River Don 2013

« **Reply #475 on:** 19/06/2013 at 09:52 »

cracking fish

I'm struggling for motivation at the moment but hopefully it will return soon!

J

« **Reply #476 on:** 19/06/2013 at 10:31 »

Lovely trout Scott, well done!

Cheers
Mike

« **Reply #477 on:** 19/06/2013 at 10:41 »

Cracker Scott

Can't you guys simply tell the cows to mooove over? Frankly i think you're speaking bullocks and you udder went the other direction.

Ok i'll get my coat.

However on a more positive note there should be plenty cow dungs about

« **Reply #478 on:** 19/06/2013 at 10:47 »

Hmmmm ........ new product possibility, Barrio fishing jackets in bright red

« **Reply #479 on:** 19/06/2013 at 11:18 »

Nice Brownie Scott

Went for a walk on Saturday evening & couldn't believe the height of water, seriously needs a flush through and some sustained height.

Went out fishing on Sunday evening & I did see one large fish which was off the other bank and totally unreachable, I did however observe three fish in fast water which were larger than the omnipotent smaller free rising versions and managed to bank all 3 on smutts, all approx. 10".
A larger fish did appear but after a frustrating 20 min's trying to tie on a sedge without my glasses I threw a wobbler and went home.

Iain

« **Reply #480 on:** 19/06/2013 at 11:33 »

A new jacket would be handy when it's fresian cold.
Iain you deserve a pat on the back for being the man hoof led those bull ies.
Beef ore I braise you too much I think you were an udder fool to try to fish near them when they have offspring, best to rest for a while to recover, say 7 days, Yes take a wee calf.
I hope you feel vet ter soon & there is no shame in appearing a cow ard.

This type of occurance is not un herd of but cattle teach you to fish the Don at this time of year.

Daisy

« **Reply #481 on:** 19/06/2013 at 12:15 »

Quote from: Goolager on 19/06/2013 at 11:33

...Yes take a wee calf.

Dear Daisy...

you really moooved me! I've heifer mind to send you a friends of the herd t-shirt featuring this cow-friendly motto:

only availa-bale-of-hay in Shorthorn sizes

Angus

« **Reply #482 on:** 19/06/2013 at 12:35 »

Quote from: Mike Barrio on 19/06/2013 at 10:47

Hmmmm ........ new product possibility, Barrio fishing jackets in bright red

or toreador's capes?

« **Reply #483 on:** 19/06/2013 at 12:43 »

Quote from: iainCameron on 19/06/2013 at 12:35

or toreador's capes?

Very good ................

Cheers
Mike

« **Reply #484 on:** 19/06/2013 at 14:32 »

Christ see what you started Iain

I was thinking of steaking out a bit of the Don in search of a large slab of beef rod bender, but i'd most likely moooove on too early as i've not got the patience and am a coward and afraid of the dark. Thinking of ditching my much loved DHE's in favour of a Butcher or even Bloody Butcher in a bid to carve up a big catch, on reflection i'll stop now before you all say i'm milking it.

« **Reply #485 on:** 19/06/2013 at 15:13 »

That's offal!

« **Reply #486 on:** 20/06/2013 at 00:27 »

Hard going again tonight, plenty small fish showing. There were a few sedges coming off later and a couple of nice trout rising, managed to tempt one of them on a CDC sedge pattern.

Cheers
Scott

« **Reply #487 on:** 20/06/2013 at 00:37 »

Nice one Scott

what weight is that one? Hard to tell from the pic. I didn't land anything decent tonight, pricked a few but they weren't committing fully. Maybe went home 2 early but it seemed dead.

« **Reply #488 on:** 20/06/2013 at 12:05 »

Aye, the photo is a bit scewed. The trout got lodged in the weed bed taking a bit longer to land, so needed to release it asap, quick pic and back in the water, didn’t weigh/measure it but would estimate 3 - 31/2lbs tops.

cheers
Scott

« **Reply #489 on:** 20/06/2013 at 13:02 »

Cracker Scott

« **Reply #490 on:** 20/06/2013 at 13:03 »

cracking fish Scott.

Was nice to meet you last night, there wasn't much happening after you left but it was still nice to be out.

Cheers
Dan

« **Reply #491 on:** 20/06/2013 at 19:30 »

Nice fish Scott,

You're fairly weeding them out, do you need glasses? That's the excuse I'm using for catching nowt over a pound.

Iain

« **Reply #492 on:** 20/06/2013 at 21:08 »

Quote from: Goolager on 20/06/2013 at 19:30

Nice fish Scott,

You're fairly weeding them out, do you need glasses? That's the excuse I'm using for catching nowt over a pound.

Iain

Sure you shouldn't blame the pot noodles for that Iain??

« **Reply #493 on:** 21/06/2013 at 00:00 »

Nowt wrong with Pot knuddles Peter Rabbit, if it wasn't for them I'd not have the strength to reel in the 1 1/2 lb Brownie that I caught on a smut middle river tonight, rise form not much bigger than that 'normally' created by a 4" fish.

Iain

« **Reply #494 on:** 21/06/2013 at 08:25 »

Quote from: Goolager on 21/06/2013 at 00:00

Nowt wrong with Pot knuddles Peter Rabbit, if it wasn't for them I'd not have the strength to reel in the 1 1/2 lb Brownie that I caught on a smut middle river tonight, rise form not much bigger than that 'normally' created by a 4" fish.

Iain

questionable as a full time food source, but as a vino glass?? Chateau chicken tikka anyone??

« **Reply #495 on:** 25/06/2013 at 11:39 »

Great stuff Scott

Cheers

Sandy

« **Reply #496 on:** 28/06/2013 at 20:24 »

I was out on the river last night trying out some drys i tied on monday. Loads of small fish showing this was the biggest i managed to tempt to my dry just before i headed home. I just started tying so happy to know my flies work.

cheers Graham

« **Reply #497 on:** 28/06/2013 at 20:34 »

Nice fish Graham

« **Reply #498 on:** 29/06/2013 at 17:49 »

well done graham, i was out on thursday..stunning night but i had to leave before prime time and caught nothing...at least thats my excuse

has anyone seen the river today? is it running clearish or has the rain mucked it up?!
might go for a late one but due to family visiting i haven't had the chance to check it out!

J

« **Reply #499 on:** 30/06/2013 at 11:03 »

Cheers Guys

Was any1 out trying there luck yesterday?

Cheers Graham

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