Hello,

I may be able to take a days annual leave on Friday, and I'm thinking of going fly fishing.

Now what concerns me is that the weather forecast is gorgeous, high pressure, bright sunshine, 8 degree temps and a light breeze. I know bright sun can kill sport in high summer but what about early march?

I suppose the milder day time temps could spark a hatch, but I don't really want to waste a days leave I could use at another point.

I'd be heading to a fishery somewhere in SW Wales, My question is in these conditions would I be wasting my time.

Cheers in advance.
Jon.

My favourite conditions at this time of year, and indeed at any time of year, for stalking. you should have no problems at all.

The most important issue is that the weather is set to be consistent for a few days from Monday onwards. So IMHO, you will not be wasting your time. It is said, that it is dramatic changes in pressure that affect the fish so with consistent weather you will stand a better chance.

If all else fails, just enjoy the sunshine

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If i was not busy this weekend i would be out every day in all weathers ( apart from lightning storms) ,

Dont look for excuses not to go

just...

Go fishing and have a great day.

Get on out there !!!

I'd be heading for lower spots rather than hillside streams, I've heard reports that things have swithced on already in the mid and low sections.

Late afternoons and evenings should be good sport.

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... oops reading too fast - just spotted 'fishery' - not my department .

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For christ sake just go. Seize every opportunity to go fishing, I know I do... Also some of the best days sport I have enjoyed have been on days when apparantly circumstances were less than ideal.....



Andy


Becks and Brown Trout

Don't know - we never see it till much later in the year

As the guys above have said, time spent fishing is never wasted. The sunlight won't be as fierce as it is in July. When it's climbed as high in the sky as it's going, find a shady part of the lake if there is one. Be prepared to go quite deep with your choice of a weighted fly fished off a long leader/floating line or a midge tip; or a full sinker. Just get out there !

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Best thing to do is go when its freezing cold,snowing if your not keen on the gorgeous bright sunshine.best times nov to feb if you get a good season can last till april,like last year.

Fishing is learning and all conditions can catch fish,but it depends on why you fish.MUST you catch or is it for pleasure and a fish is a bonus and a day well spent relaxing.

whatever you choose Jon enjoy it.

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Kevin

I,am out tommorrow, Hampshire Avon chasing a springer, don,t like the sunshine, but a bit of colour in the water might balance the brightness in the sky. Chances of sucsess are rare at the best of times,but the sun may just help in spotting a fish?
It will be a fun day if nothing else.
peter