Rainy Day Paddle - Thames River, Ontario

We decided to take a half-day trip down the main Thames River downstream of London, Ontario - rain or shine. It rained for most of the excursion but there was no lightning, and it was warm. It’s such a picturesque section of the river as it flows through Carolinian forest, however it was uncharacteristically ho-hum fishing on this day.

[@Kevin-NW-Ontario]

Beautiful lill river, looked like a nice paddle

[@paulnoble684]

@@Kevin-NW-Ontario Thanks buddy. Wish there were more fish to show ya.

[@gtrray1]

Enjoyed your video Paul. Love to p and f that stretch of the thames. Does it generally have a decent depth? Only fished a short wade down from speedway bridge, but never Komoka creek /402 area. Thanks for sharing!!

[@paulnoble684]

@@gtrray1 Yes there is pretty good depth but it varies from riffle to pool... And of course fluctuates wildly depending on the weather. Check your flow charts!

[@canadiangemstones7636]

That deep stuff is tough to fish with a fly. Reminds me I need a new sinking line, lol.

[@paulnoble684]

@@canadiangemstones7636 Trevor had some luck with Tenkara so he wasn't very deep but ya, for the most part you're right

[@b-rice4711]

Were you trolling flies for the most part?

[@paulnoble684]

We did when on the move but tried to stop at all the "fishy-looking" spots and work them by casting.