Post by tuniwes on May 20, 2008 19:20:01 GMT
Having kitted myself out with a Shakespeare 6'8" 4wt brook rod with matching line and reel for the princely sum of 45 quid (taking advantage of Keens 10% discount for members) I headed upstream of Blackmill today to explore the potential for fishing for wild trout.
Wow! haven't had so much fun in ages. The trout don't give themselves up and on times casting was a real challenge, under trees, bow casts, upstream downstream, the lot. I spent more time on my knees than standing up and will definately be strapping on a pair of knee pads next time ;D
The trout are fiesty little chaps, totally wild and rise like greased lightening. They are not daft either if you miss one they don't come again.
This one was the best of the bunch about 10", gave me a fantastic scrap on the light rod. Lovely colouring almost a different species from hatchery fish.
This one slightly smaller but still a worthy adversary
Our river has a reputation as an urban river and yet has miles of fishing with stunning countryside, ancient woodland and good habitat
It goes to show there is an alternative to pulling stockies out at the dipping bridge with a lure. If you give it a go you will need a short rod and a degree of patience and it will test your casting but the rewards are well worth it.
All the fish were returned unharmed and barbless hooks were used.
Ian
Wow! haven't had so much fun in ages. The trout don't give themselves up and on times casting was a real challenge, under trees, bow casts, upstream downstream, the lot. I spent more time on my knees than standing up and will definately be strapping on a pair of knee pads next time ;D
The trout are fiesty little chaps, totally wild and rise like greased lightening. They are not daft either if you miss one they don't come again.
This one was the best of the bunch about 10", gave me a fantastic scrap on the light rod. Lovely colouring almost a different species from hatchery fish.
This one slightly smaller but still a worthy adversary
Our river has a reputation as an urban river and yet has miles of fishing with stunning countryside, ancient woodland and good habitat
It goes to show there is an alternative to pulling stockies out at the dipping bridge with a lure. If you give it a go you will need a short rod and a degree of patience and it will test your casting but the rewards are well worth it.
All the fish were returned unharmed and barbless hooks were used.
Ian
I hope everybody doesn't go up there now!
