Some success was achieved yesterday by those who went in search of Salmo salar.  The President dropped by to tell me that he had a 7 pound hen fish in good condition just below Whit Beck.  This of course was returned to add her eggs and genes to future generations of Ribble salmon, but the Pres did say that despite almost perfect conditions he was surprised that he saw no more migratory fish.  It could be that the very high water we have had recently has encouraged most fish to seek the higher reaches of the Ribble above the Tarn and I plan to take a walk up to Lodge Hall at the weekend to see if I can spot signs of spawning.

It started off very foggy here, but as I write this looking out up the valley I can see that the murk is slowly lifting and we may yet have a decent day.  The river level has fallen sharply since yesterday so conditions now are less than ideal.  Still, what better way to spend a Thursday than wandering the river with a rod in hope rather than expectation?

Ian