River Derwent (Eddys Bridge)

Having read alot of reviews on this stretch of the River Derwent (Near Derwent Resevoir) And having taken alot of advice off some brilliant friends I have met from fishing I decided to have a blast today!

The weather forecast didnt look too great but upon wakening from my nightshift at 2pm it was a glorious day. I noticed the postman had been with my new 9' Tapered Leaders (5X) and a few new flies! Including the essential! GINK!

Everything was looking good for me today, I had a nice drive up towards the resevoir following directions and my map. I managed to find "Eddys Bridge" the only problem was the parking! I ended up parking near a farmers gate, I didnt think he would mind, But on returning to the car there was a nasty message on my windscreen, But nevertheless I caught up with him and I apologized and what a sound man he was! He told me I can come up and park on his land anytime! Brilliant!

Anyway, I unloaded the truck and headed down the road over the bridge, I turned right through some nettles where you could see others had been, I was following there tracks, ducking under branches, climbing over fences and also slipping on the mud! I wasnt too convinced this was the right place but as I walked past a big bush there it was! A great pool, And as soon as I spotted the pool a fish jumped! 

I tied on a neat little size 14 adams dry fly, I had 10-12 casts (and a dozen tangles also!) But the fish werent interested at all! There was plenty jumping around me! Infact a huge one jumped right out the water, Well I say huge, it was around the 2lb mark lol. I remembered I had purchased some Turn On Strike Indicators from Orvis, So I though id sample a one with a Hares Ear Nympth, I had no luck with this either, I decided to try a few other pools further down stream, passing a couple of other fisherman on my way who had also had "no luck"

I went back to the first pool where I seen the fish jumping, I thought sod it! Ill try a little Olive (Size 14)

 First cast SPLASH! The fish went for it but I missed it!, A few casts later I seen the fish jump for other flies, I tried my best to aim it just past the splash and the line just sped through the air and a perfectly straight line and leader placed on the water, The fly delicately placed exactly where I wished, A split second later! I had a take! I kept hold of my line and striked! I had it! Landed this little beauty! 

This small fish has really made my day!, My first fish on a dry fly up on the picturesque River Derwent! 

Having only spent 3 hours fishing today, I am more than pleased!

Thank you for reading folks, Looking forward to another trip in the next few days!

Naworth Fishery, Brampton (Trip 2)

Hello there!

This morning I woke up at the crack of dawn! Well, 04:30am.. I was wide awake and had no plans so I decided to have another go up at the very highly rated Naworth Fishery and I am pleased I did!

This is the view (LEFT) from the Jetty (RIGHT) in which I spent a good 5hours at!

Up on arrival I have a habit of checking through the latest Catch and Return sheets to see which flies caught the most etc etc.. I studied through these papers and noticed alot was caught on lures! and funny enough.. I have just stocked up on my lures!

Everything was going right for me so far and I couldn't wait to get a few casts in! I threw on my Fishing Vest, Cap, Landing Net and grabbed my rod, It was really busy! well busy for 07:30am anyway.

Since my rod is only 8'6'' I just leave it all set up in my Land Rover, To save setting it up and putting it away on every outing. I checked which Fly I had tied on and It was a beautiful little Lure which was given to me by a Fly Fishermen the last time I was up here! I thought i'd have a few casts to see how it does, I checked my watch it was around 07:40am. I done a few casts to straighten up my line and leader again and then before I know it its 08:00am and I am proud to say! "IV HOOKED ONE!", After a couple of mins of tiring the fish I managed to land it securely! I quickly pulled out my camera with a huge grin in order to take this shot! The first picture wasnt the best as it was wriggling too much! Lovely 2 1/2lb Rainbow Trout! I took my photo's, Admired the fish and then gently released it back into the water! Jobs a good'un!

As I mentioned a kind Fisherman give me one of his lures on the last journey, I managed to get a quick snap of the Fly also in order to remind you and I to order a box full! Absolutely wonderful Lure! Well I would say that though as its my first Rainbow Trout of the season!

 Green sparkly body with a Orange and a hint of Green tail, Also the beads in the middle are multicolored. My favorite Lure by far! And no its not only because I got it free!

It took me another couple of  hours before I landed my next fish, Same jetty, Same Fly, Same fish probably! 

I did managed to hook 3 more Rainbow Trout but they kept winning the battle with my Fly pinging off and the crafty little trout spitting out the flies! But I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the day, As it was unplanned! Hoping for more days like this sometime soon, I will be bringing you some reports on the River Derwent again when I am back from my vacation, I can now proudly announce that I am a member of D.A.A (Derwent Angling Association).

Look forward to meeting a few of you guys up there sometime, Or maybe I already have met you? Anyway, Keep safe and if you have no luck just keep trying! I did and look what happened!