Category: Stillwater

A game of two halves

After the disappointment of the river conditions on Saturday I was keen to head out for a couple of hours in the relatively bright weather of Sunday, albeit a little blustery at times. I wandered round to Swanswater where it was very quiet due to the main loch being partially drained while silt removal works take place.

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Freaky Freezing F… Sunday

I am on call this weekend so as  a rule, except in summer when I can fish the club water at Pendreich and can leave any time, I don’t fish. The risk of the pager going off just after I have bought a permit and set up my gear is too high. However this weekend I was encouraged to take a chance and go out, by my wife.

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Not happening

I had one knock on this almost right away but Jim was into his second fish on the Humungous- obviously the pattern to be on. He very kindly came over and gave me one, very similar to ones I have of my own but tied with holographic gold fritz for the body.

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Above Average

Today was the Annual Christmas fishing competition at Swanswater in aid of Strathcarron Hospice. The weather was remarkably settled compared to both what we have had since Christmas day (Gales) and what’s forecast for tomorrow more gales!

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