It could have been perfect...

The weather has been pretty awful,lots of wind and rain,but i had the chance for a day trip to try for some Pike and the forecast looked good.
But when i got there the water had risen a lot and visibility was down to 3 feet in the water.
The fly rod was assembled and the yak fitted out.
But i knew the going would be tough.
I had used the replot stinger for most of the day and also a fly Allen tied with a rattle built in, but not a touch....
I cant say i didn't enjoy the peaceful setting though.....it was a beautiful day!

Snaps......

Oh yes the "fancy camera" thing is not easy... out of about 200 snaps... a few gems...(mind you ..no sign of me...lol)

Out for a cycle ..and the mullet still about...

BVK fly rods...

Jim H did a thing on his blog, months ago about these... have a look...click on title!

Smashed...

My "middleling" got hold of my fly rod tip section, about two weeks ago, and used it as a fairy wand...thus converting it to a 4 piece rod!!!
But i phoned Leeda last week and they sent a new one which arrived today...
Great service ...to be fair....
I have been looking at the BVK rods... if only Santa will bring one?????
Santa???

Why did i bring the rod?

Its the Cork Jazz weekend....

Grrrrrreat!

Allen's fly.....

This is the kind of fluff i want to chuck in 2012...
Allen, why did you not give me it sooner?


Nice slim profile and sparce... looks great in the water.. baby pollack or wrasse??
More please Allen....lol!

I flung it about tonight from 5:45 till 8:00 pm... conditions were tough big swell/surf and loads of lifted debris... no fish but i enjoyed myself!