River Work and Otters
River levels have dropped allowing John Aplin and his team (Kev, Fred, plus Rob & dog) to get on tidying the willows just upstream from the Withy Bed.
Island Work
Otter Leftovers!
Whilst walking up the Lower Water we came across the remains of this rather good sized sea trout. My watch is a guide to the size, not like the alarm clock in Peter Pan’s crocodile. There was another complete backbone further up the river that had been completely stripped of flesh. I can only guess we have well fed otters in the river.
Rob Ayles
Otter Leftovers
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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.
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Otters ?
I have recently heard of Mink being spotted on the river.
I hope that Rob’s correct.
Keith Williams
Yes it was an otter kill and if there are mink, the otters will sort them out as well – Cheers John