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It was a mixed week. The hottest day during May since records began, 33 degrees ! At the end of the week the trout in the lakes became lethargic as the water temperature exceeded 18 degrees and the dissolved oxygen level dropped.
At the start of the week we had bright sunshine, cold winds and rain showers. Then high pressure settled over England and a hot southerly ...
It was cold. An east wind, overcast sky and odd spells of sunshine, were perfect for fishing. I had an urge to fish the Abbey Beat on the Tavy.
I took the Hardy Perfect that I had rescued from a market stall. The water level was good and the deep wooded valley sheltered me from the cold wind. I paddled in the margins, flicked a nymph across the pool and let it drif...
The mayfly have a civilised life cycle, the nymphs make their way to the surface around noon. The duns flutter into the air and head for the nearest vegetation. The date on which the mayfly season starts is largely determined by the length of daylight hours. Other factors play a minor role. My diary entries record mayfly hatching at Little Springs on 30 April or 1 May consist...