Salmon caught on the fly | Dochfour | salmon fishing Scotland 2023 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

That's nae a bad Brownie! There's always plenty craic when regular visitors Pete and David are on the beat, that's for sure. As you can see from this footage, we were inundated with water as the season drew to a close, so much so that the anglers were severely restricted to where they could fish safely from the bank. It was almost impossible to actually walk in the river, as the water level was so high and it was rising by around an inch every hour when Pete hooked this fish on his dressed double. Despite the continual rise, the water remained crystal clear and the fish continued to grab (unsuccessfully) at the flies. Taken on the 12th of October, three days before our season came to a close, you can see for yourself that this was not a gravid fish by any means but it was definitely one of the 'least silver' of the salmon that I netted this season. All good things come to an end I suppose and our season on the Ness ended at exactly the right time, just as the fish were beginning to change into their spawning regalia. I can't thank Pete and David enough for their efforts throughout the season and in particular during their last two days of fishing. It was definitely hard going but I am reliably informed that if it was easy, we'd soon lose interest!
Happy days ;)
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[@harleyhillgang]

Beauty of a fall salmon! Time for a pint of ale boys! Enjoy the experience! And rest up for more adventures next season! Mike

[@CameronChapman]

Don’t you worry Mike, there’ll be a few drams of whisky savoured before the start of next season! Slainte mhath ❤️

[@davidking7101]

Cracking brownie 🤣🤣, was a great couple of days on the river and can't wait for next season 🎣🎣

[@CameronChapman]

Yer sum man fur one man David, great craic as always. We’ll be back at them in no time at all. Winter well Captain 🙏❤️👍🏻

[@garyc6242]

Nice fish well done 👍

[@CameronChapman]

Many thanks Gary 🙏❤️👍🏻

[@shirleywright2117]

Well done guys. Nice fish. Roll on next season! 🎣🐟🎣

[@CameronChapman]

Many thanks Shirley, the 2024 salmon season will be open up here before you know it, 8 and a half weeks or thereabouts. 🙏🎣❤️👍🏻

[@shirleywright2117]

@@CameronChapman be a bit longer than 8 weeks until I come visit! Don’t do spring cold fishing…🤣🐟

[@CameronChapman]

@@shirleywright2117 🤣😂👍🏻

[@nairnfly]

Big water that well done Pete !!

[@CameronChapman]

Many thanks David, it was definitely hard going for the guys, especially with regard to the height of the constantly rising river. The high gusting winds only added to the fun!

[@nairnfly]

@@CameronChapman Hopefully can get a few days over with you next season. Keep posting the videos they are great ....you put some sprinting in 😆

[@CameronChapman]

Lol, David I must be the only ghillie that wears Nike wading boots! Hopefully we’ll get the opportunity to have the craic on the beat next season, tight lines for 2024 🙏❤️🎣🎣🎣

[@florinberechet6630]

Well done guys..

[@CameronChapman]

Many thanks for your kind words Florin, much appreciated.

[@alannash68]

What size is the salmon fly rod and make and nice fish

[@CameronChapman]

Hi Alan, I’m not 100% certain but I think that was the Hardy Zenith Sintrix, 15’1”. Pete also has the 14’6” and the 13’6” so it’s sometimes hard to tell which one he’s using. Couldn’t agree more about the fish!

[@noelkelly3223]

Great stuff lads nice place 👍 nice fish tanks for the great work hope you have a nice Christmas se you in the new year god bless from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@CameronChapman]

Many thanks Noel, all the best to you and yours from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿