Iain, I like my little cameo appearance at the start. Glad you didn’t get to film my massive miss when I struck at a fish! Good talking to you over lunch, and Ollie really appreciated the chicken bones! 😀I look forwards to chatting to you again sometime. Tight lines!
Hi Rob I always enjoy the chats over lunch and meeting interesting guys like all at Horncliffe . If you have a look at some of my videos I am sure that you are a novice compared to myself when it comes to striking at salmon . I am sure whenever Ollie goes with you on fishing trips he will not starve , Its in his nature to look hungry. I am sure that when we meet again we will have a good lunch and maybe do some catching . Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃
At least your getting a cast at them,haven't wet a line,no water here,missed all the rain,rivers above and bellow got water and fish,but it's the most frustrating season for salmon ever had,river Ayr and Lugar water I fish,good video ,tight lines.
Thanks Douglas The rain seems to have missed so many areas and others have had torrential downpours . The upper Tweed has had little or no rain but some of the tributaries have managed to keep the river levels up further down I have tried doing a rain dance in the past but never made any difference Tight Lines when the rain does come. Cheers iain 🥃
Plenty of fish showing Iain... Just not in the mood... Had the same happen the other day... Swirling and coming short... Tried everything! 🤣 Good to be out though... Hope you are all keeping well and I look forward to your next outing! 😁 Cheers James 🥃
I think that this year has been a year of watching fish splash about and having them swirl just below the surface at your fly James. There is always the next outing , the preparation and the anticipation . There is also the company of other anglers who are usually in the same zone and happy to be out on the river . Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃
Afternoon Iain, hope yourself and Frances are in fine fettle. My how this fishing lark can be frustrating, especially when they keep splashing around you. You certainly have some beautiful surroundings up there, just needed a Salmon to make the day complete. Until the next cast. Tight Lines
Thanks Paul Life has been a bit unsettled in the Bain household but I suppose that's life. I hope that your family are now all covid free and able to get your intake of grandchildren . I was fortunate that I had some fish turn at the fly as there were 5 anglers on our beat and over on the other side at Ladykirk there were 10 anglers none of whom caught a fish and I would imagine that there were several all the way up the river that never saw a fish . There is always next time 🤞 Cheers Iain 🥃
Hi Iain. I’ve been waiting for another video. I fished Dilston on the Tyne and exactly the same happened to me. Lots of fish jumping but no takers. But the Tyne isn’t fishing well. I need to head North.
Its unusual for the Tyne not to be producing Raymond, I think that the rivers have all had a bit to much heat and even now they have cooled I think that the water is still a bit stale and putting the fish of. Tony the ghillie was saying that previous days as the water fell after a small lift that even when the fish were coming at the fly they were only nipping at it. I think that we need a week of solid rain to clean the rivers . the weather for cast doesn't look good for us anglers but we will be out on the river trying . Tight lines Cheers Iain 🥃
Iain, good casting. At least you had nice weather in a beautiful part of the river. It’s very frustrating when they jump all over the place and do not take the fly. Br Kennet
I could have made the video 30 mins longer if I added more of the fish that splashed Kennet and as you know it is up to them to decide if they take the fly . I think that frustration is something that we anglers get use to early on when we take up the sport . Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃
Why was I not informed by the YT algorithm of this new episode? Appears there were many blanked anglers. Not even a wee sea trout! Did the Willie Gunn, Sun Ray Shadow, Red Francis, Iain Special not working. Nice cloudy day and fish were present. Salmon gods are in control. Cheers🍺🇺🇸
I think that YT have altered some of there functions Hal . They have also allowed adverts onto videos even although the videos or the person adding the video is not registered for payment . I have been told by some that adverts have been appearing on my videos and its all due to YT changing the terms and conditions. as for the fishing there were no fish caught by any anglers on the beat I was on and none on the opposite side at Ladykirk. 15 anglers in total that were fishless Cheers Iain 🥃
@@IainSB Here in 🇺🇸. I have not seen any ads on your videos. Google must be concentrating on your local U.K. members to further enhance their ad revenue. I did here about ads being added to another channel I view which the author does not appreciate. 🍺 Hope all is well.
Thanks for the encouragement Stiofain . It was the first time fishing there and seeing the pools in low clear water helps for when I make it back there . It has been a strange year for anglers with high water temperatures putting fish off the take Cheers Iain 🥃
Hi SSF The Tweed has been on its bones for weeks and holding a lot of stale water. I think that the rain forecast may not be enough because the ground is that dry a lot will run strait off and once it starts to sink in it will take a lot to get the ground to hold water and keep the river levels up. Tight lines once the rain comes Cheers Iain 🥃
It is split into three beats at Horncliffe and you only get a chance at two in the day so I may have to save hard and get another day. It is definitely a nice stretch of water . Cheers Iain 🥃
Just reading Derek Knowles book Salmon on a Dry Fly (again), a tiny yellow dolly or a hitch fly/tube might have been worth a try, or upstream nymphing. Salmon are endlessly fascinating and frustrating in equal measure. Better luck next time Iain!
One of the anglers were fishing the day previous and had the evening pulling various surface flies on the section that I fished in the afternoon Simon . He never had anymore luck but if we had a few days there it is worth trying other methods . when there is only a matter of 8 hours max fishing time changing tips lines flies ect eats into the time the fly is in the water . When you have fish coming short with a swirl and everyone else is trying slightly different tactics and not catching what do you do ............... Go home tired and get ready for the next trip . Tight lines Cheers Iain.🥃. PS I know anglers that have had successes with surface wake flies but I have never had one splash at the fly
Low clear water, tough conditions. Sounds like your fly had a bit interest, perhaps smaller fly may have worked in those conditions? Great casting by the way…👏👏
Thanks Paul The other guys tried hard when we were at Horncliffe It was a strange day . No one caught a fish yet the days before there were 10 one day and 12 the day before . I probably do get stuck on the same flies and sizes . I think that I get it in my head that its my best chance with the flies I have on and the day disappears that quickly I never get round to changing ......... Maybe next time Cheers Iain 🥃
We were all in the same boat Steve (or River) no one managed to catch a fish of the beat . There is always other days on the river and the chance of a fish or two ....... Got to look forward and tie up another couple of flies .. Cheers Iain 🥃
They say there are many theories why the salmon leap and 'splash' not necessarily for the fly....in your case they're just pleased to see you 😎😉....out of interest how did the others fair? So many memories of days just like the one you've just had....tight lines
As you say there are a lot of anglers with theories but we never meet any with the answers Mr Mazo . None of the other guys managed to catch a fish and I had a message from my friend Eric that was fishing opposite and further up and they had 10 anglers out that managed to watch fish splash about and then look forward to another day out Cheers Iain 🥃
Hi Shaun Fish jumping and tormenting us is part of the reason for going fishing as we know that sometimes we find a fish that will take our wee bit fur and feathers . Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃
Yes Chris there is a lot of width to the river . The line I was using was a Scandi Short that I have had for quite a few years and never tried fishing at distance with it and should have changed it at lunch time as I was having to force it to get distance and went home with a sore shoulder. I would probably still have ended up fishless if I had changed lines but less pain . Cheers Iain 🥃
TH-cam have changed there terms and conditions and they now alow adds to be stuck on to videos as well as a multitude of other things that they can prosper from I have been told that there have been adds coming at the start and end of some videos I believe that they can be skipped by clicking on the tab at the side Cheers Iain 🥃
Days like this Gregor make the ones that you get a fish more special and like Arnold we will be Back .................. and probably go home tired and fishless again Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃 PS hope you are keeping well
Hi David that was my first time fishing at Horncliffe . I have never had success with skated flies or sunray shadows , I maybe have not persevered with it long enough . I have watched others fish various floating techniques without any joy but may need to persevere . the other guys that were fishing that day had the same catch results even although we were fishing at different depths and different flies . I find that a day on the river disappears that quickly that the intensions of trying something different go out the window But next time I am on slack water Iwill try and spend some time on the surface. Cheers Iain 🥃
I think that it was one of those days that occur fairly regularly James. no one on the beat caught a fish and some of the other beats nearby struggled as well Cheers Iain 🥃
I did wonder Mr Brysie and the rest of the anglers had there flies on upside down . It was one of those day that happen to often . It is a good job anglers have a good sense of humor with the ribbing that we get often when we get home Cheers Iain 🥃
I think salmon have managed that for years Bob . I have gotten use to it ... The odd swirl below the fly gets me going and my anticipation rises only to go home fishless again . Next time Maybe !!! Cheers Iain 🥃
Iain, I like my little cameo appearance at the start. Glad you didn’t get to film my massive miss when I struck at a fish! Good talking to you over lunch, and Ollie really appreciated the chicken bones! 😀I look forwards to chatting to you again sometime. Tight lines!
Hi Rob I always enjoy the chats over lunch and meeting interesting guys like all at Horncliffe . If you have a look at some of my videos I am sure that you are a novice compared to myself when it comes to striking at salmon . I am sure whenever Ollie goes with you on fishing trips he will not starve , Its in his nature to look hungry. I am sure that when we meet again we will have a good lunch and maybe do some catching . Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃
At least your getting a cast at them,haven't wet a line,no water here,missed all the rain,rivers above and bellow got water and fish,but it's the most frustrating season for salmon ever had,river Ayr and Lugar water I fish,good video ,tight lines.
Thanks Douglas The rain seems to have missed so many areas and others have had torrential downpours . The upper Tweed has had little or no rain but some of the tributaries have managed to keep the river levels up further down
I have tried doing a rain dance in the past but never made any difference
Tight Lines when the rain does come. Cheers iain 🥃
Plenty of fish showing Iain... Just not in the mood... Had the same happen the other day... Swirling and coming short... Tried everything! 🤣 Good to be out though... Hope you are all keeping well and I look forward to your next outing! 😁 Cheers James 🥃
I think that this year has been a year of watching fish splash about and having them swirl just below the surface at your fly James. There is always the next outing , the preparation and the anticipation . There is also the company of other anglers who are usually in the same zone and happy to be out on the river . Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃
Afternoon Iain, hope yourself and Frances are in fine fettle.
My how this fishing lark can be frustrating, especially when they keep splashing around you.
You certainly have some beautiful surroundings up there, just needed a Salmon to make the day complete.
Until the next cast.
Tight Lines
Thanks Paul Life has been a bit unsettled in the Bain household but I suppose that's life. I hope that your family are now all covid free and able to get your intake of grandchildren . I was fortunate that I had some fish turn at the fly as there were 5 anglers on our beat and over on the other side at Ladykirk there were 10 anglers none of whom caught a fish and I would imagine that there were several all the way up the river that never saw a fish . There is always next time 🤞 Cheers Iain 🥃
Hi Iain. I’ve been waiting for another video. I fished Dilston on the Tyne and exactly the same happened to me. Lots of fish jumping but no takers. But the Tyne isn’t fishing well. I need to head North.
Its unusual for the Tyne not to be producing Raymond, I think that the rivers have all had a bit to much heat and even now they have cooled I think that the water is still a bit stale and putting the fish of. Tony the ghillie was saying that previous days as the water fell after a small lift that even when the fish were coming at the fly they were only nipping at it. I think that we need a week of solid rain to clean the rivers . the weather for cast doesn't look good for us anglers but we will be out on the river trying . Tight lines Cheers Iain 🥃
Iain, good casting. At least you had nice weather in a beautiful part of the river. It’s very frustrating when they jump all over the place and do not take the fly. Br Kennet
I could have made the video 30 mins longer if I added more of the fish that splashed Kennet and as you know it is up to them to decide if they take the fly . I think that frustration is something that we anglers get use to early on when we take up the sport . Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃
Why was I not informed by the YT algorithm of this new episode? Appears there were many blanked anglers.
Not even a wee sea trout! Did the Willie Gunn, Sun Ray Shadow, Red Francis, Iain Special not working. Nice cloudy day and fish were present. Salmon gods are in control. Cheers🍺🇺🇸
I think that YT have altered some of there functions Hal . They have also allowed adverts onto videos even although the videos or the person adding the video is not registered for payment . I have been told by some that adverts have been appearing on my videos and its all due to YT changing the terms and conditions.
as for the fishing there were no fish caught by any anglers on the beat I was on and none on the opposite side at Ladykirk. 15 anglers in total that were fishless
Cheers Iain 🥃
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Here in 🇺🇸. I have not seen any ads on your videos. Google must be concentrating on your local U.K. members to further enhance their ad revenue.
I did here about ads being added to another channel I view which the author does not appreciate. 🍺 Hope all is well.
Enjoyable to watch, frustrating for yourself.. The Iain Bain special will be dinner for a salmon soon.. 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the encouragement Stiofain . It was the first time fishing there and seeing the pools in low clear water helps for when I make it back there . It has been a strange year for anglers with high water temperatures putting fish off the take Cheers Iain 🥃
I was fishing the Tweed yesterday. it is a bleak-looking situation this season. like so many rivers.
Hi SSF The Tweed has been on its bones for weeks and holding a lot of stale water. I think that the rain forecast may not be enough because the ground is that dry a lot will run strait off and once it starts to sink in it will take a lot to get the ground to hold water and keep the river levels up. Tight lines once the rain comes Cheers Iain 🥃
Great to get out nice stretch of a river
It is split into three beats at Horncliffe and you only get a chance at two in the day so I may have to save hard and get another day. It is definitely a nice stretch of water . Cheers Iain 🥃
Just reading Derek Knowles book Salmon on a Dry Fly (again), a tiny yellow dolly or a hitch fly/tube might have been worth a try, or upstream nymphing. Salmon are endlessly fascinating and frustrating in equal measure. Better luck next time Iain!
One of the anglers were fishing the day previous and had the evening pulling various surface flies on the section that I fished in the afternoon Simon . He never had anymore luck but if we had a few days there it is worth trying other methods . when there is only a matter of 8 hours max fishing time changing tips lines flies ect eats into the time the fly is in the water . When you have fish coming short with a swirl and everyone else is trying slightly different tactics and not catching what do you do ............... Go home tired and get ready for the next trip . Tight lines Cheers Iain.🥃. PS I know anglers that have had successes with surface wake flies but I have never had one splash at the fly
Low clear water, tough conditions. Sounds like your fly had a bit interest, perhaps smaller fly may have worked in those conditions? Great casting by the way…👏👏
Thanks Paul The other guys tried hard when we were at Horncliffe It was a strange day . No one caught a fish yet the days before there were 10 one day and 12 the day before . I probably do get stuck on the same flies and sizes . I think that I get it in my head that its my best chance with the flies I have on and the day disappears that quickly I never get round to changing ......... Maybe next time Cheers Iain 🥃
Great video, looks like a good stretch of water. No players today , oh well 🥃
I think There were a few beats around Horncliffe that struggled, none of the guys fishing our beat had a fish so I was in good company Cheers Iain 🥃
Great video Iain just a shame you couldn’t connect with the fish. Plenty showing but as you said not interested in your flies, 🍺 Steve. 👍
We were all in the same boat Steve (or River) no one managed to catch a fish of the beat . There is always other days on the river and the chance of a fish or two ....... Got to look forward and tie up another couple of flies .. Cheers Iain 🥃
They say there are many theories why the salmon leap and 'splash' not necessarily for the fly....in your case they're just pleased to see you 😎😉....out of interest how did the others fair? So many memories of days just like the one you've just had....tight lines
As you say there are a lot of anglers with theories but we never meet any with the answers Mr Mazo . None of the other guys managed to catch a fish and I had a message from my friend Eric that was fishing opposite and further up and they had 10 anglers out that managed to watch fish splash about and then look forward to another day out Cheers Iain 🥃
Fish jumping where you can't get at them, story of my life,😂
Hi Shaun Fish jumping and tormenting us is part of the reason for going fishing as we know that sometimes we find a fish that will take our wee bit fur and feathers .
Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃
Big old section of river that Iain , were you using a new line ?
Yes Chris there is a lot of width to the river . The line I was using was a Scandi Short that I have had for quite a few years and never tried fishing at distance with it and should have changed it at lunch time as I was having to force it to get distance and went home with a sore shoulder. I would probably still have ended up fishless if I had changed lines but less pain . Cheers Iain 🥃
I'm seeing ads on your videos from time to time. Only started recently. I've noticed the same on other non-monetized channels also.
TH-cam have changed there terms and conditions and they now alow adds to be stuck on to videos as well as a multitude of other things that they can prosper from
I have been told that there have been adds coming at the start and end of some videos I believe that they can be skipped by clicking on the tab at the side
Cheers Iain 🥃
@@IainSB Its no biggie -I still enjoy watching :)
Frustrating day mate I have had a few myself this season !
Days like this Gregor make the ones that you get a fish more special and like Arnold we will be Back .................. and probably go home tired and fishless again Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃 PS hope you are keeping well
Iain - Did you ever float a dry fly over that quiet water?
Hi David that was my first time fishing at Horncliffe . I have never had success with skated flies or sunray shadows , I maybe have not persevered with it long enough . I have watched others fish various floating techniques without any joy but may need to persevere . the other guys that were fishing that day had the same catch results even although we were fishing at different depths and different flies . I find that a day on the river disappears that quickly that the intensions of trying something different go out the window But next time I am on slack water Iwill try and spend some time on the surface. Cheers Iain 🥃
No luck again least some fish about better luck next time tight lines 🤞
I think that it was one of those days that occur fairly regularly James. no one on the beat caught a fish and some of the other beats nearby struggled as well
Cheers Iain 🥃
Are you sure you tied a fly on Iain - there were plenty about......!!
I did wonder Mr Brysie and the rest of the anglers had there flies on upside down . It was one of those day that happen to often . It is a good job anglers have a good sense of humor with the ribbing that we get often when we get home
Cheers Iain 🥃
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Jumping, splashing out of reach...taunting you, they are!!!
I think salmon have managed that for years Bob . I have gotten use to it ... The odd swirl below the fly gets me going and my anticipation rises only to go home fishless again . Next time Maybe !!! Cheers Iain 🥃