Sunday 27th May 2012

This mornings Cygnets session commenced with fly tying with Jimmy Miller. Today the Cygnets were shown how to and got to tie a "Bibio Snatcher"

"Bibio Snatcher"

Following fly tying the Cygnets were shown how to set up their fly rods under the expert instruction of Mr John Hood (SANA) Level 3 coach who kindly came along today to help the Cygnets.

The Cygnets who were less experienced were fishing on the Meadow Pond under the instruction from John Hood and Thomas Anderson. The Cygnets who were fishing the Mill Pond, then drew their pegs and headed off to fish.

It was very difficult conditions today with the very high air temperature, which meant the fish were staying deep and were not keen to take flies.

It was a very bright and sunny today with the temperature very high. It was not long before the first fish of the day was hooked and landed by Cameron Smith. The Cygnets sensibly took plenty of breaks and were suitably attired with suncream and long sleeves to protect them from the sun.

The Cygnets were treated to a visit by 2 swans and their 5 Cygnets, which were born last Friday.

Unfortunately due to other commitments, Paul Young was unable to come along today to see the Cygnets but hopes to do so in the near future.

The successful Cygnets today on Mill Pond were:-

Cameron Smith     2 fish

Abbi Hutton          2 fish

Eddie McKillop    2 fish

William Addison  1 fish

Meadow Pond - Mathew Beattie 1 fish

The next Cygnets session will be on Sunday 10th June.  The Cygnets will be shown how to tie knots prior to the fishing by Thomas Anderson.