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Post by exerod on May 30, 2006 21:59:26 GMT
Thats the one Rob, I got the fish in the run below Washfield weir. We were advised by the owner to concentrate on the 200yards of slack water above Bolham weir, I gave it ten casts before I started to nod off...
Another fish was taken by a DAA member today at Cove on fly.
Andy
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Post by robmason on Jun 4, 2006 16:21:43 GMT
Looks like my chances of a Devon springer (by any definition of springer) have gone for this year. Chickenpox. All three of the blighters.  |
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Post by exerod on Jun 4, 2006 18:10:53 GMT
Looks like my chances of a Devon springer (by any definition of springer) have gone for this year. Chickenpox. All three of the blighters. Just when you think it cant get any worse, all three of our springers get chickenpox  Anyway I'm not sure if this will cheer you up Rob but I've had my best spring ever. One from Scotland and nine from Devon rivers. To put this into perspective my average is only seven fish per season. Admittedly I have been lucky and been in the right place at the right time more often than usual but it does show that the fish have been there. Just a pity I cant seem to take this luck to the Frome. A wet July please. Andy |
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Post by robmason on Jun 4, 2006 19:10:02 GMT
A fabulous effort in anyone's book, well done.
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Post by robmason on Jun 14, 2006 16:58:03 GMT
I've been off the river for too long!
Will be starting my Dart season at the weekend. Some sea trout taken in the upper reaches, so here's hoping.....
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Post by exerod on Jun 22, 2006 17:03:26 GMT
There will now be two weeks of superb fishing in the Westcountry. How do I know, because I will be away in the Outer Hebrides trout fishing, I always miss a summer spate at home when I go on my hols Tight lines all. Andy |
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Post by robmason on Jun 22, 2006 18:37:00 GMT
Well I'm ready and waiting........
The sea trout are biting at least. Lost one on the Dart sunday night, but much water is needed!
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Post by robmason on Jul 8, 2006 16:47:56 GMT
Endsleigh, River Tamar 7/7/06 River low. Moved one. Another lucky chap had his first ever, on a dibbled fly. Magical place.  Lower boathouse, beat 4 |
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Post by smigel on Jul 16, 2006 18:25:23 GMT
At least somebody is enjoying themselves on the Exe. This is the gauge webcam at Thorverton. At first sight I thought they were hunting grockles with hounds....   Rain due on Thursday apparently, after the heatwave??? Hope so. Have you done your raindance recently, Exerod? |
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Post by exerod on Jul 16, 2006 20:28:07 GMT
Rain due on Thursday apparently, after the heatwave??? Hope so. Have you done your raindance recently, Exerod? Don't talk such bloody nonsense, we are stuck with this now for the season. My dancing days are over as I still haven't recovered from the "non specific virus" (it needed a doctor to tell me that? non specific :  that I picked up in the Hebrides. Yours in doom and gloom mode. Andy |
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Post by smigel on Jul 16, 2006 21:45:57 GMT
That's the spirit Andy!!
More tempting of providence required I think.................. ;D
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Post by acw on Jul 17, 2006 5:45:43 GMT
Rain Dance ----I will do my best ,planning a SWFF camping trip this weekend ,Boy informs me that the new Tent isnt up to it ,so it will Cats and dogs .
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Post by exerod on Jul 27, 2006 11:04:58 GMT
For Smigel SCUM! |
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Post by robmason on Aug 14, 2006 21:26:49 GMT
So with confidence levels restored to a 3 year high after last weeks fish (Dorset frome- Flying C!!!) I set off full of hope to the Exe........well, not quite. No 1 son and I spent the afternoon playing crazy golf at Goodrington Sands. You see, South Devon has many delights.....
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Post by exerod on Aug 17, 2006 21:13:38 GMT
Over night rain has put the Exe up 1 inch. This is the second 1 inch rise we have had since May! It will probably drop 2 inches tomorrow  Unless we get a proper spate before the end of the August to get things going this season is going to be another right off, especially in the upper reaches. Doom and gloom! Andy |
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Post by robmason on Aug 18, 2006 6:25:26 GMT
At last some "proper" rain last night. Another inch or two should encourage them over the Exeter weirs to Stoke Canon and my holding pool. Well here's hoping anyway |
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Post by robmason on Aug 21, 2006 15:20:52 GMT
Rain, what rain? Lower Exe showing bare bones today:  See reply#21 for the same pool in high water. |
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Post by exerod on Sept 2, 2006 13:39:43 GMT
The forecast rain has yet again mostly missed the southwest. This time to rub salt into the wound as well as running north over Wales some rain went to the south along the English Channel coast, leaving the Exe catchment in a dry patch in the middle. It looks like a bit fell on Dartmoor so maybe rivers further west might see a bit of action.
With no real rain forecast for the next week or so I've abandoned all hope of getting another Exe fish this season. The rivers that stay open until mid October may get a bit of sport yet but I'm now looking to Cornwall and the winter salmon.
Andy
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Post by robmason on Sept 2, 2006 16:24:43 GMT
Not sure how much I believe that rainfall radar on the met office website. It's been raining heavily in sunny Torquay all day, but not according to the radar!
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Post by robmason on Sept 3, 2006 6:14:50 GMT
I'm pretty sure we have another extension until Oct 15th on the Exe. Not sure where I read it........(in my dreams : |
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