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Post by GarethL on May 3, 2006 13:03:51 GMT -5
Today I caught my FIRST wild brown trout on a river! I've been meaning to get on the river and have a change from my normal stillwaters for some time. Tried on Saturday, but with no luck. But, today I did it! I was expecting little tiddlers, so I was well surprised when i landed this wee bugger! So beautiful it had to go back. Chuffed ain't the word!!! ;D  |
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Post by glyn on May 3, 2006 13:25:34 GMT -5
Well done very handsome fish there, was it caught in your locality South Wales maybe, that looks like a sage with a hi-vis line, I dont use them myself do they spook fish the line I mean lol..not the one you caught of course.
cheers Glyn
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Post by GarethL on May 3, 2006 13:30:50 GMT -5
Yes, yes, yes, and dunno! haha The river I fished was the Taff in Merthyr Tydfil. Finally found somewhere without a rain forest worth of trees either side of the river! I lost 8 flies on Saturday! Casting on a river is one thing I'm slowly learning is HARD! My rod's a Sage Fli, awesome rod , bought it from the John Norris web site. I'm very happy with it. And I've used hi-vis lines on stillwaters before, first line I've used on a river, so not too sure about the spooking yet sorry Glyn.  |
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Post by glyn on May 3, 2006 14:06:54 GMT -5
I know that feeling all too well, I have about 700 yds of the upper Usk and its stuffed with fish, also its stuffed with trees, trees and more trees I just cant get at the water and of course the other bank which I dont have is clear, out of the 10 trips I went there last season I hooked one fish..it came out of the water after the take and hit a low hanging tree branch and came off. I'm glad your water is a bit more open.
Glyn
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Post by Diawlbach on May 3, 2006 16:28:14 GMT -5
Congratulations Gareth, that's a great way to kick off. You'll find that the eight lost flies per trip can drop a bit as the season wears on. Your casting should get better (and your wallet lighter) but the weight of the leaves and the growth of the trees will make it harder still. I've noticed that trees sidle up behind you a you make a back cast!
A bit different from the lakes you could say! Glad you liked it.
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Post by Cothi on May 3, 2006 17:36:47 GMT -5
Very well done Gareth and full marks to you for perseverance and trying something new.
At the risk of bringing down Forum wrath on my head, do occasionally keep one of those wild brownies for the frying pan. You won't taste anything better. Just fry it in butter.
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Post by GarethL on May 3, 2006 18:21:53 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I'm already starting to feel that my local still waters are going to be taking a lesser priority for a while! Can't wait to get back on the river already!!  Next step for me is to get a pair of waders with felt soled boots! The amount of near 'fall-ins' credited to my cleated soles was ridiculous!  Oh well, another learning curve I suppose! Thanks again guys! G |
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Post by RodKneeTrouter on May 3, 2006 18:57:37 GMT -5
The river I fished was the Taff in Merthyr Tydfil Really well done considering how much fishing pressure the Taff gets near Merthyr! . Beautiful markings. RTK |
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Post by MarkH on May 4, 2006 15:41:26 GMT -5
Nice one Gareth. A beautiful fish indeed.
My main ambition this for this season is to catch my first wild brownie. Caught my first ever brownie yesterday but it wasn't wild. I might try the Taff as well actually.
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Oh well, another learning curve I suppose!
