4 - 1/2lb and two around this size........
A quick look at the watch and a reluctant walk back to the car while trout still showed - nothing big but that's ok.
A few hours later and with jobs finished I debated as to whether to go back out
Back out I went with the air cold and the wind offering to be very awkward.
I fished for an hour with few, & little fish at that, rising. I managed the odd 6-7" fish but it wasn't blowing my socks off so I went back to the car for the Tenkara outfit.
I spent the next 45 min's trying to avoid small fish but I did eventually catch 2 fish that were not big but decent on the wand.
Salmon fishing tomorrow, so don't care if it's cold or windy.
Iain
