Fishing with a Pro

I was invited to fish with Graham, a trout & fly fishing veteran. So late yesterday afternoon we met and went out on the boat. Three 'top' flies were recommended and the perfect anchor spot was identified.

My first shock was that for the first time ever, I hooked my fellow boat mate with the fly! Luckily for me it was in his arm. I noticed that he very quickly put on his hat, having already been to A&E that week to have a hook removed.

Fished for 2 hours, not even a bite or an ounce of interest!!

Shows that even with a pro around you cant be assured of a fish. I was disappointed and secretly pleased at the same time. I would have been horrified if we had caught loads, it would have meant that I was a true amateur - now I know I'm a lucky beginner..

BTW - I tried 12 flies in total - all dry flies (daddy-long-legs, spiders, moths, may fly, damsel) and in desperation the Killer Green Monster - still nothing. Still I met an interesting person, who gave me good tips and whose brain I can mine in the future.