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Rookie luck!
Posted 30 July 2019, 8:49 am NDT
Shirley with a nice salmon, and Bill with his first ever atlantic salmon (grilse).
(larger version)
Another happy group has just departed and we welcome a group of all new faces today! We're excited to be introducing them to the Lower Eagle and also excited to have a few rookie anglers amongst them.
Now let's talk about those rookie anglers and last week's rookie, Bill. Never caught an atlantic salmon before. "Hope you're ready for a greenhorn", he said. Somewhat nervous of his skill level I think. Well, Bill proceeded to hook his first one on his first session with Theodore, and over his 5 day trip proceeded to hook 22 more!! Congrats, Bill. That is definitely dedicated and noteworthy angling for a rookie, and also wonderful job to Theodore, 'T', for guiding him to success. Great stuff!
The fishing has slowed as compared to last week which we figure was likely the peak for this season. The tides were slack and are now building again. We hear reports of plenty of salmon still on the coast which no doubt are making there way to us for weeks to come yet.
The river - quite good conditions, however the plateau, even slight rise in water level could have a negative effect on success this week. The forecast calls for periods of rain and chances of showers all week. We really hope it isn't enough to bring the water up. It has just been reaching a good fishing level, and we could still do with a couple feet less. Right now the river is at 2.4m. Temperature wise, last week's hot days brought the water temp up to around 18-19c mid day. The air temps have cooled again and so has the water, sitting at 16-17c now.
Now let's talk about those rookie anglers and last week's rookie, Bill. Never caught an atlantic salmon before. "Hope you're ready for a greenhorn", he said. Somewhat nervous of his skill level I think. Well, Bill proceeded to hook his first one on his first session with Theodore, and over his 5 day trip proceeded to hook 22 more!! Congrats, Bill. That is definitely dedicated and noteworthy angling for a rookie, and also wonderful job to Theodore, 'T', for guiding him to success. Great stuff!
The fishing has slowed as compared to last week which we figure was likely the peak for this season. The tides were slack and are now building again. We hear reports of plenty of salmon still on the coast which no doubt are making there way to us for weeks to come yet.
The river - quite good conditions, however the plateau, even slight rise in water level could have a negative effect on success this week. The forecast calls for periods of rain and chances of showers all week. We really hope it isn't enough to bring the water up. It has just been reaching a good fishing level, and we could still do with a couple feet less. Right now the river is at 2.4m. Temperature wise, last week's hot days brought the water temp up to around 18-19c mid day. The air temps have cooled again and so has the water, sitting at 16-17c now.
