Chub spotting, a fine recreation on a sunny afternoon!
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 5:55 pm
A dear friend rang me last night to talk about a photograph that I had sent to him (a barbel taking a mayfly, but that's another story) and it quickly became apparent to him that I was rather highly strung (he's a good barometer for my stress levels), "You need a river!" were his wise words of advice.
So, this afternoon, I heeded them and took off to a little stretch that I have gained access to after nearly thirty years of absence. A couple of quick sessions at the very end of last season proved promising (chub to just under five) but I figured a sunny day like today might just show a few more of its secrets (as well as 'grounding' me, the primary purpose).
The winter floods had left a combination of tree-fall and 21st century junk. I will clear that another time when I have the chesties:
I quickly found these two, tucked into a nearside bank:
Fortunately a pit stop on the way had added a bag of liquorice allsorts, so I had a few of those, along with some bread that I had tucked in my bag as well and I soon had the chub nosing around:
That was a very pleasant hour, feeling a little calmer now - let's hope it lasts. Here's the image of my little river that I have locked in my mind for the week ahead for when things get tough:
So, this afternoon, I heeded them and took off to a little stretch that I have gained access to after nearly thirty years of absence. A couple of quick sessions at the very end of last season proved promising (chub to just under five) but I figured a sunny day like today might just show a few more of its secrets (as well as 'grounding' me, the primary purpose).
The winter floods had left a combination of tree-fall and 21st century junk. I will clear that another time when I have the chesties:
I quickly found these two, tucked into a nearside bank:
Fortunately a pit stop on the way had added a bag of liquorice allsorts, so I had a few of those, along with some bread that I had tucked in my bag as well and I soon had the chub nosing around:
That was a very pleasant hour, feeling a little calmer now - let's hope it lasts. Here's the image of my little river that I have locked in my mind for the week ahead for when things get tough:
