Catch of the day [Fishing]

[RedStripe]

Great pics all, really enjoying them.

My barbelling sessions have resulted in more chub, but I'm getting lots of advice from the members on the club stretch of river, so hopefully things will change soon

[Giles]

In about a week I go Bonefishing for a week in Andros, Bahamas.

4 weeks ago I set myself the goal of tying at least 2 flies per day between than and when I left.  I'm just about on target:

[Snowy]

I'd hit it! ….if I was a fish

[Finn666]

looking forward to the (pics of the) trip sir…is ... joining you again (sry i forgot his name)?

[Giles]

It was Ben last time.  He can't come this time as he has just started a new business.  I was let down at the last moment by another friend, so I was going to cancel, but Paula gave me shit and basically told me that I needed to go and get a break, because the next few months could be just as shitty for me as it will be for her.  I would have liked P to come, but a) she's not meant to travel, b) If she could, she'd be uninsurable, c) there is nothing (and I mean nothing) to do where I go, except fish.  So I have a good friend flying down from Kentucky for 3 of the 6 days I am there…..

[Finn666]

still sounds like fun…and as long as your fishing guide is with you, great things are about to happen i think 
much fun in advance sir and i really hope those selfmade flyes gonna bring you some bigass fishies!

[Giles]

I'll be with my Bahamian friend Phillip.  I need a guy with a boat to get me out to the "Flats"….

I have high hopes for this one - may tie up a few more of them.....

[DanielAFC]

Beautiful work on the flies!

[Snowy]

It's the eyes and tails on them that look amazing. Okay and their 'hair' too. I'm surprised you have the patience for such delicate work

[Peter]

good luck giles! flies/photos are excellent. very jealous..

[Mild7]

Lovely flies G..  Looks rather purest to me
Work up a few whoppers next week!

[Giles]

Went out for a curry tonight, but managed to tie a few more of the pink one.  Pics will come….

[RedStripe]

Those flies look delicious, the pics of them aren't too shabby either Giles

I'm out next week, but its taking me 15 minutes to tie a simple hair rig, as the tip of my thumb went missing last week (damned sharpmaker ;D)

[RedStripe]

I'm driving myself mad trying to catch a Barbel; only 5 days to go now this season
I was put onto a swim and caught this twice in 20 minutes 

[Giles]

Not the brightest bream on the block then…...I am going to try and hit The Royalty in the summer and catch me a Barbel.....

[RedStripe]

Me too Giles; I'm on holiday in Bournemouth for a week so I'm going to try to get a day down there.
I think I'll be rolling meat.

If you haven't seen these they're quite good/amusing.

[Giles]

Let me know, perhaps we can go together. I'll look at the vids later, but this is what I want to learn to do,  I've seen them doing it there and need to have a go.

[RedStripe]

will do Giles and if your ever in London on business, then you are more than welcome to be my guest on the river Colne http://www.uracs.co.uk/rickmansworth/

Also I'd recommend getting this, if you haven't already, a great general barbel book - its very informative, well written and humourous.

http://www.loneangler.co.uk/products/books/trefor-west-a-lifetimes-addiction-signed-copy.html

Also its only a fiver as they've got damaged spines (usually £25)

[Giles]

Thank you.

Looks great.

I'll buy the book…...

[Giles]