My Rod Bent Double


Posted on January 3, 2009 - Filed Under Fish, Fishing, Fishing Diary, Fishing Trips

Got the chance to fish the upper Ribble with Rob . The night had been a little warmer so I thought we may stand a chance ,the high pressure that had settled and caused clear nights and deep frosts seemed to have moved. We arrived at the river I’ve fished the spot a few times and it’s great water . Every time the Christmas break comes along me and Rob try for a few Grayling ,he had a cracker a couple of years back . The river was very cold and clear as usual at this time of year spent Salmon litter the bank and shallows. It’s sad to see these King’s of fish dead and dieing but such is life and with the sacrifice comes a new beginning . I imagine a lot of life along the river feasts at this time on dead Salmon remains and after a few years we have decided the pink flies we fish are more than likely imitating the flesh that washes down the river and Grayling gorge them selves on it , almost prebaiting the river for us . Today was hard going, I tried three flies under a stick on the pin , spiders , Czech nymphs you name it . I spotted a fish or two in a pool and gave them a go . I thought I had hit bottom but then all hell broke loose my little 6# rod bet double and my line stripped off down stream I hoped for a monster Grayling but I knew only one fish could be responsible ”Salmon”. No matter how I leaned in to the fish it would not yield . After a good struggle it made another run and the top dropper found the only snag on the river the fish was still on so I gave Rob the rod and waded out I could see the fish a big double and not as dark as I thought!! only thing it saw me one shake of it’s head was enough and away it went. I blanked but it was still a good day Rod had a couple of wee fish . I tried hard today and would have loved the slightest sign of a fish on what was a new method for me but not a sniff , even on the fly rod we both struggled . I sort of expected we would after reading a few reports and blogs of people who had fished earlier in the week . Not to worry hopefully plenty more days fishing to be had . Happy New Year.

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