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”