Still Water Fly Fishing for Trout-Getting Started-Kick Start this Spring on a Winner.
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- čas přidán 27. 02. 2024
- I have decided to go through methods and Patterns we will use during Spring. This will hopefully give us a head start for which we hope will be one of the best times to be on the water. The biggest challenge in Fly Fishing is the cast. But the good thing is that you don't have to be a pro to enjoy a good days fishing. There is so much information out there which is making fly fishing appear complicated. So many people wanting to create there way on how to. Trust me. A good days fishing on a still water with an understanding about fish, can be so simple and very rewarding. For most of this footage in this video is from last year. Hope you enjoy the video. Please consider to help the channel grow. And subscribe. Many thanks. Shaun.
Hi Shaun, good video. I like yuor trick of ginking the nymph to make it sink slowly. When the wind gets a bit strong and forces the fly to move a bit too quick I either use a sink tip, maybe with a heavier wire buzzer on the point, or, if the bank is clear, walk along keeping the line pretty straight so the nymph is essentially static.
Hi David, the gink as it should holds it more on the top. Which I want it to do, but only for a short time. Once it drops through the water, its decent is only slightly slower. I often walk the bank. but that is as soon as I make the cast. But in a stronger wind it wont be long before you will have to make a few mends. Or change the angle of cast. Thanks for the comment David. Shaun.
Hi Shaun, thanks for sharing another great video.
I only share with people I like thanks for the support and comment mate. Shaun.
Great again Shaun.
Thanks Gary. I am trying to put together a video which I think is going to be a first. But I think is important for anybody that fishes. At the moment I am stuck as I have no idea how to go about it. If you were sat hear I could go through it. But putting it on video. I will give it a week and if I cant get a start I will try something else. But it will be about fishing Spring. Thanks again Gary. Shaun.
great sharing
I love to share. Thank you for the comment. Take care. Shaun.
Enjoyed this one mate! Water is looking very good . Another top video!
Does nobody read the description. Most footage was last year. How can I do video on Spring when it aint here yet. So its last year. And actually water at mo is looking miles better than that on here. Fishing good mind. Oh did I get back to you. My brain is not working too good at mo, I am having problems. We are away 5th/12th so will see you soon. Can explain things to you then.
Another great video and successful session Shaun, lovely to see you into those browns, keep them coming mate
So where was you last week. I got up special and had the kettle on. Had to get it back off after a while when I realised you was not coming. Do you know how difficult a kettle can be. Honestly mate glad to hear from you. Never to sure at your age. Cant get there as early next sat, as I have an electrician calling to sort clock on boiler. But be there as soon as. Thanks for the comment Ray.
Smashing them fish with a proper killer patten. Love fishing that fly and iv cought lots of fish with it. Best part for me was watching the fish follow then take it.
Ye great pattern. Just telling James Nichols on comments about the Cling Film Fly and our success last week. Its getting near to our break at garn now mate. Can't wait. Think I will get a few cans in. See how it works.
Great job Shaun, fantastic production with that fly. Nice of you to share the pattern and technique. Your editing is also getting better all of the time.
Hi Sean, thanks mate. Was thinking of you the other day. How time flies. I was going over some old footage and guess who was there with a comment. Funny to think I had no idea who you were. Now I feel as I know you a good bit now. Well I know you do your CZcams videos Catch more Pike than any body I have ever known, and love Kayaks. Oh and your part of the world is amazing. Ye I do spend a lot of time on editing mind. Hope it pays off. Catch up soon mate. And THANK YOU.
Brilliant stuff as always Shaun. I’m glad I saw this before our Llyn opens tomorrow…..I’ll think long and hard about using smaller flies in the surface film before I go back to stripping lures. Maybe a washing line ? Keep up the good work and I hope to see you again sometime this season👍🎣
Well if it does not work now, it will soon. As we are not quite into spring yet. The Llyns may well fish a bit different due to the volume of water. Justin fishes a lot of the Llyns and he says to target them a bit later. We have decided to do a lot more of the pools this year. Long way to go, but worth it. Catch up soon mate.
Really enjoyed this video thanks, I do find that there is almost too much information out there these days and it is tough to know what to do yourself. I am off to Bewl Water in a couple of days for the opening day of the season there so hoping for some tight lines and will endevour to keep things simple! Cheers.
A lot of information can also be very miss leading. We have just had a solid week on the water of Garnffrwd. The fishing was very difficult for every body that was fishing. First and last hours was most definitely the best. Fishing near the top with smaller patterns, and some times with a bit of pace. Lures took a few but not as many. On the last day or evening, the apps did very well. Good luck and most of all have fun. And be prepared to make the changes. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101Very glad to hear it! I usually start with a 9/10ft Leader and small lures. Would like to try some nymphs too though at some stage. I have the day off work and subscribe to the idea that a bad days fishing is better than a good day at work! Dan.
Well done Shaun. Enjoyed the video. Never used that fly before. Will have to get some. 👍
It is a very consistent pattern. Greatest thing, it is so versatile. Fish deep slow, High fast or on top with a bit of gink. And they are so easy when fly tying. We have had so many fish on this pattern all year round. But spring and summer its a cracker. Thanks for the comment mate. Catch up soon. Shaun.
Where can we get this fly?
@@martintickleholland5571Hi again Martin, Tying the Squirrel is the first pattern I done on the video with the Cling Film Fly.
Well done my friend. More great advice. Fishing here has been up and down but still still catching a few. Take care Shaun .
I think fishing has been like this for a long time. You will get used to it. Weather plays such a big part. Constant high and low pressure. Good to hear from you. Ain't you lucky to have somebody like me to help give all these tips away. Hows your wrist anyway.
I wake up every day knowing how lucky i am having you as a helping hand . Yes my hands are fine now after the operation thanks. @@shaunfishes101
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Looked a great day, I’m out tomorrow up here in Scotland might start off with a pheasant tail nymph near the top, the squirrel looked to be doing the business 👌
From what I remember it was, as most are as you know. This was last Spring. I wanted to do some Spring videos ahead of time, and working on my predictions. The thing with these videos is that when we are fishing in real time. Time to edit. The video goes out and the moment has passed. The Squirrel is a great pattern, more so due to its versatility. Very much like a ptn. However the ptn cant sit on top quite as good as the squirrel. Fished with a size 10 ptn a week or so ago. OK it had pearl in the thorax area. Fished really fast near top. Shit it was good. Four days later 1 fish and a few follows. What a difference. I am sure you will enjoy the day what ever. I have not done as much fishing at the moment. Mind my average is two to three times a week. But at the moment I have some real issues to sort at home. Take care Stuart and thank you. Shaun.
Another great video, one day we will teach you how to catch the fish properly😂
Great I am looking forward to tomorrow now, when we are on the water.
Hi Shaun. Great video again, always informative. Water looks a bit higher and even more crystal clear than normal with all the recent rain, hopefully it will bring on the natural food to get the trout interested and moving more. See you soon.
The water is amazing mate. Not sure what food comes in on an under ground spring. The rain never effects this lake. Anyway the fish are moving plenty. Hays is the place to hone your skills. Catch here and you will catch anywhere. Anyway Roz has messed it up now. She has put stock in yesterday. Look forward to seeing you. The boys and me are at Garnffrwd for a week from next tues. But I have some life changing news to tell you when I see you. Don't panic I am not ill. Take care mate. Shaun.
I'm going to Garnffrwd on Saturday as a treat off Anthony for my 60th Birthday so will be missing you this time, but will be up Hayscastle again soon though.@@shaunfishes101
@@markbutt1942Not sure how the fishing was when you was at garn. Here at the moment it is difficult. Every body on the water apart from Steve and I blanked. Weather is looking good for the rest of week. So hope fishing piks up. Catch up soon mate.
Would like to see you fish Hury Reservoir in County Durham a lot bigger and harder than these little stillwaters, then share the video on here so I can get some tips 👍
I would agree with you Martin. The bigger the water the harder to locate the fish. But this is when local knowledge comes in. Once we find the fish, its much the same. However we may require faster sink lines if the fish are deep. We do cover big waters. But these are mainly the wild lakes of Wales. And we may see more of the boats on the big waters soon. You will see more of our local water Hayscastle, as this is a great water for trying methods and patterns. The reason for this is that it is a very small catchment. There for it does not get stocked as often as a lot of waters. So we fish mainly for resident fish. Thanks for the comment Martin, Great hearing from you. Good luck with the Squirrel Fly. Its simple and consistent, so I hope you have a few ready for when the fish start to move a bit higher in the water. Take care mate. Shaun.
Always a pleasure watching your work,please don’t take this the wrong way (a bad craftsman …..) 🎶
Do you mean the crafts man is on the sick. Typical. You can't get any won to do any work these days. Would you like a bit of music. Thanks Kevin. Honestly its my pleasure and I am greatfull that you watch and comment. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 oh dear, I meant in a humorous manner-you stated that there was a problem with your hook and as the saying goes-a bad craftsman blames his tools,sorry the last thing I wanted was to upset you.
@@kevinclark2813Now you have lost the plot. Kevin I love banter. I was going along with it mate. I will admit I missed the hook one. And did wonder. So just played along. then the music things at end. So I mentioned music. Tell you what thou. I am well impressed you watched that much of the video. Then to pick that out. Thank you so much Kevin.
A great video Shaun thank you. I like it when you give the recipe for the flies and show them well
What purpose does the bale of straw serve
Hi James great to hear from you again. Great seeing the squirrel on the water isn't it. I hope you have got a few now. Will be seeing the best of the Cling Film Fly Soon. Size 16. Mind saying that we have started fishing them, and have had a good few fish already. But for us they will come into there own over the next few months as the fish move towards the surface. Oh the straw is actually barley. The barley rots slowly but releases compounds which helps against algae and blanket weed growth and nutrients. It is also bought in small bails or bundles for small garden ponds. It is best placed near incoming water. Not all of ours are. Keep in touch James and watch out for the Cling Film on the water. Shaun.
Second season starts for me I two weeks, every time I watch a video about buzzers I get more confused, no retrieving, let the wind drag them, slow retrieval, you’re still to fast, quick sharp pulls, strip it in, long 3 foot pulls and wait, dunno what’s best at all tbh 😂. Nice fishing though 👍
Hi John this is simple. There are a lot of people that believe you have to stick to a method or retrieve, which may well be tradition. I will tell anybody never give up on a pattern until you have tried every retrieve. I have a few buzzer videos on the channel you should watch. The first is over two years ago. Buzzer fishing direct contact. Thumbs says, the most devastating way to fish the buzzer. Feel free to watch all of it. But be warned this was my early days, and I was learning how to do videos. But the end part is what is most interesting and controversial. Very rare back then that for most would not pull a buzzer. I have had criticism for doing so. But have managed to convince quite a few people. Now it is more common to do so. And patterns being tied for the purpose. The second video you must watch to understand about buzzers. Is the Truth about Buzzers. went out about 9/10 months ago. The information in there totally turn the whole idea as to how the buzzer moves in the water. This time I received no criticism at all. But instead more people accepting what I have said. Honestly John you need not worry what buzzer or how. When and if there is a big hatch, all you need is a buzzer at about 3'/4' and you will be smashed. Thing is the buzzer fishing is not what it used to be. We used to see millions on a hatch at the same time and the fish went frantic and smashed most anything in the path. Now we are seeing reduced numbers for a big part of the country. A hatch now could be one short lived and in there thousands. This is a massive difference as how the fish behave. If you like watch the videos as I believe they are true. Then get back to me with any questions. Look forward to hearing from you John. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Thanks very much for the comprehensive reply Shaun, loads of information there for me to take on board and lots of your excellent videos to watch 😁. Thanks again, best regards John
Smashing video, Shaun. I tie something similar with hare's mask, dub down the way and rib with pink ice dub real thin. works a treat! What temperature was it on that day if you remember? looking to go out for the first time this year.
I don't think we will ever find a fly that is totally unique, so many people tying these days and with the same base idea. But that one of yours sounds good. And the funny thing is about a few months ago I started to put a small amount of olive Flash Bright in with the dubbing. Its had quite a few fish, and the boys love it. Temperature no idea. Mind the footage was from last spring. I cant do a video on spring until its here. So I went back. Its amazing to hear somebody saying first time this year. I would die. I got to be on a water. Fish or no Fish. Great to hear from you mate, and I hope your first day out is a really enjoyable one. Take care. Shaun.
Cracking video and some lovely fish. Looks a bit chilly though 🌬️I’d love to see some more detailed videos of your casting technique which looks so effortless. My “style” is way too physical and as you say “I’m doing more work than the rod”. Tight lines and keep posting 🎣👍👏
Hi Christopher thanks for that. Hayscastle does get a bit breeze at times, but the fish love it. The casting is effortless when when rod line and timing are all put together. Confidence in shooting the line at the correct time. Far to many people have too much line out side the rod tip. Slow it up and relax. Feel the line. Have told loads of people do it blind folded. You will soon pick up on the feel of whats going on. You will soon realise that a double haul is not essential to get 80' plus. If you have watched the casting video you will know how important the line is and understanding the line. Every line will cast differently. I will try and cover the cast at some point. But there is a lot more going on than what you see. For every one that visits our water and wanting help with casting. First thing I have to do is cast there rods. As every set up is completely different. I will then know what is required to get the best of this rod and line. Keep at it. But try slowing up a bit. Try a few different things. Spend a bit of time just casting, not fishing. Each tweak is microscopic. I put a lot of time in to all my casting and really enjoy it. That is every thing apart from spey cast, as we don't require this much on the still waters. Thanks for the comment mate. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 thanks so much for your sage advice, I’m off to Sutton Bingham Reservoir on Friday for a full day ticket. I’ll heed your wise words of wisdom and spend some extra time, slowing down and working on my back cast. Looking forward to your next video 🎣👏👍
Smashing video Shaun. as I don't tie flies I've been looking on-line to buy this fly - without success. Do you happen to now a supplier? Keep up the good work.
This is so annoying. I have contacted several fly tying companies to do some of our flies. We get nowhere. The channel just is not big enough to be taken seriously. The patterns we do are far better than most we see out there. The Squirrel is a simple fly. Is there nobody that fishes with you could do a few. My problem I am asked by many for flies. If I was to get into this I would have no time left for anything. Even if you were to contact somebody that does flies and sale, they could check out the tying video. Sorry Andy. Shaun.
Great video again, Shaun. Some lovely fish and all in cracking condition. Just out of interest, what is your rod, reel combination?
Thanks John, First rod was Mackenzie NX1 with a really old reel, Dragonfly concept. Then Hardy Sintrex 330 with Hardy ultra light. Some of the older stuff comes out of the closet from time to time. Thanks for the support John and the comment. Take care mate. Shaun.
Great video shaun as always . Is that the airflo 40 floater you have on .
To be honest with you I can not remember. I have a feeling it was one of the hardy lines. Funny thing is I know it was not the airflow, as I have just given that away. We end up with a lot of lines and often hardly used. The boys get them then. Thanks for the comment mate. Take care. Shaun.
Hello Shaun. Just wondering what floating line you would recommend for buzzer fishing natural loughs in Ireland with 10' 7 weight rod (any specific brands). Thanks, Garrett
To be honest Garrett Justin has just given me a Match Catch Avid. Long front tapper which gives great presentation for smaller flies. The belly is quite long mind, which means a bit more line out side the rod for bigger casts. But the main thing we look for is a line with good memory. Which this has. Now I have been using this line for about two months plus. I can certainly say I would purchase another one. But this line is for the smaller stuff. Lures on this line is very hard work. Limited in stronger wind. Great line for £15 or so. Now its the price that makes this such a great line. How long it lasts we will find out.
Thanks Shaun@@shaunfishes101
@@garrettstrahan2218Garrett just so you are aware of an issue I have had with the Avid. Fished solid all week last week and have now got a problem with the line. I have checked with Justin and he has no such issue. Now this could be that the line is such a low price, and I could have ended up with a Monday jobber. What seems to have happened is that the outer core has worn. Not much. But it certainly interferes with the cast. What I will do is give it another clean. Which I did do only last week. I think at this price I will give them another try, as Justin seems to be doing OK with his.
Great Shaun as always 😮class great fight trout looking for a decent 9 foot 6 weight for rainbow fishing don’t min spending good money what would you recommend? I’d be fishing similar place to you. Thanks mark
Hi Mark, not to keen on recommending a rod. As an idea, Justin has so many rods that we have lost count. 90% of these are top range. We cast with them but often have different opinions. We have done the fast action rods but are moving more towards mid action or mid/fast. Not fast/mid. This is more down to what we want to fish, like smaller patterns. Fast action is fine for really windy conditions. Another important point is casting ability. One rod worth a look is the Sage LL. But you must try before bye if you can. Pity you were not closer to us. Between us boys we have most rods, you could have tried as many as you like. For myself each rod has a purpose. I have no all round rod. And what suites me may not suit you. As I say there is so many things to consider. Your casting ability, what you will fish most, what lines, as in sink or float and the conditions your more likely to fish. If you fancy a holiday in Pembrokeshire, then I am sure we could help. Sorry Mark there are a lot of good rods out there, but what suits you best I have no idea. Catch up soon mate. Shaun.
Just spoke with Justin on the phone about you and a rod. He said what I should have thought. What rod have you got at the moment and line and how long have you been fly casting. Also how would you rate your cast.
@@shaunfishes101 hi Shaun I have got a hardy Demon 9 foot 6 weight and Rio gold line for it I am a excellent caster 😀thanks Shaun
@@markhalpin995Well that is what I was fishing with in the second half. I personally like this rod. Ok a bit heavier than a few rods we use and a little stiffer in the tip. A good caster will have no problem with this rod and achieving better distance. And as you know this rod will present nymphs and lures very well. But if you want to present the small stuff on lighter tippet you will have to look at something in the mid range action. Think I have mentioned the Sage LL. This is the direction we are heading, as for most of the year now we are finding fish feeding more on the small stuff. I am referring to the resident fish. And this has a lot to do with climate. The Sage LL is a lovely rod to cast and fish with, and surprisingly does not take much longer to over come the fish. I my self still looking for the same but a bit cheaper. One of the boys has just picked up a redington. So we are waiting to find out how he gets on with it.
I look forward to your videos every month, that is a very interesting pattern. Incidentally, I have found a source for floating braided tapered leaders if you are interested, they are one foot longer than the Snowbee ones and I have one for you if you are interested
You are so kind John. Thank you so much. I do have quite a few of them myself. Intermediate is all I use mainly now. Roman Mosser are the ones I have from new. Which I purchased a few years back. The one I still use has to be around 30 years old. OK its a bit shorter. I am glad you have found them. Justin who told me some time ago he would never bother with one. Only today was showing me his new intermediate tapered braid. He has finally seen the light. The squirrel which has been fished for about three years now, and does make a good few appearances on the channel. This pattern has caught a lot of fish year round. As I said in the video we fish it at all levels. And we love it because it is so simple and simple at the vice. Thanks for the comment John. Take care mate and thanks again. I will never forget your generosity. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 OK, it does seem that even the Roman Moser ones are disappearing from fly shops/catalogues. Just let me know if you change your mind & I'll send you the one to try out.
@@johnowen4888Honestly John I am fine. As you have been so kind I would like to send you a small collection of our best patterns. We are away for our annual weeks fishing at Garnffrwd this week. But some time when I get back I will try to sort. I say try to sort as I have some major issues to sort in my private life. Catch up soon mate. and thanks. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Hi Shaun, that's very generous of you. I hope the issues are not health related, I am hoping for a "clear year" myself following a tussle with cancer, a heart attack, covid and most recently losing the sight in one of my eyes over recent years. If you need a friend to discuss anything, just ask and I'll send you my contact details.
@@johnowen6775John you are truly amazing, and its all my pleasure in knowing you. So glad to have this channel to get to know people just like you. Mine is not health related. But I have a broken heart. And will soon be single. I have a lot of support, and will get through this. Reading what you have gone through, makes me realise I have got a doddle. I really appreciate your kind words and thoughts John. Tell me what water do you fish on.
Hi Shaun, do you have a video on that fly your using?
Hi Mark, I do and surprised you have not seen that one. Check out the Cling Film Fly. I do the Squirrel first. Now the Cling Film Fly is worth a go. We do this on a small size 16 and very small wings. This pattern is a treat, and certainly as the weather warms. Steve and I was catching on this only last week. And the fishing at the time was very difficult. Fished the same as the Squirrel. Either put a small bit of gink on, or leave as is. Both patterns are simple at the vice. If you have stock fish in the water, go with the normal stock bashing flies.Once they have been in for around two weeks for winter and about one week for summer. Switch to these flies. I am sure they may pick up stock fish. But being more natural do better on resident fish, when the stock flies start to fail. Good luck with it Mark. Let me know how you get on. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Thanks Shaun for getting getting back to me. I'll have a look a get a few tied up. Tight lines 👍🏴
I'm not really in to fly fishing for trout but my buddy is and he gets mad when I out fish him a hairy sedge and 2 buzzer droppers kills them every time fish it static or very slow figure of 8 best for any beginner beats my mate every time 😂 😂
How many times do I hear this and even witness this. We have two of the young boys on our water. Tom and Milo. Tom introduced Milo to fly fishing last summer. Milo is now a very competent fly fisher. When ever he has the opportunity he's on the water. When ever he and Tom fish. Its Milo with the biggest bag. Your set up sounds great. Washing line isn't it. Are you fishing this method at the moment. Or is this more for Spring and Summer. Great to hear your story. Especially from some one who is not so much into the sport. Take care mate. Shaun.
mostly summer we do all kinds of fishing sea pike coarse i use the sedge as a indicater mostly but have had some cracking takes on it just as it hits the water my best a 6 pounder leaped about 2 feet in the air as it touched down that was awesome@@shaunfishes101
@@mac148Used to do a lot of sea fishing, mainly bass. Sold my boat a few years ago. Rivers was my main thing for Sea Trout and Salmon. Due to all the problems with rivers and reduced stock I felt they were best left alone to hopefully recover. So now its mainly Still Waters. Fishing the Sedge is my sort of fishing. Fast and great fun. Nice one mate. Take care. Shaun.
Shaun what make is the hook cheers
To be honest I am still messing about with the hooks. But they are all Fulling Mill. Either Grab Gape Black Nickel 10 and 8. Heavy Weight Champ 10 or 8. A lot will depend on what size the pattern is going to be. I am tending to go more with the size 8. This is only that the hook does sit a bit further back. Make sure you get the lead wire in place and you will have no problems in getting those fish. This pattern has been used on a lot of waters around the world. And has been very successful. For me its catch rate is around 85%. And is best on an intermediate. So you will experience times when fish will not respond. But these are going to be few and far between. Tight lines. Shaun.
Looks like ''strip strike'' well worth a try...
Not sure about strip strike. Perhaps this means something down your way. The closest I have to this is line strike. Great to hear from you. Love the dog. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Time you lifted all that line off the water at range the fish had spat the hook or not hooked properly.Strip strike is very effective.Line strike sounds the same
@@jpdorsethq1280You are absolutely correct. It is known as line strike. Which I have covered in other videos and use a lot. But mainly on sink lines. This is due to the weight of water. However even at distance with a good floater this is not always the case. But it could have helped. This is more out of habit and instinct. Thanks for getting back. Shaun.
Hi Shaun, I’m a very young keen fly fisherman. Also a local welsh boy😂 would there be a chance that I could come out on the water with yourself, to gain some valuable experience?🙏🙏
And also what fishery was this you was fishing on? 👍 cheers
Not a problem mate, we do get quite a few people come out for lessons. Keep in touch and let me know when you may be coming.
@@shaunfishes101 I’m going out on the water next week. Maybe we can organise something so I can come out with you?
@@jonathanevans602 Where are you based Johnathan.
@@shaunfishes101 I’m based in port Talbot Shaun👍 so not far away