The prolonged spell of cold easterly winds has reduced angling effort to an all time low with sea angling at a virtual standstill. Trout and salmon are well worthwhile targeting and I was pleased to get onto the banks of the Torridge and find the river at a perfect height.
Daffodils were still in full bloom and bird song resonated through the air. It was undoubtedly spring and a delight to search the river for that most illusive and thrilling of prizes. The water was clear and the sun bright I felt sure that salmon would be present following a substantial spate just over a week ago. News of two salmon caught of over twenty pounds gave hope of what could be lurking.
A handsome brown trout of about 12oz brought a welcome pull on the line and was a pleasing site as I slipped the hook after admiring it gyrating in the current.
It is still very early in the season and there is much to look forward to in the coming months. Especially when the wind turns away from the East.
-
Recent Posts
Archives
- October 2018
- August 2018
- June 2018
- February 2018
- September 2017
- August 2017
- June 2017
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- March 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
Categories
Meta