Situation here as per usual - it's raining, but just to add a wee bit of spice to an otherwise monotony we have a very strong and gusty south westerly wind that will make casting a challenge for even the most accomplished fisherman.

It's not all doom and gloom though.  I had a call yesterday evening from the President to tell me that had been up at Horton fishing the river during the afternoon and had caught 2 salmon, a sea trout and a hat full of brownies.  The salmon were in good condition, one about 4lb the other around 6lb and the sea trout was estimated at 2.5lb.  These were caught at the bend below Rowe End and down below Whit Beck.  So a good afternoon spent on a river that was rising rather than falling and a good indicator that there are migratory salmonids aplenty in the river at present.

The river is still high this morning and now is quite coloured after rain last evening and during the night.  We are still promised some better weather, but it seems to be taking it's time getting here.

A bit of advanced warning.  I am leading a group from Craven Conservation group on a visit to the Tarn next Thursday evening so be aware that there may be a bit of disturbance there from around 7.30pm.

I'm off now to be fitted for my duck feet!

Ian