Nice....And to see you WET you`re hands before touching and releasing the trout is so simple ...But a complete Must that sadly too few Fishermen Practice.
Thanks Gareth, and its really great to hear from you. I hope your keeping well. I will contact you on messenger thing soon. Its not working for me at the moment. Son in law will fix. Catch up soon mate. Shaun.
Hi Shaun Hope you are well. Just to say the fly pattern you showed us a few months ago like a Black Gnat with Blue Tinsel ribshas produced 10 good Rainbows for me over the past month or so. Thanks for your suggestions. Keep up the good work. Tight lines. David
Little blue. A great pattern. Have got a few variations of it, just by changing the rib colour. But the blue is the most popular with everybody. Have done a few cruncher style patterns with it. They work too. The good thing with this pattern you can fish it static or really fast. Scott in glasgow catches a lot of Browns with it. Thanks for getting back to me with this David. Take care and good fishing mate. Shaun.
Great video Shaun, you do an awesome job narrating the session, feels like your there with you, loved it ! I was looking forward to Part2, it didn’t disappoint 👏
Thanks so much Ryan, I do find it hard work mind. Takes me quite a while. Makes it worth while when we get the comments. Working on the Rare Black Finned Trout at moment. Hope I get a day like that again. Thanks for the comment mate. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 sometimes if not most times it’s just being there, I get just as much enjoyment as seeing my friends catch fish as I do, it looks the same for you. That sounds interesting, I have a video in the process on Teifi Pools and had a real struggle but going to post it anyway 👍
@@thatfishingfix I have got a feeling Justin did see you up there. He said somebody fishing with cameras. It has not fished very well this year. Was going to go there sat. But a change of plan. Had to work. Got to wait till next year now. Hope it picks up by then. Good on you, people like to know your human.
Well done Shaun, water looking great, good old baby doll, used to catch loads with those, never use them now, I think we should try some golden oldies now and again.
Thanks Mike. What a fly. To be honest even when they were going around, I could not get to put one on the line. But on that morning the lake was quiet and not many fish coming out. As they say every fly has its day. Take care Mike. Shaun.
Thanks so much Brian. I have not forgotten that I said about doing the leader video. It will be more on presentation rather than a review. We have been working with a load of tippet materials over the last 5 months. This is more with carp main lines. We could be on this one for some time yet. Thank you for your support Brian, really appreciate it. Take care. Shaun.
Wow that was one of the best trips ever. Fishing was really good towards the end of the week. Think Sam will have to teach you how to fish with drys. Need to do this every year, day trip is not the same like you said its the whole experience. Hard fighting fish with a cafe a small tackle shop on site what more could you ask for.
Ye good for you pair. Mind I had my fish at start. Thinking of what fast food we can take next trip. Time is going so fast we have to start looking at booking again soon.
This is a fun trip we do every year Alan, and to be honest the fishing takes second place. I am so looking forward to the next trip. Only problem we have now is more of the boys want to go. We have done Garnffrwd each time. But it may be somewhere different this year. Thanks for the comment mate. Happy new year Alan. Shaun.
Another great vid Shaun. Just got back from a week fishing the river Lyne in Cumbria.Just caught one sea trout but it was 5lb 9oz so overall was happy. Tight lines mate !
Was thinking of you up there. Some amazing waters. That is a cracking fish mate. Bet you were shacking in your boots when that hit. Powerful fish. I do miss the Sewin fishing. I spent years at night on the sewin. Best ever was just over 10lb. Now I struggle to remember things. But catching that fish, I remember every move the fish made. mind it was about 25 years ago. Nice one mate I am so pleased for you. Take care. Shaun.
@@graymain Its been so long for me now, that I have forgotten what they taste like. What I do remember is that the big fish ain't as good as the smaller ones.
Baby Doll! Blimey! Takes me back 30 years ago when I last fished and used to tie baby dolls. Always very effective along-with muddlers if I recall correctly?? Anyway bought some essentials tackle last weekend and will heading out this weekend after 3 decades break from the sport 👀. Didn’t make Sportsfish as you suggested Shaun. Garry Evans in Cardiff did me a decent deal. 👍Another great video as always 💯. All the best! Jonathan
The boys shop there a lot. And yes he always gives them a good deal. And they often come away with great advice and a great product. I think you will be OK. Bet you can't wait to get started now. I hope you sleep OK. I fish all the time, but I still get well excited about fishing. Like a big kid in a sweet shop as they say. Catch up soon Jonathan mate. Tight lines. Shaun.
Hi Shaun great video have fished there myself on holiday , with regards to fly life the fishery I go to is in the same boat no fly life or terrestrials on the water . The fly life on the fishery has collapsed over the past two seasons, no sedges or Olives or Mayfly all we have are small midges, they won’t chase lures. This fishery has trees all round and the owner keeps it in good order but he can’t understand what’s going on, neither can we most who fish there have fished the place for many years. I put it down to what’s happening all around poor farming practices and global warming. Regards Ian
Exactly the same here Ian. Its a struggle when fishing. As you have said the fish are switched onto the Canis and not much else. OK it will be fine when we are on the stock fish. But the surviving fish will soon switch. We have been working on this for the past year or more. Bottom line is we are helpless, We can not do anything to improve insect life. We can plant as many trees as you like. But the problems are a lot greater than that, and the switch is happening so rapidly. What we are doing is stocking with small fish fry. We are having a diver go into the water with my GoPro so we can access the water. But even before he goes in I know that aquatic life is scarce. But putting in the fish fry will enable us to keep stock high and healthy. The one good thing with this, they will start chasing your lure again. As we find things out I will be putting it on the channel. Thanks for keeping me informed Ian. It all helps with the research. Take care mate. Shaun.
Thanks Austin, My mate Steve as you may see is a Lovell. And his sons name is Austin. There's a lot of history with the name Lovell. Thanks for the comment Austin. Helps the channel loads. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 because I suffer with anxiety and depression and life for me is very hard. My happiest times were when I had a car and could go fishing. I have no money and am in debt and every day is a struggle. So watching things like this give me happiness of better times.
@@blackjackmaestro6505 I have a half brother in a very similar position. He had a stroke years ago and the effect of this now is cruel. Like you has no car and lives of pennies. He would spend most of his time going back in time. I won't go into detail on here. But with a lot of encouragement and time he has started to look forward. Making achievable goals. He lives in Blackpool to far from me, which may be a good thing. As he has to make this on his own his way. I don't think its to good to be too dependable on others. He has started to get out more. We talked one evening on the phone, trying to find out what he could do as a pass time. He now does voluntary work helping the elderly, and through this meet a bloke that enjoys landscape photography. Andrew my brother, has no camera. But uses his old phone. Then they go back to his new friend's place to mess with the pictures on his old computer. This has been a big change in his life. I really hope you can find something as Andrew has done. Little steps mate. Take care and look after your self. Shaun.
@@blackjackmaestro6505 I just wanted to drop you a line, to say I am thinking of you. I was watching a fishing video the other night which was a recommend from Gareth Wilson. UK Fly Fisher. I thought what a beautiful video. It was really good. You may have seen it. But as you like watching the good stuff, I thought may be. Its Southside Fly Fishing. I have seen a few now. But the latest one is Amazing. Take care mate. All the best. Shaun.
Just seen that I had missed this comment. Sorry. I find some waters are good then others are just beyond. I bet if they drop a pound coin on the floor they would pick it up. They are giving the activist armour to tackle the anti fishing campaign. On one water where is was so bad I suggested notice boards as a reminder. The reality of the board I believe would not work. but it points it out. Something has to be done. Did think of contacting EA about issuing a line dispenser with every license. All they do is put a small fee on the license to cover the cost. My thinking is, if someone has a gadget they are more likely to use it. Shaun.
The poor buzzer hatches are endemic. A consequence is that you have to adapt and try different methods and techniques. Most fly fishers have plenty of flies that have never had a swim - there ís no better time to experiment. My trip to Craigmore in Randalstown, NI yielded many full finned rainbows to a single size 14 traffic light cormorant on a midge tip. I usually fish nothing but small (18-22) dries.
For most I think its a just in case fly. But your spot on there. Constantly trying something different is good. I have never had much luck with the cormorants. Most of my successful patterns are small. Have noticed the fish on our lake this year have been on the caenis more than ever before. I think this is a sign to come. Thanks for the comment. Shaun.
Good point well made about waste tippet material, Shaun. On the dries, could it be you're striking too quickly? I was told to recite "God Save the Queen" first, to allow the fish to turn on it. (Guess I'll have to update my mantra now!)
Hi Mike, hope your doing OK. Ye, could be God save the King soon. I think my problem is my eyes. I really do struggle. Was due eye test 2 years ago. Will get there one day. Thanks for the comment Mike. Take care and look after your self. Shaun.
I have not got a clue as to why I can't reply to you on the latest video. So I have to do it hear. Yes unreal camera catch. The fly was just hanging in the margins. I like surprises. Hope your keeping well mate. Take care. Shaun.
As in the last video mate. Perfection loop of heavy line. Anything like 12 to 15lb. I can then loop onto my fly line. Then a Surgeons knot from the heavy line onto the tippet. Which for most of the time is 6 or 7lb. Doing this helps turn over and saves loads of money on tippet. As I never replace the heavy stuff. Should have the new video out in the next few days. It is one I had to put on hold since March. Just a few more tweaks and its done. Catch up soon mate. Take care. Shaun.
@@markosborne8784 Funny you commenting on this video. This video was very late in being edited. I have just done this years Garnffrwd video. In two parts. You can see it from 2mos afternoon. Great fishing and fun as always.
Just got back into fish the last 3-4 month and been watching all your videos as i only knew the basics, tried the washing line method but the droppers keep getting tangled ever 2-3 casts any help you could give, cheers
There are a few things to try. But one of the boys, Steve actually from this video, has started using mono again. And he has had tangle free fishing since. Actually a few of the boys and myself are all starting to switch back to mono. The strangest thing is Steve's fishing has improved. Give it a go. Cheaper too. If this fails stick to one fly. Your better of having a good day fishing with one fly rather than spending most of the day sorting tangles. We fish one fly more than any other method.
@@coreywelsh9592 Corey you can have many methods with a single fly. Think about each fly as to where its best fished. High, mid or low. Then how fast or how slow. If you need a fly to be a few feet under the surface and fished slow or static. Don't be afraid of putting a short tippet on. The fish don't mind. I have a video on here somewhere fishing one foot tippet. Well two videos actually. And it works. Fish are spooked by line flash. And that is every time we cast. Let it rest a moment and the fish recover. They are not put off by fly line sat on the water. The best method to catch fish is your own confidence. But the moment you start thinking this method does not work I want to fish a w/m line. Your knackered, your confidence is going the wrong way. I don't know how your casting is, but as it improves you may find that the extra droppers will not be such a problem. But for now work on that single fly and your presentation. Think about what that fly is doing under the surface.
@@shaunfishes101 yeah appreciate your help, i will focus on my presentation and of just one fly for now and keep learning. I’ll check a few more of your videos out, Cheers!
Nice....And to see you WET you`re hands before touching and releasing the trout is so simple ...But a complete Must that sadly too few Fishermen Practice.
Great video, very inspiring! Thanks for sharing good work! I wish you a wonderful day!👍💗
Really nice to hear from you. Thank you so much for your kind words and the comment. Means a lot to me. Take care. Shaun.
Another enjoyable watch. Looking forward to getting a day out with you soon. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Gareth, and its really great to hear from you. I hope your keeping well. I will contact you on messenger thing soon. Its not working for me at the moment. Son in law will fix. Catch up soon mate. Shaun.
Hi Shaun
Hope you are well.
Just to say the fly pattern you showed us a few months ago like a Black Gnat with Blue Tinsel ribshas produced 10 good Rainbows for me over the past month or so.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Keep up the good work.
Tight lines.
David
Little blue. A great pattern. Have got a few variations of it, just by changing the rib colour. But the blue is the most popular with everybody. Have done a few cruncher style patterns with it. They work too. The good thing with this pattern you can fish it static or really fast. Scott in glasgow catches a lot of Browns with it. Thanks for getting back to me with this David. Take care and good fishing mate. Shaun.
Another cracking video Shaun keep it up bud sum good information as well 👍🏻
Thanks so much. The next one is so different. Fishing altitude for very rare Black Finned Trout.
Great video Shaun, you do an awesome job narrating the session, feels like your there with you, loved it ! I was looking forward to Part2, it didn’t disappoint 👏
Thanks so much Ryan, I do find it hard work mind. Takes me quite a while. Makes it worth while when we get the comments. Working on the Rare Black Finned Trout at moment. Hope I get a day like that again. Thanks for the comment mate. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 sometimes if not most times it’s just being there, I get just as much enjoyment as seeing my friends catch fish as I do, it looks the same for you. That sounds interesting, I have a video in the process on Teifi Pools and had a real struggle but going to post it anyway 👍
@@thatfishingfix I have got a feeling Justin did see you up there. He said somebody fishing with cameras. It has not fished very well this year. Was going to go there sat. But a change of plan. Had to work. Got to wait till next year now. Hope it picks up by then. Good on you, people like to know your human.
Well done Shaun, water looking great, good old baby doll, used to catch loads with those, never use them now, I think we should try some golden oldies now and again.
Thanks Mike. What a fly. To be honest even when they were going around, I could not get to put one on the line. But on that morning the lake was quiet and not many fish coming out. As they say every fly has its day. Take care Mike. Shaun.
Great video as always . Informative and helpful. Looking forward to your leaders and tippet review ! Tight lines B
Thanks so much Brian. I have not forgotten that I said about doing the leader video. It will be more on presentation rather than a review. We have been working with a load of tippet materials over the last 5 months. This is more with carp main lines. We could be on this one for some time yet. Thank you for your support Brian, really appreciate it. Take care. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Thank you Shaun
Wow that was one of the best trips ever. Fishing was really good towards the end of the week. Think Sam will have to teach you how to fish with drys. Need to do this every year, day trip is not the same like you said its the whole experience. Hard fighting fish with a cafe a small tackle shop on site what more could you ask for.
Ye good for you pair. Mind I had my fish at start. Thinking of what fast food we can take next trip. Time is going so fast we have to start looking at booking again soon.
Brilliant thank you
This is a fun trip we do every year Alan, and to be honest the fishing takes second place. I am so looking forward to the next trip. Only problem we have now is more of the boys want to go. We have done Garnffrwd each time. But it may be somewhere different this year. Thanks for the comment mate. Happy new year Alan. Shaun.
Another great vid Shaun. Just got back from a week fishing the river Lyne in Cumbria.Just caught one sea trout but it was 5lb 9oz so overall was happy. Tight lines mate !
Was thinking of you up there. Some amazing waters. That is a cracking fish mate. Bet you were shacking in your boots when that hit. Powerful fish. I do miss the Sewin fishing. I spent years at night on the sewin. Best ever was just over 10lb. Now I struggle to remember things. But catching that fish, I remember every move the fish made. mind it was about 25 years ago. Nice one mate I am so pleased for you. Take care. Shaun.
Thanks Shaun , it was very tasty too . :)
@@graymain Its been so long for me now, that I have forgotten what they taste like. What I do remember is that the big fish ain't as good as the smaller ones.
@@shaunfishes101 never caught a sea trout before so a wouldn't know. !
Baby Doll! Blimey! Takes me back 30 years ago when I last fished and used to tie baby dolls. Always very effective along-with muddlers if I recall correctly?? Anyway bought some essentials tackle last weekend and will heading out this weekend after 3 decades break from the sport 👀. Didn’t make Sportsfish as you suggested Shaun. Garry Evans in Cardiff did me a decent deal. 👍Another great video as always 💯. All the best! Jonathan
The boys shop there a lot. And yes he always gives them a good deal. And they often come away with great advice and a great product. I think you will be OK. Bet you can't wait to get started now. I hope you sleep OK. I fish all the time, but I still get well excited about fishing. Like a big kid in a sweet shop as they say. Catch up soon Jonathan mate. Tight lines. Shaun.
Orange baby doll’s caught me plenty of trout back in the 80s and 90s now i use apps they seem to be what trout like now
Hi Shaun great video have fished there myself on holiday , with regards to fly life the fishery I go to is in the same boat no fly life or terrestrials on the water .
The fly life on the fishery has collapsed over the past two seasons, no sedges or Olives or Mayfly all we have are small midges, they won’t chase lures.
This fishery has trees all round and the owner keeps it in good order but he can’t understand what’s going on, neither can we most who fish there have fished the place for many years. I put it down to what’s happening all around poor farming practices and global warming.
Regards Ian
Exactly the same here Ian. Its a struggle when fishing. As you have said the fish are switched onto the Canis and not much else. OK it will be fine when we are on the stock fish. But the surviving fish will soon switch. We have been working on this for the past year or more. Bottom line is we are helpless, We can not do anything to improve insect life. We can plant as many trees as you like. But the problems are a lot greater than that, and the switch is happening so rapidly. What we are doing is stocking with small fish fry. We are having a diver go into the water with my GoPro so we can access the water. But even before he goes in I know that aquatic life is scarce. But putting in the fish fry will enable us to keep stock high and healthy. The one good thing with this, they will start chasing your lure again. As we find things out I will be putting it on the channel. Thanks for keeping me informed Ian. It all helps with the research. Take care mate. Shaun.
Another quality vid👌🏽
Thanks Austin, My mate Steve as you may see is a Lovell. And his sons name is Austin. There's a lot of history with the name Lovell. Thanks for the comment Austin. Helps the channel loads. Shaun.
Haha what a small world! Great name that👌🏽
I wish I could have a great time like this with mates, I miss them days.
If you don't mind me asking, Why do you wish.
@@shaunfishes101 because I suffer with anxiety and depression and life for me is very hard. My happiest times were when I had a car and could go fishing. I have no money and am in debt and every day is a struggle. So watching things like this give me happiness of better times.
@@blackjackmaestro6505 I have a half brother in a very similar position. He had a stroke years ago and the effect of this now is cruel. Like you has no car and lives of pennies. He would spend most of his time going back in time. I won't go into detail on here. But with a lot of encouragement and time he has started to look forward. Making achievable goals. He lives in Blackpool to far from me, which may be a good thing. As he has to make this on his own his way. I don't think its to good to be too dependable on others. He has started to get out more. We talked one evening on the phone, trying to find out what he could do as a pass time. He now does voluntary work helping the elderly, and through this meet a bloke that enjoys landscape photography. Andrew my brother, has no camera. But uses his old phone. Then they go back to his new friend's place to mess with the pictures on his old computer. This has been a big change in his life. I really hope you can find something as Andrew has done. Little steps mate. Take care and look after your self. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 thanks pal appreciate the words, and keep the good vids
@@blackjackmaestro6505 I just wanted to drop you a line, to say I am thinking of you. I was watching a fishing video the other night which was a recommend from Gareth Wilson. UK Fly Fisher. I thought what a beautiful video. It was really good. You may have seen it. But as you like watching the good stuff, I thought may be. Its Southside Fly Fishing. I have seen a few now. But the latest one is Amazing. Take care mate. All the best. Shaun.
Well said about the fishing line I'm always picking up other people's line please people disguard your waste line in the bin.
Just seen that I had missed this comment. Sorry. I find some waters are good then others are just beyond. I bet if they drop a pound coin on the floor they would pick it up. They are giving the activist armour to tackle the anti fishing campaign. On one water where is was so bad I suggested notice boards as a reminder. The reality of the board I believe would not work. but it points it out. Something has to be done. Did think of contacting EA about issuing a line dispenser with every license. All they do is put a small fee on the license to cover the cost. My thinking is, if someone has a gadget they are more likely to use it. Shaun.
The poor buzzer hatches are endemic. A consequence is that you have to adapt and try different methods and techniques. Most fly fishers have plenty of flies that have never had a swim - there ís no better time to experiment. My trip to Craigmore in Randalstown, NI yielded many full finned rainbows to a single size 14 traffic light cormorant on a midge tip. I usually fish nothing but small (18-22) dries.
For most I think its a just in case fly. But your spot on there. Constantly trying something different is good. I have never had much luck with the cormorants. Most of my successful patterns are small. Have noticed the fish on our lake this year have been on the caenis more than ever before. I think this is a sign to come. Thanks for the comment. Shaun.
Steve and Sam...unlucky dude :)
wow, nice treat for them. Hey thanks for the comment mate. Catch up soon.
Good point well made about waste tippet material, Shaun. On the dries, could it be you're striking too quickly? I was told to recite "God Save the Queen" first, to allow the fish to turn on it. (Guess I'll have to update my mantra now!)
Hi Mike, hope your doing OK. Ye, could be God save the King soon. I think my problem is my eyes. I really do struggle. Was due eye test 2 years ago. Will get there one day. Thanks for the comment Mike. Take care and look after your self. Shaun.
I have not got a clue as to why I can't reply to you on the latest video. So I have to do it hear. Yes unreal camera catch. The fly was just hanging in the margins. I like surprises. Hope your keeping well mate. Take care. Shaun.
Shaun! What knot are you using to tie on your tippet?
Asking for a friend.
PS…..Baby Doll flies. Used those a lot in the 80’s.
As in the last video mate. Perfection loop of heavy line. Anything like 12 to 15lb. I can then loop onto my fly line. Then a Surgeons knot from the heavy line onto the tippet. Which for most of the time is 6 or 7lb. Doing this helps turn over and saves loads of money on tippet. As I never replace the heavy stuff. Should have the new video out in the next few days. It is one I had to put on hold since March. Just a few more tweaks and its done. Catch up soon mate. Take care. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Excellent…….Keep at it.
@@markosborne8784 Funny you commenting on this video. This video was very late in being edited. I have just done this years Garnffrwd video. In two parts. You can see it from 2mos afternoon. Great fishing and fun as always.
Just got back into fish the last 3-4 month and been watching all your videos as i only knew the basics, tried the washing line method but the droppers keep getting tangled ever 2-3 casts any help you could give, cheers
There are a few things to try. But one of the boys, Steve actually from this video, has started using mono again. And he has had tangle free fishing since. Actually a few of the boys and myself are all starting to switch back to mono. The strangest thing is Steve's fishing has improved. Give it a go. Cheaper too. If this fails stick to one fly. Your better of having a good day fishing with one fly rather than spending most of the day sorting tangles. We fish one fly more than any other method.
@@shaunfishes101 okay cheers! Will give that a try, been catching with just the one fly but feel i could have more varying methods
@@coreywelsh9592 Corey you can have many methods with a single fly. Think about each fly as to where its best fished. High, mid or low. Then how fast or how slow. If you need a fly to be a few feet under the surface and fished slow or static. Don't be afraid of putting a short tippet on. The fish don't mind. I have a video on here somewhere fishing one foot tippet. Well two videos actually. And it works. Fish are spooked by line flash. And that is every time we cast. Let it rest a moment and the fish recover. They are not put off by fly line sat on the water. The best method to catch fish is your own confidence. But the moment you start thinking this method does not work I want to fish a w/m line. Your knackered, your confidence is going the wrong way. I don't know how your casting is, but as it improves you may find that the extra droppers will not be such a problem. But for now work on that single fly and your presentation. Think about what that fly is doing under the surface.
@@shaunfishes101 yeah appreciate your help, i will focus on my presentation and of just one fly for now and keep learning. I’ll check a few more of your videos out, Cheers!
And I hope me and Sam haven't got you banned from you tube or garnffrwd
No. But Jamie told me not to bring you pair again