Originally Posted by geordieboy

Hi Charlie

Well Spotted, that was me and my Brother having a Field day on Green Holo Diawls. Great time just nymphing away and I will certainly be returning to Grafham again. Some of the 1lb fish were just nuts and really didn't like to come to the net. Were you the pair in the boat 1 with mustache that was always on the phone? If so me and my brother had a little laugh at your expense as everyone was phoning you to find out where the fish were....

Only trouble we had were the England Youth Team. I am all for the youngsters getting involved in the sport to keep it alive and although I am not a comp man, I can see its a massive help to our sport. However, after the 2nd boat drifted 10yds in front of me I had to open my mouth . I know they were only young lads, But I was more angry about the guide in the boat. He should have known better. I have always observed a 50m rule to give others a chance to have an area to fish, but 4 different comp boats drifted through our fish and I caught their flies..........1 boat was within touching distance of my rod!!!!! That says how close they were. The fish went off for an hour after each of their drifts and I was close to boiling point. The lady in the shop in Grafham was completely on my side and wanted the boat numbers of the culprits.......However, I thought it better that the whole team were addressed instead of the individuals so I declined to give out the numbers. Hopefully they will learn a little respect and courtesy and I am sure that with a little bit better guidance, they will take it on board. After all, Flyfishing is a Gentlemans sport. Good luck to them, I back them all the way.

Tight Lines Charlie and I hope you can lift into some of the fish we seen in Gaynes...........Massive doesn't do them justice.

Regards
Steve