I promise to spend as much of my time outdoors as I do lookin
g at screens, and, by my advice and example, encourage others to do the same.
I’m looking forward to meeting Angelo next week as he’s paying a surprise visit to Wexford for a few days.
We did have something lined up some time back (here), unfortunately due to a few unexpected events we didn’t complete the opportunity.
I am hoping that Angelo’s visit this week will lay the foundation for the saltwater fly project we had originally planned during the spring of 2009
Angelo has been a Flyfisher since 1986 and in his own words – I live and work in Cortina d’Ampezzo. My strong passion for fly fishing has given me a good experience the northern Venetian region, austrian and slovenian rivers. I am the director of Reelvideo, the only Italian fly fishing magazine made on DVD.
I am also a Ross Reels Pro Staff, and Alpiflyfishing/Winston Pro Staff.
I fish with dry fly, nymph and streamer, choosing the best technique for every different situation.
Looking forward to finally meeting and the chance of working with Angelo.
The Angler’s Seven Commandments In Denmark.
Onshore angling is a “basic civil right” – as long as you have the statutory fishing licence. (see add on page 15). It is still important for anglers to follow a few simple regulations and pieces of good advice.
1. Take care of the countryside. Do not walk on crop
s and stick to lanes and paths. Don’t leave any litter behind – and be considerate towards all other people using beaches.
2. The beach belongs to everybody. No one – not even clubs or large companies – can therefore expect to have the beach to themselves. No part of the beach may be cordoned off.
3. Limit the number of rods you use. Spreading out rods over large expanses of beach stops other people from angling.
4. Park with care. Use parking areas as far as possible from the fishing. Avoid blocking narrow roads used by local traffic and agricultural machinery. Only use public rights of way.
5. Always use authorised ramps when launching boats. This makes for easy launching and less wear and tear on the coastline.
6. All overnight stays must take place in accommodation or on campsites. Using tents, caravans or mobile homes for overnight stays is forbidden on or near beaches, or in parking areas.
7. Keep a reasonable distance from other anglers.
You love this town
Even if that doesn’t ring true
You’ve been all over
And it’s been all over you
It’s a beautiful day
Don’t let it get away
It’s a beautiful day
U2 Beautiful day
..the waves of the sea–beautiful, mysterious and insistent–drew me more and more to the path on the cliff whence I could watch them curl and break, and listen to their splash upon the sandy shore. I stood there on the afternoon of a calm day in early autumn at the time of low water of a spring tide. The little waves, gliding slowly in over the flat sands, bent round the ends of a shoal, as waves of light are refracted, and, meeting, passed through each other, each to continue its own course.
Vaughan Cornish
In Dan’s own words
Sixth cast with a Z Claw ( skeletor) Medium size and she hit me very soft 20ft away, I’d absolutely no right to catch this bass as there was only 1 foot of clarity, she gave me a super fight and when I eventually landed her she was only barely hooked ( one hook on the outside). 9 lbs. 8 oz. , my best so far this year. Happy days!
They keep getting bigger for Aubrey, almost on a session by session basis! Whilst to some they may appear to be ‘average’ bass, the sheer delight that Aubrey expresses when he catches one reminds me of what its really all about.
The simplicity of the man and the totally enthusiastic and dedicated way he’s gone about his fishing makes every fish special. He’s caught them on the top, on soft plastics on hard plastics – ask him to name any of the technology and he cant, (them jiggers) ask him for the story of the first surface caught fish and that smile will broaden with memories, a moment by moment tale will follow.
The fish have returned somewhat to the Wexford coast but still it proves difficult over time and the hours invested. Its the best fishing I’ve had in over ten weeks with customers and I’m glad to get at least some fish for them at last.
I’m in good company and no doubt I will be reminded of what’s really important before the day is out.
Tell me, did it fade away?
Did it fade on down to the ocean
Did it fade away
Did it fade on down to the sea
The ocean and the sea.
John Martyn – A fisherman’s dream
THIRTYARDS 
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