A salmon on a 3wt rod, 5X tippet and a wee hook - that takes considerable skill and an equal amount of confidence in your gear. Congratulations, I salute a superior angler. That's one fish you'll never forget.
Had a good laugh with the Salmon. My biggest wild bow ( 26") was on a 3wt. with 7X tippet. And I had forgotten my net. Once I realized how big it was I was scared to death I would lose it. Your fight had me nervous and rooting for you. When you showed your net I laughed out loud. Well played. That had to be enjoyable that it was on one of your early ties. Thanks for taking us along.
What a great way to christen a new rod Davie ! Euro nymphing for salmon with barbless flies 🎣 Well done you 👏👏 some nice brownies too …sending you a bigger net as an early birthday pressie 😂
It was fantastic to see honest joy when you caught your fish. It was such an insight into your character when the first thing that you wanted to share was the fly on your tippet...
Great fish Davie…. Thought you were going to need a dram and a nap on the riverbank after that one. I know it wasn’t, but it looked a lot like the landlocked salmon we catch here in Maine.
I had a good look… I have a picture from the federal fisheries dept made to tell you if the fish caught is a Salmon or a Sea trout! I am 99% confident you caught a Salmon! The outside jaw on a Salmon is in a straight line with its eye and on a Sea trout the outside jaw is well past the eye!
Great video Davie , I remember catching one like that one on the opening day, in the little pool below the weir and the laundry pool 20th of Febuary 1979 Bar of Silver, Fishing with Big Hans Juriso, but I was sure it was a well mended kelt.
Great catch on the 3wt Davie. Think a kelt grilse...👀🎣 Hatches have been poor all round due to the east winds. Don't know whether to fish dry or nymph, so a combo of both usually works. Exemplary change of tactics to use Klink 'n' dink. Like the action on that Cadence rod. Some great scenery too with everything 'greening up' now. It's time to get out and hopefully match te hatch. Tight lines 👍
Nice video Dave, and a nice surprise. Can I ask what you see as the advantage of hand lining a big fish like that instead of using the smooth drag on your reel? I use the former all the time on small fish, but anything that pulls gets put on the reel. Thanks.
Hi @jonatherton, One of the best ways to keep a fish on using a barbless hook is to keep a good tight line on them and at points I felt the fish didn't even know it was hooked though when it decided to run I let it go onto the reel..I would agree with you though it's better to play a large fish from a reel..I'm glad you enjoyed the video and for the great question.. All the very best Davie
Too me looked like a well mended kelt ,used to be quite common to catch while spring trout fishing when there more salmon in rivers ,the new rod handled it well love your content similar to my own fishing methods down here in wales
Some catch on light rod I have been using a 4 weight this year on the rivers and small fisherys and so much fun and lighter to cast the arm feels the benefit and the end aswell
Nice new rod Davie, you certainly gave it a good workout. Very late for a Seatrout kelt ?? Be interesting to hear your views. Thoroughly enjoyed another excellent video. Cheers 👍
Hi @CleddauFly, I have attached a link to the indicator fly line that I had on for you to see.. All the very best Davie.. www.cadencefishing.co.uk/product/stevie-munn-nymph-fly-line-wf2-3f/
What are the best areas to fish on the river, noticed there is a mention of a rod licence for some areas in Ayrsgire, is this needed?? Never had this on the Spry river nor in Moray. We do have a reasonable price for annual passes for residents of Moray not so sure about down your way.
Another enjoyable, never although a fellow fly fisher fished the Doon, but almost a year to the day I walked passed the pool you caught that salmon ,kelt, seatrout, and it was absolutely boiling with rises and thinking god how good it would be to have a rod in hand, when theres nothing showing on the surface you never know what's lying beneath beneath.
Hi Gary, 2mm to 2.5mm would be the main sizes I would use under the Dynamite Harry flies, any bigger then I would have to tye a bigger fly,.. All the very best Davie
You should watch George Daniel's video on euro nymphing Davie .learn to make a proper euro drift ! I would fish that spot very differently than you are
Well done BUT that fish looked like one I had on this Leap Year day 29 February on the Teith; fought like hell and lovely silver/blue with rosy sheen; I'm sure it wasn't a kelt but boy was it slim; I hope the sandeels or whatever along the coast haven't failed, so that they are coming in malnourished. No doubt Natural Resources Wales etc are 'monitoring' the situation, though, so that's all right then...
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I think Davie deserves a lot more likes than what he has so far. Come on ladies and gents give him the thumbs up.
Unfortunately, we can only give one a piece. And I'm very confident that everyone who's watched thus far, has indeed given a thumbs up.
Well, there's nothing wrong with your knot tying Davie!! Good advert for that rod. Well done.
A salmon on a 3wt rod, 5X tippet and a wee hook - that takes considerable skill and an equal amount of confidence in your gear. Congratulations, I salute a superior angler. That's one fish you'll never forget.
"Not as young as I used to be...". And still, a good day, Davie. Thanks.
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Had a good laugh with the Salmon. My biggest wild bow ( 26") was on a 3wt. with 7X tippet. And I had forgotten my net. Once I realized how big it was I was scared to death I would lose it. Your fight had me nervous and rooting for you. When you showed your net I laughed out loud. Well played. That had to be enjoyable that it was on one of your early ties. Thanks for taking us along.
I recommend trying your 10 ft 3 weight for wet fly or spider fishing. One of my favorite rod styles to fish those methods.
Have been watching your 10-year old tying videos Davie, good to see you out fishing now!
What a great way to christen a new rod Davie ! Euro nymphing for salmon with barbless flies 🎣 Well done you 👏👏 some nice brownies too …sending you a bigger net as an early birthday pressie 😂
Always the nicest surprise, a totally unexpected `monster` salmon. Another subcriber!
Guessing a rare river doon sea troot, bit late for Kelts. And a bit skinny for a springer. Well done
Wonderfull way to christan ur new flyrod Davie! You played it out fantastically. Thanks for sharing. God Bless n Fish on!
Beautiful river! So lush and green all around as well.
Very nice for the first fish in New rod and 5x tippet :) well done 🎉
What a fantastic way to Christen a new rod!!!! Absolutely brilliant!!!
What a great way to christen a new rod! That was a good bit of luck!! I enjoyed watching as if I was there! 😊😊
Happy to see you using a 10ft 3 wt rod I have been considering buying one I loved the way it casts, beautiful countryside thank you Davie.
excellent fish! best wishes
It was fantastic to see honest joy when you caught your fish. It was such an insight into your character when the first thing that you wanted to share was the fly on your tippet...
Pretty exciting start! Never saw the tail but it looked like a salmon to me! Well done Sir!
Fantastic video yet again and what an amazing way to catch the rids first ever fish. Hell yeah🎣🎣🎣🎣
Great fish Davie…. Thought you were going to need a dram and a nap on the riverbank after that one. I know it wasn’t, but it looked a lot like the landlocked salmon we catch here in Maine.
It does, indeed!
I had a good look… I have a picture from the federal fisheries dept made to tell you if the fish caught is a Salmon or a Sea trout! I am 99% confident you caught a Salmon! The outside jaw on a Salmon is in a straight line with its eye and on a Sea trout the outside jaw is well past the eye!
ITS SWEET WHEN THE FIRST FISH OF THE DAY MAKES THE trip worth it
Your season is at least 4-6 weeks ahead of mine on this side of the pond in NL on the east coast of Canada! Makes me a bit jealous! Enjoy!
What a spectacular river! I'm pretty certain that's fish was a well mended kelt. Unusual in May though.
Love watching Davie especially when he’s on your door step keep up the great content Davie always appreciated amazing fisherman 🏴
lol. At this point I’m having a kind of Fit… it’s a rascal. Oh my, a salmon no less. On a 5x tippet? Well done Davie.
Fantastic Davie, great way to christen the new rod 😊
Great video Davie , I remember catching one like that one on the opening day, in the little pool below the weir and the laundry pool 20th of Febuary 1979 Bar of Silver, Fishing with Big Hans Juriso, but I was sure it was a well mended kelt.
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Damn nice way to christen the new rod, nicely done Davey
Never trust the weather man Davie 😂 nice fight on the 3 weight and that was a workout you weren’t expecting 👍
Fantastic video Davie that rod@reel casts like dream thanks from Ireland
Another good one . Thanks for all your tips and information.
Brilliant Davie- what a way to christen the new rod! ATB Murray
Great fish Davie! Well wear with the new road, properly christened today.
Amazing! Only you would go out for the first time with a light rod, small unbarbed fly, and 5X tippet and land a 20inch salmon.
Can't wait to watch at home. I love my 10 ft 4 wt graphite rod.
Superb Davie, well done
Great catch on the 3wt Davie. Think a kelt grilse...👀🎣 Hatches have been poor all round due to the east winds. Don't know whether to fish dry or nymph, so a combo of both usually works. Exemplary change of tactics to use Klink 'n' dink. Like the action on that Cadence rod. Some great scenery too with everything 'greening up' now. It's time to get out and hopefully match te hatch. Tight lines 👍
Great stuff mate👍, would say that was a Salmon judging by the mouth shape,ATB,Joe🏴🏴
Canny beet that well done davie ma heart was beating g for you till next time cheers
You certainly deserved that davie great way to christen a new rod Amazing 🎣🎣🎣
Fantastic post as always. ❤
Well played Davie that's the way to christen your new 3 wt experience payed off there. 🙌
Looked like a salmon to me.. that’s one on the nymph this year and last! You’re on a roll Davie!
Nice !
Brilliant Davie thank you so much
Nice video Dave, and a nice surprise. Can I ask what you see as the advantage of hand lining a big fish like that instead of using the smooth drag on your reel? I use the former all the time on small fish, but anything that pulls gets put on the reel. Thanks.
Hi @jonatherton,
One of the best ways to keep a fish on using a barbless hook is to keep a good tight line on them and at points I felt the fish didn't even know it was hooked though when it decided to run I let it go onto the reel..I would agree with you though it's better to play a large fish from a reel..I'm glad you enjoyed the video and for the great question..
All the very best Davie
Too me looked like a well mended kelt ,used to be quite common to catch while spring trout fishing when there more salmon in rivers ,the new rod handled it well love your content similar to my own fishing methods down here in wales
Some catch on light rod I have been using a 4 weight this year on the rivers and small fisherys and so much fun and lighter to cast the arm feels the benefit and the end aswell
Shitty weather is fishy weather!
Nice new rod Davie, you certainly gave it a good workout.
Very late for a Seatrout kelt ?? Be interesting to hear your views.
Thoroughly enjoyed another excellent video. Cheers 👍
I would say that was a sea Trout
Nice Davie - Salmon Kelt. Canny workout on 4lb line and a 3 weight ! Good angling
Great stuff, that rod will serve ye good
😊 A serious bend on that 3 weight, all the way to the butt!
Hi Davie, thanks for the video. Where could I find an indicator like yours please?
Hi @CleddauFly,
I have attached a link to the indicator fly line that I had on for you to see..
All the very best Davie..
www.cadencefishing.co.uk/product/stevie-munn-nymph-fly-line-wf2-3f/
What a cracking Sea Trout ( I think?) - You'll remember that one for a while !
No it was a salmon (notice the hooked jaw?)
Lovely fish
Congratulations davie i knew you could do it xoxoxo 😊
What are the best areas to fish on the river, noticed there is a mention of a rod licence for some areas in Ayrsgire, is this needed??
Never had this on the Spry river nor in Moray. We do have a reasonable price for annual passes for residents of Moray not so sure about down your way.
Davie that salmon was a great surprise and fun! Jeep on posting bro!!!
Looks like a well mended kelt 👍
Get the spinners out 😂😂😂😂
I was going to hit the river around 2:00, for the Baetis hatch, but the winds come up so I'm just watching Davie fish instead.
What a beautiful place to be.
Way to go Davie
Another enjoyable, never although a fellow fly fisher fished the Doon, but almost a year to the day I walked passed the pool you caught that salmon ,kelt, seatrout, and it was absolutely boiling with rises and thinking god how good it would be to have a rod in hand, when theres nothing showing on the surface you never know what's lying beneath beneath.
What?
See what you mean the message doesn't make complete sense, a lot of predicted text in there . Anyway enjoyed the video.
@@user-xi4qt9my8v cheers mate will do!
What's the name of this species ,Your First Capture?Davie
Деви ты молодец, рыбу ловишь в Шотландии или в Ирландии.? 👍
Hi @user-fm7dx7og6z,
I am from Scotland....All the very best Davie
I love trout
Hey Davie. How do you like the devoted nymphing rod vs your normal rod?
Big Fish and a lightweight line and rod is a challenge to have had a chance to do.👍
Well played Davie, a Springer on a 3wt who'd have thought it!! I think we're going to need a bigger net ha ha. Nice new rod too.
Davie, are you any relation to Rodger McPhail, the artist?
I do enjoy your videos.
Hi @user-kn5yk9ui2e,
No I'm not though I do like his art work...I'm glad you enjoy the videos...
All the very best Davie
👍👍👍
A wee salmon kelt?
Hi davie can I ask you what size tungsten beads do you regularly use with the dynamite Harry please
Hi Gary,
2mm to 2.5mm would be the main sizes I would use under the Dynamite Harry flies, any bigger then I would have to tye a bigger fly,..
All the very best Davie
Small male Salmon. Well done Dave, with that thin 5x line. Those sharp teeth could easily have cut the line. 👏👏👏
You should watch George Daniel's video on euro nymphing Davie .learn to make a proper euro drift ! I would fish that spot very differently than you are
This channel is about fly fishing ,not ploughing the river bed with heavy nymphs ,long rod and piece of monofilament lol
👏👏👍👍
The little nets are a waste of bloody time 🇬🇧👍
Wow. What a scrap. Says a lot about your knot tying and leader/tippet choices too.
Lesson Davie don’t go undergunned on this river the fish don’t care . Sea trout I think
Well done BUT that fish looked like one I had on this Leap Year day 29 February on the Teith; fought like hell and lovely silver/blue with rosy sheen; I'm sure it wasn't a kelt but boy was it slim; I hope the sandeels or whatever along the coast haven't failed, so that they are coming in malnourished. No doubt Natural Resources Wales etc are 'monitoring' the situation, though, so that's all right then...
No sound davie cheers 😢