Lindsay this content shows the combination of dedication, skill, persistence, work ethic, with the frustration, fun, and team work needed to take part in competition at any level. Yes on practice days you can chop, change, and to a degree have some fun with the day. Tweaking methods, fly selection, lines, retrieves, areas. On the day it is switch, on job done, focus on getting that fish to the net. All that plus filming and the editing afterwards. Hats off to you, for keeping all the plates spinning.
Wondered if you know Chris Guthrie....we fished with the Northumbrian Badgers in the 80,s. Recently met up again after 30 years and been having a great laugh remembering those days.
I competed in April 2023 for the first time. It was a great experience. All lake beats. I placed 5th out of 16 women in the individual rankings. Was happy! :-)
Excellent. We enjoyed that. We have never tried a " real " competition. Obviously, we compete against each other, but we are early in our fishing career. Perhaps you can share planned tactics and how you change them with conditions? And comment when your boat partner does something completely different would be useful.
Great video as always Lindsay. Very enjoyable and educated me that even when the weather turns, go find a sheltered bay to keep fishing. Question: How do you find out where the competitions are and how to enter? It's something I'd like to do in the future, so any information would be appreciated 👍
Hi Jim, the best thing you can do if you want to get into competition fly fishing is join a club. There are fly fishing clubs across the country that would be glad of your interest. Many of these clubs fish in league matches and this is the quickest way to build experience. If joining a club is not viable then entering national qualifiers is another way to gain that experience I hope that helps.
Great video this I really enjoyed it. As for that style of fishing I'd love to have ago of doing it but don't have the rod for it and would mean a full new kit.
great video once again, i would love to have a go at competition fishing but feel my skill leavel and not having the must have rods lines ect would look bad....is there a place to start....i live in northants so have all the big waters close by
You have to start somewhere, I started with a floater, intermediate and sinker. I built the kit up over years. You live in the perfect place have a look at Grafham Water Fly Fishers or the Invicta Club. 👍
Thank you Lindsay for a look at a tournament style different than what I do here in Texas, USA. I really love the tournament format you showed. How did you place? Cheers!
Unfortunately it is the cost of match fishing and to really compete you do need to fish the practice day or you miss out. It is a lot for a family man to take off two days and the cost . Everything is about the money nowadays maybe it needs to go the way of coarse fishing and have money prizes for the future to lure the new anglers in
Could you clarify that the rolypoly it's not allowed under IFFA rules. It was shown but maybe that wasn't in competition? I think I prefer to view show and explain technique type of video. Thanks
Fished a big competition once never again boat partner was a bell end. Everything was a secret and he kept turning the boat with net to suit him. So I just enjoy fishing for pleasure.
@@lindsayiflyfish brechin but I fish Lintrathen a lot but I want to do more than fish one place I have to win the club championship to enter the SANA comp but I am wanting a 3 man team for Lintrathen but I am the youngest member that can do things up there but I want to be able to do comps that are higher than club level
Hi Stewart It’s great to hear that you wish to fish competitions, one thing is for sure the sport needs young people to fish Competitions. As I understand it you are already in a club. That’s a good starting point. If you are over 18 years old then you can fish the Nationals, if you make one of the top 3 rods in your club. If you are still under 18 then you can enter the youth national. Each club can put two 3 man teams into the Scottish Clubs Championship. So try to win your club championship,learn from your experienced club members. If your club members like Competition fishing, put two x 3 man teams into the Scottish Clubs. That’s a lot of fishing. Don’t over commit and enjoy it.
@@jockkettles17 Hi Jock thank you for commenting I seen how the nationals work for the practice days when I was up at lintrathen over the weekend leading up to tuesdays heat I am over 18 am 32 but the problem is am the only one in my club that wants to do it
Another nice video ...however I have quite a few questions ..that I hope you may be able to help with ....1 how easy is it to get in to competition fishing ..2 how expensive is it or inexpensive even 3 do you need to join a club 4 .can I use my still water gear .5 do you get allocated a partner or do you need a partner to do completion ??? ...I have prob a load more but that's more than enough for now .
@@lindsayiflyfish no problems at all Lindsey I understand there is a few questions there but even a point in the right direction when you have a moment ... would be a help I'm based north east coast Scotland if that helps any ....tight lines for your fishing trip .
1. Most angling clubs have competition days - it is often easier to get started there. 2. It can get expensive the further that it goes on - competitions on the Lake, Rutland etc can get fairly expensive. 3. You don't have to join a club there are competitions advertised usually at different fisheries just check their FBs. 4. Yes, its basically all stillwater gear that people use - however the flies that you use have to be within the competition rules - you will be told which rules have to be followed and you can check from there. 5. Depends on the competition - there are bank competitions and then there are boat competitions. A vast majority of boat competitions are done via a draw - you both get shots each of controlling the boat. Should add that as you are in the north east you can enter into Scottish National Qualifiers in a fair few fisheries up that way.
@@dean529 thanks for that Dean gives me a bit of an idea I have went to the odd open comp from the bank over the years ...more boat stuff I'm wondering about I have fly fished from a boat maybe three times ..(unsuscfully I may add) but had no idea what we where doing ...didn't have a drouge ect ...and there for fnd the big lakes ...like the lake of Monteith for instance a bit intimidating as no really any idea where to start ...I also fancy the comps eventually ...but again just needing a few pointers where to start wich you have covered thanks very much ...I also need to find someone to tag along with as my mate I fish with isn't keen in boats lol ...face book is prob where I will start thanks again ..
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Lindsay this content shows the combination of dedication, skill, persistence, work ethic, with the frustration, fun, and team work needed to take part in competition at any level. Yes on practice days you can chop, change, and to a degree have some fun with the day. Tweaking methods, fly selection, lines, retrieves, areas. On the day it is switch, on job done, focus on getting that fish to the net. All that plus filming and the editing afterwards. Hats off to you, for keeping all the plates spinning.
Not easy pal but I try.
Pole position on the engine Lindsay. .Top Notch 👌👌👌👌
Wondered if you know Chris Guthrie....we fished with the Northumbrian Badgers in the 80,s. Recently met up again after 30 years and been having a great laugh remembering those days.
Fished with Chris in an Airflo qualifier at Rutland years back.
great video again Lindsay keep these coming .not much fun when gets that windy and safety is paramount
Hi John it was grim near the end!
Great video mate, keep them comming!
looks like you had an action packed day👍🏽
Action packed couple of hours.
Like the format Lindsay 👍
Cheers Jamie.
Fantastic sir
Thanks Tony 👍
Pretty raw conditions to fush hard, hats off to you and the competitors. Like the format, be happy to watch more thank you.
Thanks Peter, I think it needs some work but will give it another go.
Great vid Lindsay. Comp fishing is great fun and you make friends for life along with learning everytime you fish with a new partner.
Quickest way to learn without a doubt.
Good format, definitely up for more of these. You definitely stayed on those fish, nice work
Once I am on it……
I competed in April 2023 for the first time. It was a great experience. All lake beats. I placed 5th out of 16 women in the individual rankings. Was happy! :-)
Great result for your first competitive outing.
@@lindsayiflyfish Thanks, Lindsay! I'm a big fan of your videos! :-)
Superb video lindsay tough conditions but you seemed to be doing well until it turned rough hopefully get same sport on the lake tomorrow
Looking forward to it Neil.
Really like it.
Just a suggestion
... video from practice showing what you tried and thus lead up to match day itself
I didn’t really have a practice pal was making the buzzer fishing video that day 😉
Excellent. We enjoyed that. We have never tried a " real " competition. Obviously, we compete against each other, but we are early in our fishing career. Perhaps you can share planned tactics and how you change them with conditions? And comment when your boat partner does something completely different would be useful.
Paul, I have some videos coming that should be of some use to you.
@@lindsayiflyfish Thanks. We have subscribed so we look forward to them.
Great video as always Lindsay. Very enjoyable and educated me that even when the weather turns, go find a sheltered bay to keep fishing. Question: How do you find out where the competitions are and how to enter? It's something I'd like to do in the future, so any information would be appreciated 👍
Hi Jim, the best thing you can do if you want to get into competition fly fishing is join a club. There are fly fishing clubs across the country that would be glad of your interest. Many of these clubs fish in league matches and this is the quickest way to build experience. If joining a club is not viable then entering national qualifiers is another way to gain that experience I hope that helps.
@@lindsayiflyfish Thanks, I'll look into your advice. Tight lines
Great video this I really enjoyed it. As for that style of fishing I'd love to have ago of doing it but don't have the rod for it and would mean a full new kit.
Yes it can become an obsession 🤣
Great video Lindsay. Did you fish a single blob for most of the competition? Loved the format, more of the same please. Cheers
Day one I did day two was a mix.
great video once again, i would love to have a go at competition fishing but feel my skill leavel and not having the must have rods lines ect would look bad....is there a place to start....i live in northants so have all the big waters close by
You have to start somewhere, I started with a floater, intermediate and sinker. I built the kit up over years. You live in the perfect place have a look at Grafham Water Fly Fishers or the Invicta Club. 👍
Thank you Lindsay for a look at a tournament style different than what I do here in Texas, USA. I really love the tournament format you showed. How did you place? Cheers!
I was lucky to be the top associate over the two days Marshall 👍
@@lindsayiflyfish I have had similar great partners over the years
@@lindsayiflyfish I have not been able to access your newest post…am I blocked for some reason?
What Pelican box do you use Lindsay? I’ve come to the realisation that no boat bags can cope with 50+ days per season on the water.😕
Have a look at the what's in the box video I cant remember of the top of my head sorry.
Thanks for the great content again Lindsay. Did you ever fish with John Hardy in comps?
Many years ago we fished in the same team.
@@lindsayiflyfish thought you might have. I am fortunate enough to be fishing with him tomorrow
Unfortunately it is the cost of match fishing and to really compete you do need to fish the practice day or you miss out. It is a lot for a family man to take off two days and the cost . Everything is about the money nowadays maybe it needs to go the way of coarse fishing and have money prizes for the future to lure the new anglers in
Agreed pal, it is not a cheap pastime
Could you clarify that the rolypoly it's not allowed under IFFA rules. It was shown but maybe that wasn't in competition?
I think I prefer to view show and explain technique type of video.
Thanks
I agree pal not keen on the format. No the roly poly clip was from the practice day pal.
Fished a big competition once never again boat partner was a bell end. Everything was a secret and he kept turning the boat with net to suit him. So I just enjoy fishing for pleasure.
At least you have tried it pal, sorry you had a poor experience it does happen but it's rare.
@@lindsayiflyfish yeah maybe it was just a bad boat partner. I do fish local competitions they are not so serious. Thanks for the reply 👍
I would love to do more of this but finding a club that can help is non existent
Where are you based Stewart?
@@lindsayiflyfish brechin but I fish Lintrathen a lot but I want to do more than fish one place I have to win the club championship to enter the SANA comp but I am wanting a 3 man team for Lintrathen but I am the youngest member that can do things up there but I want to be able to do comps that are higher than club level
@@stewartthefishwhisperer I will ask my pal what's available.
Hi Stewart
It’s great to hear that you wish to fish competitions, one thing is for sure the sport needs young people to fish Competitions.
As I understand it you are already in a club. That’s a good starting point. If you are over 18 years old then you can fish the Nationals, if you make one of the top 3 rods in your club. If you are still under 18 then you can enter the youth national.
Each club can put two 3 man teams into the Scottish Clubs Championship.
So try to win your club championship,learn from your experienced club members.
If your club members like Competition fishing, put two x 3 man teams into the Scottish Clubs.
That’s a lot of fishing. Don’t over commit and enjoy it.
@@jockkettles17 Hi Jock thank you for commenting I seen how the nationals work for the practice days when I was up at lintrathen over the weekend leading up to tuesdays heat I am over 18 am 32 but the problem is am the only one in my club that wants to do it
Another nice video ...however I have quite a few questions ..that I hope you may be able to help with ....1 how easy is it to get in to competition fishing ..2 how expensive is it or inexpensive even 3 do you need to join a club 4 .can I use my still water gear .5 do you get allocated a partner or do you need a partner to do completion ??? ...I have prob a load more but that's more than enough for now .
Joe I am currently in Scotland fishing and this needs some thought let me come back to you.
@@lindsayiflyfish no problems at all Lindsey I understand there is a few questions there but even a point in the right direction when you have a moment ... would be a help I'm based north east coast Scotland if that helps any ....tight lines for your fishing trip .
1. Most angling clubs have competition days - it is often easier to get started there. 2. It can get expensive the further that it goes on - competitions on the Lake, Rutland etc can get fairly expensive. 3. You don't have to join a club there are competitions advertised usually at different fisheries just check their FBs. 4. Yes, its basically all stillwater gear that people use - however the flies that you use have to be within the competition rules - you will be told which rules have to be followed and you can check from there. 5. Depends on the competition - there are bank competitions and then there are boat competitions. A vast majority of boat competitions are done via a draw - you both get shots each of controlling the boat. Should add that as you are in the north east you can enter into Scottish National Qualifiers in a fair few fisheries up that way.
@@dean529 thanks for that Dean gives me a bit of an idea I have went to the odd open comp from the bank over the years ...more boat stuff I'm wondering about I have fly fished from a boat maybe three times ..(unsuscfully I may add) but had no idea what we where doing ...didn't have a drouge ect ...and there for fnd the big lakes ...like the lake of Monteith for instance a bit intimidating as no really any idea where to start ...I also fancy the comps eventually ...but again just needing a few pointers where to start wich you have covered thanks very much ...I also need to find someone to tag along with as my mate I fish with isn't keen in boats lol ...face book is prob where I will start thanks again ..
Hi pal, do you de- barb or change to a barbless hook fly after 4 fish🤔thanks.
Hi Kev, depends on the circumstances, if the fishing is fast and furious I just crush the barb. If its steady I would change to manufactured barbless.
How do you get judged on the fish you don't keep? Is it just time?
pretty high chop for the small boats!
It’s just a number till you reach the total. After that it is 1lb per hour until the end of the match.
That looked good kind of line was that you where fishing blue yellow is 1 ?
Guessing one of the older model of an Airflo forty plus "lake distance" Expert Di5 but I'm sure Lindsay will tell you😄
That’s right buddy DI5 forty plus.
DI 5 40+ one of the best comp lines.
Thanks again ..
Not my bag but everyone to there own mate
Fair play pal.
What fishery is this?
Rutland Water
Why do they have you kill your first 5 fish?
I think it is so guys still have the option to take a few fish for the table.