I'm not surprised that there are a few more faces on the river after work at the moment, it is the same every year, we have all been eagerly awaiting the weather to improve a bit and allow us the chance to get out for a cast in the evening 
I'm not surprised either its been a long time coming.
I would be inclined to suggest that as Iain puts it, the reports reflect the good days, Don't all reports
As long as specifics are not bandied around then i can't see what is going to change or what is wrong with letting people know how we are all getting on, every day's a school day and some of the tips are great.
If people read and take on board what the guys are posting, then they will have more successful days, but most people's patience doesn't hold out that long, if it does, then good luck to them and i look forward to reading more about it on here
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Sustained pressure is not going to happen from a small increase in a few guys fly-fishing for trout using "trout hunting" tactics, all the fish are going back and are cared for
, it goes with the territory and the mindset required to succeed in finding and then catching them. It is also well spread out along many miles of water and as most of us sit and watch for hours, perhaps it reduces the amount of speculative and potentially pool disturbing fishing.
The only pressure on the river will come from an influx of people who are fish-mongering or using bait, both of which are pretty much against the river code of practice and if they are doing this then they are likely to be fishing illegally anyway and should be an issue for the Bailiffs and proprietors. I can see how these kind of people might use this resource as encouragement to go and catch tea, but if the location specifics are not there, what difference is there to any other day. They are still around, always have been and will still try to do these things anyway
. All we can do is not give too much away about where they can go.
We all feel like she is our river sometimes, and she is
, but we also have to share otherwise the sport will die and that includes the fact she is a moody and temperamental bitch at times, so ask questions, spend time watching and learning and it will all come good.
if it doesn't, try again
Sandy
