Speycasting

New Blog On Salmon Fishing Scotland Website

2011-08-15T22:39:00.004+01:00

From today onwards daily updates will be hosted on the 'Daily News' page of my Salmon Fishing Scotland website. This blog will remain to host all archive material collected over the years. Thanks to all who have followed this blog and hope you will follow the updates going forward on the new site.

River Tay This Evening

2011-08-14T22:17:00.001+01:00

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With the sun dipping down behind the hill the Tay was looking good this evening. Still big water but many salmon are present in the water in this photograph. This is the neck of the famous Ash Trees pool.

Castle Grant River Spey

2011-08-13T13:04:00.001+01:00

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Here's a look at the Spey at Castle Grant this morning.

Big Water On The Tay

2011-08-13T08:49:00.001+01:00

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This is the tail of the Ash Trees pool yesterday afternoon. Loads of salmon are stacked into the neck of this pool at the moment which is always a serious hot spot on Lower Kinnaird.

Willie 'The Ghillie' Laird

2011-08-11T22:14:00.006+01:00

Here's the man responsible for my involvement in the salmon fishing world. For those who remember him he was an absolute 'topper' of a man and still greatly missed by many. This 'lucky charm' rod label ensures contact with our 'salmon god' as I am convinced Willie will be one of his closest pals. If I told you how this picture came to be a lucky charm on my Monteith Spey rods you wouldn't believe me !

Salmon Action On The Fly Lower Kinnaird River Tay

2011-08-10T20:50:00.003+01:00

Here's a short clip of salmon fight action provided by Izzy Proby's hard fighting cock fish in the New Pool yesterday. This salmon was hooked 200 yards above in the Ash Trees Pool.

Big Tay Salmon On The Fly

2011-08-09T13:59:00.001+01:00

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Here's Izzy Proby with the result of her first morning's salmon fishing. Izzy's fine 15 pounder took a size 11 Park Shrimp in the Ash Trees pool of Lower Kinnaird and fought for a full 25 minutes before being landed. Brilliant effort Izzy who also managed to completely master the double Spey cast too.

Upper Kinnaird Beat

2011-08-08T18:31:00.001+01:00

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Here's a downstream shot of the tail of the Rock Pool on the Lower Kinnaird beat of the Tay. High water and strong winds hindered play today.

Big Perch From Loch Alvie

2011-08-07T22:45:00.002+01:00

Here's young Johnny Monteith with a big perch from Loch Alvie in the Cairngorm National Park.

Salmon Action River Tay

2011-08-06T19:15:00.003+01:00

Here's a brief clip of a lively tussle with a fish down in the New Pool on Lower Kinnaird this afternoon. This salmon was eventually landed 150 yards downstream of where it was hooked.

Salmon On The Fly Kinnaird Beat River Tay

2011-08-06T19:10:00.002+01:00

Here's Allan Clarke with a perfect summer salmon of 7 lbs which took his 'copper ass' fly in the New Pool on Lower Kinnaird late this afternoon. Allan's salmon was quickly returned to the Tay after this photo was taken. Exceptionally well done Allan.

River Tay Salmon Fishing

2011-08-05T18:52:00.001+01:00

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Here's a lovely water height for the fly on the Junction Pool of Lower Kinnaird this evening.

Willie Gunn Salmon Fly

2011-08-04T23:29:00.003+01:00

This is one of the most deadly salmon fly patterns of them all. Personally I found the gold bodied versions absolutely brilliant in the Spring.

Salmon Fishing Guides Scotland

2011-08-03T22:49:00.003+01:00

The most effective way to properly introduce yourself into the world of Scottish salmon fishing is to hire a professional salmon fishing guide. I have the pleasure of working with many top salmon fishing guides from all over Scotland who deliver exceptional customer service, salmon fishing knowledge and Speycasting tuition. For more information on our services visit the salmon fishing scotland website.

Salmon Fly Reel

2011-08-02T19:30:00.002+01:00

Here's my old trusted servant Mr Van Staal which has to be one of the finest fly reels ever produced in modern day times.

Guided Salmon Fishing Scotland

2011-08-01T16:47:00.002+01:00

For a quality introduction to Scottish salmon fishing it is always worth engaging those with the knowledge, ability and people skills to make it a memorable experience. For more information on my guided salmon fishing packages visit the salmon fishing scotland website.

The Winning Salmon Fly Fishing Combination

2011-07-31T07:05:00.003+01:00

The correct fly, balanced Speycasting tackle, some casting ability & a bit of luck are all that's needed to catch a salmon and of course 'the right place at the right time' like most things in life !!

The Hole In The Wall Gang !!

2011-07-30T19:37:00.002+01:00

Here's a lovely shot of the pipe at the Ash Trees Pool on Lower Kinnaird

The Monteith Multi System Speyline

2011-07-29T21:20:00.003+01:00

For more information on this superb Speyline visit the salmon fishing scotland website.

Catch & Release River Tay Salmon Fishing

2011-07-28T21:05:00.001+01:00

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Here's a lovely wee Tay Salmon regaining her freedom in the Junction Pool of the Lower Kinnaird beat of the Tay. This practice permits the angler, salmon & ghillie to all win !!!

River Tay Sea Trout

2011-07-27T23:43:00.003+01:00

These wonderful fish are plentiful in the Tay at the moment and are the best fighting fish of them all. Prior to the salt water fish farms on the West Coast of Scotland these creatures were over abundant. Sea lice issues have downsized the West coast population these days however I do recall one afternoon in the mid 70's on the River Fyne estuary pool landing 49 of them !!!

River Tay Salmon Fishing Success

2011-07-26T10:31:00.002+01:00

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Within ten minutes on his second day salmon fishing Rizwan Aya hooked and landed this beautiful salmon at the Junction Pool on Lower Kinnaird. Rizwan returned this hen fish to the Tay immediately after this photograph was taken. Very well done Rizwan.

Kinnaird House

2011-07-26T08:38:00.001+01:00

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This is how the Kinnaird beat ghillies start their day !!!!

River Tay Sea Trout Lower Kinnaird Beat

2011-07-25T21:51:00.003+01:00

Here's a lively little sea trout which was hooked in the Guay pool this evening on Kinnaird

Grilse Action River Blackwater

2011-07-25T21:47:00.003+01:00

Here's some grilse action from the River Blackwater.

Salmon From Guay Pool Lower Kinnaird

2011-07-25T16:17:00.001+01:00

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Here's Altaf Patel with his first ever salmon on his first day salmon fishing. Extremely well done Altaf.

Location:Pitlochry,United Kingdom

Monarch of the Glen

2011-07-24T18:55:00.001+01:00

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Look at this beautiful 'Royal' beast that are so majestic and plentiful in the Scottish highlands

The Rogie Falls River Blackwater

2011-07-23T17:19:00.001+01:00

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This wee Highland Scottish river is full of salmon at the moment with clients hooking salmon both yesterday and today within 10 casts !!!

Martin Edgar Kinnaird Beat Ghillie

2011-07-21T14:20:00.003+01:00

Here's my great friend Martin Edgar with a salmon that was landed this morning in the Rock Pool on Upper Kinnaird. I've had the pleasure of working with Martin not only in recent years on Kinnaird but also on Newtyle in the past. This salmon was returned immediately after this shot was taken.

Gean Trees Pool Kercock Beat

2011-07-21T08:19:00.001+01:00

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Here's the Gean Tree pool on Kercock. This pool produces many fish each season from both banks.

20lbs Salmon Ash Trees Pool

2011-07-19T15:18:00.001+01:00

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Here's Kristina Pruett with the results of her first day salmon fishing in Scotland. They say ladies make the best fishers and I cannot argue with that. Kristina's salmon was returned immediately after this shot was taken. Seriously well done Kristina.

River Tay Today

2011-07-19T12:41:00.001+01:00

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At last the Tay is again starting to settle after recent high water levels.

Ash Trees Pool River Tay

2011-07-18T16:55:00.001+01:00

Here's the tail of the Ash Trees Pool on Lower Kinnaird this afternoon showing high water levels after the heavy weekend rain. If you click to enlarge this shot you may be able to spot the osprey hovering in the sky.

River Tromie River Spey Tributory

2011-07-17T23:15:00.003+01:00

The River Tromie photographed here in high water after recent heavy rain. This stunning little river is a big back end spawning burn for the River Spey's salmon & sea trout.

The Monteith Speycaster Full Floating Fly Line

2011-07-15T18:25:00.003+01:00

This is the perfect Speyline for those who like to fish a polyleader and a small fly at this time of year. For more information click on this link to the salmon fishing scotland website.

The River Glass Balmore Beat

2011-07-14T18:06:00.001+01:00

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Here's a delightful little late Summer and Autumn salmon beat on the River Glass which offers superb salmon fishing and has been perfectly groomed with the salmon fishers in mind.

River Spey Salmon Fishing Guide

2011-07-13T14:20:00.002+01:00

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Beautiful blue skies above Castle Grant today and salmon have moved into the beat.

Location:High St,Grantown-on-Spey,United Kingdom

Castle Grant Garra Pool

2011-07-12T14:03:00.001+01:00

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Here's the lovely flowing Garra Pool on Castle Grant beat 1.

Location:Grantown-on-Spey,United Kingdom

Castle Grant Beat 1 River Spey

2011-07-12T12:10:00.001+01:00

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Falling water on the Spey today following the recent heavy rainfall should bring some salmon action our way.

Location:High St,Grantown-on-Spey,United Kingdom

Ash Trees Pool

2011-07-10T12:44:00.001+01:00

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High water and heavy rain coming down the Tay valley today at Kinnaird. Hopefully things will settle in the next few days.

Location:Pitlochry,United Kingdom

Kercock Beat River Tay

2011-07-09T16:21:00.001+01:00

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Here's the Gean Tree pool on the Kercock Beat of the River Tay.

The Junction Pool Kinnaird

2011-07-08T21:42:00.001+01:00

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This is the Junction Pool in perfect water conditions. Hopefully when the recent high water levels of the last few days subside then this amazing pool will be back in good order.

The Falls of Dochart

2011-07-07T16:10:00.001+01:00

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Heavy rain has swollen the River Dochart and this spectacular sight has to be one of the finest on the Tay system. Hopefully the Tay will settle soon and the good fly water that we had earlier in the week will return.

Salmon Action On The Fly Lower Kinnaird River Tay

2011-07-05T19:09:00.003+01:00

This lively fish gave a great account of itself on a light 14ft 9/10 weigh rod in the heavy swirling water of the Junction Pool of Lower Kinnaird.

12lbs Salmon On The Tay

2011-07-05T19:04:00.002+01:00

Here's this beautiful salmon seconds before her safe release. This fish took a size 11 Copper Ass fly in the famous Junction Pool of the Tay at Kinnaird.

Salmon Released Kinnaird Beat River Tay

2011-07-05T19:02:00.004+01:00

Here's this lovely salmon regaining her freedom earlier this afternoon.

AshTrees Pool Kinnaird Beat River Tay

2011-07-02T10:41:00.001+01:00

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Here the Ash Trees Pool on the Lower Kinnaird salmon beat

Speycasting Tuition River Tay

2011-07-01T12:10:00.001+01:00

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Why non treat yourself to a total easy to understand insight into the ease of Speycasting. Communication is everything and no one leaves my tuition without a full understanding of this cast and the little things that make it flow. I also teach how to hook a salmon on the fly which unchecked accounts for many missed opportunities for many fly fishers each season.

Skibo Castle Interior Shots

2011-06-30T22:37:00.002+01:00

Here's a couple of classic Skibo Castle rooms.

River Tay Salmon Fishing

2011-06-29T17:52:00.001+01:00

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Here's the neck of the Ash Trees pool looking upstream. Many salmon hold in this area all throughout the season.

The Monteith Speycaster Sunk Line Multi Tip 10/11

2011-06-28T21:45:00.003+01:00

For more information on this unique Sunk Line Speyline System visit the salmon fishing scotland website.

The Cottage Stream Kercock

2011-06-27T14:13:00.001+01:00

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Here's one of the Kercock beat's fly fishing hot spots.

The Monteith Multi System Spey Line

2011-06-26T20:09:00.003+01:00

This superb casting & fishing Speyline is available in a 10/11 or 9/10 weight. For more information visit the salmon fishing scotland website.

Castle Grant Beat River Spey

2011-06-24T08:48:00.001+01:00

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The famous Castle Grant beats of the River Spey offer some seriously classic fly streams and are highly productive at certain times of the season.

River Findhorn

2011-06-23T16:05:00.001+01:00

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Here's the prolific River Findhorn at Tomatin. As this high water drops many salmon will be caught on this superb river.

River Helmsdale Sutherland

2011-06-22T08:24:00.001+01:00

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Here's the River Helmsdale in great fishing order. Many salmon are present and are being caught in this beautiful Scottish river just now.

Skibo Castle & Carnegie Club

2011-06-21T18:28:00.001+01:00

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Here's one of Scotland's finest castle's and private clubs.

River Tay Salmon Fishing

2011-06-20T16:45:00.001+01:00

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Here's the fast water at the tail of the Ash Trees pool where it flows into the New Pool on Lower Kinnaird.

Rainbow's On The Tay

2011-06-19T23:52:00.001+01:00

Here's the scene over the Tay at Kinnaird this evening.

Salmon Action On The Fly Lower Kinnaird River Tay

2011-06-16T18:13:00.003+01:00

Here's a lively fish powering away at the tail of the New pool this afternoon.

10lbs River Tay Salmon

2011-06-16T18:09:00.002+01:00

Here's a perfect wee Tay salmon that took a bite at my fly earlier today in the New Pool of Lower Kinnaird.

Salmon Released Kinnaird Beat River Tay

2011-06-16T15:04:00.005+01:00

Here's this perfect salmon regaining her freedom.

River Spey Today

2011-06-09T16:00:00.001+01:00

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Here's the fast flowing Spey today on the Brae Water Beat 3. This is the Otter's Cave Pool.

A Few Atlantic Salmon Snacks

2011-06-07T15:41:00.001+01:00

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Here's a few tried and tested patterns that Atlantic salmon are partial towards.

River Tay Salmon Fishing

2011-06-06T17:29:00.001+01:00

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Here the Guay Pool on Kinnaird. This area of the pool fishes well in low water levels and the tail of the pool can be productive in high water.

River Tay River Tummel Junction

2011-06-04T11:29:00.002+01:00

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What a perfect blue sky yesterday over the junction of these 2 famous salmon rivers.

Spey Casting Photography By Louise Bellin

2011-06-03T07:29:00.004+01:00

Here's a lovely energy shot of 'your truly' in the Junction Pool on Lower Kinnaird the other week. For all photographic requirements visit Louise's Scottish Dream website.

The Monteith Multi System Spey Line

2011-06-03T07:01:00.002+01:00

This is a highly respected salmon Spey line which has now reached it's 7th year without change !!! To acquire one of these visit this link to the Salmon Fishing Scotland Website.

Guay Pool Kinnaird Beat River Tay

2011-06-02T16:22:00.001+01:00

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Much better conditions today and a falling river should surrender a few salmon this week.

Mike's Run River Tummel

2011-05-31T16:03:00.001+01:00

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This pool offers a lovely throw with the fly and is the very last pool on the Tummel before it joins the Tay.

Spring Salmon River Tay

2011-05-30T16:21:00.001+01:00

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Here's Mick Swain with his first ever salmon which he caught from the Green Bank on Kinnaird this morning. Very well done Mick.

Guay Pool Lower Kinnaird River Tay

2011-05-28T07:53:00.001+01:00

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Very shortly this beautiful salmon pool will be sitting stuffed with salmon.

Stormy Skies Over The Tay

2011-05-26T11:31:00.001+01:00

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Troubled skies again today although the river is falling and running clear. Springers will be on the move I have no doubt.

Salmon Action Today River Tummel

2011-05-25T17:37:00.003+01:00

Here's Fritz playing his fine Springer in Mike's Run this afternoon.

Salmon Fight Action River Tay 2

2011-05-25T17:35:00.003+01:00

Here's another clip from today's excitement.

Spring Salmon Excellence

2011-05-25T15:42:00.001+01:00

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Here's Fritz Seifert from Austria with his first ever Tay salmon. Fritz has worked hard all week in very difficult conditions with the fly and was finally rewarded by our 'Salmon God' at 3pm today. This hard fighting Springer came to a size 9 Copper Ass fly.

Location:Pitlochry,United Kingdom

Sea Trout River Tay Today

2011-05-24T19:10:00.001+01:00

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Here's Fritz Seifert with a perfect 3lbs sea trout which he caught on his 4th cast this afternoon after sitting out the high coloured water of this morning. This beautiful trout was returned to the Tay.

36lbs Salmon Caught on Monteith Spey Line

2011-05-23T23:32:00.003+01:00

Here's an absolute topper of a salmon caught on the Lower Yokanga in Russia. To my knowledge it is the largest salmon reported (so far) which was caught using the excellent Monteith Speycaster Multi System Spey line. For more information on this product visit the Salmon Fishing Scotland website.

Big Water On The Tay

2011-05-22T19:25:00.001+01:00

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The Tay has risen quite a few feet through the night with all the heavy rainfall from yesterday. Here's the tail of the Ash Trees pool.

River Tay Spring Salmon Fishing

2011-05-21T17:14:00.001+01:00

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Here's a lovely photograph of the Tay taken yesterday before the big rain clouds moved in !!!

Salmon Action Today

2011-05-20T19:12:00.005+01:00

Here's Donald's 2nd salmon playing hard as it leaves the Ash Trees Pool heading into the New Pool.

Salmon Action 2

2011-05-20T19:10:00.004+01:00

Finally under control in the New Pool.

Guided Salmon Fishing River Tay

2011-05-20T12:17:00.002+01:00

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Here's Donald MacDonald from Nova Scotia with his first ever Scottish salmon which he caught on the fly at the Ash Trees pool on Lower Kinnaird an hour ago. This perfect Spring salmon of 15 lbs came to a small size 11 cascade.

Location:Balmacneil Perthshire

Salmon On The Tay

2011-05-20T12:12:00.001+01:00

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Here's Donald MacDonald with his second Spring salmon of 11 lbs taken on the fly this morning on Kinnaird. Exceptionally well done Donald. Both Donald's salmon were quickly returned to the Tay.

Location:Balmacneil Perthshire

Junction Pool Lower Kinnaird

2011-05-19T10:03:00.001+01:00

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Here's the famous Junction Pool on Lower Kinnaird this morning.

Ash Trees Pool Lower Kinnaird

2011-05-18T08:15:00.001+01:00

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Here's the tail of the Ash Trees pool on Lower Kinnaird this morning.

Kercock Beat River Tay

2011-05-17T16:21:00.001+01:00

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Here's the Gean Tree Pool on Kercock today. Unsettled weather prevails after a stormy day yesterday.

The Cottage Stream Kercock Beat

2011-05-16T11:17:00.001+01:00

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Here's the Cottage Stream on Kercock this morning.

Location:United Kingdom

Ash Trees Pool Tonight

2011-05-15T19:35:00.001+01:00

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Here's one of the most productive pools on the Tay this evening. Soon this pool will be holding large numbers of late Spring & early Summer salmon.

Location:Pitlochry,United Kingdom

River Spey Today

2011-05-14T14:45:00.001+01:00

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Here's the lovely lupins on Brae Water Beat 3 today.

Location:Ordiquish Rd,,United Kingdom

Spring Salmon Success

2011-05-13T18:42:00.001+01:00

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Here's Martin Guthrie with his first ever salmon which he caught in the Ash Trees pool of Lower Kinnaird this morning. Very well done Martin.

Ash Trees Pool Lower Kinnaird

2011-05-11T14:24:00.001+01:00

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Here's the tail of the Ash Trees pool in Lower Kinnaird this morning.

The Monteith Speycaster Multi System Spey Line

2011-05-10T18:52:00.002+01:00

This is still an excellent Speycasting product and it continues to sell strongly after several years. For more information visit the salmon fishing scotland website

Cargill Beat River Tay

2011-05-06T18:34:00.001+01:00

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Here's the moody skies above the Tay today at Cargill.

Location:Pitlochry,United Kingdom

The New Pool Lower Kinnaird

2011-05-05T14:40:00.001+01:00

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Here's the lovely flowing fly stream on the New Pool today.

Location:Pitlochry,United Kingdom

Spring Salmon Fight Action

2011-05-04T07:12:00.004+01:00

Here's Bryce playing his first Spring salmon yesterday at the Junction Pool on Lower Kinnaird. For more information on securing your first salmon on the fly visit my salmon fishing scotland website.

Springer On The Fly

2011-05-03T14:08:00.001+01:00

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Here Bryce Campbell after a successful Spey Casting lesson on the Junction Pool on Lower Kinnaird this morning. This was Bryce's first ever salmon fishing day and this hard fighting sea liced 10 pounder was returned quickly after this photograph. Very well done Bryce.

Junction Pool Lower Kinnaird

2011-05-02T22:41:00.001+01:00

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Here's the Junction Pool this morning on Lower Kinnaird.

The New Pool Lower Kinnaird Beat River Tay

2011-04-30T16:55:00.001+01:00

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Here the New Pool on LK in the sunshine today. Salmon love to sit high up in the neck of this pool before swimming through the heavy water into the tail of the Ash Trees Pool above.

Brae Water River Spey

2011-04-28T20:39:00.001+01:00

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They Spey was looking awesome today.