Fishingbuddy

Went and caught my first bass for the season in the Horseshoe on friday morning. Managed to hook a 30 cm on my 3rd cast, on a small, black hard bodied popper. A popper is always my first choice in fly, and if that doesnt work will gradually work my way deeper with sub-surface flies and then switching to a sinking line till I start catching.
I probably spent about an hour fishing before having to leave for work. At least one Bass was willing. Once I find my camera pc cable I’ll put up a pic.
Over the course of the weekend I tied a couple of gurglers (flippers) and tried to test them out earlier this evening but no luck.
The water in the river seems to be quite clear, the only disturbing thing is the amount of thick, slimy weed above the weir at Dorch. More than half the water surface is covered in the stuff. Hopefully with a bit of rain and water movement it starts disappearing.