The Tarn looked absolutely stunning this morning in the early sunshine with a good number of rises pricking the surface.  Just right for our newest member Edward M who planned to put in a couple of hours before heading off to Devon.  There's devotion for you.

We had a very productive and constructive Council meeting in the Crown yesterday morning and the main issue to report is that regrettably Council have had to conclude that there will be no extension to the Tarn season this year.  After a full examination of the issues involved in extending to the end of November it was realised that insurance and other constraints made this impossible this year.  Arrangements for 2008 season will be discussed at the AGM which is on Friday 7 March 2008.

It was also agreed to prepare a detailed and comprehensive map of the fishery with every pool named and information such as access, parking, hazards and fishing limits and restrictions marked.  A small group will walk the river in November in preparation for this.  The aim is to have a draft available at the AGM. (Brian T has already made a good start on this)

No salmon were caught yesterday as the river was really rather low, but Brian T got into one that managed to slip away.  A shame, as I understand that this would have been his first salmon.

Finally, let's spare a thought this morning for our Gallic cousins across the channel.  It's less than gentlemanly to gloat, but what the hell!  It's been a truly astonishing turn round in England's fortunes in the past fortnight so let's enjoy it while we can.

Ian