I fished Cow Green a week after this video was posted. I had a fantasic day fishing size 12 wets on a floating line. I went from the car park on the north shore all the way down to the river. Hard work on foot but worth the effort as I managed some decent fish for this water.
Cow Green is an absolute gem of significant national importance as a wild brown trout fishery (our native fish that we should be protecting and championing across our waters). Love the place. I find I catch well fishing it traditionally, on the move, step and cast with traditional loch flies and methods. As with such fishing the wind can be a benefit if you can adjust your casting and retrieve to suit varying conditions. Had great days there when it was blowing hard tripping Ordies or retrieving a daddy long legs or Grouse and Green if mid to late in the year. Otherwise typical patterns work but read and work round the water as needed for proper brown trout fishing.
You are right I do cover a lot of the shore more than the video shows, I tried the big flies and hoppers as you suggested but I think due to the strange weather we have had I am trying that stuff to early. Regards Rod
@@roderickwalker491 this time of year I would fish a Kate McLaren on the bob and something like a Peter Ross, Goats Toe or GRHE nymph on the point. Unless it's very still I would cast out leave static briefly and then retrieve quickly, hanging the fly at the end like you would from a boat. How quickly depends a bit on conditions, features and experience.
I'd be interested in other people's experience, but I find at Cow Green the wind can really kill sport, so I always look for the most sheltered areas. I don't know what your energy levels are like, but with the wind in that direction, you might've done better walking down to the dam and across onto the other bank. Health issues ate keeping me at home this year, so it's particularly intetesting to hear how you do on these Teesdale reservoirs. Thanks for the vids, and I look forward to more of your adventures.
A just got a new 8 foot 5 wait rod loveing it got to wild rainbows first day our about 3 pounds both then really nice rod fight was amazing going to get ma dad one tomorrow
I enjoyed thanks buddy
Thanks to you👍
The adventure is just as important as the catching as long as you get to enjoy the day. Thanks for sharing.
You got that right! 👍
I fished Cow Green a week after this video was posted. I had a fantasic day fishing size 12 wets on a floating line. I went from the car park on the north shore all the way down to the river. Hard work on foot but worth the effort as I managed some decent fish for this water.
When I have a bit more get up and go, I will do as you did, a great place to fish, thanks for the comments. Regards Rod
Cow Green is an absolute gem of significant national importance as a wild brown trout fishery (our native fish that we should be protecting and championing across our waters). Love the place. I find I catch well fishing it traditionally, on the move, step and cast with traditional loch flies and methods. As with such fishing the wind can be a benefit if you can adjust your casting and retrieve to suit varying conditions. Had great days there when it was blowing hard tripping Ordies or retrieving a daddy long legs or Grouse and Green if mid to late in the year. Otherwise typical patterns work but read and work round the water as needed for proper brown trout fishing.
You are right I do cover a lot of the shore more than the video shows, I tried the big flies and hoppers as you suggested but I think due to the strange weather we have had I am trying that stuff to early. Regards Rod
@@roderickwalker491 this time of year I would fish a Kate McLaren on the bob and something like a Peter Ross, Goats Toe or GRHE nymph on the point. Unless it's very still I would cast out leave static briefly and then retrieve quickly, hanging the fly at the end like you would from a boat. How quickly depends a bit on conditions, features and experience.
There is more to fishing than catching fish although one or two is a nice bonus but you can enjoy the walk and scenery. Tight lines 🏴.
You are right but I do like to post some activity from our finny friends.😄
I'd be interested in other people's experience, but I find at Cow Green the wind can really kill sport, so I always look for the most sheltered areas. I don't know what your energy levels are like, but with the wind in that direction, you might've done better walking down to the dam and across onto the other bank. Health issues ate keeping me at home this year, so it's particularly intetesting to hear how you do on these Teesdale reservoirs. Thanks for the vids, and I look forward to more of your adventures.
Thanks, I hope to do the long walk to the other side in a week or so but for now back to the rainbows. Regards Rod
A just got a new 8 foot 5 wait rod loveing it got to wild rainbows first day our about 3 pounds both then really nice rod fight was amazing going to get ma dad one tomorrow
Well done just do not get fed up when the fish get moody. Rod
I see you were wearing sensible footwear.
For once, do not count on it again, it is not on unless I fall at least twice 😊
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