We are blessed in the River Tweed in the presence of grayling. The majority of traditionalists will spin on their shooting sticks and tear their Harris jackets in a tantrum at the audacity of this statement. Bill Drew discusses 'the lady of the stream'. Jon Beer enjoys public transport. The truth is out.
Duffers are everywhere.
Bill Drew is pleased he is not alone. Looking back on the season, especially from the hearth in midwinter's gloom, my abiding impressions of the river are of fine days and evenings spent in pursuit of, often, uncatchable trout. Last night the weather-lady said it has been the wettest January since records began. Jon Beer looks forward to some fine fishing. No matter how long we fish, however far we travel there are always some streams that flow into the memory.