Arrived about 1pm to find Jimmy & Dean in the Lodge for Lunch & a break from the slow sport. They had been there from 10.30am & had 2 Fish each at that time.
Paul (Kirky) joined us shortly after not looking too well, suffering Joint pain.
Got fishing about 2.15pm & headed near the Dam Wall on the Big Lake. Had 4 out of there on Buzzers & Nymphs before Tea.
Back out to the big Lake about 6pm & headed back to the same spot. Tried without success with Buzzers for some time, the North Wind was horrendous & bitingly cold so fishing was uncomfortable & so decided to fish my "Go to" Lure which usually does the business in hard times.
First cast nothing & as i was reeling in, a big fat lump tried without success to leap out the Water close by, to fat by far to succeed.
Second cast, the Lure was sinking & hit like a steam Train by what i am certain was that same fish.
After several minutes & several Tail Walks i had it, a lovely Rainbow which we weighed at 12lb & a new PB for me.:heartpump:
Sorry about not getting a Pic, but being on C&R, it is important to stress these biguns as little as possible, so got it out of the net & held it for about 5 minutes while it recovered. Sadly, quite a few of these big fish dont survive the fight & drop to the bottom, this one went back well i am happy to report.
After no further success i moved to the Albert Lake where i had one more on a Dry Fly but that was to be my last of the day.
At 8pm, chilled to the Bone, i called it a day, leaving Dean & Jimmy to fish till Dusk. They will let us know how they got on later i guess.
Paul had to leave early not feeling well at all but i know he had a few out before he went. Get well soon m8.:thumbup:
Happy with 6 Fish & a new PB, just desperate for some nice Dry Fly Weather. Hope it arrives before Winter does.
Paul (Kirky) joined us shortly after not looking too well, suffering Joint pain.
Got fishing about 2.15pm & headed near the Dam Wall on the Big Lake. Had 4 out of there on Buzzers & Nymphs before Tea.
Back out to the big Lake about 6pm & headed back to the same spot. Tried without success with Buzzers for some time, the North Wind was horrendous & bitingly cold so fishing was uncomfortable & so decided to fish my "Go to" Lure which usually does the business in hard times.
First cast nothing & as i was reeling in, a big fat lump tried without success to leap out the Water close by, to fat by far to succeed.
Second cast, the Lure was sinking & hit like a steam Train by what i am certain was that same fish.
After several minutes & several Tail Walks i had it, a lovely Rainbow which we weighed at 12lb & a new PB for me.:heartpump:
Sorry about not getting a Pic, but being on C&R, it is important to stress these biguns as little as possible, so got it out of the net & held it for about 5 minutes while it recovered. Sadly, quite a few of these big fish dont survive the fight & drop to the bottom, this one went back well i am happy to report.
After no further success i moved to the Albert Lake where i had one more on a Dry Fly but that was to be my last of the day.
At 8pm, chilled to the Bone, i called it a day, leaving Dean & Jimmy to fish till Dusk. They will let us know how they got on later i guess.
Paul had to leave early not feeling well at all but i know he had a few out before he went. Get well soon m8.:thumbup:
Happy with 6 Fish & a new PB, just desperate for some nice Dry Fly Weather. Hope it arrives before Winter does.
