I Fight the SALMON OF A LIFETIME!!!

I hooked the Salmon of a lifetime, can I catch it?... Let's find out!
This time of the year I like to hang up my Pike&Perch rods for a couple weeks and undertake some of my favourite fishing I do! I travel for hours up North on this trip each year but I did not imagine the results to turn out like this!
Enjoy! :)
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[@adventurefishinguk]

What an absolutely phenomenal video, blown away! You could spend the next 50 years of your life chasing a fish that tops that one. Made up for you, this could well be the best salmon fishing video on KZbin

[@pikeandperch]

Wow, Thank you George🤝 means a lot, a whole lot❣️

[@troutking7986]

Now, that’s what I call an exciting fishing video! Brilliantly done. Such genuine emotion. I was almost as nervous as you watching the second fight. Magnificent salmon in perfect river conditions

[@pikeandperch]

Love this mate, thank you! I can't describe my nerves once I seen it haha!

[@marknixon6215]

Well happy for you! What an amazing couple of fish and fighting hard! Like your closing speech and i know all fellow fishermen and women will be so happy for you!!!!

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you Mark that means a lot!❣️

[@spud3607]

"Walking on air" is the closest expression I have heard for that feeling, but even that doesn't do it justice! Even after 50 years of fishing I still remember that feeling. Thank you.

[@pikeandperch]

It is a pleasure my friend🤝 that’s a very fitting expression but I agree, it simply does not do it justice!

[@Debo10161]

Well done jud that was mint 👏 well worth the effort! Didn’t expect that second one, mega fish - looked like a elephant seal when you first held it up 😂

[@pikeandperch]

Thanks jud🥰

[@davidsammels2124]

Wow, some anglers fish all there lives and never catch salmon that size and you catch two in two days, well done and a joy to watch how excited you were 👏👏

[@pikeandperch]

Count myself truly blessed!! I’m glad I could share it🤝🫶

[@Boney1963]

I actually felt that I was there with you - absolutely brilliant and thank you for sharing.

[@pikeandperch]

This response is EXACTLY why I wanted to share this moment!❣️

[@atlantic_fishing_pursuits]

That's what it's all about lad!! It was definitely 18/20 if not over that with the size of belly!! I've caught many salmon and that one is definitely a special fish well done mate congrats!! 👌🎣👍🔥🔥

[@pikeandperch]

Absolutely!! It most definitely is, I didn't get a shot of it but was 19" in girth! Thank you :)

[@johnkidd797]

Lovely fish lad, they'd been in the river for a wee while judging by the spawning colours on them but still a fantastic catch, good to see you putting them back as the eating is better when they are bars of silver, I always put coloured fish back no matter the size. Well done, that'll stay with you forever.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you :) I’ll put them all back to let them continue their spawning mission! It would be cool to get one like that when they’re fresh to have full full energy but it’s awesome to see their spawning colours at the same time! Thank you for watching 🫶

[@Hardlinesangling]

What an amazing couple of days you had. Little did I know when I joked about the scales how much you would need them the next day... You got the queen the first day then came back and got the king well done. Salmon fishing when it's on can be phenomenal.

[@pikeandperch]

Some special memories! Haha I know!! I thought it was just a joke too but nope! I look forward to setting a line with you next season🎣

[@Hardlinesangling]

@pikeandperch looking forward to it too. Surely have a set of scales between us. Amazing memories even better that it's on camera too.

[@pikeandperch]

@@Hardlinesangling Haha, I hope so!

[@doddereye7765]

Wow Fish of a lifetime there , one to tell the Grandkids about !! Well done also for an excellent video you are not only a highly skilled fisherman but an excellent content creator to boot ! Well done again very enjoyable.

[@pikeandperch]

It certainly is and I’ll tell them until they’re sick of it ;) Thank you VERY much that means a whole lot🫶

[@robertdoesfishing]

Whoah, just incredible. What a couple of days fishing that was. Well done! Absolute specimens 👏🎣

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@Mickyj-t1g]

Cracking video, Nicely done on that monster salmon. Im well happy for you mate. legendary moment right there!

[@pikeandperch]

Couldn’t have described it any better! Thank you my friend :)

[@jerryglover5435]

Top angling dude. You did well to keep that fella outta the rapids 😉 his genetics will do the hens proud. The hen was well kept and rested. Great to see that. You’ve a great angling future head mate

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you Jerry, this means a lot!🫶

[@dominicburton950]

Well done 👏 well deserved fantastic watch .That must have been some adrenaline rush when it slipped into the net.Awsome fish👍

[@pikeandperch]

Oh it was a rush of every emotion! From happy to overwhelming. Thank you😊🙏

[@paulkennedy5953]

Great fishing where is that location...what was the method and techniques utilized.....🙂👍

[@mckayuk]

Aged 12 Mum & Dad bought me my first 9ft Trout Fly fishing rod and a day permit for the River Ericht at the The Grange stretch near Blairgowrie and my first fish a 4lb Salmon that was probably returning after just 1 year at Sea. What I remember is having no control at all with line whizzing off as the reel screeched with that Rod bending like crazy. Fortunately it was well hooked and not my expertise that saw it landed or rather beached some 20 mins later as I didn't have a net M&D probably didn't expect me to catch anything. Happy days that you never forget.

[@pikeandperch]

What a story! Some of the greatest memories are behind a rod, unforgettable too🫶

[@BadlydrawnBen]

When that monster came in i thought Yeah id be doing a victory dance and low and behold 😂 I also went and had a go at the mystery pier from a couple of videos ago and bagged up 👍

[@pikeandperch]

Hahaha! Made me laugh that, I’m glad you enjoyed it and caught some perch 🎣

[@danielyandle6530]

Only watched a minute and already know it’s a banger 🔥 good work bro

[@pikeandperch]

Eyyy, thank you 🙏

[@mattgoodchild8215]

That was absolutely fantastic the king of fish and massive well done pal epic battle superb thank you for sharing 👍🏼🎣

[@pikeandperch]

Wow, thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’m glad I could share it

[@johnmaskell5124]

Unbelievable! Two fish of a lifetime in 2 days. It's not fair 😅

[@pikeandperch]

It is well and truly unbelievable!

[@georgeholmes6099]

Awesome fish! Are you able to share which river / area / club this is? Cheers mate

[@MancunianToryDespiser]

What a legend! On pins watching this, lad. Well done. Get your bloody net set up, and get them scales bagged up. Top, top video!

[@pikeandperch]

Haha, enjoy mate! Lesson learnt for sure🤣 Thank you :)

[@gezgriffiths3793]

Wow. Well done matey what a couple of fish 💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pikeandperch]

Much appreciated🙏

[@totebal1409]

Well done, chuffed for ya, crackin' video too. Please don't take this the wrong way, just my opinion on the weight. The fish does look big but the measurements would indicate a weight of around 20lb, as it wasn't weighed we'll never know. One thing's for sure, it's a fish you ain't gonna forget about.👏

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you! We'll never know, the guides online I used suggested 21-23lbs and then other peoples have suggested otherwise haha! Regardless, I am made up. Thank you for watching and saying :)

[@nairnfly]

Spectacular video and really well edited,. Fantastic couple of fish especially the cock salmon. Great memories for you well done !!!

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed 🤝🤝

[@Abeyptfc]

Well done man, that salmon was huge man, an absolute beast!

[@pikeandperch]

Serious fish! Thank you

[@glynwilliams1225]

Congratulations ‘ cracking brace off fish”” stunning 🎣🎣

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you Glyn, I still have the same smile on my face!

[@insearchofperch8170]

Unreal lad! Well done!!!

[@pikeandperch]

Appreciate it🤝

[@bigblueboys]

great video isaac, i live in kendal and have seen plenty salmon in the kent but never that big! They are special fish mate, congrats

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you! It’s by chance they get that big by staying out in the sea to feed for longer than usual, get out on them!

[@navid-abbasi-fishing]

Incredible fishes!!! what kind of trout/salmon was it? By the way, I like ur censored spinner 😉

[@j0ck999]

What a brace ,,, stunning catches ,, well done son 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤘

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you 😊

[@yvan50m]

Realy stuning fish 🔥🔥 well done. Tight lines 🎣

[@pikeandperch]

You too mate 🙏😊

[@mrhuxley68]

Great video .... a real passion for angling ... keep up the good work!

[@pikeandperch]

You got that right, I absolutely love this and sharing it for you guys is amazing! Thank you❣️

[@seanb5007]

What an awesome trip! Amazing river and stunning fish! Thanks for the video!

[@pikeandperch]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it mate🤝

[@graemeclarke5814]

Fair play putting it back.. was hoping you would

[@pikeandperch]

Of course🫡 Plenty skilled fish recreators around without needing a dead fish these days and would never want to kill such a fish, or any!

[@fieldsportscumbria]

Unreal that last fish my biggest is 37 inch in 15 years of chasing them.

[@pikeandperch]

Certainly is, count myself well and truly blessed.

[@gunnarglimm3578]

Super nice Video, congrats!

[@pikeandperch]

Appreciate that!

[@ddeboy002]

Thank you for releasing them. I always try to release my biggest trout I catch even though I'm trying to get one to eat. The biggest need to breed.

[@pikeandperch]

Always!

[@oakling7534]

Some fish them well done 👏

[@condelaneycd]

To nice big fish lad good job con from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@pikeandperch]

Thanks mate!🤝

[@jiefrog]

amazing Fishing , what a salmon , great Video

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you :)!!!

[@shaunsfishingadventures]

Great session that was a beast of a salmon

[@pikeandperch]

Certainly was🐳

[@TheSebtrain]

Loved this mate. I fish predominantly shite rivers and chocolate canals. This has been my dream for years.

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you bro 🫶 get exploring!🎣

[@micxael_1287]

what a video, subbed and liked video, great fishing

[@pikeandperch]

Much appreciated!🤝

[@zanderdaukantas4155]

Out of this world bro🎣🎣 got me going 9 days till home time!! COME ON🤣

[@pikeandperch]

Hahaha!! Love it mate, thank you!!

[@PiperX1X]

He’s the king of that stretch buddy, nice one. I wish I was still fit enough to get out on the waters as from when I could hold a rod I was fishing and absolutely loved every moment of been out on the rivers but due to spinal injury and mobility problems it’s just not safe for me anymore but I loved this video well done cracking catch.

[@pikeandperch]

He definitely is!👑 I’ll keep it coming for you🫶🤝

[@Uk_carp_diaries]

Always set your net up first! 😂 mate well in! what a beastie salmon

[@pikeandperch]

I will! It does add to the excitement though ;)😅

[@billpope2262]

Fantastic. So so pleased for you. Dream fishing and really well done too.

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you very much!

[@eatsleepheal4420]

I spent two hours fighting a monster twice that size it was tail hooked thought I'd a tree on in flood once I seen the 90 lbs fish I started trying to net it ! The tail was so big it didn't go in my landing net but the hook caught my net and bye bye monster

[@poullauridsen8593]

what a fish that male was, well done....and keep up the good work.

[@pikeandperch]

Thanks, will do!

[@Rossco-o9c]

What a fish , looks in great condition well done fella 🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿that second salmon from the same pool that’s a special fish 👍🏼

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you mate🤝🫶

[@Rossco-o9c]

@@pikeandperch Love your content and your energy great work ethic, You have a new subscriber, 🎣👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@RGoutsider]

Nice salmon 😮

[@wolfwinddh]

What a beast well done bud

[@pikeandperch]

❣️🤝

[@angusmcangus7914]

Tip: Get a Sharp's wading staff with a length/weight measuring scale on it.

[@pikeandperch]

Noted and bought for next season, thank you🤝

[@bayleypvp1591]

Well done mate, well in that is!!!!

[@pikeandperch]

Cheers!

[@ShaunWilliamSykes]

Well done lad congrats 2 personal bests in 2 days brilliant

[@pikeandperch]

Can't believe it! Thank you 🤝

[@miltonwright9596]

This was amamzing!!! loved it well done!!

[@pikeandperch]

Appreciate it❤

[@johndean1634]

Nice to see you return it to the river. Nice one

[@pikeandperch]

Always 🫡

[@isaacbell.]

😍

[@marciewright6347]

Giving Jeremy Wade a run for his money with those river monsters 🐊 insane video!

[@pikeandperch]

Haha agreed! Thank you❣️

[@Eggyfart83]

Without the fake dramatic danger he always seems to be in

[@mikelundrigan2285]

You are potentially hurting that Salmon by lifting it out of the water! Please….Protect it instead!! Just take your pictures with the fish still in the net still in the water! Thanks!

[@pikeandperch]

Hi Mike, after posting it a few others let me know about the importance of this and it will be put in to practice. Thank you for highlighting it, best way to learn!

[@adambreen5368]

​@@pikeandperchyou held it horizontal so - good. I wouldn't have had them out of the water as long myself right enough

[@mikelundrigan2285]

Thanks…we all gotta learn stuff we don’t know! 😃

[@adambreen5368]

​@@mikelundrigan2285more precious than gold those fish

[@yep.fishing]

Well done mate, 11/10 trip I'd say

[@pikeandperch]

I’d agree with that!🎉

[@fin1493]

spectacular work! would love to see more of this angling

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you :), I’ll make note of that.

[@decasfishing]

Well done mate cracking fish! 👌💪🔥🎣

[@pikeandperch]

Appreciate it Dec

[@englishbob3603]

thats a pristine croc chief 👌💪💪awsome

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you🫡🫡

[@rhysmaybrey7739]

2 phenomenal fish there mate. 2 great days fishing. Nice job

[@pikeandperch]

Absolutely, unforgettable!

[@garyhope3731]

Wow, that would have taken some watercress sauce 😂, glad to see it go free, well done m8.

[@pikeandperch]

😂😂!! Thank you 🙏

[@craigmetcalfe4]

Amazing catch mate, well done.

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you🫶

[@BillysOilShack]

River Awe?

[@FishingCaledonia]

Wow! Well done!!!!

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you so much 😀

[@charlieneilson1239]

That was a fantastic video. Congratulations 👏🏼 🎉

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you 🤝🫶

[@dannyw7479]

Wow! Both were huge but that second one was ridiculous, sic, well done! What lure(s) were you using?

[@adambreen5368]

​@@pikeandperchtreble hook?

[@Guide504]

Lovely big fish, very rare now in the UK.

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Some nice fish there man fair play 😊

[@robreid1696]

That's incredible well done son. 😮😮!!!

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you!

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

Beutyful hen salmon. I am so happy you lét it go to spawn.

[@pikeandperch]

Of course, you should have stayed to watch the cock at the end 😎

[@angrycamping]

Subbed; New to your channel but, happy that I got here. I luve in Scotland, am generally crap at fishing but, have been re-awoken to the possibilities in Scottish, lochs, rivers and canals. I didn't know you could spin fish for Salmon in Scotland. Steered clear of it, 'cos thought it was all posh boys with fly rods. Not going to ask where you fished, for obvious reasons but, will do some homework. TL mate🎣

[@pikeandperch]

Awesome! I’m happy you enjoyed it :) there’s some special fishing in Scotland, tight lines for your adventures🤝🎣

[@longlowdog]

Atlantic salmon length to weight chart suggests your fish was between 22 and 24lbs. Nice work.

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you 😊 well and truly awesome

[@larsandersson4394]

You have to visit sweden and Lulea river up in north. A lot of trout and Salomon and still very sheap licens.

[@pikeandperch]

I’ll see you there 😂🫡

[@garysimpson8860]

Not something you see everyday day and make a change and well done 👍 amazing fish

[@pikeandperch]

It isn’t, truly amazing! Thank you Gary🤝

[@damiendonaghy1638]

They would have been amazing fun on a fly rod.

[@pikeandperch]

Absolutely, only going up with it from now on! Although I wouldn't have been able to fish that pool with the fly so it must have been meant to be!

[@HookedOnAngling]

What an incredible salmon. Great video.

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you 🤝

[@rangerwhite5165]

I'd have love to seen that one just off the tide!

[@pikeandperch]

Different ball game if it was!🎣

[@gazzaman8280]

Awesome!

[@pikeandperch]

Glad you think so!

[@dang9269]

Nice job mate what rivers this?

[@neiltimney3041]

Cracking fishing marra

[@pikeandperch]

🤝🤝

[@tmkfishing]

Good job! Nice fish

[@pikeandperch]

Thanks!

[@calmck3164]

A nice fish makes a change from them 1 pound pike the Irish man been posting on this channel

[@pikeandperch]

Over the moon with it!

[@calmck3164]

@@pikeandperch happy for your 🙂

[@pikeandperch]

@@calmck3164thank you 😊

[@dmcg12345]

@pikeandperch what river was that you were fishing in Scotland? Lovely couple of fish you got great footage well done 👍🏼

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you, I wont be naming the river for the protection of the fish and stretch.

[@Henrz999]

The pool of dreams

[@EKdlwoasred]

I would guess that salmon has got to be 40/50 pounds all day

[@pikeandperch]

haha!

[@MrKveite1]

So a 22 ish or so, pretty good fish for there i guess. good stuff....

[@pikeandperch]

Worth the travel! Thank you🤩

[@grantsloan9612]

Great video, can I ask what rod and reel set up you are using?? Thanks

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you! Both are discontinued unfortunately, I’ve had them for years and years

[@StuartRees-w4i]

22/23lb in weight roughly!!

[@larryfeathers1562]

Why do you adjust the drag so much when fighting the fish? I try to never touch drag when fighting fish so I’m interested. Onya mate!

[@pikeandperch]

I have my drag set for striking and setting the hook and then adjust it to how the fish is fighting and what stage it is at during the fight. Hard to gauge which is why I change it a lot but I’ve lost a lot more fish from it through my experience:)

[@CourtneyCrawford-n2z]

Wow what a session well done keep your vids coming lovely fish

[@pikeandperch]

Will do mate👍🏼🫡

[@diiduovidiu2952]

wow wow wooow.... unreal, congrats mate.... what river is it ?

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you!

[@jimmyfaherty8588]

I love the color of the water there. A spinner would kill

[@JamesWillson008]

Sick mate 🎉 well worth the drive!! Get yourself down to Wales and get on some Bass and Sea trout 😊

[@pikeandperch]

Thank you, I will one day I'd like that. Drop me a message when the fishings on.

[@JamesWillson008]

@@pikeandperch prime time of year for big bass now, all fed up on crab and mackerel over the summer.

[@pikeandperch]

@@JamesWillson008 Good to know, when it does ‘die’ off?

[@JamesWillson008]

@pikeandperch not sure tbh depends where you I suppose