River Allen, Truro

[JJO]

Fished the River Allen (which joins the R. Kenwyn to become R. Truro) on Saturday in the centre of Truro. Dropped my son off at the skate park, had a couple of hours to kill and a boot full of tackle so though it would be rude not to. River full of cans, bottles, trolleys and trout. Thousands of trout, all spooky as hell. Gin clear water and very thin. Managed to tempt one, so christened the Allen by a whisker.

[Pete Tyjas]

Looks a stunning stream and great result!

[fario]

I did work for 5 years in Truro next to the river Allen I never thought this river was holding trout, next time I might have go at it. Did you start underneath the viaduct?

[JJO]

Yes, just a little further downstream opposite the NCP. I think you'd dramatically increase your chances if the river was clearing after a spate.

I was using a 7' #4 which felt like a beachcaster. 6' #2 would be ideal.

[fario]

Thanks jjo. I only 7 ft #4 too I might wait until mid September until we get more rain.

[JJO]

Had another session on the Allen back in May. An completely different story. The river had been cleaned up by a conservation group the week before and looked absolutely idyllic. I took a 6' #2 weight with me this time and ended up with 15 fish equally(ish) split between dry (DHE) and nymph (PTN). Best river session of the year so far.