In the previous few days we have had to deal with water levels vacillating, this must not be looked as being a bad thing but more so as a positive.
As anglers we are all well use to a great day on the river and also to a very distressing day, but very erratic river conditions should never determine your decision on spending a day on the river.
Coming out of your comfort zone and changing tactics can be a game changer for any angler.
On the Blackwater especially in high water i like to use this phrase, (If it’s fast let it pass, if it’s slow give it a go) There is so many fly anglers that always overlook slower moving water and for our recent guests this again has proved the difference between blanking and seeing the happy faces.
In the previous three days we have had anglers hooking up on 21 fish and 10 making it to the net.
Cable Island, Ballincurrig and Ballinroone have proven to be the beats producing most recent catches and again most fish taken in slower moving water as especially this time of year fish will move closer to the bank avoiding extra exertion of energy in fast moving water.
The coming days shows more heavy showers so we are sure to see the recent conditions continue for the coming days.
Water clarity at present is very good and with the river once again fining down this week should well produce excitement for all anglers.
Jason
