Well atlast, Friday’s here the day before the weekend and we’re let out to play – A long but satisfying week in work has enhanced the thought of fishing this weekend, with a newly acquired membership for the River Ewenny, Pen-coed angling club – Me and bish are thinking of heading there in the morning. Sunday means Farmoor II – A concrete bowl filled full of fish throughout the … Continue reading New camera
Following on from last weeks post on flies and hook styles I thought I’d post one of my recent favourite flies. Tied on a jig hook to get the greatest weight possible this fly is sure to be down there with the best of them. As I mentioned in the previous post, incorporating the CDC as a hackle type feature it adds a lot of … Continue reading Sisak Jig – Nymphs
Wednesday night sees the Osprey Fly Fishers Association meet every Wednesday at the local club house situated in Abercynon. Most Wednesdays see around 15-20 members turn up and talk fishing tackle and swap big fish stories for a few hours whilst others fill their fly boxes up. After fishing the Wye last weekend and having to borrow a Klinkhammer to fish the Klink and Dink! Did … Continue reading Klinkhammer Mania!
I’ve used many different fly tying companies in the past, not for one reason or the other really. Normally I have a look around, see who has the best stock of colours, sizes, price, quantities and so on. Stock There’s nothing worse than actually ordering something and it not being in stock. Evidently its up to the supplier to email you letting you know, if … Continue reading Fly Tying Companies?
With the end of the Trout season is upon us, I took it on my duty to fish Draycote once before the end of the season. My and Lloyd fished untill dark, taking into double figures to the boat. We went with some intention of boating a few of the better fish which were described as ‘horses’ by one guy. Fishing for a few hours for these bigger fish, … Continue reading Dry Fly Fishing on Draycote
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