Grayling
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The Lady of the Stream.
It is possible to fish
throughout the year on the River Annan. Fishing in the depths of winter is
an amazing experience. December through to March is the perfect time
for grayling. Grayling fishing on the Annan has long been regarded as
some of the best fishing in the UK. It is entirely possible that we
will have the entire beat to ourselves. Unfortunately it will not last
as people are beginning to realise what a gem of a fishery the Annan
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Keith with a Grayling - River Annan 2007
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Grayling - River Annan 2007 |
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Annan grayling average 2lbs and fish to almost 4lbs
have been landed. Now no longer regarded as vermin they are seen as a
challenging adversary and a means of keeping the D.I.Y at bay for
another year.
In December the fish will be free rising and the Klinkhammer scores well as do olives and midges. A small (22) black
gnat has worked very well in the past. Sizes tend to be smaller
representing the size of the natural in the colder months. Even on
really cold days the fish will rise. |
For grayling fishing we offer
both long trotting and tradition flyfishing with bugs, High Sticking,
New Zealand dry fly and Czech nymphs. We maintain a good stock of
flies tied by Keith who will tie salmon flies to order.
In winter the fish shoal and locating them requires
a bit of searching but the walking keeps the chill air at bay. Streamy
water just off the main flow is always worth a cast or two, as are
quiet back eddies and what we call ‘oily water’. The faster water at
the tail of the pool can be enlightening. Once found it is not unusual
to land a dozen in a day. Great fun and superb sport on light line.
Larger fish tend not to be as free rising as their
smaller cousins. When trying for the larger specimens we use heavily
weighted nymphs or North Country spiders. Let us teach you the art of
“high sticking”, “Czech nymphing” or “New Zealand” dry fly. This is
challenging fishing which requires the reflexes of Superman, the
patience of Job and a sense of humour. Don’t be put off. It is really
good fun, just what fishing should be. Let us teach you how to cast
five feet of fly line and ten feet of leader with two heavy flies
attached.
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We also offer the opportunity to long trot for
grayling using Avon style rods and centre pin reels. This is a magical
method of fishing for grayling when the fly is being ignored as
sometime happens. We will supply the maggots, sweet corn, bread etc
and rods, reels and lines.
We operate a total C & R policy for grayling. They
are far too beautiful to only catch once.
Can you think of a better way to spend a couple of
days in the murky depths of December or January? Lose those Christmas
blues with a cast or two.
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Stewart Lochrie - Grayling - River Annan - Feb 07
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Dr John Wyke with a stunning fly caught Grayling
of almost 3lbs. April 2007
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| Grayling on a North Country Spider.
April 2007 |
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Avoid the D.I.Y. call Keith on 01461 206750 or email
here.
TACKLE FOR GRAYLING
A 9’-10’ #6/7 weight rod will be ideal as will a pair of neoprene
chest waders. 6-8lb fluorocarbon and your box of rivers flies. We
maintain a healthy stock of weighted flies and have neoprene chest
waders for Clients to use.
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