I set off earlier and earlier for Glencorse, to try and get a parking place along the wall. Last time I only just made the last spot. So, I gave myself an extra 5 minutes yesterday… and just missed getting the last spot! You need to be there before 7:00 a.m. to guarantee a spot!…
The hottest summer on record has now officially ended and there is little doubt we are in autumn. Driving over the Lammermuirs from Gifford the temperature was still in single figures (7.5 C, Ed.) and there was a distinct morning mist. I’m not sure whether the Watch has its own micro-climate or micro-season. However, as…
Arrived at Frandy and the conditions looked very promising. Wind was moderate and off the north-east and not too cool. Plenty of cloud cover. I was paired with David Risien and I was looking forward to see how he fished with the bung, one of his favourite methods. Interesting to see the changes to the lodge…