Sunday, 28 August 2011

Sunday 28th August 2011

This mornings cygnets meet commenced as normally with Fly tying with Jimmy Miller. Today the Cygnets were shown and given the opportunity to tie a "Light Bulb"



"Light Bulb"

Today there were 10 Cygnets and 2 new members who attended. the morning's fishing started with the 2 new members getting instruction on the grass from Thomas Anderson, Professional Casting Instructor and Dave Armour.  The other Cygnets started fishing on the Mill Pond.




It was very windy today and cloudy, there was  a cold feel to the wind. Fishing was difficult with the strength of the gusts of wind. This made it impossible for some of the podiums to be used.  There were a few fishing showing but it appeared a lot of the fish were down in the water today.





The Cygnets persevered at fishing. They tried various fly's from lures to dry flies to wet flies and buzzers.

The only successful Cygnet today was Robert Fyfe who managed to hook and land 2 lovely Rainbow's.

REMINDER

Cygnets as the weather can be unpredictable at times throughout the year, always remember that  you should should wear appropriate amounts of clothing and footwear and always be prepared for any adverse weather such as rain. Always bring a waterproof jacket and/or trousers even though the forecast is for dry weather.

Remember also that with autumn approaching that you should be suitably protected with several layers of warm clothing, If you feel hot and want to remove clothing such as a jumper then you can or if it becomes cold you can put it back on.

Always wear your baseball cap and eye protection at all times, and Always Look Behind You Before you Cast.

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Sunday 14th August

14 Cygnets attended todays meet. The morning started as normal with fly tying with Jimmy Miller. Today the Cygnets were shown and tied the "Cat's Whisker".

The weather was mixed with sunny spells, showers and a brisk wind at times.

Professional Casting Instructor Thomas Anderson demonstrated and instructed 4 new Cygnets on the grass in the art of fly casting.  Meanwhile the more experienced Cygnet's commenced fishing on the Millpond.



It was not long before Robert Fyfe hooked and landed a fish the first fish of the day. This was followed shortly by the second fish for Robert.

New Cygnet Stewart Allan was delighted to hook and land a 2lb 4oz blue trout which was netted by fellow Cygnet Robert Fyfe.

Shortly after a cry was heard from the corner of the Millpond where Cameron Smith was hooked into a big fish.  The Fish swam into a large patch of blanket weed which was on the line, the fish was seen a few feet behind this, staying deep. With some encouragement and advice by Alasdair Fyfe, Cameron's fish was successfully netted by fellow Cygnet Robert Fyfe.  The Rainbow Trout weighted 4lbs 8oz.



Cameron with his 4lb 8oz Rainbow Trout


The successful Cygnets today who caught fish were:-

Robert Fyfe - 7 fish (2 retained and 5 fish returned)
Abbi Hutton - 1 fish
Stewart Allan - 1 fish
Cameron Smith - 1 fish




Well done to all the Cygnets.

Tightlines




Sunday 31st July 2011

Today's Cygnets meet was a day to remember for one of the Cygnets. 9 year old Abbi Hutton hooked and landed a superb blue trout weighing 8lbs 2oz from the Millpond.  Abbi hooked the fish using a "Dog Biscuit". With a little help from Dave Armour she managed to get the fish to the net.


Abbi with her 8lb 2oz Blue Trout