Early Season Trout | Fly-fishing Scotland | Nymph Streamer and Dry Fly

It's early season, the weather is unseasonably cold (yes, even for Scotland), and I'm back on the rivers chasing wild brown trout! In these conditions, the fishing can be slow and it often pays to vary your approach. In this video I land trout on the nymph and the streamer, and have a very close call on the dry fly!
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[@sueshearer692]

awright buddy great video

[@gerryhough944]

Video looks fantastic Sean.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Gerry! Tight lines 🙏🏼🎣

[@jimbhoy01]

wee man great to see you back , i have been so looking forward too your first one of the new season , hope you are well tight lines , if you catch that one you caught two years in a row let me know , think you were on the white cart ......................................

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Jim! Hope you're well too mate. Yep, I'm keeping my eye out for that big Cart brown! Tight lines 🙏🏼🎣

[@stuartmcmillan2518]

Great video as always hopefully see you at the Devon again….

[@barryleitch2411]

Your the man Sean

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Barry! 🤙🏼🎣

[@robertjones-yo4ql]

EXCELLENT

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Robert! 🙏🏼🎣🐟

[@jonathandeleyser1782]

Great vid as usual!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Jonathan! Delighted you enjoyed it 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@PiscatorUK-Fishing]

Great to see you back again Sean. You never fail to capture all that is special about fly fishing through your awesome footage. As always, looking forward to your next adventure.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks so much Douglas! Looks like you've been having some great adventures yourself. Tight lines 🙏🏼🎣

[@richardshields7009]

Folks all over the world lapping up top quality fly fishing on our river. Fantastic stuff again.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Yes! Deservedly getting a good bit of praise. For the location especially, it's a stunning bit of water 🙏🏼🐟

[@seanmichaelmcparlandfishing]

As always a great watch keep them coming

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Sean! Delighted you enjoyed the video mate 🙏🏼🐟

[@alanbrown7976]

Thanks Sean for sharing your stream adventures. All the best from Boston, MA. Alan Brown

[@johncolquhoun6416]

Good to see you back. 🎣 That's a nice fish

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed the vid 🙏🏼🐟

[@pete1million634]

Brilliant video as usual Sean, I look forward with anticipation to following your adventures this season

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Pete! Delighted you enjoyed the video and hopefully it won't be quite so long until the next one! 🙏🏼🎣

[@Almailfly]

Great video, what a river and what a fish !

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Alexis! Yes, I'm very lucky to have the river on my doorstep 🙏🏼🐟

[@paulbryan1094]

So glad your back out again. Thoroughly enjoy your fishing

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Paul! Delighted to hear you enjoyed the video 🐟🙏🏼

[@scottmcmurray9290]

Great video Sean, good to see the new reel make an appearance sounds brilliant!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Scott! Nothing sounds quite like a Hardy. I'm in love with it! 😂🐟

[@marcocapozzella]

Superb nice to see you back.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Marco! Really appreciate your kind words 🙏🏼

[@foragefishbikeboat]

Fantastic video, looking forward to more content. Thanks.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed the vid 🙏🏼🐟

[@garymillar5143]

Really enjoyable video Sean, love how you capture the pure excitement of tempting a fish! Great work, looking forwarding to your next epic production 😎🎣

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Gary, there's no buzz quite like it! Delighted you enjoyed the video 🙏🏼🐟

[@fliesbychris]

Good to see you back out again Sean, season kicked off over here on the 1st and managed one on the dry last weekend, great vid !! Thoroughly enjoyed it and makes me really look forward to my trip back over in the summer!. Cheers! Chris.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Chris! Great to hear you've managed a fish on the dry already. That's one more than me! Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟

[@SULLONE]

Another great video Sean 👍keep them coming

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Martin! Delighted you enjoyed the vid 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@gregwilson6636]

Thankyou for the video mate. Hope you have the best season yet!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Greg! It's been a slow start to be honest, but I'm hoping the season really gets going now the weather's warming up a bit. Tight lines to you too buddy 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@martincorcoran8263]

Great stuff Sean keep them coming👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Martin! So happy you enjoyed it 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@gusjarrold4752]

Cracking video, very well produced

[@flyfishingchannel]

Beautiful!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Chrisowen1948Newbury]

What a beautiful urban river , stunning brown, I would be very happy if that was my local river, good to see you back, tight lines

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Chris! I didn't film any of the broken glass or the shopping trolley that's ended up in one of my favourite pools 😂🙈. But for all that, it's a cracking river and great to have on the doorstep. All the best for the new season 🙏🏼🐟

[@michaellee4128]

Thanks for the share. Something magical about being at a river. Tight lines and stay safe

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Michael! I totally agree with you. The rivers are magic this time of year. Look after yourself 🙏🏼🐟

[@alasdarelambert3371]

Really high quality video, super informative and I love the way you balance the fishing with the scenery. Feels like I’m there on the bank watching you!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Alasdare! If you were on the bank watching me, you could have shouted 'mind that snag' 😂. Tight lines buddy 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@JumbleTronChannel]

Greetings from across the pond! Loved this video.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you! Delighted to hear you enjoyed the vid 🙏🏼🎣

[@michaelforde4373]

Great video

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Michael!

[@craigdrever7141]

Brilliant watch as always Sean tight lines bud 🎣

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Craig! All the best, mate 🙏🏼🐟

[@user-vy3vu4no9n]

Hi Sean Thank so much for all the content you’ve made! Seen most of your videos and they just get better, love the information I get out of them and even just the perfect footage you capture! Hope to see you on the riverside one day 👍. Love from Edinburgh

[@kartdriver111]

Another great video. Loving the Marquis 👍🏻

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Yeah, I can't get enough of that sound 😎🐟🎣

[@robinmuir7799]

Good start to the season, Sean.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Robin 🙏🏼

[@johnjhunter5185]

Another cracking video Sean, you never fail to impress your viewers,with your knowledge,enthusiasm,and ultimately,your "Passion", for your Sport.I thoroughly enjoy every one of them.Not as nimble or as young as I used to be,both knees replaced in 2019, getting back into river fishing after a long absence.Your videos inspire me to get out and explore.You've even made a video of my local River Devon,in Clackmannanshire,😜👌. Kudos to you Sean,and long may you continue to inspire,the next Generation of Fly Anglers mate👍👍👍.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! I grew up in Tillicoultry so love going back to the Devon. Great to hear you're getting back to it and tight lines 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@jafiraultza2232]

Great job man! Nice to see you again. Take care!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Javi! Hope you're keeping well 🙏🏼

[@dannytait2077]

You capture the moment perfectly mate, well done you....and always back to the good auld Cart for action 😉...love it!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Danny! Aye, there's nothing quite like your home water. Tight lines mate 🙏🏼🐟

[@WinkoWanko]

Just stumbled across your channel. Loving flyfishing and loving Scotland, it seems to fit quite perfectly. Thank you for the beautiful pictures! Greetings from Germany

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Delighted you're enjoying the channel and I hope you make it over here to fish one day 🙏🏼🐟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@davidgregg6703]

Been waiting patiently on this and you nailed it 👌! Lovely noise of what looks like your new hardy reel!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks David! It's been a minute hasn't it 🙈😂! I do love the sound of the reel. Nothing clicks quite like a Hardy 🙏🏼🐟

[@davidgregg6703]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing I’m considering looking at new fly rods myself, had my eye on the sage trout ll for some time but shocking expensive, this greys streamflex has popped up a few times now, been hearing great things about it . Wud u prefer it over ur fibre glass rod?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

For the money, I think the streamflex is a really smashing rod. I’m genuinely impressed. Having said that it’s a totally different tool to a fibreglass rod. I’d definitely advise you to get your hands on a glass rod before buying one. But if you’re comparing to a Sage LL, you could get the streamflex and a glass rod and still have a few spare quid 😂

[@jeremiahhedeen3879]

Even tho that fish got off, you approached and executed getting that fish to take like a true professional well done

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Jeremiah! I probably gave it a bit too much line, but it was fun getting it to eat twice. Now we've had a bit of rain I might pay it a visit and see if third time is indeed a charm 😂

[@hughjarse2909]

Hello again Sean ,great to see another video .Haven't fished the Cart yet this year hoping to go soon ,tight lines 🐟😎

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Jim! Glad you enjoyed the video and best of luck when you do make it out for a cast 🙏🏼🐟

[@alanmcgonnigle5820]

Another great video, don't leave it as long next time! 👍😀

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Alan! I'll definitely try to post a bit more often the trout season's open 🤙🏼🎣

[@bill1lute]

What a lovely video: great camera work, suitably understated commentary and - thank heavens - well chosen music (makes such a nice change from some of the gruesome library music that accompanies fishing videos!) Thank you.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Bill! Delighted you enjoyed the video. I used to use some of the music you're referring to! But I've gradually settled into a more mellow approach to editing 😂🙏🏼🐟

[@DamonValentineFishing]

Brilliant video mate!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Can't wait to pay the rivers a visit next time you're up 🙏🏼🎣

[@johnjhunter5185]

Cracking wee video mate, bugger losing that 2lb'der, looked a cracker of a troot😜👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate. As they say - nothing makes a fish larger than almost being caught 😂. Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟

[@outdoorsdelmarva5691]

Nice to see you back in the water my friend. Such beauitful waters. It only gets better from now on!! LOL

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Yes, I'm praying a bit of rain and warmer weather gets things going. I'm desperate for a good one on the dry 😂🙏🏼🐟

[@jimpain7905]

Hi mate it's great to hear from you this afternoon,I'm always on the lookout for a new video from you as they are always so very good and I'm not just saying that.i think that your editing is amazing and the content is just the thing I dream about as I live in Norfolk England and there is no game fishing here(just one small Stillwater here and there for stockys but good practice for the fly casting at least!)me and my partner do love to get up to the Trossachs twice a year and I am coming up at the end of the month for a little brown trout and salmon fishing I just can't wait! Anyway thanks again for your great videos and keep safe!!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Jim! Glad to hear you're enjoying the vids. Hope you have a cracking trip up to the Troassachs in a couple of weeks. I grew up near Stirling and love every inch of the place. Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟

[@jimpain7905]

Hi mate thanks for your reply too, one quick question I know that you are busy. All my rods are 9,1/2 ft 5wts do you think it's a good idea to get a smaller length and wt rod for smaller streams and rivers? Once again thank you

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

@@jimpain7905 I'd say it depends if you feel you're finding yourself in situations where you can't do what you need to do with a 9.5ft 5wt or where it's ruining your enjoyment. I like a pokey wee rod for when you're fishing under a canopy and you might find smaller fish are more fun on a 3wt or 4wt. I have a 6'6 4wt on order from Greys and love glass rods in the 7'6/7'9 range. But there's no right or wrong when it comes to rod choice 👍🏼

[@Adventuristic89]

Class video Sean love when your videos get popped up on my feed always find myself packing for a trip up the river 👍 that snag up was hard to watch mate sore one but great stuff 👌

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks buddy! Nothing better than hearing a video has inspired someone to get wadered up and head out fishing 👍🏼. The snag was a nightmare but I've only myself to blame for letting it get over on that side of the river. Will just have to pay it another visit and right the wrong! 🙏🏼🎣

[@ret1975]

Just started watching your video and just started fly fishing I really enjoyed and appreciated your video it's more what I do than in a clear fast flowing river in Montana stuffed with big fish thanks

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Delighted to hear you enjoyed the video. 👍🏼🐟

[@neilandrew961]

Good to see you back sir heart breaking losing fish like that but you will get another chance there's a lot bigger in the river

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Neil! All good character building stuff (words I definitely did not use at the time!). I've yet to bump into an urban trophy this season but I'm hoping the wee lift in water brings the big boys and girls out to play. Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟

[@neilandrew961]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing good chance there's a few lumps behind the supermarket and football pitch in our area have watched them when water is low and sunny see them cruising around

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

@@neilandrew961 I know exactly where you mean and I've heard stories... 😎

[@iaingardiner1181]

Been waiting for this mate, you never disappoint....all the posative comments on here are fully deserved. 👍🏻👏🏻 🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 T.L.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Iain! I'm always blown away by the positivity. Delighted you enjoyed the vid 🙏🏼🐟

[@martinm1484]

Cracking video, was wondering where you'd got to!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Martin! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙏🏼🐟

[@stuartgreig2256]

Hi sean , your local certainly holds some good fish . I have only been out once on my local river and it was baltic to say the least haha . Early season can be hard work , with weather conditions to contend with . But there's always a chance you can tempt one of the old residents . Must admit i like the look of greys streamflex rods . Have a greys gr20 in 8.6 ft 5wt nice enough rod for my local . Tight lines and keep them coming 👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Stuart! It's still early, isn't it. I always think you need leaves on the trees for things to really get going but then it's easy to make excuses 😂.Tight lines mate 👍🏼🎣

[@paulblackwildfishing8686]

Great video Sean. I feel your pain brother losing that trout at the end. Lets just say your alot calmer me than me about it thats for sure. But brilliant video pal. Great stuff👏👏

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Paul! I know... I've just watched your latest video 😂😂. All the best buddy 🙏🏼🐟

[@piobmhor8529]

I’ll be back in Scotland in a few weeks after being away three years. I can hardly wait to try out some new flies my buddy tied this winter. I haven’t fished the Spey yet, might just be my first spot when I get there.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

I've never fished the Spey either but it's an iconic river. Hope you enjoy the tip and tight lines 🙏🏼🎣

[@chris100pc]

A new season and full of hope and anticipation! Great video, as ever! I hope you catch up with the one that got away. One things for sure, the fish hadn’t got to that size without finding some good snagging points and hiding places. Better luck next time Sean…

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Chris! They're no daft as my dad would say 😂. I'll definitely pay it a visit soon and hope to right the wrong... with a beefier leader and a nice tight drag 🤙🏼🐟

[@chris100pc]

I can’t wait to see the re-match footage, I’ll bet it’s in the same place too. Tight lines for long next time…

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

@@chris100pc Thanks Chris! I'm already hatching a plan 🤙🏼

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

That was a very very cold morning.

[@deantreloar]

I'd never heard of an 18' leader, that's wild!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

It's a 12ft leader to a tippet ring with an extra 5 or 6 feet of tippet added. It'd definitely be overkill in some situations (I'll shorten up to a rod length in some circumstances) but if you're fishing in super clear water and bright conditions, I've found it definitely pays to fish fine and far off 🤙🏼🐟

[@fishingscotland3068]

Great video pal just starting to practice with the fly myself good to watch you

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Lee! Delighted you enjoyed the video and hope you're getting the hang of the fly. The learning curve can be quite steep but it's a brilliant way to catch fish 🙏🏼🎣

[@fishingscotland3068]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing aye just getting the technique correct and hopefully get my.first river clyde fish

[@flyfishinglondoner]

I was right there with you when you hooked and played that fish... and when it came off! Always far worse when it's the only take of the day.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Aye, kudos to the fish though - it knew exactly where that snag was 😂. Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟

[@andrewtobin3830]

GREAT intro! Been waiting ages for a new vid and you didn’t disappoint. Re wind noise on your first piece to camera, I can recommend the Rode Wireless Go II with the wind muffler on. Works great with a GoPro (with media mod) or any other camera basically.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Andrew, and great suggestion re the wind noise. I have a rode mic on the big camera but I think that media mod for the GoPro might be my next investment 😉🎣🐟

[@jamesmcfly6217]

Always a pleasure to watch you make it look easy// when are you open to suggestions for one of your trips 🎣

[@galljnr8866]

Fantastic mate. Good to see ye back at it again, great video 🎣 let me know if I could possibly purchase a few of your flys you tie.. Seem to work brilliant on the cart 😁

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Really glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately I'm not really set up to tie flies for sale. All the usual patterns should do the job. I've been getting them on pheasant tails, hares ears, a big brown woolly bugger and of course the jingler! Tight lines 👍🏼🐟

[@oreilly6365]

been looking at the GR80 myself, was thinking 10ft 4w as an all rounder. Top class vid again, look forward to the next one!! Tight lines

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

I thought I was done with graphite rods but the streamflex has really surprised me. Andy and IB have done a really comprehensive review of the 10/4 over on their channel. Looks like a brilliant combo and very versatile. Glad you enjoyed the vid! Tight lines 🙏🏼🎣

[@oreilly6365]

Had my new GR80 out last night, put on your approved jingler and couldnt believe the fish I was catching!!! Had two absolute stonkers!! Exactly why your vids are so worth watching, learning as I go! Thanks again 👌😊

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

@@oreilly6365 Yes mate!! Literally my biggest anxiety about this channel is giving out bad advice. So I'm delighted to hear you're enjoying the rod and the flies are working. The Jingler has been around for hundreds of years so it can't be that bad 😂. Did you go for the 10/4 Streamflex in the end?

[@oreilly6365]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing aye went for 10ft, what line you using? Ive 5wt line on it at the moment so need to pick a 4wt line although im loving the 5wt line anyway. Cant believe how well it casts. So pleased with it 👍 Must have had 12 fish last night in 1hr 30mins, mostly small but two belters among them that really fought hard. Ill always have a jingler in my box!!!!! Like the pheasant tail body too 👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

I’ve got a barrio gt90 and one of the new rio creek lines in 4wt. Both are brilliant. But if you’re finding it casts well with the 5wt, you might as well stick with that and save your pennies for when it wears out!

[@johncolquhoun6416]

Had a go on the cart today but no luck. Seen a couple rising. Still a fine day for it.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Pity, John! I hope you bump into a few next time. I've not fished the Cart since making this video but I've been down for a walk a few times and haven't seen a single rise. Strange spring it's been!

[@AyrshireAlps]

Great start to the season! You and a couple of other YTers have inspired me to cast a fly again, and took a ticket for the Annick, not far from you over in Stewarton, similar size of river too. Keep up the great work fella, really classy production. 👏🏻

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Greg! Delighted to hear you've been inspired to pick up the fly rod again. Tight lines for the new season mate 🙏🏼🐟

[@AyrshireAlps]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing Cheers Sean, hillwalking is my thing these days, so a wee 4 piece set up fits nicely in my bag, spend a lot of my time in the Galloways, so some good options for a few casts!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

@@AyrshireAlps I've had my eye on those lochs in the Galloway forest. Hopefully be able to get down one day this summer🤟🏼🐟

[@AyrshireAlps]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing Sean, I recall you showing where you buy your indicators from, but can't recall what video it was! any chance of a wee reminder? Never tried an indicator, keen to try it out. Much appreciated.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Hi mate it’s the New Zealand strike indicator kit from strikeindicator.com. I think I bought my last kit from Amazon but you might be able to find them in tackle shops 👍🏼

[@Jackthehackle]

Thanks Sean been looking forward to your new video for ages a good start good luck have a good season will you be having a trip up to Assynt again.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks John! I had the best intentions over the winter but I'll try to post a bit more now the trout season's underway. Definitely hoping to get back up to Assynt soon 🙏🏼🐟

[@shield707]

So are there any Brook Trout or Rainbow Trout in the river your fishing? And what are the other species in your rivers you target... I'm visiting in May and I'd love to know all about Scotland River, Stream fishing... I still can't believe I'll be there.. Looks like heaven to this ole man... Really like the channel

[@tomgray4378]

Yet another great video Sean, really looking forward to this season and more of your videos. Good to see such substantial fish in the White Cart. Could I ask, what was the music at the very start of your video ?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Tom! It's a river that always seems to surprise me! If you scroll down in the video description, I've put links to all of the music. All the best 🙏🏼🐟

[@cameroia]

Great stuff Sean, must get a rod into the Cart next time i'm back in glasgow

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate, long time no see! Definitely bring a rod next time you're down. There's the Carts, Kelvin, Calders - loads of urban water to chuck a fly into 🙏🏼🐟

[@cameroia]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing definitely, especially as Liam down that way noo too. Great articles from you appearing in FF&FT

[@seayak]

Greetings from Manitoba, Canada. Thanks for the great video - terrific camera work and editing. Early season fishing can be pretty challenging - hated to see you lose that fish! I certainly envy you having that fine trout stream in your backyard! How does stream access for brown trout work in Scotland? How much water is open to public fishing?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Great to hear from you Bruce and I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. I'm very lucky to have the White Cart so close to home! So, you can access 99% of the countryside due to an Act of Parliament that guarantees your 'right to roam'. The right to fish however belongs to the land owner and there is very little truly public water. However, you can get permission to fish most rivers either by joining an angling club or buying a day/week permit. Hope that helps 👍🏼🐟

[@connordavis7741]

Wow! What a fantastic, calming and enjoyable video. I mainly sea fish but really do fancy giving fly fishing on a gentle river a go this summer… anyone have a good suggestion on what rod and reel to go for, for a beginner?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Connor! If you're looking for a river rod, I'd say either a 4 or a 5wt in the 8-9ft range would be a good place to start. Greys make some excellent and super affordable fly rods so I'd definitely have a look at them. Other than that, all you need to get started is a cheap reel, a floating line, some leader material and some flies and you're away. Good luck! 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@connordavis7741]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing ahh great thank you for that!

[@kevinmerges3162]

enjoy the videos with the gentle or no music. ty.

[@PatMo1888]

No so much tight lines as hard lines ... next time Sean!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Haha cheers dad! I'll be paying it another visit soon 😉🙏🏼🐟

[@lionelazema205]

Hello great job and beautiful fish. what is the action of this rod, rather fast or moderate ? Thanks. Lionel (south of France).

[@majewskimusic]

Thanks, What is the best weather, temperature and time to fly?, Best regards, TM, ;-)

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Tomasz, you can fish any time. But generally warm and overcast is good weather for fly fishing in Scotland 👍🏼

[@iainwright2051]

The one tht got away

[@iainwright2051]

It's hard working a fish when it risez at the same point every time

[@bertifrasilmeye995]

I thought you got that beard caught on the bedstead......get out and get going! Cheers.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Haha! You're not entirely wrong there 😂. Thankfully the spring is here and the motivation has returned 🙏🏼🐟

[@billh7106]

How can I get started in fly fishing equipment etc thanks

[@iainwright2051]

Mayflys

[@vladimircharous8945]

Conner McGregor as a fisherman.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

😂😂 We're not here to take part... we're here to take over 🤙🏼🐟