Happy Dorset Fisher
I had a couple for hours to spare on a glorious midweek afternoon and heavy rain was on the way, so I telephoned our esteemed river keeper and asked him where I might find good fishing before the weather turned. He suggested a stretch somewhere between Lower Bockhampton and Wrackleford (heh heh) so off I headed equipped with waders and a huge sense of anticipation!
Once in the river and seeing no fish rising I loaded a size 16 flashback nymph and fished a searching pattern that very soon resulted in two very feisty trout. As I always use barbless hooks both were safely released without ever leaving the water. I waded ahead & dropped my nymph in a riffle that resulted in a firm take by a wild brown trout about a pound in weight.
I subsequently hooked two large browns, one escaping at the net as it opened up the hook! As I was replacing my fly I saw a fish rise a short distance ahead, so I tied on a size 14 CDC parachute dry and on my first cast the fly was snaffled by a lovely wild brownie of about 12 ounces.
After 2 hours wading the lovely Frome and having had the privilege of acquainting myself with some beautiful fish I headed home a very happy Dorset fisher!
The Club
The Club is a private one, founded in 1877, of approximately sixty-four members and six Town Rod subscribers. The Club’s waters consist of about 12 miles of wild brown trout & grayling fishing in the main River Frome, River Cerne and River Piddle, together with attendant carriers and side streams. The waters extend both above and below the town of Dorchester and the Club employs a part-time keeper.
