I just read of the international competition being hosted on the river don yesterday and as well as Scotland winning gold, it seems Wales encountered some Don gold too 
A 73cm monster estimated at 10lb


A 73cm monster estimated at 10lb

Another great display tonight. Sometimes it's good to just pause for a moment, and take it all in 




Spotted this today, Yellow May I think, but I am sure someone can advise. What patterns are used for these on the Don, any suggestions? 🤙
Steven with a nice Haddo Brownie 



Some company on the Don


Nice evening for a wander along the beach 
Don to the left, Dee to the right, kept my eyes on the water - but no fish spotted.


Don to the left, Dee to the right, kept my eyes on the water - but no fish spotted.

Cracking day out, went old School spiders , but the Winner of the day was the Killer bug.


Couple of nice Sea Trout on the Don last night 



This one didn’t want to wait for his photo. Big spotty shoulders. 



“ I feel the weed, the weed for Steve”


Finally managed to catch one to confirm they are found on the Don


WARNING: High Quality Fly Line Manufacturing In Progress 
The next batch of Smallstream, GT90, and the new Intermediate lines, are on the machines in the USA
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The next batch of Smallstream, GT90, and the new Intermediate lines, are on the machines in the USA


Seems I have a lucky charm on my shoulder , but is it an angel or a demon?


A veritable smorgasbord of bugs today was keeping the wee fluffy devils amused


Was topping up a few slots in the box this morning and thought a wee picture of the 7 flies I fish would be cool.
It’s all about profile.

It’s all about profile.

Lots of the proper Yellow Sally Stoneflies about


Check out the teeth 



Messed up my fly box
Can you help me sort it out
For example: BOIBI = Bibio
1- CHARM BORWN
2- DAMSA
3- DEASCCA
4-RACELT BLUEMB
5- LANC FICHE
6- RINO LUBE
7- SALLY PIRMSH
8- SALMED
9- SHARE ARE
10- CEA FO DAPESS
11- NICEDIME
12- NEERTHAW ABOL
13- PINES DAN RUPPEL
14- VAINTIC
15- LUBE MARCH
16- TACS WRESHKI
17- PRELAY LENPLEN
18- WILDA CABH
19- ERGY RUSTED
20- TREEP SORS
21- SIDEDAD
22- LUKDEND
23- BRUZZE
24- MICKSHAW FYCAN
25- SELLWRENGE
26- WETTRASS ERD PRIDES
27- BOWLOMROD
28- HEATPANS LAIT
29- FERKISHING THECURB
30- SHOT
Home for a cuppa - feeling the cold out n about today 



Can only be the spots??


More stuff found in the depths of the cupboard
These were good little fly reels and a popular choice back in the day
Smallstream #7 and wee sedges today.
Out n about on the river, playing in the wind.
Not the best conditions - but a few half pounders

Out n about on the river, playing in the wind.
Not the best conditions - but a few half pounders


Good to see summer growth again. Used to like Autumn best. But I prefer early summer greenery now.
Maybe it’s a age thing

Maybe it’s a age thing

