Dapping on Loch Lomond September 2007 (Page 3).

It was an extended break with the rain coming down in bucket loads. Angus had risen four fish and landed one, fairly average batting for most fly fishers who fish the dap or work the bob fly on Lomond. Fortunately they had taken refuge at the eastern corner of lonaig where they managed to sit out the heavy rain by standing under a suitable yew tree. Brew up on this part of Lonaig prevents your boat being buffeted by the waves and gives peace of mind.

A decision had to be made, do they head for home as the rain looked like it was on for the rest of the day, or do they tough it out and wait? After about an hour of "waiting and seeing" the rain eased off so it was time to resume.

Sometimes when the rain stops the fish come out to play... sometimes. So no surprises when a sea trout rises in the lighter wind now prevailing.

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A sea trout rises in the lighter wind.


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And instantly realises its mistake!.

Its five risen and two landed so far. However the wind has shifted round more to the west now, this looks promising, but we know through experience never to expect from lomond, far better to hope!

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