April 1st 2026
Yesterday was glorious, with temps up to 17c – April 1st arrived with a chilly wind blowing down the valley, but the sight of a hatching olive and few grannom in the air lifted my spirits.
I was fishing one of our Piddle beats and it wasn’t long before my nymph was taken – my 2026 season had started. I fished until the wind blew me off the river and I needed a coffee to warm up.
I didn’t see a single rise, even through a trickle of olives were coming off and all my fish were caught on a small hares ear gold head. I chatted with Rob, who fished above me and he too was beaten by the chilly wind.
The rivers are looking good after all the winters rain, we just need it to warm up!
If you fished today, please let me know how you fared 🙂 john@grhe.co.uk
Grannom
2026 Season is Go!
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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.
