Saturday evening

I had a great evening fishing at Wych Elm trout fishery yesterday. Although there was lots of weed there were also lots of fish. I used a Diawl back on 4lb tippet to tempt 9 trout in 3 hours. The biggest went 4 pound 2 ounces, not bad for a 2 acre fishery.

Lucky me

What a day.

Today I was lucky enough to get some casting instruction from AAPGAI instructor Tony Riley. I got to try some new rods and lines. It was a great day all round and gave me the opportunity to perfect my casting and pick up some more hints and tips to add to my armory.     Thanks Tony

Last weekend

Just had the best weekend of the year so far. Firstly me and John Macintosh came third in the Esthwaite pairs final with 11 fish, which was only 3 ounces of first place. And to top it all of the day after I had a fantastic day on the river Wharfe at the England National Finals, which I came 2nd in. This was a fantastic result for me and I hope this is only the start!

Me receiving my Cap

Me

Hi

My name is James Atkinson, I am A very keen and avide fisherman that loves nothing else but to spend a day by the water. I mostly do Flyfishing but I also do Course fishing as well. I am also a capped youth international at fly fishing and this year I was part of the Gold winning team, I also gain the individual silver medal aswell.


I have also taken part in the Anglian Water Airflo international and got to the Northan final as part of the England Youth team, I aslo qualified for the the individual final at the same time. I am going to compeat in the lexus and Airflo again next year as well as the international in scotland.