This week has involved some heavy and late nights. So it
was very welcome to get a little snooze yesterday morning. Less welcome was
being woken up by Phil who had snapped his second rod tip of the week. He was
looking to exchange the broken tip for a new one. At this rate he may well be
going through a rod per fish.
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| Phil not breaking a rod |
After yesterday’s thunder storm and down pour the river
has risen and we had a mild and over cast day. Having made the call of lunch at
camp the sun came out briefly but proved that sticking to the plan works as it
hammered down during lunch and everyone was thankful of a roof under which to
enjoy their sausage rolls and soup.
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| Up River lunch team |
Matt P had misjudged his capacity for white wine and took
the day to recover meaning Jon P and I fished Fortress in the afternoon. All
the water we fished felt perfect both in height and speed but sadly nothing
showed interest in our flies.
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| Beach |
At Pana Guy R got 1 in the tail of Lagoon, Peter P had 2,
Alexander M had 1 from Ponzoi, David H landed 1 from Grannies, George S and
Willie G had 1 each on the float trip. Matt also reports lots of mozzies like
here.
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| Fish from Bear |
Kitza stats were pretty amazing but the detail show’s it
was a little one sided. They landed 20 yesterday. Paul R landing 13 of them: 3
at Red Cliffs, 3 from Beaver Pit and 4
in rock pool! Francisco had 2 one from Sasha’s and one from Kitchen. Reynout K
had 3 from Sasha’s, Reel and Green Glide.
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| Dodging rocks |
This morning we have more showers and the river has risen
another 3 inches. My big boat was due to be removed from the water last night
but seems to have had a short reprieve. I’m glad as I’ve become quite attached
to the old girl.
Jack Selby
