A fine afternoon on the water!

Warwick joined me lunchtime today on the lower Eden.

After heavy rain from last night and persistent rain all morning, the river level began to rise and colour up, not a great time to start, but Hobsons choice. As the water level hit one foot, fishing a small PTN on a long leader it was looking less likely of having any sport at all, but then….

…..A very fit trout took off for the Solway….

…Followed by a nice grayling and a couple of good takes missed, but with the tide coming in and the flood water heavy with colour rising to two and a half foot, without a snorkel and stilts, it was all over.

About the Author: Glyn

GLYN FREEMAN is a full time, fully qualified fly casting instructor, guide and active member of A.A.P.G.A.I (Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors). Qualifications include the AAPGAI Masters in Salmon and Trout disciplines and Advanced Fly Dressing, FFF Masters. Full liability and indemnity insurance, CRB (criminal records bureau) checked, child protection, L20 assessing, licensed coach, first aid and a few more. Glyn has fished in Cumbria and the Borders for over thirty years. Based on the River Eden where he is a keeper on the lower river and appointed fly casting instructor and guide for John Norris of Penrith and working member of staff for Borderlines.

A fine afternoon on the water!