No water - very few fish!

After a 2 day session on the river this week I am alarmed at the lack of water and fish for this time of year! I fished for 2 nights and didn't see a single fish. There is little flow in most of the pools which makes fishing the fly very difficult. There is no doubt the odd fish about but they are very few and far between. Strangely algae is not an issue! The only fish I saw was a lamprey as I crossed over the river below the railway bridge. It had made a hole about 300mm deep wich I fell into. When I looked back it was about to return to its nest! I spotted a Goosander with 8 chicks so there must be some fish around somewhere. The only successful fisherman that I could see was this guy!

The Goosander family taking a break in Crewel Pool. It is very difficult to get within range of them which is why the image is rubbish!

June 2010!

Low water levels have limited our success on the river so far this season I think. I have had a 2 day trip during the first week of June but I have to admit I found it very difficult to fish the fly with any enthusiasm. My brother-in-law John too has had no success despite fishing hard on a number of occasions and Rodney Byles as reported earlier. There have been a few fish reported caught including some in the 5lb class and a monster 11lb but these have not been confirmed to me. The river is looking good this season and I can't wait to get my first sewin. I hope to get on the river this forthcoming week probably Thursday and Friday so who knows what might happen?

2 fishers on Crewel Pool - one looking decidedly dejected I think?

Tight lines everyone!