WHAT's all that about?
Ive fished since I was 8 years old, mad keen to get out onto the river every moment I can but currently I have no desire to get out onto the river, I honestly can say the closest Ive come to touching my fishing gear is when I lifted my wading jacket off the hook to put into my camera bag in case it started to rain.
This doesn't mean that Ive been dwindling my time away as I haven't, Im still working 5 days a week as I have done all the way through the pandemic but Ive been taking myself away to secluded parts of the Yorkshire Dales and walking alone with the camera.
From exploring waterfalls which arent marked on the OS map.
to climbing crags at 0330hrs for early morning sunrise views.
I still have to renew my rod licence as yet as I cant see the point in paying out if Im not going to use it, I was hoping that when the Grayling came back into season on the 16th June my mood would change but nope still not interested at this time.
Im at a total loss to this as this is the first time in my angling career that Ive felt this way, Speaking to friends they think Im going mad, all work & no play but I dont feel that way as Im away walking in lieu of fishing and still getting out & about, but just have no desires to go fishing.
The rivers are in almost perfect conditions currently with Grayling sipping down Dry flies, my favourite way of catching them.
For the guys & girls who follow the blog for my fishing exploits Im sorry to say but as yet I have none to report.
Normal service will resume, I just dont know when.
Be safe everyone.
Perfectly reasonable and understandable. And if you get the chance to edit, it's "Houston." Cheers from across the pond.
ReplyDeleteAmended, thanks for the nudge...lol
DeleteGeorge at the end of the day we are in a crazy world at the moment, but as long as your well and your good lady. I have not picked a fly rod since new year, but have enjoyed a couple days trotting with pin and worm. All the best mate.
ReplyDeleteYou can say that again Neil, Im bewildered at some folk's behaviour, all the best mate.
DeleteFunny that George. I too didn't feel elation or an overwhelming urgency to get onto the rivers once we were allowed to. I think it's a kind of inertia and lost momentum from the uniqueness of the situation knocking our psyche a bit out of kilter. When I did get out, normal service was resumed. Maybe it'll be the same for you. Hope so!
ReplyDeleteHope so Simon, as yet though still have no desires to hit the rivers, Am busy planning a 2 day walk with an overnight wild camp which Im looking forward to.
Deletedinna be daft man, pick ya rod up n pull on ya waders!what we gonna do on the cold dark neets without ya blog!
ReplyDeletemust be daft as I have no current inclinations of fishing right now sorry to say, not even bother so far buying a rod license either.
Deletewhere you planning to walk to and from george?
ReplyDeletewalked all over in recent weeks, mainly over Howgills to the west of the Yorkshire Dales, if you have Facebook social media, the photos can be found at. https://www.facebook.com/BedaleBeyond/
DeleteGeorge, I know the feeling, I too seek a working mojo! I've definitely lost mine. All the best,John
ReplyDeleteHi John, Hope your keeping well? I have a working mojo but unfortunately its just not for fishing...lol more hill walking & photography at present. Be safe all the best George
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