...well I am unable to get there for dry fly fishing right now but there is plenty to do in readiness for the season's beginning, now only 46 days away. One of which is to overhaul the trusty steed, which silently whisks me the few miles from home to the lower beats of the Derbyshire Wye and its glorious tributary, the Lathkill and Dakin, almost for free!
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| Marin Team Circa 1991 now about to start its third decade of work |
Inspection has shown that it needs a new headset, the tyres need replacing and I'm sure I will find more niggles that need attention. It's worth it for the peace of mind and frankly the bike owes me nowt these days. Once it was my MTB serving me for thousands of miles on the Peak District bridleways, a few races, with some Trailquests for good measure. Now the old Marin Team has reverted to rigid forks, grown mudguards, a rack, two Ortlieb panniers and a fiendishly attached aluminium tube to protect whichever priceless built cane rod has been chosen for the day's Sport...
My goodness, it makes me realise just how lucky I am to be able to live so near to the fishing that legs are sufficient to get me there most days. It's yet one more thing to look forward to come All Fools' Day!
Regular Rod
Very nice! Hope your attention to your transportation pays off when the time comes.
ReplyDeleteHave fun preparing for the coming season,
M.O.
I like your trusty steed - the fiendishly attached aluminum tube to house a priceless cane rod really rocks!
ReplyDeletePlus you are fortunate indeed to live close to such great waters; I have to spend at least an hour in a car to get to quality dry fly water :(
J.
Rocks! It used to vibrate like mad until I invested in Zefal Doo Dads to clamp it on...
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Regular Rod
A wonderful mode of transport.
ReplyDeleteWell done Rod.
You be careful, none of us are as young as we once were? The steed looks in very good condition RR. I too am busting at the seams to get fishing.
ReplyDeleteBy Flyfishermanrichard. on Getting there... at 20:49
Cyclists tend to live longer and stay healthier than the average. Maybe it's the secret of eternal "youth" to keep pedalling?
DeleteRegular Rod
Definitely lucky to live so close to our brother "The Trout". ;) That is one sweet looking ride. Great way to get to the stream and prep the legs for the days journey. Thanks for sharing. Tight Lines.
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