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Post by Roobarb on May 20, 2009 18:00:26 GMT
Many years ago someone (I can't remember who) told me that early sea trout runs (April/May) were influenced by sea temperature. The theory went that lower than average sea temperatures encouraged better early runs. Now I'm not sure what I think about this but we have just had our first proper cold winter for years and some south coast rivers have had good runs since mid April. I can also recall another good early season that started after a cold winter. Any thoughts, is there something in it or was it just someones pet theory?
Andy
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Post by conwyrod on May 20, 2009 18:11:22 GMT
First time I've heard that Andy, but some sea trout were seen on a tributary of the Conwy last week, which is very early.
I'd put your theory to the test myself if the nights were warmer.
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Post by conwyrod on May 31, 2009 15:45:51 GMT
Some people (other forums etc) do seem to be in agreement that sea trout seem to be running early and they are about in good numbers. The Dee seems to be having a much better catch than 2008. I wonder if the fish have heard about the summer heatwave? Must admit I had a bonanza year for sea trout in the drought of 1984, the fish got held up in a pool on the lower Elwy and the numbers that built up were amazing. Unfortunately the poachers were busy that year and cymaged the Elwy/Clwyd junction pool, with disastrous consequences:
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