A River On My Doorstep - Part I ........16th May 2011

 I must have passed it a thousand times or more on my way to the motorway each day, it looked fishy, very fishy and finally I joined the local club which has access to this river.  Not a great expense but an opportunity on my doorstep not to be ignored for much longer.

I had heard good things about the river and armed with my 7ft 3wt Hardy Featherweight I was ready to give it a go.  Trout reside here and the river "stories" suggest big browns lurk in the holes that are along the section.  How was I to approach it? Nymph ? Dry? to be honest nothing was coming off and no visable signs that fish were feeding.  I was very much out of my comfort zone and tried a variety of methods, a small river that I had no idea about and what to expect.  It certainly wasnt the Dee, Severn or Dove that I have become used to. 

A few hours prospecting the river was very enjoyable, new rivers keep you on your toes and a new avenue opens.  Ill keep you posted of my future exploits.

To Be continued.........................................................

Until Next Time.........Tight Lines