Rodney Byles casts off for the 2010 season!

Rod has reported about his first trip to the river this year.

Called into Llangadog on the way back and fished all night till 4am. Tony, Dan and Dave were also out and river very low. Despite that quite a lot of good fish moving nearly all night from 9ish to 2am. Dan had a pull and so did I, but nothing on the bank. They weren't having it. Maybe the full moon, but great to be back on the river. Turned a bit cooler later on with a light breeze (10 degrees when I got back to the car) but I stuck it out and really enjoyed it. The others all went at 12.30. I think I'll wait for water now before trying again, unless Tony starts catching!

Contemplating my first cast of the season?

Weather prospects next week are looking up so I am contemplating a trip down to the River Towy with the hope of getting some night fishing in without freezing to death! I hope to fish next Wednesday night subject to things warming up as forecast?

It will be a short trip though because I am taking my two lads for a long weekend at the Ty'n y Cornel Hotel to fish the Tal-y-Llyn Lake for brown trout. Should be exciting as I haven't done any lake fishing for many years and my lads haven't ever fished before very much! My brother-in-law John is coming too so we should have some fun in an area of what looks like 'outstanding natural beauty'.

I will report on what happens on both trips on my return for those who may be interested!

Tight lines!