Had my first go at the clyde at biggar today, thanks to an invite from mark (buzz).

I owe him a big thanks for the lift there, for the help and advice. He even insisted on paying for my day ticket, what a gentleman! He made sure I understood I was paying for it next time though

We got down to the river at noon, the weather was all over the place, swurling winds, patchy cloud cover and the odd shower here and there. The river was up but the fish were definately feeding- I don't blame them, there were plenty of good sized olives coming off the water.

Within the first half hour mark hooked a cracking wee brownie, and after 3 missed takes (shocking ino ) I was soon to follow with another wee un'. There stunning fish from the clyde, there flanks peppered with small black spots over a buttery bronze background.

The wind made casting annoyingly difficult, and the rain settled in for a good hour or so, putting the fish down. Although the weather did eventually give us a chance we didn't manage to connect to any more fish unfortunately, and we both dropped a couple of takes.

all too soon it was time for me to head home for the bus. Mark's got a couple of photo's I think

tough day but well worth it and great company, cheers mark!


jonnie

Johnnie in post first fish bliss



3 hours later, wet ,cold and casting to imaginary fish.

Well done Jonnie, was Buzz still putting a maggot on his fly.

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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.

nice one steven nah he was on the bread and butter

cheers for posting the pics mark. I look forward to another day on the clyde, Its a cracking river and deserves a bit more time to get the best from it methinks

That river is seriously lacking in trees on the back cast Mark.
I know how you love trees behind you.
It's a big river, bigger than the Eden ?

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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.

Aye much bigger.
Here is a snap of me taken by Dougie, that gives you an idea.

I know that spot well done on catching your fish Johnnie! they are beautiful fish and well Mark on guiding him
Robert

Nice one Johnnie...it is a cracking river, good to see that Buzz was prepared to share his pool!
Take everything he tells you onboard..he know`s his stuff.

cheers Diarmid.

Well done johnnie you were in great hands, the clyde is a magical river and Mark is a top bloke I managed my 1st Clyde trout last night thanks to Marks helps and tips. Im from Falkirk area drop me a pm I could give you a lift down back and forth if you like.

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Till The Next Cast

Cheers

JOHN



Some Fishing photos!!

http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...t=71c37867.pbr

Well done guys. T'is a great river.

D