Today is probably my last outing of the season on the Yorkshire Esk. I have yet to catch a seatrout there this year.

The water was low, slimy and full of leaves. Heigh ho.

However, I persevered. Went to the bottom of the beat, fishing a size 1 silver Mepps upstream, a method which has worked well in the past.

After 2 fruitless hours, I had a follow. A fish 2-3 lb followed the Mepps for some distance. As the lure approached the bank, the seatrout accelerated to grab the lure..........at this point it saw me, did a double take and tore off into the depths.

That's it, my last chance of the season.

Why so cruel fishing gods? I would have returned it!

Arrrrrrrrrrg!!!!!!!!!

PS it is now pouring down, and I am away in Scotland tomorrow then unable to fish next week...........

It's been a tough season for me on the Conwy too pikecatchder but for the opposite reason, too much rain. The best of the summer was a washout due to prolonged high levels on the river.

Always next season the eh.

i have had a good season[my first ]on the conway ,only four fishless nights and that was down to me fishing in hope more than anything cant wait for next year [my tip . tide height and time .water level and keep it simple roll on next year