First on the fly for James!

We've been following the fishing career of regular guest, James Graham, in the blog for a while now. Last year James not only caught the night sea trout bug, but landed an his first ever salmon - a six-pounder on a spinner in October. This year the challenge put to him was to catch his first salmon on a fly. He did it on the first day!
Fishing with hotel instructor Tim, James was on the lower end of the Tamar, trying for an elusive early sea trout. However, the large silver shape that rose to take the fly - a size 8 WMD was no sea trout!
After a nerve-wracking 15-minute battle on his 7wt outfit, James finally managed to guide the fish to the net. Quickly measured at 31.5 inches and conservatively estimated at 11lb, the bright silver springer was returned to the river.
What a superb day - CONGRATULATIONS James!


Arundell Arms guest James Graham with an 11lb spring Tamar salmon - his first on a fly.