Rivers 2009 Kick Off

After the seemingly endless waiting, the new river trout season kicked into gear last week for us on Derbyshire's river Wye. While weather conditions have been mixed, one day mild and sunny, the next howling gales and rain, the season has started well.

Careful nymph fishing in the crystal clear water has been the mainstay so far, with shrimp and caddis imitations most effective. Hatches of large dark olives around lunchtime are pulling the odd fish to the surface, though most still have their heads down for now.

Our early season exploits so far have included 3 rainbows over 2lbs, plus some superbly marked browns to 1.25lbs. A great start to the season and it only gets better as spring unfolds.

Tight Lines

Steve