Water levels on the Drowes were a little high this week with the river slowly dropping from around 0.85m on the gauge. The weather was fairly mild and pleasant over the week for the main part. There were 3 salmon caught over the week.

Julian Ciconte with his fish from the Wash Stones on Tuesday. Pic courtesy J. Ciconte
Julian Ciconte with his fish from the Wash Stones on Tuesday. Pic courtesy J. Ciconte

On Tuesday, Julian Ciconte recorded a 12lb salmon caught on a Flying ‘C’ lure from the Wash Stones.

There was a salmon caught on Thursday of which we are awaiting details and on Saturday, Robert Logan accounted for a 9lb salmon caught on a Cascade Fly from the Blackwater.

There was also a fresh salmon hooked and lost on Sunday.

The forecast for the first 4 days of the week is for fine dry weather and this should ensure the river drops to more desirable levels.

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