After 20 years of visiting the river for a single days fishing and suffering all the extremes of salmon fishing, high/low/frozen/dirty water, too windy, bright or cold, etc, etc, etc. Having never had as much as a contact of a fresh salmon, why, when he brings his wife, gives her his rod, should suddenly the river become, serine, low, clear, a perfect temperature for spring fishing. Why should the weather also be perfect? No wind, lovely, mild, with just enough cloud cover, Oh yes, and the fish have decided to start moving! WHY, when you have to give up your rod should this happen!!! What have you done to deserve this? You work hard, look forward to your day, and then this! Well, most of us love it really, because we get a great deal of pleasure from seeing our loved ones happy. NO, HONESTLY, REALLY, WE DO!!!! So what are the causes of this phenomenon? Well, like so much of Salmon fishing, its called luck, whether good or bad will depend on which side of the fence you happen to be on, but one thing for sure luck it is. But then I’ve heard it say, you help make your own luck. This is why so many of the fairer sex do well. Lets face it, salmon fishing is still the sport of gentleman and as such, has unwritten rules, one of which is always to point the lady to the best spot. Like so many other things, it’s much better to share than keep everything to yourself!
So, the decision to come to Wester Elchies for a day with her husband, proved to be a good one for Moira McColgan of Airlie, Kirrimuir. Accompanied by her husband John she headed to the Brock, a pool at the top of the beat, and before any time had passed she hooked and landed a fresh 7.5lb salmon, her first ever. After netting the fish, although instinct was pushing John toward throwing her in, somehow he remained calm, thinking, as we do, how many brownie points is this one worth?
There is something fantastic about being part of the group in which someone catches their first salmon, a special moment for all concerned.
Unfortunately for John, he went on to forfeit some of those points collected when he failed to net properly another fish hooked by Moira after lunch. And the moral of the story is – Brownie points definitely have a use or sell by date!!
Pol-Ma-Cree Wester Elchies River Spey
Moria McColgan with her first Salmon
Well done Auntie Mo!!! Bet it tasted better because you caught it yourself! Love Lou, Bobby and Iain x x
ReplyDeleteIan,
ReplyDeleteYou have answered your own question:
Lets face it, salmon fishing is still the sport of gentleman and as such, has unwritten rules, one of which is always to point the lady to the best spot. Like so many other things, it’s much better to share than keep everything to yourself!
regards
Paul