Sunday 17th July 2011

There were 8 Cygnets and two potential new members at Cygnets meeting. The weather was heavy rain with dry spells with showers and then sunshine. The atmosphere was humid, which made it uncomfortable for the Cygnets and difficult to get fish to take.

The Cygnets started the session fly tying with Jimmy Miller, tying a "Gold Headed Brushed Peacock Daddy Longlegs".

After fly tying the fishing session commenced on the Millpond. The new potential members were on the grass learning to cast with Thomas Anderson, professional casting instructor and Dave Armour.

It was a difficult day for the Cygnets with the air temperature putting the fish off.  There was not a lot of activity on the surface today.

The successful Cygnets today who caught fish were -

Robert Hiddleston -  1 Fish

Robert Fyfe - 1 Fish

Well done to all the cygnets for their perseverance.

Sunday 3rd July 2011

Today was the 9th meeting for the Cygnets. The morning commenced as normal with fly tying with Jimmy Miller. The Cygnets were shown how to tie a Dry Fly Emerger.  After fly tying it was time for the Cygnets to draw their pegs to start the fishing session.

Dry Fly Emerger

It was a superb morning sun was shining, light wind and very warm.  The Cygnets were reminded that they should have frequent breaks and ensure that they drank plenty of fluids. They were also advised be aware of the sun today, ensuring they had suncream and adequate clothing to protect them from the sun.

The fishing session on the Mill Pond got off to a quick start with Abbi Hutton hooking and landing the first fish, quickly followed Robert Fyfe.

There were 7 Cygnets fishing today. Following a introduction to fly fishing within the schools a potential new member came along and had some tuition from Thomas Anderson, professional casting instructor.

The successful Cygnets today were :-

Robert Fyfe - 2 fish retained and 1 returned

Abbi Hutton - 2 fish

Callum Clark - 1 fish

Well done to the Cygnets.

The Cygnets were reminded that if a waterside assistant hooks a fish for them when demonstrating a fishing technique that the fish will be returned and will not count in the club championship total.  It was also highlighted that only Cygnets should be fishing.