25 lb salmon caught on Beam!

http://www.halfmoonsheepwash.co.uk/news.php

With my fishing trip coming up within 2 weeks I think things are looking pretty optimistic?

Huge Torridge salmon caught!

A 22 lb + spring salmon has been caught on the Half Moon Inn water! The fish was caught on a Silver Doctor size 8 on the 12 th March.

Sunday 17th March 2013 - Work Party

I spent 3 days in my caravan at Llangadog and enjoyed the time I was there. The weather in the mornings was gorgeous but April showers soon piled in in the late afternoons and evenings with some torrential downpours overnight. Great to walk the river though and to look at all my favourite spots to see if there have been any changes. Can't wait till the fishing starts! Ate my lunch on Sunday sat on the bench above Crewel Pool with Nick - we both commented on how quiet it was.

I was surprised to see so many huge Starling flocks - really amazing to see them when they all take to the air! It was also nice to see 13 Curlew in the field by the railway bridge too. It was good to have some company during my walk on Saturday when I walked the full length of the river!

Here are a few images taken during my stay!

Half Moon Inn, Sheepwash - spring salmon on the run!

The salmon season has started on the Torridge! Having spoken with Charles Innes tonight, he tells me that 1 salmon has been caught and another lost on Beam. I hope to go down there in early April with Rod and John in the hope of getting another spring salmon as I did there last season. His book about the River Torridge and life at the Half Moon Inn is now on sale having already sold 450 copies! Well done Charles - I've ordered mine!