I also had my first visit to Harelaw today and despite the conditions I had a great day. Put on a lure that Alex had tied the night before and within minutes I was getting bites but no solid takes.
I slowed my retreive down and hooked a nice fully finned rainbow.
I then moved on to the left hand bank, changed to some wets and missed a few including a large broonie which went for the point fly just as I lifted off to cast.
I plugged away and was rewarded with a lovely 2lb blue trout caught on a snipe and purple which fought like you wouldn't believe. Never caught one of these stunning fish so I was over the moon, if only i had hooked the broonie I would have had the full set.
Thanks again for a wonderful day and your hospitality Alex. It was my first visit but it won't be my last.