Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Tay Salmon in March.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Tay Salmon in March.

Tay Salmon fishing action on the last day of March 2010.

A real Tay beauty caught by W Moonie from the lower Ballathie beat.


Steve Watt with a lovely 7 pound springer from the Pitlochry Angling water at Portnacraig caught fly fishing from the bank.


This was a lovely spring salmon from the Meikelour Islamouth beat today caught by Dave Morrison in the Donats Hole. This is Scottish ghillie Glen Kedward carefully returning the salmon back to the river.


Alum Williams from Perth caught this spring salmon on Upper Redgorton today on a kynoch, Scottish ghillie Jock Tait netted and photographed the fish before it was released, the salmon was estimated at 15/16 pounds and covered in sea lice, it looked like a seal had it by the tail as the tail was damaged, other than that it was a cracker, well worth braving the gale force winds and freezing temperatures!

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland March Spring Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

Salmon Fishing Scotland March Spring Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

More Tay spring action from yesterday and today.

Newtyle regular Allan Rennie with a cracking 18 pound spring salmon caught yesterday from the Newtyle beat at Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland. This was one of 3 salmon Alex landed on the beat yesterday which a truly fantastic day by anyone's standards.


This was a 14 pound spring salmon landed by Bob Scott from Lunan in Angus. The springer was caught harling a Kynoch.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Trout Fishing for Youngsters at Willowgate Fishery Perth.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Trout Fishing for Youngsters at Willowgate Fishery Perth.


Last Sunday there was an open day at the Willowgate Fishery in Perth which was a tremendous success. Part of the day was an opportunity to encourage youngsters to have a go at trout fishing under the guidance of Scottish team members.
John Kettins spent a lot of time with my daughters who had not fished for trout before but absolutely loved it and are now desperate to go back.
These were some of the images of the day.


John Kettins teaches the youngsters to fish for trout at Willowgate.


Bethany shows off her trout.


Teacher and pupil show off their catch.


John Kettins helps Ellie land a nice trout.


Bethany plays another good trout.
Thank you John you were a star.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Willowgate Fishery Open Day.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Willowgate Fishery Open Day.


The Willowgate Fishery in Perth, Scotland held an open day on Sunday in conjunction with Dundee shop Anglers Choice. The event was a tremendous success with many people attending. There were casting demonstrations by experts Andy Murray of G Loomis, Scott McKenzie, Jim Fearn of Guide Fly Fishing and Ian Gordon of Hardy & Greys alond with other experts to give out advice.
Look out for American world champion fly caster coming to the Willowgate Fishery in May. Details will follow.


Spey Guide Ian Gordon has a go at the Trout distance closely watched by Andy Murray (G Loomis), Malcolm Anderson (Highland Flies) and John Henderson (Hardy and Greys).


The experts pit their wits to catch a trout. Malcolm Anderson, Scott McKenzie, John Henderson and Ian Gordon try their luck.


Malcolm Anderson of Highland Flies trying a salmon rod closely watched by Ian Gordon and Robbie from Anglers Choice.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland March Salmon Fishing on the Tay 2010.

Salmon Fishing Scotland March Salmon Fishing on the Tay 2010.

These were some images from the Islamouth beat on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland at the end of last week.

John McElroy lands a cracking 16 pound spring salmon from the Long Head pool on a Toby Salmo fishing from the boat.


John carefully returns the beauty after a quick picture to the river.

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Monday, March 29, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland Quality Salmon Flies.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Quality Salmon Flies.

This is my range of Salmon flies which are available from the Salmon Fly Shop.
You can also deal directly with myself at robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com. Simply click on the link and I can email you a cost by return. You can send a cheque or I can invoice you through Paypal and you can pay by credit card.

To view the flies even closer to see the quality of the tying, see the range of sizes available and prices click here.

There is something available for all conditions. Tight lines.

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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay report for the last week in March and Prospects for next week 2010.

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay report for the last week in March and Prospects for next week 2010.


River Tay Report for week ending 27th March 2010.

After last weeks 31 spring salmon being reported this week was much better with 44 being reported but conditions were far from ideal with the river rising and falling every other day. A few others were caught as well and not registered making it a reasonable March with hopefully better to come.

The river rose and fell every other day with mild conditions and heavy rain especially in the west of the catchment. These conditions did not make life easy on the lower river but encouraged salmon to run up into the middle and upper areas.
The river temperature remained constant at around 40F or 5C for the entire week enabling salmon to run. This could be good news for next week as well.
This week the catches were shared between the lower river and the middle river, which is expected at this time of year with a rise in water temperature. This is the first week the middle river has had more salmon reported which must be down to the higher river levels and increase in water temperatures.
We have not had a strong run as yet which hopefully will improve. It is absolutely imperative we continue to adhere to our catch and release policy to return all spring salmon to preserve what we have for the future. Thank you all for making this possible so far.

The lower river produced 17 out of the 44 spring salmon caught. There were salmon caught on most of the lower Tay beats during the week. The largest spring salmon caught on the lower Tay was caught at Taymount and weighed 18 pounds. This was one of 4 caught on the beat for the week by the Lindsay party.

Ballathie also featured with Alistair McLean catching his first ever Tay Springer and Ian Fair landing a lovely 10 pounder.

The middle Tay produced 19 salmon for the week. The milder conditions higher river levels should encourage fish to run up to the middle river for next week as well. Kercock had another good week with 5 salmon landed. Newtyle and Dunkeld House also featured.

There was a real Tay beauty landed on Dunkeld House water on Wednesday weighing 17 pounds. It was also good to see Dalguise landing 4. Coupar Grange continued to enjoy some good sport with a lovely 21 pound salmon caught last Monday by a Japanese party. Hopefully some pictures will appear soon of this magnificent salmon.

The Upper River and Loch only reported 8 salmon for the week. The milder conditions have encouraged spring salmon to run further upstream.

Steven Watt caught an 18 pound springer on the Pitlochry Angling Club at Portnacraig last Monday on a Rapala. I have not had any updates from the Loch but 6 were reported this week with 17 and 18 pound salmon caught.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone sent me of opening week spring salmon and thanks to all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences over the last season on the river. I would be most grateful if you to do the same this season by emailing stanley.fishing@ukonline.co.uk to be included in this report.


Prospects for week commencing 29th March 2010.

As of Monday the river is settled and running at a better level after last weeks unsettled conditions.

The river at Benchil on Saturday with a dropping water.

The weather is to be colder this coming week with a chance of snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hopefully it will be a more settled week, which should bring better catches.


The water temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 5 degrees Celsius and probably set to remain at that level which will not discourage salmon to run further upstream. The middle and Upper River should certainly benefit from this. Assuming the river runs at a more consistent level unlike last week the lower river will get a better catch.

There is good availability throughout the river so why not have a go.

As to methods, spinning and fly fishing from the bank with larger lures due to the colder water should enable you to catch the elusive Tay Springer. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year but be warned wrap up well or it will not be a pleasant experience.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's policy for January - May 2010 is that all spring salmon should be released, ie the Tay has adopted a policy of 100% catch and release for spring salmon. Spring salmon are a scarce and precious resource. Please help preserve both them and the long
term future of your sport by following the recommendations.



How to Safely Release a Salmon


The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers. Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival. Lee Wulff, Atlantic Salmon Journal Winter 1964/65.


• Use barbless or pinched hooks

• Retrieve your fish quickly; release it immediately

• Keep the fish in the water

• Use rubber or knotless cotton net, if one must be used

• Cut the leader if necessary

• Remove the hook carefully

• Hold the fish gently in natural swimming position, facing upstream until it revives

• Don't pump the fish. That is, don't move the fish back and forth in the water.


How should hooks be removed?


Very carefully. In quiet water, bring the wild salmon quickly within reach. Leaving the salmon in water and without squeezing it, remove the hook carefully with pliers or thumb and forefinger. If a net must be used, it should be rubber or knotless cotton. If necessary, cut the leader near the fly and spare the fish.


The Science of Live Release

Peer-reviewed science supports live release as a proven and effective conservation tool. Dr Fred Whoriskey, ASF Vice-President, Research & Environment.



Studies in North America and Europe have shown live release works, and in some instances Atlantic salmon have been angled 2 and 3 times. Science has shown that virtually all Atlantic salmon will survive when released, as long as the angler uses the proper techniques, refrains from angling in overly warm water, and does not overplay the Atlantic salmon. Like athletes sprinting on a track, Atlantic salmon build up lactic acid in their muscle tissues when they are being played. The key is oxygen: the fish need it in order to recover and continue their journey. To recover, Atlantic salmon need:
• careful handling by the angler to reduce stress
• to remain in the water where they can breathe and reduce the oxygen deficit in their tissues
• to be held in an upstream position for water to flow more easily across their gills.




Photographing Your Spectacular Live Release Salmon.


Use a photo partner:


* Digital camera: make settings on the camera before you begin fishing or use a point and shoot film camera. Give it to your partner before the angling session.


* Whether a digital camera or a film camera, tell your partner to fill the frame, and take several images.


* If it is a film camera, be sure there is film in the camera. This may seem to be a simple matter, but mistakes do happen...


Let your partner get into position:


* Tell him/her what you are going to do. Alert your partner before you take the fish out of the water.


Support the Atlantic salmon:


* Carefully take the barbless hook out of the fish's mouth. With rod tucked under your arm, move one hand to the base of the tail. With your other hand, support the fish under the forward part of its body. Keep it in the water, with the fish pointed upstream to help its recovery.


* If a third person is present, give him or her the rod to hold, so you can concentrate on the wild salmon.


Take the picture quickly:


* With your photo partner warned, raise the wild Atlantic salmon partially out of the water for less than five seconds - or consider leaving it semi-submerged for the photo instead!


Return the Fish to Continue its Spawning Run:


* Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild salmon to swim away on its own.


* Digital cameras offer the opportunity to adjust the film speed to suit conditions. In low light, such as evening, morning, heavy cloud, or deep shadow, consider setting the speed to 400, to take care of both movement and the low light. Experiment beforehand on speeds above 400, as many digital images become heavily pixilated at greater sensitivity.


* Remember to adjust the white balance for deep shadow, to warm the image.


* Today's print films even at 400 speeds are superb. Use 400-speed film at dawn, dusk or in shadow.


* Don't forget to smile! Your photo is a valuable memory.


If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on stanley.fishing@ukonline.co.uk to be included in this report.


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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland March 2010 Spring Salmon Fishing.

Salmon Fishing Scotland March 2010 Spring Salmon Fishing.


Scottish ghillie Gary McErlain with a lovely 8 pound spring salmon caught by Alistair McLean on the lower Ballathie beat. This was Alistair's first Tay springer.


Annie Cliff playing a Kelt in the Horsey pool on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland yesterday. This 13 pound Kelt played very hard and if it had fallen off we would have sworn it was a clean fish.

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland March Spring Fishing at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Salmon Fishing Scotland March Spring Fishing at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Video of Annie Cliff from Talbot near Worcester playing a lively salmon in the Horsey pool at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland from the boat. Alas after a very lively fight the salmon turned out to be a Kelt.



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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland March Spring Fishing on the Tay.

Salmon Fishing Scotland March Spring Fishing on the Tay.


Ian Mitchell with a lovely 10 1/2 pound spring salmon caught at Sandyford on the Islamouth beat today harling a Kynoch from the boat.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland March Spring Fishing on the Tay 2010.

Salmon Fishing Scotland March Spring Fishing on the Tay 2010.


The Tay Salmon fishing legend George McInnes does it again. This was ghillie George with Ian Fair with a lovely 10 pounds springer from the Garden pool on the Ballathie beat of the Lower Tay.


This was a superb 17 pound spring salmon caught on the Dunkeld House beat at Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland today. This was a typical Tay salmon by its girth and it was caught in the Gauge pool on a harled V110.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Fly Fishing in March 2010.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Fly Fishing in March 2010.


Scottish ghillie Gary McErlain from the Tay recently visited the Aberdeenshire Dee on the Park beat for a days fly fishing. Gary caught and returned a couple of spring salmon for his day which was good going in the high water.


Gary with another lovely fresh spring salmon from the Aberdeenshire Dee.


This was a twelve pound spring salmon from the Stobhall beat yesterday above Stanley caught by Richard Woods on a Toby from the Fir Trees.

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Monday, March 22, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland Releasing Spring Salmon on the Tay.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Releasing Spring Salmon on the Tay.

Video of an 18 pound spring salmon being released by Steve Watt at Pitlochry on the Tummel in Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Spring Salmon March 2010.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Spring Salmon March 2010.

Some spring fishing action on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland today.

Steve Watt from Perth with a lovely fresh 18 pound spring salmon caught on the Pitlochry Angling Club water on the Tummel at Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland. Steve caught and released this beauty on a Rapala casting from the bank.


A cracking Tay spring Salmon.


Graham Nicols with a lovely fresh spring salmon caught fly fishing on the Upper Redgorton beat at Shochie Green.

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay report for third week in March and Prospects for next week 2010.

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay report for third week in March and Prospects for next week 2010.

River Tay Report for week ending 20th March 2010.

After last weeks 38 spring salmon being reported this week was not quite so good with 31 being reported but there were a couple of spates in the week with rain and melting snow. A few others were caught as well and not registered making it a reasonable March with hopefully better to come.

The river was rising at the start of the week with melting snow and higher temperatures. It then started to drop nicely for Tuesday when 13 salmon were caught but then came flying up on Friday morning with a combination of heavy rain in the west and snow melting from the hills. The lower river was unfishable on Friday but cleared and dropped nicely for Saturday when 9 spring salmon were reported. The river temperature rose as well coming up to around 40F or 5C by the end of the week enabling salmon to run into the middle and upper river. This could be good news for next week.

There was a combination of a rise in the river at the end of the previous week and two rises during the week with higher temperatures, which encouraged a continuation of a run of spring salmon for the week. This week the catches were shared between the lower river and the middle river, which is expected at this time of year with a rise in water temperature.

The lower river produced 16 out of the 31 spring salmon caught. There were salmon caught on most of the lower Tay beats during the week.

The largest spring salmon caught on the lower Tay was caught by Perth angler Dennis Robb with a 19 pound beauty from the Waulkmill beat at Scone on a harled Rapala from the Burrhaugh pool.


Another notable catch was Stuart Mulholland catching a couple of springers on Saturday afternoon in the Linn pool at Stobhall on a Devon just above Stanley. Upper Scone also got back on the score sheet with a couple from the Pitlochrie beat on Saturday.

The middle Tay produced 13 salmon for the week. The milder conditions at the end of the week should encourage fish to run up to the middle river for next week as well. Kercock had the largest salmon with a cracking 19 pound Springer on Thursday.

Newtyle also featured with a 17 ½ pound beauty falling to Allan Rennie caught on the fly from the Plain Tree pool. The Isla continues to produce with Coupar Grange and Islabank catching on a regular basis.


Neil Glencross caught a lovely 10 pounder from Jackie’s Bush on the Coupar Grange beat.


The Upper River and Loch only reported 2 salmon for the week. The milder conditions have encouraged spring salmon to run further upstream. Upper Kinnaird had their first salmon on Saturday. The west end of Loch Tay has been catching a few salmon but not all are reported. Up to the 13th March 33 had been caught with the largest being 25 pounds from the Highland Lodges caught by Joe Grew. This is slightly down on last years catch but with the bigger water on the river and higher temperatures this will improve.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone sent me of opening week spring salmon and thanks to all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences over the last season on the river. I would be most grateful if you to do the same this season by emailing stanley.fishing@ukonline.co.uk to be included in this report.


Prospects for the river Tay week commencing 22nd March 2010.

As of Monday the river is settled and running at a better level after last weeks milder spell and rain at the end of the week.

The river Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland on the lower Tay Sunday 21st March 2010.
The weather is to remain milder this coming week with a chance of rain on Monday but more settled for the rest of the week, which should bring better catches. There are to be no frosts and day temperatures are to remain the same as last week.

The water temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 5 degrees Celsius and probably set to rise a bit more encouraging salmon to run further upstream. The middle and Upper River should certainly benefit from this.

There is good availability throughout the river so why not have a go.

As to methods, spinning and fly fishing from the bank with larger lures due to the colder water should enable you to catch the elusive Tay Springer. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year but be warned wrap up well or it will not be a pleasant experience.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's policy for January - May 2010 is that all spring salmon should be released, i.e. the Tay has adopted a policy of 100% catch and release for spring salmon. Spring salmon are a scarce and precious resource. Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.

How to SAFELY Release a Salmon
“The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water
and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers.
“Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival.”
Lee Wulff, Atlantic Salmon Journal Winter 1964/65

• Use barbless or pinched hooks
• Retrieve your fish quickly; release it immediately
• Keep the fish in the water
• Use rubber or knotless cotton net, if one must be used
• Cut the leader if necessary
• Remove the hook carefully
• Hold the fish gently in natural swimming position, facing upstream until it revives
• Don’t pump the fish. That is, don’t move the fish back and forth in the water.

How should hooks be removed?
Very Carefully
In quiet water, bring the wild salmon quickly within reach. Leaving the salmon in water and without squeezing it, remove the hook carefully with pliers or thumb and forefinger. If a net must be used, it should be rubber or knotless cotton. If necessary, cut the leader near the fly and spare the fish.

The Science of Live Release
“Peer-reviewed science supports live release as a proven and effective conservation tool.”
Dr. Fred Whoriskey,
ASF Vice-President, Research & Environment

Studies in North America and Europe have shown live release works, and in some instances Atlantic salmon have been angled 2 and 3 times.
Science has shown that virtually all Atlantic salmon will survive when released, as long as the angler uses the proper techniques, refrains from angling in overly warm water, and does not overplay the Atlantic salmon.
Like athletes sprinting on a track, Atlantic salmon build up lactic acid in their muscle tissues when they are being played.
The Key is Oxygen – The fish need oxygen in order to recover and continue their journey.
To recover, Atlantic salmon need:
• careful handling by the angler to reduce stress
• to remain in the water where they can breathe and reduce the oxygen deficit in their tissues
• to be held in an upstream position for water to flow more easily across their gills

Photographing Your Spectacular Live Release Salmon.

Use a photo partner:

* Digital camera: make settings on the camera before you begin fishing or use a point and shoot film camera. Give it to your partner before the angling session.

* Whether a digital camera or a film camera, tell your partner to fill the frame, and take several images.

* If it is a film camera, be sure there is film in the camera. This may seem to be a simple matter, but mistakes do happen...

Let your Partner get into Position:

* Tell him/her what you are going to do. Alert your partner before you take the fish out of the water.

Support the Atlantic salmon:

* Carefully take the barbless hook out of the fish’s mouth. With rod tucked under your arm, move one hand to the base of the tail. With your other hand, support the fish under the forward part of its body. Keep it in the water, with the fish pointed upstream to help its recovery.

* If a third person is present, give him or her the rod to hold, so you can concentrate on the wild salmon.

Take the Picture Quickly:

* With your photo partner warned, raise the wild Atlantic salmon partially out of the water for less than five seconds - or consider leaving it semi-submerged for the photo instead!

Return the Fish to Continue its Spawning Run:

* Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild salmon to swim away on its own.



* Digital cameras offer the opportunity to adjust the film speed to suit conditions. In low light, such as evening, morning, heavy cloud, or deep shadow, consider setting the speed to 400, to take care of both movement and the low light. Experiment beforehand on speeds above 400, as many digital images become heavily pixilated at greater sensitivity.

* Remember to adjust the white balance for deep shadow, to warm the image.

* Today’s print films even at 400 speeds are superb. Use 400-speed film at dawn, dusk or in shadow.

* Don’t forget to smile! Your photo is a valuable memory.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on stanley.fishing@ukonline.co.uk to be included in this report.

Tight lines.


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Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay March 2010.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay March 2010.


This was Neil Glencross with a fresh 10 pound sea liced springer from the Coupar Grange beat on the Isla caught at Jackies Bush.


Stuart Mulholland had a good days spring salmon fishing on the Tay on the Lower Tay beat of Stobhall just above Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland on Saturday. Stuart was spinning with a devon in the Linn pool when he caught and returned this lovely 14 pound springer.


Later on the same afternoon Stuart also landed this smaller spring salmon from the same pool. What a memorable day on the Tay.

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Friday, March 19, 2010

Salmon Fishing Scotland The Last of the Summer Wine Salmon Fishers Club.

Salmon Fishing Scotland The Last of the Summer Wine Salmon Fishers Club.


This is the Last of the Summer Wine or Still Game Salmon Fishers at the Lower Tay Waulkmill beat yesterday. Dougie Wangert and his pals christened the "A" team by Dougie but ghillie Jimmy Last calls them the "get along gang !". It is great to see these guys enjoying the salmon fishing on the river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.
We had a big spate on the Tay today with rain in the west and rising temperatures melting the snow on the hill. Tonight the river was falling and clearing which should give better conditions and high expectation for tomorrow.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Cascade quality Salmon Fly.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Cascade quality Salmon Fly.


This is the latest addition to the Salmon Fly Shop. It is my version of a Cascade with the addition of Jungle Cock tied in top and bottom called a Cascader. It really looks the part and I am sure will catch a few salmon. They cost £2.85 each and are currently available in 6, 8 & 10's.


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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Spinning Lures.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Spinning Lures.

This is my range of Salmon spinning lures and swivels. You can deal directly with myself at robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com. Simply click on the link and I can email you a cost by return. You can send a cheque or I can invoice you through Paypal and you can pay by credit card.
There is something available for all conditions. Tight lines.


Ruby Red Floating devons. Available in 1 1/2, 1 normal shape and 1 3/4 inch pencil shape. Cost £2.50 each


Sharpes Ball Bearing swivels. Cost £3.00 per packet.


3 inch plastic weighted devons (30gm) available in Yellow Bellies, Green, Red & Yellow, Black, Red & Gold, Black & Fluorescent Yellow and Red and Gold. Cost £2.50 including mount.
3 1/2 inch plastic devons ideal for the Tay in a good river height. Cost £3.00 including mount. Available in Yellow Bellies, Green, Red & Yellow, Black, Red & Pearl, Red & Yellow, Yellow, Red & Pearl and Black & Fluorescent Yellow.


3 inch sinking plastic and wooden devon minnows available in various colours. Cost £3.00 including a mount. The colours include Yellow bellies (Green & Yellow), Green, Red & Yellow, Black, Red & Gold, Black & Fluorescent Yellow, Black, Red & Pearl and Red & Yellow.


30 gm Toby Salmos. Available in Silver, Copper and Silver and Copper. Cost £5.00 each

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