So another new loch for me on saturday, one of Dornoch Angling Clubs wild trout waters.
Although it was not due to rain we seem to be suffering from sea fog at the moment which really cools things down.
Anyway, having struggled to find the loch through forestry roads i came upon it and it was a lovely wee loch amoungst the heather. No wading here as you would sink without trace but the banks were good.
Set up with my #4 glass and started working one bank. About 5 mins in I get one of about 1/2 lb on a gosling style peter ross on point ( size 8 so they are not afraid of big flies !)
I then work my way down and about 20 mins later i get another, more 3/4 to 1lb on a black cormorant, again on the point.
I am seeing a splash, then a pause then a pull so i think they are going for the dropper, missing then taking the point fly.
I fish for about 3 hours and land 4 and miss a few. A good wee trip out considering the weather was a wee bit chilly
The last fish is a right bruiser and smashes the fly on the dropper for once ( black and red muddler). It takes to the air and makes a right thump as it re-enters the water. There is a great bend on the rod and the fight is hard. I think this one is somewhere between 1 1/4 and 1 1/2....unfortunately the photo doesnt show its size or how massively fat it was
I'll be back....
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