Despite a roiling internal array, from the previous night’s curry and booze, I managed 2 hours on my club stretch of the Wharfe this Saturday. The river was lower than I anticipated and was running quite clear.
I put up a team of three on my 9ft #6 rod – Tungsten GRHE on point, Greenwell Spider middle and a fur bodied spider on top, God knows what it’s called! I fished a short line again, down and across and had some considerable success.
I landed 8 small grayling and lost several more. I look forward to seeing them again in a few years time! This is assuming they manage to avoid the herons, mink, poachers, goosanders and cormorants. I myself only just managed to avoid the countless dog turds on the riverbank. Nobody wants dogshit on their felt soled wading boots.
Are you a dog owner? Please, tell me why you think it’s ok to leave dogshit on the riverbank or indeed anywhere else other than your own back garden. You FILTHY BASTARDS!
Hi Bob,
Are you sure the shit was from a dog? I have seen some dubious “anglers” on the multitude of Englands waterways over the years that look the type to take outdoor cable-laying to the next level!
Matt
Ay up Matt! Haha yeah it wouldn’t surprise me if some was human, but at least one log was emitted from a canine, I saw it happen before my very eyes!