Steve Arnold
Well-known member
It has been a struggle to find fish recently. River is in low summer conditions and there has rarely been any flow. I was passing one stretch on my way to Cajarc last week and noticed there was almost a torrent coming through. A bit further on I spotted the hydro- power station was gushing out water.
Did my bit of shopping but then hurried back to wet a line (telescopic rod in boot, but no net!)
The flow was just abating but still winkled out two 4lb barbel and a small silure. I had to fish the slipway swim as I could (gently!) beach the fish and unhook them whilst they were in the water. I usually use barbless hooks or squash the barbs with pliers, with their tough mouths it makes release so much easier.
Had another barbel further down river two days ago, around 4lb again.
Today I had two hours at the river. No flow, no bites! But the view always makes up for a lack of fish!
On the negative side, the 35 c temperatures have brought out a few horseflies. Usually get them before they get me. Here is one I killed earlier....
Nasty crittures! Their mouthparts consist of two double edged sabres (one side razor edged, the other serrated) a hollow needle for injecting saliva and a pippet device for sucking up the released blood.
Just thought I would share that with you!
Did my bit of shopping but then hurried back to wet a line (telescopic rod in boot, but no net!)
The flow was just abating but still winkled out two 4lb barbel and a small silure. I had to fish the slipway swim as I could (gently!) beach the fish and unhook them whilst they were in the water. I usually use barbless hooks or squash the barbs with pliers, with their tough mouths it makes release so much easier.
Had another barbel further down river two days ago, around 4lb again.
Today I had two hours at the river. No flow, no bites! But the view always makes up for a lack of fish!
On the negative side, the 35 c temperatures have brought out a few horseflies. Usually get them before they get me. Here is one I killed earlier....
Nasty crittures! Their mouthparts consist of two double edged sabres (one side razor edged, the other serrated) a hollow needle for injecting saliva and a pippet device for sucking up the released blood.
Just thought I would share that with you!