As far as the water was concerned then I think we had arrived at a good time! The water was falling and clearing - just what we wanted! The problem was that there were no salmon to be seen anywhere! We both fished hard, Rod for 3 days and me for 4 days but neither of us saw a salmon let alone caught one!
The expert at work on Sunken Tree Pool at Beam
Saturday was quite warm but Sunday morning we sat eating our breakfast watching the snow falling outside. Early mornings and nights were cold from then on but the days themselves were very pleasant and fairly warm. Its a lovely place to fish and we had a good laugh in the bar at night with Bob and his wife. Charles, the previous owner, still organises the fishing and has hardly changed over the years that I have known him. We were lucky to be put on one of the best beats on the river every day - Beam!
Rod trying his luck in the Weir Pool at Beam
Time for a break!
This is Yew Tree Pool at BeamWe tried sinking lines, sink tips, floating lines the lot! Big flies, small flies and every colour you can think of but to no avail. We didn't even see any sea trout!
Now it's my turn in the Weir Pool
The Torridge, looking down stream from the Bridge and Boulders Pool
By the time I left on Tuesday afternoon the water was at about optimum height and very nearly clear! One good thing is that the Hotel is more like what it used to be when Charles and Benji had it. A nice place to stay and a very pleasant holiday! Rod is off to Sweden next week and hopes to get a few days fishing in - might get some pictures of 'fish' for the blog? Tight lines Rod! Watch this space.
There were 3 of us fishing on this occassion!
The water level was almost perfect but the weather had turned cold
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Cracking report and pictures.Sounds like you had a good time all round even if you didnt catch anything.
ReplyDeleteLets hope the Tywi is on song this year. See you soon.