Seven Little Ducklings

Had a nice start to the day today. It was damp and misty but not cold when I left, around half ten. Water still looking murky but I'd seen some movement on my way along so not discouraged. Missed the first gentle take but was soon into a fine specimen of a Roach. Ducked and dived and put up a good fight, around six ounces and good fins. The morning went in fits and starts thereafter, but was regularly into catches till one o'clock I'd landed five Roach and lost two. Nipped off home for a while, had some things to catch up on, then went back out around eight tonight. Nothing moving until i threw a few sprinkles of casters in, then caught a small Roach on the drop. Then nothing for another hour when i caught second Roach of the evening around 10pm. Had a nice wee visit from a mother duck and her young who weren't shy so took a short video clip before packing up

Waste Fishing Line

On a serious note. Our sport harms no one but our carelessness can, Please dispose of safely, or wind up and take home you waste or tangled line. This by product of our hobby does kill harmless birds and wildlife every year and gives us as fishers a bad name. I often have a drink in a can which I then use to stuff any line in then pop it in nearest bin on way home. Be responsible and Tight Lines!

Children Safety

This is just a wee note to Mums and Dads, the canal is a great place for your children to see and experience wildlife and nature right in the centre of town. They will learn and be entertained by so many activities around this beautiful resource. Water is always a danger, so some respect for the risks must be observed. Here is a fun game you can play about water safety, also there is the Wild Over Waterways site with lots of information and activities.
Have fun and take care!