Back to the Dorset Stour after some rain. 28-07-18

The rule here is no fishing before 7am

so I arrived at 6.30 which is the earliest 

allowed to head for the river.

First swim was a good 20 minutes

fast walk.

This was all new swims for me

so started by doing some water craft,

checking out depth and where 

the clear runs between the weeds are.

So having found a deep run with good flow,

I cast out my rig.

The second rig was cast into a back eddy 

with some cover. 

 An hour later my son turned up with his

young lady and passed on his 

knowledge about some other swims. 

 This is the most interesting part of fishing in my book,

exploring new venues and swims.

 Plenty of fish were seen

but for some reason were not interested

in our baits. 

 This small fish, a Perch,

was foul hooked.

 Final swim was a deepish one

running into a long shallow run.

Here the chub were interested 

on loose fed bread but not 

free lined offerings.

The wild life was very interesting

this Heron was trying to get some

Moorhen chicks,

but the adults were very persuasive

and chased the Heron  away.

Enough to say no fish were landed

but it was a very relaxing day 

with great company.