As someone who has worked in the latest software technology and decision making for engineering and operations assets, I might be one of the very few people in the UK who could possibly have the right and knowledge to question the decision by our local water supplier (monopoly) to allow a fierce torrent of epic proportions to make Englands premier Salmon fishing destination virtually unfishable and dangerous to wade???

There are water companies the other side of the planet Ive met that could make way better decisions who even advise European/US  Water businesses …got to ask the question why we sell strategic assets like water its plain nuts, better employ to top UK based engineers scientists and systems people to do it right and sell the expertise we learn globally?
The monitoring , control and decision making is poor. To dump yes dump millions of tonnes of freezing poor (lacking on oxygen) into England’s premier salmon river beggars belief. Who knows what effect this could have had on the invertebrates and larger animals in the system. Sorry to get hot under the collar but they need holding to account. Deep breaths!!

August Ramblings 
Back to the fishing because despite all this lets hear about my friends the people that fish and enjoy the wonderful Tyne !

 

We had some lovely guests in August who got stuck in ! George Upex brought his party into battle with the fierce water , James Bailey and Will Mulholland . They took the lodge fully stocked with provisions fresh meats, Wills eggs , drinks and other to keep them fortified.

Well equipped with beautifully tied Tyne specials and got in and waded in tough conditions. James hit into them early with two lovely grilse. They fished early and as usual rested with Banjo breakfasts at the Lodge a quick nap and well rested back later for more. Will followed up soon after with one of his own ably netted by James. Sure enough as the trip was finishing off James hit home with a very decent Tyne fish estimated at 17lb . Thanks chaps and see you next year !!