stream thought

Well, today I went to the river after a long absence for Winter. The air temperature was 0C and occasional pockets of snow still lie in the hollows.

Working on the theory that trout coming out of a hard winter will be conserving energy in the slow waters, I tried weighted nymphs and clyde-style wets near the banks and under trees. But no signs of trout, not even a small tug.

But it was great to get out again. Saw two pipistrelle bats hunting in the daylight, some needle flies, courting ravens.

Got out of the water unable to feel my hands and feet.

Here is a photo of today's Welsh Dee.