The expectation levels are once again rising for the approaching fly fishing season. This year I have joined two new fishing syndicates and resigned from one. So this year I have several miles of bank on at least 4 new rivers and streams to explore and a couple of woodland lakes. The rivers are in beautiful unspoilt countryside. I can hardly wait. My how I love this time of year.

I shall endeavour not to fall in and shall make a special effort to return home at the agreed time. My dear wife has learnt that the parting " I`ll only be a couple of hours love" . Is not always the most reliable indicator. God bless her patience. I shall endeavour to stop burning my shirt sleeves on the pipe that frequently falls from my mouth during periods of excitement and will try not to have to refill my hip flask so frequently. I also pray that my enthusiastic 18 month old choccy lab will learn that there are times when she cant go swimming..

Counting the days.....