We had an interesting day at Dovedale.
Plenty of fish to dry and nymph. We began at the bottom and finished around the car park. Nothing showing but I started with a JT Olive and lost a belter of a fish on only my second cast. It actually bent my hook.
After a few more speculative casts with no luck, I changed to the duo.
Plenty of fish to dry and nymph. We began at the bottom and finished around the car park. Nothing showing but I started with a JT Olive and lost a belter of a fish on only my second cast. It actually bent my hook.
After a few more speculative casts with no luck, I changed to the duo.
My first. After losing one that straightened my hook.
I was soon 'in' and a nice little brownie took my little nymph. I lost one in the next cast and then had a couple more.
Another.
I know I should wade deeper and closer but I found a swim I fancied, chickened on this occassion and cast a little further. I was soon into another. This time a gorgeous brown about 15"
The Taming Cast
The 'Laird' Lockett
My best of the day
More taming from 'Bone'
I then caught a couple that both smacked my sedge. I love it when this happens!
I did lose a couple of rather large fish in a nice place. I know where they live and before long I will have them!
Both Mick (Bone) and Jon had success and it is amazing the improvement in our techniques, just a year on.
In all, a super day with my fellow 'Tamers'
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