In anticipation of 2011 and a busy season ahead I still continue to believe in Andy Elliot’s flies and our ability to work together. Being able to customise style, shape and colour almost at will and to continuously adapt the patterns for a winning edge they are in my opinion
Friday, 11 March 2011
February weather summary
After the extreme low temperatures of early winter caused by an Arctic airstream over Ireland, Atlantic weather patterns dominated during February, resulting in much milder and wetter conditions across the country. Deep depressions also brought strong winds at times, particularly early in the month.
It was the warmest February for between nine and 13 years almost everywhere, with mean air temperatures for the month around two degrees higher than normal. There were only between three and seven days with air frost at most inland stations, compared with the normal number for February of between five and nine, and where frost did occur it was mostly slight.
Monthly rainfall totals were above normal everywhere and were well above normal in parts of the west and midlands, where it was the wettest February since 2002 at some stations and the wettest since 1997 at Claremorris. The heaviest daily falls were measured between the 3rd and 9th, with 5-day totals of over 100mm between the 3rd and 7th in places; falls of snow were recorded in northern areas on the 6th/7th. There were between 15 and 22 wetdays during the month at most stations (days with 1mm or more rainfall), higher than the normal range for February of between 11 and 16 wetdays.
Despite a dull start to the month, sunshine totals were above normal almost everywhere, with very sunny conditions developing between the 26th and 28th
source met eireann
It was the warmest February for between nine and 13 years almost everywhere, with mean air temperatures for the month around two degrees higher than normal. There were only between three and seven days with air frost at most inland stations, compared with the normal number for February of between five and nine, and where frost did occur it was mostly slight.
Monthly rainfall totals were above normal everywhere and were well above normal in parts of the west and midlands, where it was the wettest February since 2002 at some stations and the wettest since 1997 at Claremorris. The heaviest daily falls were measured between the 3rd and 9th, with 5-day totals of over 100mm between the 3rd and 7th in places; falls of snow were recorded in northern areas on the 6th/7th. There were between 15 and 22 wetdays during the month at most stations (days with 1mm or more rainfall), higher than the normal range for February of between 11 and 16 wetdays.
Despite a dull start to the month, sunshine totals were above normal almost everywhere, with very sunny conditions developing between the 26th and 28th
source met eireann
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Questions answered
A lot of people asked me many questions about the fishing at Andros whilst at the Hooked live show - over the next few days – I’ll post some of the answers for you. If you are interested in experiencing some of the best bonefishing in the world please don’t hesitate to mail.
Andros Island
Andros Island is the southwest-most island in the Bahamas, and the biggest island in the Bahamas, and the least densely populated in the Bahamas. It’s a big place without a lot of people.
Its called an island, but Andros is actually a collection of a whole bunch of islands. The tidal systems on Andros are really complicated, with countless ‘creeks’ that flow through the island.
Right near the middle of Andros are three major waterways that cut the island into its major pieces – these are known as the Bights.
The Bights
The North Bight, the Middle Bight and the South Bight are giant saltwater openings in the middle of Andros, and they split the island up into its major parts (which also happen to be its administrative districts). The whole of Andros Island north of the North Bight is called, appropriately, North Andros. Between the North Bight and the Middle Bight are a whole bunch of smaller Cays. Between the Middle Bight and the South Bight is Mangrove Cay. And the area south of the South Bight is, you guessed it, is where I have fished – South Andros.
South Andros Island
South Andros is even less developed than the rest of Andros. Somewhere in the neighbourhood of 800 people live in a handful of settlements, spread almost entirely along the east coast of the island – places like Congo Town (where the airport is located), Kemp’s Bay and Mars Bay (the southern end of the road).
Slowly
Slowly coming out of the mire, simply too much to do - beginning to think of Denmark, a whilst away yet but no harm in dreaming of spring days in pleasant environments.
Monday, 7 March 2011
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The first pencil sketch - of many.
This is the very first 'rough draft' pencil sketch as drawn by Eileen last week for my 'Bass Book' project. I have been working on this project for nearly ten years now and its finally consolidating into some shape. With many photographs, watercolours, sketches, experiences, notes and observations I am happy to be finally bringing it all together. Its still a work in progress and this years season will be the last one I want to complete before finishing the book next winter.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Yahoo - Winter Wahooo
The fastest fish I ever encountered - tactic used 'bait n switch' - Fish are teased up on hookless lures and the fly is cast - reel melting speed....... <"))))))))))))<<<You can get a better sense of it HERE
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