Hi James thanks for the comment. This is a great water. And the variety there is amazing. We will always be looking forward to having a trip there. Tight lines James. Shaun.

Hi David, at this moment we are going through solicitors. As to where I end up I am not sure. All my money has been invested into our home. Its nothing elaborate. But as an idea my half, and if I can get a mortgage puts me back to competing in the first time buyers market. Then I have the issue of my age. I am now 61 and struggle to get much in the way of a mortgage. I am now working as hard as I can, and will have to for some time. So at this moment I struggle to find much free time. I will have to make a few changes. I really do not want to give up on the channel. I have got to know some great people like your self. My biggest problem is my concentration and memory problems. This problem makes editing a very long process. I am doing my best to find a way, or a method to speed this up. Not doing as much fishing due to work. But we are looking at getting some footage on a reservoir. Then it will be left to me to find the time. Don't get your hopes up. This is a trial. As for my self, well its a few ups then a down. Trying to get your head around certain thoughts is difficult. I think I will always question myself and wonder why. I am learning so much about myself. But all of this is to late to save our marriage. We were together for 40 years.

Hi John great to hear from you. Portugal was great. Worked hard and got the job done in time. For myself I am struggling. I remain as positive as I can. But face a hurdle every few days. I am none the wiser as to where I will end up. But I hope it will all become clear soon. I am trying so hard to make every thing fit in this new life. How I am going to do this I have no idea. I have done some fishing, but its nothing like it used to be. I was only asked the other day. Have you any ideas on a new pattern. The answer is no. All my inspiration comes from the water. If I ain't on the water enough, then there is no flies. Mind I struggle to find the time for tying flies. I know you should never wish time away, especially at our age. But this is exactly what I am doing now. I just want it over, and to move on. Hard to believe you can most of your life with a person only to find out they are really nothing like you may have though. Being fair and honest just does not come into it for her. I find this very difficult and upsetting after all we have gone through over the years. A positive. 😯We are looking at doing a video. Not sure when it will be out. But we are looking at doing a big water. The boys are very supportive and we are all looking forward to this trip. Which we have no date yet. But soon. Thanks again for getting in touch John. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 Hi Shaun, I contacted you as I know how difficult a time it is for you and I thought you might like to take some comfort that someone is concerned, I expect many of your followers feel the same. I didn't expect you to be making any videos for a while and I expect that many would wish you well, no doubt when things get a little more settled, you'll get back on the water. All the best to you.

@@johnowen6775 Thank you so much John. However only you and a few others are aware of my situation. I have no idea how to approach this on the channel. And for most they will never know. What I would hate is for people to start supporting me due to the situation. I would rather gain support on merit and achievements. Unlike many who would put it out there to gain for there own benefits. Bit like doing a give a way on the channel just to gain subs. I understand there are times when things are not going to work, regardless of what we do. But I cannot help feeling like this is a fail. I will learn to live with this and become a better person. There is always something to learn. For me at this moment its to late. But when I think of her. I wish her well. But I do believe we can never be friends. At this moment it feels so false. We had quite a complex relationship. I will find a balance some time. Thanks for your support John. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 Hi Shaun, I'll be at Tan y Myndd next week if you are available to meet up for a spot of fishing & chat

@@johnowen6775 Wish I could. But at the moment. Never been there, but looks a great water. One day. Have a great time John. Take care mate. Shaun.

The one person who really knows this water better than anybody. its Justin Allen. And Justin will always recommend Claret Bumble on the dropper and silver Invictor on the point. Both size 14. There are always going to be other patterns on the day. We were on this water today for a few hours. Concentrating on Llyn Teifi. Four of us fishing and a fish a piece. I had mine on a dry, which looks more like a muddler. Steve had his on a Black and green lure. Sam on a Claret Bumble, and Justin the same. Justin covered this water last week and had 14. Most of the fish came from the bay on the road side of the Llyn. Today the best was to cross over to other side via the dam. Go past the posts that are in the water. And head for the first point. This area puts you into deeper water. And as most of the time the fish can be found close in. Always fish the hang. And if you can get your dropper to skate on the surface. This can be lethal. Cover as much water as you can until you find some fish. Always cover the margins ahead of your self. Good luck Arran. Have a great day. Shaun.

Thanks so much Chris. We use a lot of rods, but are now focused more on mid action rods. This is mainly down to how we are fishing and how fishing is changing. Over the last few years we are seeing more fish, or resident fish feeding on the smaller stuff. So with the more powerful tip action rods we are restricted on tippet strength. Presenting smaller patterns with a lighter tippet is best done on the softer action rod. One great rod which Justin has, and I am saving up for is the sage LL. But for my main rods at the moment which are great for a lot of the times. As we tend to fish in high winds for most of the time. Are Loomis IMX 7# which is used when on the intermediate. A very light and comfortable rod with loads of power and accurate. Loomis Asquith 6# even lighter and very powerful. Great casting rod and very accurate. This rod creates great line speed when needed, and tight loops. I use this rod most of the time on the floating lines. Mackenzie Graphien 6# a great rod with plenty of power. Again light in the hand. I purchased this rod a few years back and very pleased with it. But now this same rod is half the price. Which I think makes it a great bye. If you are looking to purchase a high end rod, we really should talk to Justin. He has so much experience with rods. But also owns most of them. But most of all I would always try before you purchase. There are so many rods out there but not suited to every one. I have certainly fished with a lot of lower end rods and they have served me well. But most of all it will be more about what you fish. What conditions you are more likely to fish. And how long your average session could be. Fishing with a lump of a rod all day can be hard going. Need to find out any more on rods let us know. But ultimately it should be your choice as to what suites you better. Thanks for the comment Chris. Take care. Shaun.

We have been working with our latest pattern, which is a pearl olive nymph. It is very similar to the Dawl. we are finding the simplicity of the pattern seems to be key. Spars is good. Like the dawl it catches fish consistently. And as you have found fished many ways. Not sure about your self, But we have tried a few colours with this new pattern. They can catch fish, but the olive works far better. Thanks for the comment Johnathan. Shaun.

You are sort of correct. No matter how many lines we try, we will never try them all. However, way back then this line If I remember was around £20. I still rate this line. Even thou it is more than double the price. For sure every situation, rod and caster can have a different response from the line. What makes the best line. Is the line you are most happy with.

@@shaunfishes101 tropics saltwater fly line for tarpon fishing is way different from freshwater dry fly fishing line. there is no way to make single line that is the best for any situation. and price has nothing to do with that.

This is Hayscastle Fishery Pembrokeshire Chris.

Nice one. OK the latest on the Snowbee braids. They have recently stopped selling. If shopping check out furled leaders also. Roman mosser are one company.

@@shaunfishes101 ideal thank you Shaun

Hi Allan thanks for the watch and the comment. The braid does not always work for every body. But its worth looking into, as there are quite a few situations where it works well for us boys. I have covered this on a video about nine months ago. Check the channel out, I am sure you will find it. Sorry not good on computers, and have not learnt how to do tags yet. If you have any problems finding it get back to me. But it does clearly state leaders. Many thanks. Take care. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 not a problem Shaun I've watched a few of your videos and enjoy your content, I will have a look for it. Thanks mate 👍

Great comment, and yes if this is how we would normally treat other peoples property we would deservedly get thrown off. But this was a set up for the video. The only damage done was to some of the food. I can assure you by the time we left they would not even require the cleaners. Like I said great comment. Its good to know people like your self understand respect. Thanks. Take care. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 great reply, but there’s no way that’s a set up for the camera, you can’t fake someone laughing that hard for the sake of a video

@@SheLovesMyLR- The laugh was down loaded and edited in. The same as you would hear on the tv during a comedy sketch. I will take this as a complement for good editing. Thanks

@@shaunfishes101 I don’t mean the pathetic screech, you can clearly hear you all laughing

Shortest way to learn is to have time with the instructor. Not Talk. Most rods and lines perform differently. A good instructor can demonstrate and talk this through.

You will find the cling film useful for many things in tying. I am working on a pearl olive nymph at moment which is catching a lot of fish for myself and the boys. But I am about to tweak it, as I had a thought of cling film. Who knows you may even see this fly one day if its that good. Which we think it is.

Sorry Mark. For most of the time it was a steady draw which I explained in the video. But its always worth trying different retrieves.

We are often up for a challenge. So we fish these conditions when ever we get the chance. On a few occasions the fishing has been amazing. And more often with a slow intermediate just to keep the line out of the surf. Thanks for the comment James. Take care mate. Shaun.

Fishing is changing Bill. Its more down to climate, and our hatches are not what they used to be. There is going to be big changes on stillwaters in the future, as we see aquatic and insect life depleting. Fish are spending a lot of time on micro stuff. The same micro stuff which is not effected as badly with climate change. If the waters you fish are stocked more often then your in with a chance. But when that same fish switches to resident. Its going to be a lot more challenging. This is when we need to think about our approach. Mornings is still by far the best of fishing. We would never bank on the evening any longer. We start off with small size 14 Diawel or nymphs. My fav at the moment and which has caught loads of fish, is the olive pearl nymph. Its a pattern we have worked on for years. Very close to a straight buzzer, as its so sparse. For most of the time I fish this high and fast. Then slowing down a bit if no response from the fish. We fish a very difficult water at Hayscastle. And if we can make things happen here. We are covered for most waters. But your experience is not uncommon in to days fishing world. For us boys, its like going back in time. The pleasure is being there. Catching that tricky resident fish is a great reward. Its a sad thought that so many only turn up within a few days of stocking. Never to be seen until next stock. Not good for the fishery manager or the fishery. May be try a different water with a different approach. Just go out enjoy the days peace. Stay confident and chill. Pity you were not closer. We would have you sorted in no time. Mind we do have people book from all over the UK. They love the area. Pembrokeshire. If ever interested drop me a line. Take care Bill. Shaun.

Good stuff going to try loch walk over night next week but keep doing what your looking I will be back just ragin amount aven paid and caught 3

Hi Brian, sorry for such a long delay in response, but I have a lot going on in my life at the moment that really needs my full attention. The intermediate that we use most is the slower ones. There are a lot of patterns that are best fished with a bit of pace and at a certain level. And the slower ones keep you in the zone for longer. I try to explain this in the latest video. Rio aqua 11. (that's two not eleven). You will hardly ever see the indicator used on our waters. Its not that they are banned. Its more down to personal choice. But we do find them very boring. I have fished with them. Twice in about 30 plus years. And the longest spell was about 20 minutes. I hate seeing them used during hot spells, as they present the pattern static at the perfect level for those struggling fish which cruise around half dead. Hooking these fish is detrimental to there survival. These same fish are rarely caught on a moving pattern, as they have very little energy to chase. Food for thought Brain. Take care mate. Shaun.

Thanks for this Kim. I have tried the small stuff, but hook rate was slow. But what we have noticed is that some of the best fish are on this for most of the time. Not sure how you fish this pattern. My self could not see anything, as its so small. So its a matter of a good line with good memory and keep contact. Thanks again Kim. Take care. Shaun.

Sorry Mike I know its a bit late. But no. I was in Portugal mate.

You didn't miss much, very little fish caught

Buzzers here are hit and miss. But the dries are a great bet for most of the time at the moment. I don't fish washing line that often. But on the day its lethal. Got onto the water for the first time today, following the Portugal trip. Which I got home from last night. Some great fishing on floating lines with various nymphs with a bit of pace. And this was mainly for the morning. By midday they seem to go off. But down here with the longer daylight and the warm weather has seen the weed burst into life. Before going to Portugal all was fine. Now I have a load of work to sort the water. Just one of the down sides of an established water in summer. Thanks for the comment Ross. Take care mate. Shaun.

Thanks so much Tom. Sorry we did not see you on the video. Jamie,s fault. By the time he replied it was as good as done. But it was nice to hear you was OK with this. As regards Hayscastle. Give it a bit of time before a visit. During the last two weeks while I was in Portugal. The water has had a burst of weed due to the conditions. Its not bad, but could be better. I will do a bit of work on the water in a few weeks. Will give you a shout. Thanks again mate. Shaun.

Hi David hope your keeping well. Yes these pair are something else. They never fail to bring a smile to my face. Great to be with and to listen too. It would be great if every body had a pair like this in there lives. Only got back from Portugal last night. Hence the delay on the comment. Thanks for everything David. Take care Mate. Shaun.

I really do appreciate your comments, and like every body on the channel. I wish I could do more for you all. May be one day I will be able to do so. Thank you so much for the support and comment. Sorry for the delay. Just got back from Portugal.

Your a star mate. Thank you for your support. Love your little gifts. And seeing you and your daughter turn up while we was there was special. Thank you. Shaun.

Thanks so much Mark. Sorry for the delay on the comment mate. Just got back from Portugal.

Spot on mate. Looking forward to it myself already. Great water.

I couldn’t help that tangle, the fish decided he wanted the fly there and then, you didn’t say “casting” at the right time 😂 can’t wait for next year.

You are absolutely on it. Nothing wrong with the fishing there. So many have had it a bit easy, with over stocked waters, and hammering fish after fish all day long. Put on many different patterns and fish many methods without fail can be fun at times. But for the boys and myself want to feel that we are fishing. And having a bit of a challenge suites us very well.

Thanks so much mate. Portugal took me out of it for a while. But now reality is back. Catch up soon. Thanks for everything and your support. Shaun.

Brilliant John. The boys did see this, and had a laugh. Take care mate. Shaun.

Mine and Shaun’s cooking was great for the limited bits we had, but steve tried cooking the pizza in the box in the oven as he was t busy fixing his net 😂😂

Thank you so much. Sorry for the slow response, but I have been away in Portugal for the last few weeks. Thanks again. Take care. Shaun.

You are so kind. Thank you. Sorry I took so long to reply. Got back from Portugal yesterday. Did not have a chance to fish. But may have a chance again, as we have taken on another project. Won't be for a while. But I am already looking forward to it. Take care mate, and thanks. Shaun.

To be honest we do this trip at the cheaper period. Plus Jamie charges for a weeks fishing which works out a lot cheaper. But even if it was costing us a load more, we would still do it. We have such fun. What is surprising, is that even though we have a whole week, does not guarantee fish. As every day can be so different. We all learn every day. Love hearing from you mate. Sorry for the delay. Got back from Portugal yesterday.

Really great to hear from you. Hope you don,t get into trouble watching while in school. It was really nice to meet you all. The standard of your fishing was well up there, and certainly for your age. And in trying conditions. Well done. What ever the conditions on a water it is important to keep your confidence on a high. Thank you so much for the comment and watching. Shaun.

Hi Mike. Sorry for delay. Portugal went really well. Did find water, but the job did not allow the time required. But we will be going back to do other work out there. So I will have another opportunity. I know we don,t travel far for this trip, but its more about the time together, being boys. Great fun. Take care Mike, and thanks. Shaun.

Hi John sorry for delay, but I have been away working. Going on a trip with these boys is something I much look forward too. They really are great fun. Thanks for the comment John. Shaun.

Hi Matthew, sorry for delayed reply. Been so busy. This is not as easy as it might seem. With so much stuff out there now. If you are mainly on still waters. And as you are new to the sport I would guess you will not be doing too much in windy conditions. I would go for a 6# rod mid tip and 6# line. Which rod is going to be difficult. But I would not spend much at this time. If you find that you enjoy the sport and then start to improve, then maybe an upgrade will be in order. But I would try a few rods if you can. This can be done either by somebody you know, or a shop with casting pool. I travel a big distance to purchase my rods, as they have a casting pool. But more often somebody on our water has a rod which I can try. Like Justin who has most rods. The rod being more towards mid rather than tip will slow your cast down, giving you a bit of time on the cast, but it will also protect your tippet from those hard hitting fish. The weight of the 6# means you can enjoy the day and go home without a tired arm. A good line for starting out is the Barrio. This is more to the way it is set up. Short front tapper which will handle a lot of different patterns. But also aids loading the rod very quickly. The belly is also short, which then runs into a tapered running line. This means that you will not have to be so critical as to when to shoot the line. You can make as many back casts as you can handle without loosing power. Plus the added bonus of its stretch. This again will protect your tippet. A lot to think about, but don't spend to big yet. Most important when you get on the water don't expect to be casting like a pro and catching fish willy nilly. Get out there and enjoy. There is a lot more to fishing other than catching fish. You will be mixing with other like minded people, and the great bonus of the wild life. Keep in touch, let me know how you get on. Happy to help as much as I can. Shaun.

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.

Really nice to hear from you mate. The coming weeks I will be in Portugal. Like two weeks time. Got to try and get Jamie to come down. He has fished hear before. Many years ago. Catch up soon. Thanks for the comment Tom. Shaun.

Its a bad habit picked up during comp times. During a competition we fish smaller fish and the idea is to get them in as quick as poss. Get the line back in the water asap. If we were to use the reel we would spend far too much time reeling and pulling off again. When on the rivers in the past, it was always on the reel. On the still waters the reel is used when we have a real hard fighting fish or sometimes the bigger fish. And I am the first to use the reel in these situations. As it does show through some of the videos, and I even explain the purpose of drag. But its a great habit to use the reel. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.