Not so much a new river I suppose, but a new one for me. I have enquired about membership with BABAA after reading some encouraging posts from fly fishing blogger BloodyFishing.
So the River Blyth it is then?
I had a very disappointing season last year on the Coquet. There was a number of reasons for this.
- the weather was terrible. biblical downpours made fishing difficult to say the least.
- the distance to the Coquet from home and work meant a 45 minute drive to riverbank. now this may not seem like a long time but im a family man and every minute counts when you are trying not to spend too long away from home.
- 2012 was challenging year in other areas of life, nuff said.
I have never fished the Blyth before but the BABAA membership is reasonably cheap so i could still splash out on day tickets for the Derwent if it doesn't suit.
I can reach the Blyth in 20mins which will give me an extra hour on the river with each trip, plus the possibility of 'cheeky' visits after work when time allows.
I have missed fishing and am keen to get out. I need to find out when the river is stocked and plan for an early march trip.
The remainder of February can be given over to replenishing the fly box. I still have a well stocked box of feathers and furs so no spending needed there. Black Spiders, GRHE, PTN, coot wing spider, top of the list.
I own a 7 1/2 ' Shakespeare Trion rod which would seem to be ok for the heavily tree lined blyth.
Its been a lovely day today, the kind of day that whispers promises of the spring thats around the corner. Sunlight dappled water, the colour green with a azure background, the sound of birdsong and insect drone. the sparkle of broken water as trout feed. Cant wait.
