Not wanting to jump the gun, but as it was clear that the season has already begun for some of us, has anyone had any success as yet?

there've been a few salmon caught up here but the trout season doesn't start until saturday on the dark side of the pennines and there's another week after that on this side.

This post has been edited by phil dean: Mar 13 2008, 03:20 PM

Hi Phil, Well, As I was off yesterday, I assisted with the first of this seasons stocking of our local clubs loch...some crackin fish,


And today, going up to recover one of the boats..



Shouldnt take more than an hour or so... Might get a line wet as well...

Hi Norrie, did you get a chance to wet a line?

I got out on Saturday morning, i fished the deeper pools as it was still quite cold, I got one tug, but that was it, and only a small wild brownie to show for my efforts. I got nothing from the pool where the larger fish tends to hang out, but equally I didn't get him on and lose him, as has happened in the past, so hopefully he isn't spooked and I will have another chance over the easter weekend.

I went back on Sunday morning but the wind was from totally the wrong direction and I couldn't get the line to behave, so I settled for a cup of coffee and a few flicks in some quiter areas, but nothing was forthcoing from those.

Anyone else?

Had my first float tubing trip of the year yesterday, and I have news for you. In March the water is freezing
Fishing was hard but I managed 4 pristine Rainbows one of which was a superb overwintered fish of around 3lbs that just did not know when to quit. Great fun on a 8' 6" 3wt.
Can't wait for the next trip, maybe sometime around June?

This post has been edited by Sportsman: Mar 17 2008, 10:33 AM

My first outing of the season is planned for this saturday. I will be out with the big fly rod on the lower main Tyne chasing the elusive spring salmon.

Chances are poor but it will be nice to get out on the river again.

tight lines dave, ther are fish in the river

Yes, I know of three taken at Wylam over the past few days and Bywell are reporting six so far this week so things are starting to pick up a little.

some have been through the fish past at Riding Mill.

Started first ever time i had me hands on a fly rod, baged up

Just got my self an Orvis Clearwater 7 wt rod and going to Meon springs in a couple of weeks time

Hi Phil, Yes, managed 45 mins last week...just to try out the arm......had two nice Rainbows of 3lbs, both returned, after unhooking in the water,and plenty of takes.., its my rota day on Wed, so, if I'm off work, will be up there early...
I was using my mates Loomis 6 weight, (loved it) with a slow sink glass line, and an olive goldhead, with a slow retrieve...great fun....