Salmon fishing River Tweed. April 2024

Another damp day Spring fishing. The river was running at a good hight so always hopeful of getting a hold of a fish

[@stiofain4693]

If a man deserved a springer it was yourself Iain, that was a pleasure to watch…. Congratulations… beautiful spring Salmon 🎣😃

[@IainSB]

Thank you Like yourself I enjoy going fishing and to get first prize now and again adds the icing to our cake. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@davidbarker-ft5re]

Lovely fish Iain, well done... We were washed off at Lower North Wark at the start of April... Which beat is this please, looks lovely

[@IainSB]

It isn't well publicised but the name of the beat is Middle Pavilion and its just below where the Galla water comes in to the Tweed I have been washed of a couple of beats myself this year . I was supposed to be fishing at West New Biggin today but the river was running at 8ft above summer level. I went up to the Tay for couple of hours instead and the river started rising so came home I suppose that's what happens when we go fishing Cheers Iain 🥃

[@malcolmbrown5261]

Cannae whack the sound of a screaming reel

[@IainSB]

I don't know how anyone can fish with those silent drag reels Malcolm . The sound of the Paul hitting the ratchet when a fish screams down the river is hard to beat. I know a couple of guys that have that noise for their phone ring tone. I may have to add something to my phone Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@thedoggedangler]

Wonderful Iain and congratulations, great take and tussle on your 12' 7wt!!! Thank you for producing and sharing.

[@IainSB]

It was a good day at the river and Douglas is the perfect host, Amy made lunch and prepared me for the afternoon at the river Cheers Iain.

[@jhlonhung202]

Where is this? What a beautiful setting.

[@IainSB]

it is a perfect setting for a day or two fishing . The beat is Middle Pavilion . it is just below where the Gala water comes into the Tweed. I have copied a link to a day that I fished there last year and this was my first visit . I am glad that I made it back Cheers Iain. 🥃 studio.kzbin.infojIex5gtXYCI/edit

[@kennyirving481]

Is that Tweedswood?

[@IainSB]

No Kenny its Middle Pavilion I have never fished Tweedswood maybe at sometime ill get there Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@richardbrown5385]

I used to take a sip of water from the river until the ghillie on Ladykirk, Jimmy Baxter, informed me there were several sewage farms along the river including the one at Norham . I dodged the bullet though. I now carry a bottle.

[@IainSB]

I to used to drink water from burns and rivers when I was out Richard it wasn't until I met a few anglers and walkers that encountered a disease called Helicobacter pylori from dinking un treated water that I too now try carrying bottled water Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@kevinbell6247]

Superb...well done Iain. Bonny clean fish too...well worth the effort....and a very satisfied "it's time to go home" at the end. There's a few seatrout been spotted here so I might have a couple of hours this evening into the dark. Way to go Iain....many more to come I'm sure....

[@IainSB]

Thanks Kevin I hope that your trip into the dark paid off and I am sure it's only the start of your late night sorties Tight lines. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@georgecolegrave2059]

You played the salmon like the seasoned fisherman you are and yes, that grab was beautiful and yes unless you have experienced it for yourself it’s hard to explain how it gets your heart to thumping and why you keep going back for more. Wishing you many more , Ian.

[@IainSB]

Thank you George. the more we fish the luckier we get I hope that you are getting plenty of practise and also some silver to show for it 🥃

[@ChristopherBridges-v6r]

Congratulations wonderful fish. Again patience and perseverance paid off Ian. One could feel the adrenaline pumping. Makes all the rain and hours spent in the river worth while. On to the next then!!!😅

[@IainSB]

What an adrenalin rush to get Christopher I can't wait for the next one and hope that my my body keeps up with the speed that my heart was bumping Cheers Iain 🥃

[@lesdundas4869]

i have fished since i was a kid in aberdeenshire now living in australia ,fish here in qld no salmon or trout have 2 spey rods used once in new zealand i watch your vidios in awe , dreaming of maybe fishing either the don or the dee , thats a great sounding reel

[@IainSB]

Thanks Les I think that there are a lot of guys envy your life, a lot more sun , the sea fishing and sea food is great for BBQ,s you will need to try a double spey from the beach and get a hold of one of those wonderful fish Cheers iain 🥃

[@appsuccess]

From 10-12lb to around 7lb. Must have lost some weight during the epic battle! Congratulations Iain, the first of many for you this season. :)

[@IainSB]

I have caught a lot of 12lb fish and I could have sworn with the fight it had put up it was going to be around that weight ....... it gave a fight and a half for its size Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@mazo2267]

Very well done indeed Iain, great to see and hear the reel active again. That one had certainly had its weetabix lol. Bet your heart was pumping just a bit more than nomal? 👍👍🍺

[@IainSB]

I had my weetabix as well Mr Mazo. I needed it to give me the strength to land it 😉. A great adrenalin rush and a big smile for the rest of the day. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@peternicholas4323]

Superb fish Iain, and what a lovely piece of video. Despite the amazing account the fish gave of itself, seemed there was plenty of life left in the tanks, given the way it was straight off after you returned it! Well deserved, and really enjoyed “sharing” it with you!

[@IainSB]

It was my pleasure Peter I. couldn't keep that one to myself . I was in that much of a rush to get the fish back in the water I never checked to see where the camera was pointing but glad that I recorded enough to edit Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@norman5202]

That was an amazing battle that you had from that fish. You deserve it. Look forward to many more battles. Tight lines from AUS

[@IainSB]

Thanks Norman I just have to go try harder . I have a few days planed and need to organise some others to keep me busy Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@olagisrarikis]

Well done. I love the sound of your reel, it reminds me of the ol' Hardy Marquis my parents gave me as a birthday present, all those years ago, that started me on my flyfishing journey. Tight lines!

[@IainSB]

Thank you Ólafur. I have an old Marquis that I have had for years . I have never used it for a long time but maybe one day I will let it sing when I go trout fishing Tight lines Cheers Iain 🥃

[@peterlocke5204]

Very well done Iain, that salmon was certainly minted ha ha, and really hammered your favourite fly!! If they come you will catch them !! Cheers, one to celebrate and a fight to remember.😊

[@IainSB]

I don't need to look at the video Peter that one can get played in technicolour straight from the memory banks 😉. Cheers Iain 🥃

[@magnetchi]

Waow, nice catch. Finally, you got it. Congrats 👍👊 cheers 🍺

[@IainSB]

Thanks Tommy the first one of the season is always the hardest to catch ( I hope) back out again chasing silver soon. Tight lines Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@nicktheflybradley]

Hi Iain, what a joy to hear your reel screaming again! Such a beautiful fish. Well done. Nick from York

[@IainSB]

There are a few anglers that hate the sound of the old J W Young Nick Its music to the rest of us Tight lines Cheers Iain 🥃

[@jamescompston2678]

Now that's a proper take Iain! Lovely fish too.... all your hard work has paid off! 👏😉 Cheers James 🥃

[@IainSB]

Thanks James The law of averages had to see me with a salmon landed. I just need to persevere until the next one comes. Cheers and tight lines. Iain. 🥃

[@MrKveite1]

You sure earned that fish Ian, job well done and it was a nice fat healty fish:)

[@IainSB]

What fun we anglers have Cheers Iain 🥃

[@Hardlinesangling]

Brilliant Iain well done well deserved. The Tweed is a river I want to go back to again I've only fished it once last year.

[@IainSB]

I am in the fortunate position of having the chance to fish on the Tweed four days this week I think I may end up a bit tired come Saturday Tobby Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@johnsutherland6322]

New it wouldn’t be long till you had a salmon well done iain brilliant played that first one of the season m8

[@IainSB]

It's strange that once we manage to get the first fish landed John . the pressure seems to be off and we relax a bit more . although I have hooked and lost a couple and had a few sea trout the buzz of the reel screaming on several runs gets the heart bumping . Looking forward to the rest of the season. Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃

[@philippendlebury4518]

Well done Iain. Nice fish and a good scrap. Thoroughly deserved pal.

[@IainSB]

Thank you Philip when we go fishing its always our aim to catch a fish in reality it can be a bit frustrating when it happens it keeps us going until the next one decides to make a move on our efforts at the vice Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@blondie853]

well done Ian Great fight and a pleasure to watch.well deserved too.Tight lines

[@IainSB]

It has been a while coming Steve I was in that much of a rush to get it back in the water I never caught it all on camera Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@Schtevodevo]

Nicely earned, cast after cast eventually pays off . Well done Iain

[@IainSB]

some years are like this Schtevo it makes catching a fish like this one a real bonus Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@paulhickman8668]

Great stuff Iain, good to see you with a very nice fish. Thanks

[@IainSB]

it is worth all the effort chasing these elusive silver tourists Paul ..... we catch a fish and then spend hours and hours chasing the next one Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@andrewcrawford5278]

Well done Iain I’m glad to see you with a fish, you’ve worked herd for that one

[@IainSB]

I have had years before when it seems like I will never land a fish Andrew when its like that we have to go try and enjoy our days out and the company of our fellow anglers. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@chriswright2135]

Brilliant Iain as always 👏👏👏👏, what was your set up today please ..?

[@IainSB]

Thanks Chris. I was using a 7 weight hardy Demon 12ft and the line was a Rio Outbound 8 weight and a 10ft hover Rio tip with about six foot of tippet and the compulsory Iain Bain Special on the fluffy end Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@paddydunne99]

Congrats Ian the first of many I hope. I love when a fly reel is singing. Strong fish great feeling.

[@IainSB]

I hope that your reel has been singing a lot this year Paddy I think that the fish was well rested and had been in the pool for couple of days I thought it was going to be a lot bigger. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@frankmcphillips6413]

well done lovely fresh fish super fit it gave a great account of it's self ,thanks for the great content

[@IainSB]

I enjoy my fishing Frank it is great when a red letter day comes along Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@anglerman10]

Cracking fish, Cracking fight well done Iain.

[@IainSB]

Thanks Jim. days like that don't come that often but when they do it just adds a glow and keeps us going fishing. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@stevemad4salmon]

Absolutely thumping take, superbly angled sir!

[@IainSB]

Thank you Steve the only trouble is I have never been knighted, I would gladly have had the sword wiggle about my person but alas I am just a peasant that enjoys his fishing . I thank you for the honour that you have be stowed upon me even for this short moment in time Tight Lines Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@cheshireflyfishing511]

Nice one Iain

[@IainSB]

My first salmon of the year. The first two fell off. That one hit so hard I knew it was going to stay on and help put a big smile on my face . Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@jameswelch100]

What a bruiser of a fish Ian , fantastic sport and congratulations

[@IainSB]

it certainly fought above its weight James I think it had been waiting for a couple of days for me to come along..... it was certainly well rested and I was the lucky one that it chose to have an encounter with Cheers Iain 🥃

[@stewyeasey]

Yes well done Iain really nice fight from a decent fish

[@IainSB]

Thanks Stewy an enjoyable day at the river Good company a nice lunch and a lovely salmon . Just a perfect day. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@fraseryoung9356]

What a fantastic encounter Iain! Splendid reel noise!!

[@IainSB]

I never tier off the noise from my old reels Fraser I have had fish on some of my quieter reels and the fish fight as hard but it's not the same as the old J W Young noise. I will however need to add a bit of oil to them soon so that I can hear them scream Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@Luggiefrank]

Well done Ian, that fish gave you a great wee workout

[@IainSB]

Yes Frankie and what a workout . If someone had asked me half way through the fight what its weight was I would have it at around 12lb. Tight lines Cheers Iain 🥃

[@johncorrigan8366]

Lovely fish, great condition

[@IainSB]

it is the prize we all hope for when we are full of anticipation when getting ready for our trips to the water John. When we manage to get fishing and connect into a fish our hearts pump like nothing else on earth and the adrenaline takes over . Looking forward to next trip at the river. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@derekhawkins7290]

Nice one Ian about time you had some luck!!!!

[@IainSB]

I have put in a lot of hours Derek The days when it's only been fishing and not catching are enjoyable with the company and location and I would not have missed it . The adrenaline rush when the reel screams is the magnet that keeps us going back Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@rafjakob7276]

So well deserved! Great take! Congratulations

[@IainSB]

It definitely hit with a bump Raf It doesn't come any better than that. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@MarcelBergmeester]

Lovely Iain, congratulations!

[@IainSB]

Thank you Marcel I am still smiling It has taken a while this year to land a salmon Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@nairnfly]

Congratulations Iain great take on the camera well deserved fish 👍👍

[@IainSB]

Thanks David as you know it has been difficult year so far and hopefully it will get a bit better now that conditions are getting that bit better Tight lines and I hope that your rod is bent each trip. Cheers Iain 🥃

[@nairnfly]

Hi Iain are you on Facebook ? looking for some advise on fishing the Tay.

[@stephenaldred2317]

Nice work and nice fish Iain 👌👏👏

[@IainSB]

I have been fortunate this year to have a cast on a lot of different beats Stephen. It's strange that the first trip to this same beat produced a nice wee fish. I hope that I get the chance to meet with Douglas again sometime this year and get well looked after Cheers Iain 🥃

[@richardfleming4850]

Well done Iain! What a beautiful, strong fish. I thoroughly enjoyed that!

[@IainSB]

When it's been a year like this one has.......... it makes it all the more sweeter getting a fighter Richard. Cheers Iain 🥃

[@richardfleming4850]

Cheers indeed!

[@georgecolegrave2059]

Nicely done, good for you Ian !!

[@IainSB]

the thrill of hooking a fish is something that no angler forgets George ....... Imagine being a golfer and missing something like a salmon taking a screamer down a pool . it puts a hole in one into insignificance Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@burniemaurins2382]

Well done Iain, glad you got a good one.

[@IainSB]

It was a cracker Burnie They are few and far between these days and when they come along what an adrenalin rush Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@colinmcdougal6233]

Beautiful fish. What great fun.

[@IainSB]

Days like that one we never forget Colin. Tight Lines. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@jamesgreig4805]

Well done that man give yourself a pat on the back

[@IainSB]

I hardly had my hands on the steering wheel on the way home James I was that busy doing a bit back patting 😉 Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@jamesgreig4805]

Excellent 😊

[@Barry287]

Well done Iain!!!!

[@IainSB]

Thanks Barry we have to keep plowing away until the next one decides to take our offerings Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@johnmcguirk6234]

Superb Ian 👌

[@IainSB]

thanks John a special day and one for me to remember. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@martindonnelly775]

Well done Ian 👏

[@IainSB]

Thanks Martin. these days are extra special I hope that you have one like it soon. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@andydixon9707]

beauty!

[@IainSB]

it was beauty and hopefully I will get another chance to get another soon. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@speedygzal]

Some runs ❤

[@IainSB]

I have waited a while to land a fish Over the moon. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@richardbrown5385]

Well done.

[@IainSB]

Thanks Richard a most enjoyable day. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@russkkay]

Gave a good account of itself, well done Ian! Was that Middle Pavillion?

[@IainSB]

I think that it had been resting in that pool for a couple of days Russ It was Middle Pavilion . Douglas doesn't want it shouted about Shhhh!!!! Cheers Iain 🥃

[@davidsammels2124]

Well done Iain, that was a great fish that gave you a good fight, good to hear the reel scream again, onwards and upwards to the next 🥃 tight lines 🥃

[@IainSB]

Thanks Dave I hope that you got the message from Ian about the old wrinkly scouts beer night. I hope to see you then. Cheers Iain. 🥃

[@davidsammels2124]

Yes I will see you for a beer 🥃

[@JerryGloverAngling]

Yahooo. What a great take. Top angling. Confidence in your drag and letting it run - another master class. Great job Sir Bain.