Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2014 16:24:32 GMT
Fished on the River Frome today (04/12/2014)
Tenkara set up for today was Tenkara USA Amago 13ft with a 11ft furled leader and 3 lb tippet approximately 4 ft.
When I arrived at the river the temperature was reading 4 degrees Celsius with a slight drizzle of rain. As I approached the river from the old stone bridge, I looked downstream; the river was in pristine condition with a light pace but crystal clear; I could make out the shapes of fish as rigged up the tenkara rod and slipped into my waders ensuring I put my thermal fleece underneath.
After fighting to get over a barbed wire fence and staying clear of some very curious cows I found a natural step down to the rivers edge.
I fished for 30 minutes changing fly and adjusting the depth the fly was fishing at; I clearly missed a few clear takes, but after blowing away the cobwebs, seemed to have identified the depth at which the fish wanted the fly.
The fly that seemed to be taking the most hammering was a small size 16 polish style woven nymph tied with a black upper and pink under belly.
I only managed to fish for a 2 hours as I have been suffering with poor circulation in my hands; and on this occasion had forgotten my clothes.
I ended the quick fishing session with 21 grayling, all between 4 - 12 inches.
not the best picture I'm afraid as all of the grayling seemed camera shy.
Already planning another winter grayling trip, just deciding where next???
Kind Regards
Dorsettenkara
Tenkara set up for today was Tenkara USA Amago 13ft with a 11ft furled leader and 3 lb tippet approximately 4 ft.
When I arrived at the river the temperature was reading 4 degrees Celsius with a slight drizzle of rain. As I approached the river from the old stone bridge, I looked downstream; the river was in pristine condition with a light pace but crystal clear; I could make out the shapes of fish as rigged up the tenkara rod and slipped into my waders ensuring I put my thermal fleece underneath.
After fighting to get over a barbed wire fence and staying clear of some very curious cows I found a natural step down to the rivers edge.
I fished for 30 minutes changing fly and adjusting the depth the fly was fishing at; I clearly missed a few clear takes, but after blowing away the cobwebs, seemed to have identified the depth at which the fish wanted the fly.
The fly that seemed to be taking the most hammering was a small size 16 polish style woven nymph tied with a black upper and pink under belly.
I only managed to fish for a 2 hours as I have been suffering with poor circulation in my hands; and on this occasion had forgotten my clothes.
I ended the quick fishing session with 21 grayling, all between 4 - 12 inches.
not the best picture I'm afraid as all of the grayling seemed camera shy.
Already planning another winter grayling trip, just deciding where next???
Kind Regards
Dorsettenkara