Mike's Angling Diary

 Today was beautiful - sunny and with no wind. River still quite high though.  Mostly I legered with a 1oz lead. Whilst I was trotting I lifted my rod at the end of the run bringing the maggots to the surface and a big sea trout jumped clear of the water and snapped at them but missed! Best views yet of a kingfisher - catching a fish from the far bank and then flying across to a bush a few feet away from me. Wonderful.

 I spent 5 rather draughty hours at Wood Mill today with little success. One small perch was all I caught. At least I was wrapped up warm in my new coat and overtrousers. Mostly I legered lobworms, occasionally changing to maggots or sweetcorn. The river was high and fast flowing and it was very windy. All in all an enjoyable session.