Just unhooked a grayling today on the Wharfe and my top dropper wrapped round the rod. Put the rod under my arm and started to untangle. Just got it out when a grayling of about a pound slammed into my point fly that was trailing in the water, pulling the hook from my dropper right into my left index finger This left me playing the fish at close range with the hook in my finger. Fortunately I was using barbless so I managed to get the hook out with my other hand and land the fish. It just shows how close grayling will feed to you, the fly must have practically been sat on my waders.

well done mate

Did you feel it or were you full of adrenaline?

I think I was more interested in the fish than my finger, I think I made some loud noises

Nice on highbank. Plenty of swearing and obscenities releases adrenalin which eases pain.

At least you didnt loose the fish :P

Hardcore fishing mate!

Well done.

Have had grayling around my feet a number of times when wading, even a couple of barbel once. I assume they're picking of food being stirred up as you move along the bottom. No wonder czech nymphing works so well.

Did you land the grayling, or did the grayling land you?

We agreed to meet half way