Salmon fishing on the river Tweed at Upper Floors 19th May 2023

[@reicheld590]

My grandfather told me that every day you go fishing God add a day to your life. Lovely video Iain, thanks for sharing. John

[@IainSB]

I hope that your Grandad was correct . I may end up older than Methuselah or then again just old Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@gdadc2649]

As a retired ex-pat living here in Australia, you bring back all the happy memories of days gone by. I hear the birds, smell the water and feel what you are feeling. big sigh, tight lines and thank you.

[@IainSB]

Hi Faither. (Dad). I am glad that it brings back good memories I bet that if you look at what you have and the more recent times you would not change a thing. I hope that I can give you some other old ones that you can sit with a can of Fosters and reminisce . All the very best Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@gdadc2649]

@@IainSB Fosters v Bells not sure Australia matches up to the Tweed but thanks for your thoughts. Martin

[@williamlong7188]

Is that the beat near Paxton House it is so lovely and relaxing there to go a walk and watch the men fish for the salmon on that lovely river .

[@IainSB]

The beat is just a short distance upstream from Floors Castle. The beat belongs to the Duke of Roxburgh. We were fishing just a short distance upstream from Kelso and its a beautiful part of the world William. If I wasn't an angler I think that I would be right there with you, but I much prefer to stand in the water wiggling a stick about🎣. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@williamlong7188]

@@IainSB awe ok that will be at Kelso then thanks

[@mazo2267]

Nice one Iain. That gusty wind made it 'cast one, wait one', although it looked as though it calmed down a bit. The banks look like they've taken a bit of a hammering over time. Always enjoy your outings.🍺🍺

[@IainSB]

HI again Mr Mazo the Rumbler has a few trip hazards that have been washed down from the bank collapsing . some of the subsurface tuffets are over a meter wide . Thanks for commenting on enjoying my efforts Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@stephendavies8087]

A lovely video Iain and certainly some lovely fly water. There was certainly plenty of effort in challenging conditions. I was with you with very cast you made. I also enjoyed the short segment with your guest casting instructor. Again thank you sharing

[@IainSB]

Thank you Stephen It was a pity about the conditions but I enjoyed the company on the river and in the evening and I will look forward to having the chance to fish there again Cheers Iain 🥃

[@nikgrimmett8736]

What a beautiful place, are there any other species of fish in the river other than salmon and trout, total respect to the gents for there display of casting, I'm a beach angler and my best cast was 232yds but I'm nowhere close to their league Thanks Nik Grimmett...

[@IainSB]

you can certainly get the distance with your casting Nik . I think that when it comes to our passion fly casting is something that we have practised for years and if we had a chance to get on the shore we would look like amateurs and probably head off to the pub before lunch Keep at it before the seals get all the fish. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@tomjones7593]

Very varied beat by the looks of it- I know it's not a 'how-to' video and I really enjoy the scenery ,but maybe a quick mention/ shot of the fly you're fishing- and line if you can be bothered. Regardless-carry on !

[@IainSB]

Thanks Tom I do mention in some of my videos my fly and the lines that I use . Because I fish mainly with one fly I have had a couple of comments suggesting that I should just fish rather than mentioning my favourite fly. I do mention my set up and tactics now and again and next season I will try again to spend time showing my fly and giving some detail into the lines I use Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@TerryWade-xe8os]

Just beautiful looking water

[@IainSB]

I could fish there all season long given the chance Terry . I don't think my wallet would stand it Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@mazo2267]

I found myself repeating at every cast .....this one, this one! The whole scene, although a bit bright, looked so promising.....that's how it goes sometimes but in any event we get so much out of just being there...😎👍👍

[@IainSB]

It is a beautiful beat to fish and can only dream of what it would have been like a foot higher and a bit of cloud ...... a well the company was good and I worked up a thirst Cheers Iain 🥃

[@tonyquinn4971]

Lovely water , lovely . Beautiful. Enjoyed every minute of the video Iain , we don’t go salmon fishing to just catch salmon ! 😀

[@IainSB]

Its everything about the day out Tony from the phone calls organising , making sandwiches, getting there , meeting old and new friends, anticipation and I was fortunate to have the company for beer and a meal after the day on the river one of my favourite songs is Just a perfect day by Lou Reid I am lucky I get to sing this often Cheers Iain 🥃

[@tonyquinn4971]

@@IainSB absolutely Iain , ah but we make our own luck , keep the videos coming . Really enjoy them . Tight lines

[@mitchell1804]

Lovely looking beat . Always a fan of trying the biggest brightest fly in the box when they are showing and not looking

[@IainSB]

Eric did disturb a few fish with the sinking line and a big fly Mitch. I must learn to try and change tactics Cheers Iain 🥃

[@cameronstevenson5894]

Nice wee bit for the swimfeeder and maggot fish here often 👍

[@IainSB]

Have fun 😱

[@TerryWade-xe8os]

Ian we do the same thing in ontario canada run double hooks with double baits seems way more pfoductive for the steelhead.

[@IainSB]

I have always been a fan of a dropper . I have had more Spring salmon on the dropper fishing on the river Thurso Cheers Again🥃

[@shaunboffey8739]

Some lovely water there to fish,you know tye only thing that puts me off is this 9am start,5pm finish,I want to be on first light,and last thing before dark,I've never understood this,do you know how it came about in Scottish fishing Iain?,very interested to know,tight lines on your next trip,and always stay safe.

[@IainSB]

Thanks Shaun There are a lot of beats where you only fish Ghillies hours and sometimes they will allow you to fish on . I am not sure if it has anything to do with insurance or if if has just gone this way over the years . I was away yesterday on an un Ghillied beat.. up at 3am had breakfast .....got sorted drove 84 miles and was on the river for 5am .... sometimes I do get out of bed early I will try edit the video soon Cheers Iain 🥃

[@shaunboffey8739]

Cheers Iain.👍

[@davep2322]

having the same results in Ireland Ian, very few fish, but the easterly air flow and bright conditions making it even harder, but rally enjoyed your footage as always.

[@IainSB]

I have had a look at the monthly weather and think it's to change later this month to what we are more used to Dave . until then we will be suffering sun stroke every trip Cheers Iain 🥃

[@DiggingSmith]

fish or no fish, i can think of no better way of spending a lovely spring day

[@IainSB]

Great place, great company, great weather and still alive Mr Smith. out for a meal and a beer later what more could anyone wish for...... and a bonus had a good nights sleep with all the fresh air Cheers Iain 🥃

[@williamavery9185]

Wow. I have never fished water like that, not sure i want to. Well done.

[@IainSB]

it would have been better with another foot on it William .... maybe next year conditions will nee more suitable for fishing Cheers Iain 🥃

[@jamesgreig4805]

Looks a lovely piece of water 🤞next time

[@IainSB]

I hope to get the chance to fish there next year James . I am extremely fortunate to have had the chance to fish there . Just have to look forward to next trip 😀. Cheers Iain 🥃

[@jonatherton]

Nice fishing Iain. Lovely water that. Do you ever get the urge to put on a totally different fly, maybe the Sunray, to stir things up? I know your EBS's get more than their fair share of takes!

[@IainSB]

Russ had a thing called a Banana and tried pulling it through the pools without any success Jon I think that there have to be fish to start of with and this year is a stinker for most it doesn't stop us fishing and always look forward to getting to the river bank and meeting up with our friends Cheers Iain 🥃

[@stephenlewis195]

No luck again Iain, seen plenty showing on the video but they were not having it at all. But still with scenery like that you cannot grumble. 🍷 Steve.

[@IainSB]

The Scenery and the company were excellent Steve . the Ghillies tried hard to get us a fish and chatted to us with lots of encouragement . some of us met up for a beer and then a meal after which added to a couple of perfect days on the river Cheers Iain 🥃. I may join you in a glass of red wine this evening🍷

[@stiofain4693]

Our poor beautiful salmon are getting harder n harder to come across… action needed

[@IainSB]

It has been a difficult year Brian If wee look back 5years there was a lack of salmon . I hope that the next four years will improve Cheers Iain 🥃

[@stepinoverdarubbish5135]

Won’t be long now Iain , get back to that bend with the rock wall and perfect eddying pool

[@IainSB]

I think That you may cry for me later this evening Stephen Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@crestonlaager3216]

Some ask: "Where's the fish?" Does it matter really? Being on the Tweed, with the dogs in tow, with good, 'ol friends is more than a soul requires.

[@IainSB]

Sorry about the delay in responding I was away fishing last week fishing and managed to catch a summer cold on my return which has floored me. My week away fishing was enjoyable and the company was great . one evening the socialising went on until 3.30am with new friends . fishing is only part of our enjoyment in life and as long as we are on the right side of the green stuff long may it continue Tight Lines and have fun Cheers Iain 🥃

[@MrKveite1]

I wish your rod would bend more often Ian, i feel sad watching your rodhours go by with no result:(

[@IainSB]

You will have to watch my next Video Brian .......... I think that you will need a tissue or two . Cheers Iain 🥃. PS I have to find time to edit it . 🥃

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Sure looked like a good day and some nice water. Fish jumping all around thought for sure you would get something . At least you have some nice water to fish, our rivers are all blown out and look like they will be that way for several more weeks . Oh well it’s spring time in the Rockies , this to shall pass . 🥃