i guess this is one of the perks of my job i seen this river and asked about it if any one fish's it or if they allow any one. the lady of the estate said no its not been fished for over 30years and that she don't allow any one to fish it. BUT feeling lucky i asked and told her my intenshions and she said yes i was more than welcome as i had asked so nicly and done a very good job. its just over half a mile of untouched unfished water. it is part of my local river so it should stock brown and rainbows, chub up to 3 1/2lb, pike, perch, dace, bream, carp, eels etc

Well Done,If you don't ask you don't get.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

Just goes to prove that it never hurts to ask! I did the same thing with a farmer back in Vermont who had, "no trespassing", signs everywhere and ended up with an eight point buck! All he wanted was to know was who was on his property. Hope you'll post a few reports next spring and summer!

Take care

Terry

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"He either fears his fate too much,
Or his desserts are small,
Who dares not put it to the touch,
To win or lose it all!"

i phoned the owner up this morning to see if i was ok for a few hours on thursday and she was fine with it. this time of year ill be trying to get the chub and roach and any thing that will take the fly any surjestions as to what flys will work?

rich

Sounds good

Well done Rich, I too got a mile approx of the lovely Troutbeck this year, I have only had a couple of visits before the season closed, but I will be taking full advantage next season.
Nice to have a bit, all to yourself.
S.





Pure magic, and there's a few bigger ones than this little fella in it.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

mrtrout you win thats a cracking looking water you got id kill for somthing as pretty as that but hey i got a good veriety i cant grumble