Flyfishing in Sheffield: one man's story

In mid December 2021 I headed up to Sheffield to film professional photographer Duncan Philpott as he fished a couple of urban rivers in the city for grayling.
Thank you to Duncan for the hospitality and for assisting in the making of the video. Also a big shout out goes to Ross Tones (Throwing Snow) for kindly providing the soundtrack to the short film.
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[@leslieaustin151]

I hope Sweden is working out well for you Duncan. Les in Chester

[@jonogborne4381]

Superb, well worth the wait.

[@flyfishinglondoner]

Thanks for watching Jon, and I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

[@davidgregg8757]

Nice story, it’s hard to beat being alone on the river listening to the river run and catching wild trout, u could be at a lot worst like sitting in a pub drinking or taking drugs!

[@ifsobczwhy]

Looking forward to this one!

[@sturawlinson7875]

Great content Tim, really enjoying watching your transition and progression in each episode. Fantastic story telling

[@flyfishinglondoner]

Firstly thank you for taking the time to watch it. Secondary your kind words are much appreciated.

[@ascot1049]

Brilliant.

[@flyfishinglondoner]

I'm humbled that you think so.

[@IoanaDia]

Very original content! I love the way you created the video! Very interesting story! 🎣🐟❤

[@flyfishinglondoner]

Thank you for the lovely comment, it's much appreciated and motivates to continue.

[@frumpton_chunk]

Loving these videos, started urban fishing in 2001 during the foot and mouth, for me its probably the best trouting you can get in many areas of the north, theres some good fishing to be had in Manchesters urban rivers.

[@flyfishinglondoner]

Thanks for the kind words. It was a great day's filming, after which I got to have a few casts!

[@andylamude3932]

I really like your style, completely different to everyone else on KZbin. 👍🏼

[@flyfishinglondoner]

Thank you, that means a lot.

[@ashjones1603]

Nice filming on my local river! It’s suffered with poaching over the last few years but there are still plenty of surprises to be had if you go away from the easy access areas.

[@flyfishinglondoner]

I wouldn't have guessed about the poaching. We had a good day and I even got to land a couole. It's a shame to hear that that is going on.

[@ashjones1603]

@@flyfishinglondoner Don’t get me wrong it’s still a cracking venue but there are certain spots where cyclists and walkers I’ve spoken to have mentioned people taking fish and I’ve seen evidence of it, that are hard work now. I’m glad you had a good time on the Don and I like the fact you make the most of urban venues as I try and do the same myself so I can relate to it. When you’re up again you should try the Sheffield canal which is just round the corner from where you fished as there are a few pike, roach and perch that I’m sure would take a fly. Also I follow you on instagram so I could drop you a message and point you in the direction of a few more areas of the Don that are worth a go.

[@petertomo95]

The mighty river don, my local river in Doncaster. Some cracking fish all the way up and down

[@flyfishinglondoner]

It was my first time in Sheffield. The fishing was excellent!

[@petertomo95]

@@flyfishinglondoner ill be fishing up there soon, usually go in Doncaster for the barbel and the rest lol, my mates moving near the river in Sheffield so I'll be exploring up there I know there's some decent fish hiding in the deep spots 👌

[@GoneFishingNow]

Nice footage, interesting content

[@flyfishinglondoner]

Thank you for your kind words, makes it all worthwhile.

[@terry6517]

Does anyone know the contact for the local Sheffield fishing guru I have an old friend who's recently moved their and wishing to get him out of the house he's 71 now and looking forward to trout fishing, so if you know and can help please reply so I can see my old mate catch his first trout

[@flyfishinglondoner]

His name is Duncan Philpott, you can find him through social media. I cannot recall where we were as I'm not from Sheffield.

[@adriant335]

Tim … Bravo 👏 great film …… Stockholm next ? 🤔

[@flyfishinglondoner]

Thanks for watching. I might head over to Europe to so some filming this year@

[@blackraventrails639]

Interesting, I couldn’t help but focus on the shitty natural environment in public areas. We in America take pride in public places. Unless you are in Texas, they believe in privatization.

[@judithkelly2556]

That a load of town I have been to big cities in the USA many times and the urban environment is the same.

[@blackraventrails639]

@@judithkelly2556 I was specifically mentioning public places. But yeah, I agree with you.