Last fishing session at the old Rhine
Saturday, April 07, 2018: As part of the C.B.F. accompaniment, I accompanied, on the old Rhine in Fessenheim, Frank, a German flyfsherman eager to confront with a big river and perfect his technical baggage. The weather was beautiful and rather mild for the season (+ 22 °). The level of the old Rhine was perfect for fly fishing (see photos) But the water lightly tinted with, already, filamentous algae from here and there. A careful observation throughout the day only allowed to see a few rare chironomids and no rising fish of the day. It was obviously a pity, but of little importance, because the program was determined. Reading the posts on a very large river, introduction to the techniques of wet fly fly and the streamer, that Frank did not master yet. Painting the currents with the aid of a sinking lind, we have extensively tested the NTO and TVC-1 in wetfly fishing and then the streamer CBO (Olive-brown sculpin). Attentive and diligent, Frank progressed throughout the day, but no bite came reward his efforts. The midday snack accompanied by an excellent cahors wine added a positive touch to this day rich in experiences.
