In my fishing life I am yet to land a salmon. There are reasons why, that I will not speculate on here, but that certainly will not change the fact that I have (so far) been unsuccessful. It is the case that like so many other places, the rivers, and lochs I have access toContinue reading “Broken Dreams”
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Sleeping Warriors & Demons.
Today, on a bright early summer afternoon Loch Asgog exudes peace and tranquillity. Above, the expansive blue-sky frames two buzzards, soaring gracefully. A warm gentle breeze from the southwest corner rustles the reeds softly. The occasional bleating of this year’s lambs from the meadow above the north shore and the hum of bees from theContinue reading “Sleeping Warriors & Demons.”
Good Intentions
Every year it seems to be the same. I spend the first half of March with the best of intentions that this year I am going to take a mature and considered approach to my fly fishing. I attempt to brush up on my entomology as the logical first step. I try to memorise andContinue reading “Good Intentions”
Season 2024
On reflection and considering the restrictions faced, the past trout season had some good moments. I caught some nice trout, had good company when the chance arose and got to spend time in beautiful Argyll. My wee boat never got launched on Loch Eck till July, but provided some enjoyable trips. I had a personalContinue reading “Season 2024”
some recent tying
Preparations
A Wonderful Surprise !
Although it was my wedding anniversary, my understanding wife had sanctioned a short trip to the river. It’s a spate river and the previous day’s rain might just mean that the water would be fishable, if I got there early enough. Thankfully all the usual variables of life behaved and I was able to arriveContinue reading “A Wonderful Surprise !”
Pollock from a wreck.
In the long months that are January and February, apart from making preparations for the trout season, I sometimes have a short outing targeting pollock and coal-fish. This year I combined the pollock pursuit with another challenge. I like vintage tackle and believe that many decent but discarded items of tackle are still very capableContinue reading “Pollock from a wreck.”
Tying a few flies.
A Banshee (10) Sea Trout Bumble (8, long shank) Black Spider (16) Donegal Blue variant (10)
A Friendly Competition
The Colonsay Boat & letter as found at a Croft around 1960 For scores of years people have enjoyed sport and competition when pursuing the pastime of fly fishing. For some this has become very serious and professionalised but the best version of competitive fishing for us will always be the gentle and fun scrambleContinue reading “A Friendly Competition”
Argyll Trout Fisher 