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By the way I have never heard of anyone asking to see permits there

I was a member for a few years Eric but packed up when they hiked the price last year. Was £70 which I thought was too much for the Backwater. Not so bad if you fished Lintrathen as well but that didn't interest me.

Think I will have to take a membership for Lintrathen/ Backwater, at £15 or £17 a day for the Backwater a no brainier if you are up there a few t8mes over the season.

Quote from: MacTeeth on Today at 05:14:35 PMthen troot started rising all aboot

What time did the rise start Sandy?

That was bad luck! Must have been cold in that wind. I almost died of exposure when out on my bike today. I've still not been out with the rod, I just can't be bothered with the thought of it. 

...had half an hour at the lunan above Kinell brig...stupidly managed tae brak ma rod...lucky whte heather...nae sooner did that happen then troot started rising all aboot jist tae laugh at mi feeble efforts...lol  as they say, worse things happen at sea... :-D

Thanks gents

Quote from: andy m on Yesterday at 08:08:45 PMyou knock up a braw flee Scott I like your Kate mclaren variant with the marabou wing interesting might give one of them a go myself thanks for sharing cheers Andy

I started off with the intention of tying a kate but I cant help but tinker.

Quote from: Bobfly on Yesterday at 02:55:00 PMThey should do the business !
I've done quite well with a fly like your top one but with a red marabou tail.

I may have to knock up that version too

Nice 👍

you knock up a braw flee Scott I like your Kate mclaren variant with the marabou wing interesting might give one of them a go myself thanks for sharing cheers Andy

The Clan Chief is a great fly, they all will catch!