The start of the season saw floods of biblical proportions , effecting large areas of the country. We ventured out , and after the close season break , just got back into our winter mode . We fished high water conditions , and caught fish , as they were on the munch . We caught fish regularly , and we were glad we had not booked our usual weeks holiday , so we picked our days carefully. We nibbled away at them , having 5 - 8 fish a trip, but no more than others that were able to get on the banks .
The problem of wet legs due to the meadows being covered in dew was sorted by Sue. We had discussed the use of gaiters , rarely seen on the river bank , but used for this very reason by shooters / walkers . At a county show Sue picked up a couple of pairs for £14 , and what a bargain they turned out to be , totally waterproof they solved the problem. To such an extent we use them even on dry days as they protect the lower calf from mud and getting caught up in the undergrowth !!.
It was on one of these early trips that we also had a visit to the hospital . After near
ly hooking Sue in the cheek as she passed the rod ( we only carry 1 between us ) up a steep swim , I finally managed a proper job in the next . The hook was rammed home into her finger by a combined force of me pulling the rod , and the 3oz lead swinging free . The size 7 raptor was removed at Worcester hospital with a local , and we called it a day . We retired to the vectra camper van, slept the night in the car park , then started on a short morning session the next day none the worse , except my ears !. Vectra camper van ??????, yep , another problem solved , more of that next time , along with Teme Severn Baits , and conditions changing
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