It has been a month of unusually low rainfall and water levels for the time of year, very good for us being this low down on the river system, in fact Peter has had a fish of ten pounds on the Willow Bed this week and several nice trout have been caught. Even when the […]
Out and about on the water
A running diary of events on the river.
End of an era for Borderlines
The year is 1996. Three local anglers are at New Mills near Brampton and are in deep discussion about how they can contribute to the sport they love by introducing youngsters into angling. In true ‘Mission Impossible’ style, someone gives them the challenge – introduce 20,000 youngsters, from all sorts of backgrounds, to angling. Now knowing […]
A few snapshots of 2021 on the water with my very good friends.
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 […]
Out and about on the River Eden
Despite the constant drizzle and strong wind all day, it was going to be a special trip for Ryan, it was his first time out with a fly rod when he joined me on the lower Eden. Fishing a small PTN on a long leader, a few bites missed initially, then a couple of grayling […]
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