Planned Trips and Others

I don't know about you guys but I like to have a few things to look forwards to in the Close Season, so I usually try to make sure that I have some trips lined up.

So far I am looking forwards to the annual trip to South Andros for a weeks Bonefishing in June with some friends - probably the most exciting time that I have had with a fly rod. I hope that this is an ongoing annual event - and I may extend it to organise other weeks there if I can find the space!

Also I am looking forwards to the annual trip to Scotland for Salmon on the Tweed at Traquair. - A regular very enjoyable week with a fantastic bunch of chaps - sometimes the Salmon fishing gets in the way!

It seems a bit selfish but I would love to go back to Russia for the Trout on the Varzina - I may organise a trip there - but also there's Norway/Finland etc - which perhaps may be a better alternative and something a little different.

Lastly - I am tempted to talk she who must be obeyed into a trip to Canada for the Salmon and Trout - but there's a lot of house points needed before I can broach that subject.

After all of that I have anew season on the Wharfe to look forwards to - and I am always willing to help people with that if they would like a trip guided or not.

Conatct me if you have any ideas or need any help.

What to do in the Close Season

It's the age-old question - how do I pass the time while the season is closed?
Of course it's everybody to their own - some like to sit back and contemplate life, reflect on a last year and envisage the things that will be done differently in the new season, some like to forget fishing completely and have a total break, some never stop - chasing Grayling whilst they can and then Reservoir fishing when available, others like to stock up on their fly collections, tie up the patterns for the next season and tidy up their tackle.

As for me - I'm a bit lazy - I tend to have a quick rush near the start of the new season, tidy up the tackle, tie up those flies, and then plan the year's trips.

Everyone to their own.

Whatever you like doing - the main thing is ENJOY YOURSELVES and chill out!

Have a Happy New Year and Tight Lines for 2007 (really I don't like that phrase - but in the absence of a better one?? (any suggestions?)!