So my last post used a racing analogy . My Friday a couple of weeks ago was another day that would be backing the long odds . Until Thursday evening I had no intention to fish on Friday as the weather forecast was making Saturday look like a certainty for a good day . But late plans meant that on Friday I was heading out to the river again . I was very happily surprised to arrive at the car park, to find very light wind and warm temperatures.
A blog about fishing the becks and rivers of North Yorkshire , From the Yorkshire Wolds to the North York moors for brown trout and Grayling...Particularly with Bamboo fly rods and Silk fly lines . Coarse fishing as well
Sunday, 6 October 2024
A very surprising result
The river looked in great form , rising fish that had been a rarity all season were showing . Not in great numbers but for me it was just right , enough to keep you looking and hoping . Aware that in two more weeks the trout season would be over for another year . By then nymphing would be the order of the day and likely nothing else until next summer . All the fish that came to hand were small and eager but ever so welcome .
On the day most fish fell to a cdc and elk , if after a few casts the targeted fish wasn’t playing then a size smaller cdc f fly usually worked . I was determined to avoid the nymph to make the most of the last of the warm summers day
I was using a Clifford constable 9 ft light line bamboo that I had bought very cheap on eBay , I knew the handle needed some attention but when I looked at it I knew it was past redemption . Rot had got into the cork and even the bottom inch or so of bamboo was shot . So a new handle was spun on the lathe and a modern reel seat fitted . It’s a fine rod but a bit tiring to use all day . The 8ft hollolite I use is the correct weight but a tad short . I keep thinking a 8ft 6 inch Hardy Phantom might be joining the family .
Fly line was a Moxon silk half line
The day as it turned out was a fitting end to the season . I did make another trip back there with a guest . Although the day was very good with excellent company two lost decent fish and a busted landing net took the edge of things . But it’s hard to complain when you are privileged to fish on such a stunning bit of chalkstream . It won’t be long until next season .
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