What do you think of this.................cool?

Cortland 444clear sl sink tip rocket taper..(Ghost tip)

I was given a present of a fly line recently by a good friend of mine, and he had won it in a trout competition, so a 9# line in a bit heavy for his fly wands!
Thanks again Pat!
Its a Cortland ghost tip line, and although the rear section floats, the tip sinks and is clear.
Looks the biz, and having asked a few experts, it seems its a pretty good Bass line.
I sure am looking forward to using it next season, and i will try to get it out for a few casts over the holidays.....
Tight lines!

The first sprinkle....

This will complicate the weather problem even more....a couple of mm of Snow in Ireland usually shuts us down.....lol.....

Neo counter...

I was always wondering.... who reads this stuff?
So i fitted a neo counter today ... and i am already amazed at the countries that have hit on this blog!
So i really need to get out there and give you something to read!!
Tight lines!

Weather....

I just cant seem to get out right now... the weather is all over the place, and with x-mas coming up.... not sure when i will get the chance....
So i will post a look at a nice pressie i got later...
Tight lines if you are getting out!
Edit....
Sea Area Forecast


Gale Warning

1. Southwest winds will reach gale force on coasts from Roche's Pt to Valentia to Loop Head this evening. 2. Winds will veer northwesterly early tonight and gale force to strong gale force 9, occasionally storm force 10 winds will extend overnight on coasts from Carnsore Pt to Roche's Pt to Valentia
Issued at 06:00 on 14-Dec-2011

Yes....fishing....

This clip sums up fishing pretty well...


You hunt and catch a single fish and then a shoal comes along and they wont take the fly....lol....

1st December urban recon .....

A break in this dreadfull weather had me out in the Harbour right up near Blackrock castle for a recon.
The water was very dirty as expected and the shoals of mullet are gone, with only the odd fish here and there breaking the surface.
Weeks of windy and rain filled squals have left there mark, and there are more due at the weekend.
The paddle was 2 hours long and i felt it at the end...

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!