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Robert Smith
United Kingdom
Registrace 30. 11. 2021
A channel dedicated to the tying and fishing of North Country spider patterns for trout and grayling on the rivers and streams of the Yorkshire Dales. I have contributed articles to many fishing magazines and am the author of The North Country Fly: Yorkshire's Soft Hackle Tradition. I am also a proud member of the Ahrex Hooks Pro-Team and have demonstrated the tying and fishing of traditional north country wet flies at numerous fishing and flytying shows throughout the world.
Jim Wynn's Blue Partridge North Country Spider
Learn to tie Jim Wynn's Blue Partridge North Country Spider.
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Trout Fishing - Thunderstorms on the Cherrybrook
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Trout fishing on Cherrybrook, Dartmoor. Waving a fishing rod for six hours during a series of thunderstorms is somewhat of a foolhardy endeavour. But at least the cuckoos and wrens were enjoying themselves…
Fly Fishing On The East Dart
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A day spent on Dartmoor, fishing the upper reaches of the East Dart above Postbridge. I was fishing a traditional northern wet fly called the Broughton Point, casting it upstream into likely looking spots. The upper reaches of the East Dart belong to the Duchy of Cornwall. Day permits are available through the Fish Pass website and App.
Early Morning Dry Fly - River Twiss
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With the high temperatures, i thought it would be more rewarding to concentrate my fishing to the early mornings and late evenings. The trout was caught on a size 16 Pheasant Tail dry fly (old school). And the rod was a 8ft Garrison split cane made by Luke Bannister. Fishing a 10ft home made leader of 2lb.
Dry Fly Fishing With A Parachute Adams
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This beautiful brown trout from the River Twiss took a size 16 Parachute Adams.
Fly Fishing - How To Lose A Trout In A Wall!
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First cast of the day on the River Twiss and I hooked into a big trout which took my size 16 Parachute Adams. After a brief fight he managed to get back to his bolt hole which is in the foundations of the drystone wall which forms the opposite bank. Damn!
Missed
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Sometimes you miss more than you catch. And it's the missed fish that keeps bringing you back.
Spring Interlude
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A spring interlude fly fishing on the River Wenning. Six months of near constant rain and low temperatures, means that my favourite dales rivers are slow to get going. Nevertheless, it is great to grab a couple of hours fishing the Wenning with my 7ft Garrison.
Fly Fishing 2023 In The Yorkshire Dales
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A few memories of 2023 Fly Fishing In The Yorkshire Dales. #flyfishing #troutfishing #northcountryspiders
Fly Fishing - My North Country Spider Leader Formulas
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When Fly Fishing these are my three go-to leader formulas for fishing traditional north country spiders. #troutfishing #flyfishing #northcountryspiders #softhackles
Great-Aunt Elinor's Fly tying Wallet
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Great Aunt Elinor was given this fly wallet for her tenth birthday. Over her lifetime she filled it with various flytying hackles, feathers and materials. #troutfishing #flytying #flyfishinglife #flyfishing
The Fly Tying Collecting of Ian Faulkner
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The Fly Tying Collection Of Ian J Faulkner which I purchased from a small antique shop in Burnley. #flytying #flyfishing #flytyingtutorial
Fly Fishing - James Flatow a Fishing Life
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A short video detailing the life of James Flatow, one of Yorkshire's finest all round anglers. #troutfishing #flyfishing #flyfishinglife
Fly Tying - A Vintage North Country Fly Tying Collection
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The Pilkington family Fly Tying Collection featuring a multitude of traditional north country hackles and materials for dressing north country spider patterns. The collection also includes flies and correspondence from some of Yorkshire's finest flydressers of the period. The collection dates from the 1860s until 1968. #flytying #flyfishing #troutfishing Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com Lic...
Fly Tying - The North Country Fly Deluxe Edition
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Fly Tying - The North Country Fly Deluxe Edition
Fly Tying - A Traditional North Country Materials Book
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Fly Tying - A Traditional North Country Materials Book
The Dirty Dozen - Fly Tying A selection of North Country Spiders For A Season
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The Dirty Dozen - Fly Tying A selection of North Country Spiders For A Season
Fly Tying The Frog Hopper/ Wren Tail North Country Spider
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Fly Tying The Frog Hopper/ Wren Tail North Country Spider
Fly Tying Jim Wynn's Yellow Coot North Country Spider
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Fly Tying Jim Wynn's Yellow Coot North Country Spider
Fly Tying Hudson's Green Poult Spider
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Fly Tying Hudson's Green Poult Spider
Fly Tying - The Yorkshire Greenwell North Country Wet Fly
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Fly Tying - The Yorkshire Greenwell North Country Wet Fly
Fly Tying - The Stone Midge - A Traditional North Country Spider
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Fly Tying - The Stone Midge - A Traditional North Country Spider
The Light Spanish Needle - A Brief History and Flytying
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The Light Spanish Needle - A Brief History and Flytying
The Dark Spanish Needle A Brief History & Tying
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The Dark Spanish Needle A Brief History & Tying
Fly Fishing - Small Stream Delights In Yorkshire
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Fly Fishing - Small Stream Delights In Yorkshire
Dry Fly Fishing on the River Wharfe in the Yorkshire Dales
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Dry Fly Fishing on the River Wharfe in the Yorkshire Dales
Fly Fishing - Upstream Spiders on a Blustery Day in the Yorkshire Dales
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Fly Fishing - Upstream Spiders on a Blustery Day in the Yorkshire Dales
Mr. Smith, when you say "as with all North Country spiders, we tie them in at the tip", I've come across a half dozen other variations of tying the hackle in the historical and current literature. Why do you prefer this method as shown in your video?
Because it is easier to wrap the hackle when it is tied in by the tip. It also illuminates a greater part of the bulk and creates a neater looking fly.
that will work all year long of the catskill tailwaters ..great bug tie
Thank you.
Really nice Robert. Plan on palming hackle through peacock to evaluate.
That is a really nice looking pattern!
Thank you.
Does the herl body and peacock hold up very well to multiple fish?
yes. I've never had a problem with the herl heads.
Wonderful! Look forward to the next one Robert, thanks so much! PS - just curious as to the color of the Pearsall's. Thanks and best wishes!
Thanks
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Hi Robert, a lovely fly. I'm intrigued by the 'blue' in the name as you don't leave any silk in view apart from the darkened down blue whip finish. Feels like you could have used any colour silk or other thread. As I don't have any heron feathers, would grey goose do the same job? Cheers
Wynn doesn't mention a shade of tying silk. I just used a vintage blue Pearsalls just to keep it in line with the fly's name. In theory you could use any colour and type of silk or tying thread.
What a treasure. Thank you.
Thank you
So good 👌
Thank you.
So skillful
Thank you.
I’ve never fished Dartmoor but it looks a fantastic location minus the thunderstorm 🌩️ new sub from me Robert
Glad you liked it.
Sigh. Never heard of soft goose herl. Add something else to the list
Really enjoyed that Robert, need to pay it visit that’s for sure, new Sub from me 👊
Wander what year this film was made
Solid and love the accent brutha 😂👍🏽👏🙏🏼
People then tell you fish are stupid, that fish knew exactly what he was doing
Agreed!
One of the only fly fishing channels I can stand to watch.
Thank you.
At times like this, I try to remind myself that it's called "fishing," not "catching." 😊
Still beats a day at work! 😅
I enjoyed this and your East Dart video. Could you give a little commentary: rod size, fly, time of day please? 😊
Fantastic video, I love that river! I even managed to catch a trout! 😂😍
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Great place to fish. I fished Colliford the other day and not only heard but actually saw a cuckoo sitting on a post and then in flight. Made my week.
I think that cuckoo was following me all week!
That's the first time I have ever heard a live cuckoo bird. That was alone worth it. What weight and length of rod are you using in this video? It could just be the camera angle but it looks like a pretty hefty rod.
The rod was a hollow build 8ft Garrison 206. So, surprisingly light for a split cane rod.
Holding a long stick with a metal tip while standing in water. What could possibly go wrong? Greetings from Wisconsin, America.
That’s why the Darwin Awards exist 😂
Hey Robert, got skunked today trying to Fish the Dart south of Postbridge, went to Bellever and then on to Dartmeet. Not a fish to be seen. Could you give me a pointer on a location for tomorrow on where might be fishy! Thanks 👍
Hi Patrick, I'm by no means an expert on the Dartmoor rivers. But i would try the East Dart above Postbridge. The river has some nice small pools and runs which hold some good fish. You will need a short rod to be able to cast under trees and into the pools. Hope this helps.
@@thedalesangler Thanks Robert!
Are you still in Devon Robert and if so, will you be fishing some of the other parts of the Dartmoor system? The sky appears quite ominous. Did enjoy your post though
Finally back home Peter. I managed to fish four of Dartmoor's rivers and brooks before the rains arrived!
Was this Tuesday Robert? I ran for cover from the Yeo about 2.30pm. Pretty dramatic stuff. Nice to hear a cuckoo 👍
Were you fishing a single spider again Robert ??? Beautiful video , very atmospheric in those surroundings 👍
They're quick little buggers😂 I see you found some standard Dartmoor drizzle to fish in👍
As immediately as i put my waders on, the rain arrived 🙄
Such delightful water and fishing. :-)
It's a great place to fish.
Great setting! A pleasure to watch. Thanks for the video, What rod are you using?
I was fishing a 8ft split cane rod made for me by Luke Bannister. It is based on a Garrison 206 taper.
Thanks for sharing. Nice tie. I looked into purchasing the book you reference but I'll have to wait until I win the lottery 😆.
Thanks Robert, what a wonderful setting, lovely trout.
Glad you liked it.
Nice Browns Robert and beautiful setting. Can you provide make/model of your fishing hat? I will don in high desert streams of Pacific Northwest. Thanks.
My flat cap is about yen years old and comes from Barbour.
I really must get up there this season! It is a delightful stretch. Glad to see you managed to get out Robert, we've had an awful lot of days this year where rain has stopped play☹️
I managed to get three days fishing in before the rains arrived. I spent a great day on Cherrybrook through six hours of thunder and lightening, but no rain!
Beautifully tied! 👍
Excellent! Would make a fantastic source of information if photographed and made into a book.
It's never yours, until it's on a plate with chips around it😉 not that I keep many trout, these days.
Hi Robert beautiful country, stream and fish. Great to have the good weather at last to be able to get out. Can I ask what waders are you useing they look to be a lightweight pair as Im looking to replace mine at the moment best wishes
Thanks Paul. The waders I’m wearing are Patagonia Swiftcurrent Waders. They feature a quick-release suspender system for conversion from chest to waist height which is a great way of keeping cool. Sadly, I don’t think they make these anymore, but the new Patagonia Swiftcurrent Ultralight Waders are even better!
@@thedalesangler thanks Robert just what I was looking for like the conversion from chest to waist. Regards Paul
Very difficult day yesterday , I was probably out round the same time as yourself but just over the way on the other side … I came away with 3 stunning spotties over both upper sections,manage to rise and miss a few more …., spooked a biggie that took off and I never saw again . A 16 cdc and elk took one , a very sparse cdc upwing pattern took the second and the last one fell to a small black magic emerger .. Came away with a big smile on my face and a slightly better understanding of how to go about fishing these two rivers but still have a long way to go to crack the code on these clever fish that’s for sure … Truly brilliant day regardless of catching or not 👍
Well done Dave, it sounds like you had a fantastic day. The Doe and the Twiss can be both fickle and rewarding in equal measure. Which is probably what keeps bringing me back to them. Some days i swear the trout can see me getting out of the car...
@@thedalesangler I had a couple of instances like that, they see everything and hear everything don’t they ??😆 I’d still happily waste another day being tormented by them 👍
A lovely video, thank you for sharing. I hope to one day fish a bamboo rod. I am also quite inspired by your simple single-camera videos with only the ambient sound of the river. It is my hope that one day I can manage to make videos as simple and pure as yours.
Thank you, glad you liked it.
Well done!
Thank you.
Let the cane take the strain 👍 maybe one day I'll get to try a "superfast".
You know it makes sense Chris. Those little Devon rivers of yours will suit a Bannister perfectly!
There is something unique / different about the older Hardy reels compared to modern versions despite being manufactured in England. Beautiful spot and nice GB!!
There is a soul to the old Hardy's.
What a lovely spot to fish!
It really is!
Robert, Love your content, If I may ask being from northern Colorado and Wyoming...what is in the meat pies I see you posting in the past? They do look wonderful!!! Tight lines!
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nice one
Long time since I fished either the Doe or the Twiss. Ingleton's a bloody good value club considering what you get in both scenery and quality of fish.
Stunning part of the world, what a trout! Parachute Adams in the top 5 best flies this time of year Robert?
A para Adams and a Para GHRE are always in my flybox.
Stunning bit of the country , I’m up there fishing tomorrow … Hopefully I will be able to fool Mother Nature on spiders and the dry aswell.👍
Good luck tomorrow Dave, it’s due to be a warm one.
@@thedalesangler Very warm…. , shady areas and possibly slightly deeper runs where it maybe a bit cooler water wise may be areas to look at ? I’ll be there very early before it gets too warm and then head down into the more tree lined areas , then head back up later towards dusk .