Small Stream Fly Fishing for Trout Scotland | Pheasant Tail Nymph | Flies for Trout | Trout Fishing

In this video, I introduce my version of the pheasant tail nymph, one of my BEST flies for trout, and show it to some hungry wild brownies. Fortunately they love it almost as much as I do!
If the water is low and the temperatures are high, tributaries are often the BEST places to focus your energy when trout fishing. The morning I filmed this video, the bigger rivers were down to their bones. But the water in this valley was cold and I was able to find trout (and a grayling!) feeding in the deeper oxygenated parts of the stream. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that fly fishing for trout is adapting your approach to the conditions. This us much more important than having expensive gear and casting sexy loops!
I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did making it (you can probably tell I had fun making the introduction!). And if you did, please drop me a comment and consider subscribing to the channel.
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If you're looking for more Scottish fishing content, I highly recommend Scottish Mountain Man's channel ( / @scottishmountainman1290 . He's so close to his first milestone of 1000 subscribers and it would be so cool if we could be the ones to help him over the line!
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[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

The PTN is my #1 for trout. What's your ride-or-die fly?

[@scottishmountainman1290]

I have an affinity for the Klinkhammer! 😎🎣👌

[@richardtodd6181]

Kingfisher Butcher rarely fails for me.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Nice! That fly it a classic for a reason 👍🏼

[@richardtodd6181]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing What reason?It works brilliant where i fish in Scotland but not in Northern England where i live.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

@@richardtodd6181 it's a good early/late season pattern for me. Apparently they take it for a pin fry but it's just as likely the attraction of a bit of colour and flash. Surprised to hear it doesn't work for you in NE. Trout are peculiar beasties!

[@chrisowenuk3792]

Another excellent video, you make some of the best flyfishing videos around, you capture the essence of flyfishing and make it interesting. Thank you, tight lines. Prince nymph

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Chris! I really enjoyed putting this one together - it's easy to be inspired in such a magical little place. I've never fished a prince nymph! Will need to add a few to the box. Tight lines Chris 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@paultownsend6043]

What fantasticly stunning place, absolute heaven.

[@wildfisher]

Nice video and a few lovely fish. Great to see Scottish content. Can't argue about the PTN it is simplicity in itself and various tungsten bead concoctions account for most of the fish I catch when nymph fishing. 👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Couldn't agree with you more. PTN is simplicity personified 👍🏼

[@alexshannon2829]

Great to see that grayling.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Alex! Aye brilliant sign of the health of the river. I love grayling! 👍🏼🐟

[@callumnoblett4905]

Only recently found your vids. Excellent quality, good info , beautifully shot. Lots of fly vids hardly ever mention the flies used or techniques employed so always good to get a few shared secrets. Thanks

[@skitteryoh9949]

You have a great wee channel

[@lessthanhairyhunter2466]

Inspirational and uplifting Sean, I think you really captured what fishing should be about. Cheers.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

You're too kind! I had a lot of fun putting this one together 🙏🏼

[@123marlo]

I have never used a Nymph in my life I’ve got them in one of my boxes but after watching your videos I might have a go some time as I at least I know how to fish them now , great wee videos so big thumbs up 👍🎣👏👏

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Give those nymphs a swim. They’ll catch fish dead drifted all day 👍🏼

[@jeremyvelkoff1487]

thank you for another fine video... I was really impressed with your traverse of the stream balancing on the log with waders and wading boots... quite well done

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Jeremy. The wading boots have a rubber sole and metal studs, so they're pretty grippy. But truth be told I edited out all of the bits where I stumbled and nearly fell 😂😂

[@andrewtobin3830]

Well, that was lovely. You’re getting better with each video. I really liked the informative piece up front about the PTN, and the explanation of why you use it and when. Also, the little B-roll clips of the details you see when you are out are wonderful as they add a lot of mood and atmosphere for the viewer. As a noob, I’m interested in how you are presenting the fly - it would be good to have 30 seconds of how you’ve rigged it and why. You might want to try the Rode Wireless Go II mic setup btw. I find it really good when plugging into a GoPro media mod - very good sound quality indeed. Keep them coming - I’m inspired!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Andrew! Really appreciate the comment and the suggestions. I'm planning to upgrade the filming kit this winter and a proper mic is high on the list. Also appreciate the suggestion of showing the indicator rig. A few guys are asking for the same, so I'll try to remember to show it in the next video. I always get carried away filming the leaves and the beasties and forget to show what I'm actually doing! But your comment's a good reminder 🙏🏼

[@SULLONE]

Magic video Sean👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Martin 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@Stevie_ONeill_Flyfishing]

Cracking video mate , great stuff ..cheers Stevie

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Stevie! 🙏🏼

[@Adventuristic89]

Might just be my favourite video from you yet bud. Very well done 👍👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! It was good fun putting this one together. Although my wife hasn't seen me for a fortnight 😂

[@fieldsman3307]

Just found this and thank you for the best nymph fishing video I have seen on youtube, I started in my retirement and dry fly i'm ok at but nymphing is proving a struggle

[@richardjohnson3463]

Proper "wild" fishing, thanks for sharing

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Richard! Absolutely - there's not a stocked fish in that whole system 🙏🏼🐟

[@user-he5hv4je1c]

Amazing video ive just started fly fishing and this has inspired me brilliant cheers

[@daveguhde3402]

Well done once again. I’m in the US, but have have thoroughly enjoyed my visits to Scotland, and now your videos. Great mix of learning, travelogue and fly fishing. I need to get back to do some fly fishing there.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Dave! So happy to hear you've been enjoying the vids from 'over the pond'! You should definitely get back over and wet a line 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎣🐟

[@donnaperry7894]

Cheers from Maine USA; I love your videos and your voice; thank you

[@ChillinLikeAVillain1210]

Brilliant video 👏👏

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you! 👍

[@ianpincombe6688]

Great video Sean, captures the essence of fly fishing small streams brilliantly, well done and keep them coming.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Ian! I love small streams, and this one is a bit special 🙏🏼🐟

[@martinstewart688]

Awesome video again Sean can't blame you for keeping this spot a secret. Although think I may have worked it out from the bridge at the start haha. Tight lines

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Not one more word, Martin 😂😂

[@martinebbatson5462]

Brilliant video fella, PTN and Heres ear have been the best for me always in my box :)

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Martin! I've started replacing the GRHEs in my box with squirrel and copper nymphs. Very similar but for some reason I find the squirrel is a bit 'buggier'. Sometimes swap the tail for a bit of orange flash, which seems to work for the grayling especially. But aye, you could fish a PTN and GRHE and catch fish all year long! Tight lines buddy 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@johnjhunter5185]

Absolutely Superb!!, Cracking video's mate,really love the way you fish,and your style of fishing👌👌👌👍, Your knowledge,and enthusiasm, really makes the videos, Worth waiting for.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks John! Really appreciate it 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@andrewreilly1793]

Keep it going Sean. Another brilliant take on the "gentle art".Inspiring.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks so much mate! Hopefully rattle out a few more videos before the end of the season 🙏🏼🐟

[@dannymair8921]

Superb vid , really enjoyed the info on the p.t.n and the brownies where stunning 👏🙌

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Danny mate 🙏🏼🙏🏼. I had a blast making the first bit 👍🏼🐟🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Pastaface]

I watch a lot of fly fishing videos. Perhaps too many. And I'm so glad I found this. I love that you made time to capture the gentle beauty of your surroundings as well as impart your knowledge. Subscirbed!

[@natureandfishing24]

So much of beauty, it's like the paradise. Beautiful

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you! It's one of my favourite places to get lost for a few hours 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@MattiasMorrison]

Hello from Canada. Your videos are really good. Love the blend of tying and fishing!

[@DaveFer]

11:00 Yes, a stunning fish. Colorful brown trout are such beautiful things ... like worked gold. :) Very informative video. Thank you.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Delighted you enjoyed the video, Dave. For some reason, the fish in that river are uncommonly pretty 🙏🏼🐟

[@samriddington]

Excellent vid, thank you!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Sam! 🙏🏼

[@ricardoedwardo5799]

Outstanding filming, presenting and especially…fishing! Sub’d and keep doing exactly what you’re doing!😊

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you Ricardo! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@tomgray4378]

Sean your hard work and attention to detail in making these videos is very much appreciated, they have helped inspire me to get out there and enjoy my fly fishing again, keep up the good work.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

So happy to hear the vids have inspired your fishing! I've always thought to myself if even one person decides to go fishing after watching one of these wee films, it'll be more than worth the effort it takes to film/edit/upload them. So that's brilliant! Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@PiscatorUK-Fishing]

Awesome content mate, really well put together and enjoyable to watch, relatively new to the fly fishing scene but like the elk hair cadis on its own or as a dry dropper New Zealand style. Keep up the fantastic work👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Elk hair caddis is such a versatile fly isn't it. Seems to work whatever is on the water. Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@macmacT4]

Thanks for that. Me and the kids love to watch you.... Cheers

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

You're most welcome! Brilliant to hear your kids are taking an interest in angling 🙏🏼🐟

[@macmacT4]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing only trout they say....

[@thecumbriaflyfisher7704]

Great video. Inspires me to get out with a PTN.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Peter! There's nothing better than a wee cast with the PTN 🙏🏼🐟

[@tanataotengahere5978]

'Go-hard-cob' - you'll get there..like da scenery/surrounding area is awesome.. variety of fish 🐠🎏 is nice .. kaapai e hoa ✌️🤙 Kia ora 👍😎

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟

[@brianburns1411]

class video as always 👍

[@neilwilson5871]

😉 I too, more often than not frequent a few of the tributaries of one of those major Scottish rivers... Loved the video, am a bit clumsy wi the fly, but I'm good at catchin plants n trees

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Flees in trees comes with the territory Neil! Great to hear from another fan of the small stuff. Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟

[@neilwilson5871]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing 😂 n you too sir!!!

[@lrsm19]

Wonderful as always! I don't know how you do it, but you keep pushing yourself to greater heights!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you Mrs! Always so supportive and encouraging 🙏🏼

[@wildfishscotland6207]

Great wee video as always👌👍🏻

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@PatMo1888]

Great video Sean. Another back to the future water for me :-)

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers dad! I can imagine you cutting about streams like that as a young un. Probably caught more fish than me n'all 😉🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@PatMo1888]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing Nah!

[@scottrobertson7520]

Brilliant video Sean as always. Great to see my local river in videos and congratulations on the magazine article. Although that grayling has me baffled didn’t think they were that far up river.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Scott! I was chuffed to bits with the publication. Haven't been down the Cart in a while but I imagine it'll be fishing well after finally getting a bit of rain. Tight lines 🐟🎣

[@richardshields7009]

Awesome video. Pulling quality trout out of places I would never even consider fishing. One of the best channels on KZbin 👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

You're too kind Richard! Never overlook the wee streams 👍🏼. Tight lines 🐟🎣

[@nevrossiter4173]

Another well thought out and beautifully shot video... Smashing it pal... 👌

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks so much, Nev 👍🏼. Honestly, I was a bit nervous about the intro! But I had a lot of fun trying something different with this one 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@michaelrutherford5138]

Really well edited video great work some nice fish!🎣🎣👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you Michael! It's a beautiful little stream and I wish the video really did it justice! 🙏🏼🐟

[@NicolasValentinScotland]

Quite nice video , got everything in it .

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Nicolas! 🙏🏼

[@brianburns1411]

great video as always keep up the good work 🎣

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Brian! Glad you enjoyed the vid 🙏🏼🐟

[@skitteryoh9949]

First time viewer. Great video all round. Nicely done. Easy like and sub.

[@davidgregg6703]

Nice video, losing fish on them jig hooks seems to be the story of my life atm. My ride or die fly is gold head hares ear, along with my favourite fly the Stewart spider as a dropper

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers David! You can relate then 😂. I don't mind losing the odd fish on barbless hooks at all. It's just a pity it always seems to be the better ones!

[@seans.m.cplasteringandbuil2841]

Quality stuff 👌👌

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Sean, mate!

[@charlesdidonato5478]

Rey well done mate! I am going out tomorrow after a nice storm tonight. Lol!

[@robinmuir7799]

Another good video Sean. My #1 is usually a bead-head grhe but I always carry ptns and caddis nymphs also. I just saw a pattern for a Size 20 ptn and I might tie a few because I'd like to downsize my nymphs to try to increase my chances. Fingers crossed!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Robin! I normally carry them down to a size 18 and have a couple of midge pupa imitations in 22/24. It's amazing how the fish can pick out something so small but sometimes the very small flies seem to do the business when the larger stuff is ignored! Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@ianwatts3035]

Lovely video again from you. The music, the photography, keep them coming and just makes me want to get out on the bank more. Did enjoy the technical bit at the beginning too. Tight lines 👍

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Ian! Delighted to hear the video inspired you to get out fishing. I really enjoyed putting the first section together, especially after finding that old footage of frank sawyer! Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@jafiraultza2232]

Another great job man! Each video that you make is better than the last one. Music, video, the valley... All things are conected perfectly. Thank you for make this videos!! So happy to see them. Brilliant!!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you Javi! I had a lot of fun making this one and catching a couple of trout made the job much easier! Hope you're well, brother 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@jafiraultza2232]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing All good man. Finally the rain has come and I hope to spend some day out on the white card or North Esk. I had a lot of fun on the Tay a couple weeks ago with some nice fish and wild camping. Nice 2 days. I hope to see you on the river before the season finish. Take care and be safe my friend

[@Titin63]

Excellent video !!! From Argentina...

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you Angel! Great to hear from you. I would love to fish in Argentina one day 🙏🏼

[@NorlingFishing]

Amazing video i wish we had rivers here like that. Planning to record my next fishing trip for some trout but i have no clue where to start haha. Awesome video as always!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thank you! My advice would be to start by recording everything. The fishing, the gear, the scenery. Then try to put it together in a way that tells a little story. Good luck! I enjoy the video side almost as much as the fishing 🙏🏼🎣🐟

[@NorlingFishing]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing Thanks for the tips!

[@galljnr8866]

Great work again bud 🎣. Some lovely broonies there . Not fished the cart in a couple of months now with all the good weather ,hopefully with all the rain it will help once it clears up again. Be running full of mud I’m sure. You mentioned the presentation, Could you explain your indicator you use and how you choose your depth that you fish it at. I never seem to get it right. Dragging and caught up or possibly to short and not hitting the right areas. Tight lines

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers mate. The ground has been so dry, I'm sure it won't take the Cart long to clear out again. Doesn't seem to have come up much at all! I use those wool indicators, but a couple of people have asked about them so I'll try to do a bit on them in the next video. Depth is really tricky and you could spend all of your time fiddling with the length of your leader. In the summer I would err on the shorter side, just because fish will tend to be looking up, even if they're sitting on the bottom. A rule I've heard is to aim for 1.5 times the depth of the stream for normal flows, and if you're fishing super slack water obviously go for about the same depth as the river. Keep persevering with it mate. Can be absolutely deadly when you get it right 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@scottishmountainman1290]

Absolutely loved this video dude, the intro sequence is top notch! Really creative, informative and well edited. 🤙 Such a great session considering the conditions, well done man! 🎣🔥

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Fin! Yeah, I had a lot of fun putting the intro together. If you're ever down this way, I'd be happy to show you that stream. It's a wee gem. And once again mate, congrats on reaching 1K subs on your channel! 🙏🏼🐟🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@scottishmountainman1290]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing we will definitely need to get a semi-urban collab organised. 😎👌 I can’t wait for September in Assynt! Thanks so much dude, hopefully the start of a long journey. 💪

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

@@scottishmountainman1290 Me too mate! We'll need to get a wee plan together for Assynt 🙏🏼🎣

[@scottishmountainman1290]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing yeah man, I’ll send you my contact details on Instagram and we’ll get the ball rolling 😁🎣👌

[@rufusleaking3934]

Hello Sean just caught up with this video learning a lot from your others and increasing my rate when visiting and fishing the tweed . But frostratingly can I hell attract fish on a gold head ptn . Up down across all seem to be taken on the dry flies . Must be a Sassenach thing but I'm half Scottish , the good fisherman side 😉 big thankyou mate greatly appreciate ,keep them coming stay well.

[@johnboyd6198]

Enjoyed your video . Would love to fish In Scotland. It’s where my ancestors are from

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks John! I know travel has been a bit tricky of late but I hope you manage to make it over here one day 🐟🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@craigcunningham2411]

Awesome video as normal mate! Would love some tips on fishing high coloured water? I fish the kelvin and it has been raining non stop in the sunny west end for the last two days!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Craig! I'd go with brighter, heavy flies. Nymphs with a bit of flash or a weighted squirmy can be absolutely deadly in coloured water. Streamers like a Martin's Minnow can also work well, even for smaller fish. They'll tend to be hanging out in the slacker water where they can get out of the main flow so concentrate on areas like near the bank, behind rocks etc. Most of us struggle in high, coloured water so don't have overly high expectations! Rivers like the Kelvin go down just as quickly as they go up so if you can hit it as the water is falling and clearing out, you might do really well. Could be sea trout and grilse in the system now so make sure you're fishing with strong tippet! Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@craigcunningham2411]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing thanks for the tips bro! Never used a squirmy but have one in my box so will head out soon and have a go! I am pretty useless so never have too high expectations don’t worry! Tight lines

[@charlestownchief69]

I’ve been watching your videos since I started fishing in lockdown Sean, thanks so much for beautifully shot videos, the tips to look for local locations and some great tips too, this one being really helpful to me as I’ve blanked a lot on rivers. I’m down in Ayr, but lived in the South Side of Glasgow for years so it’s good to see a different side of the area. Do you ever fish down in Ayrshire? Keep up the great work and thanks again?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Murray! Really hope the tips have helped and I’m not just giving you bad advice 😂. Even the best of us blank on tough days so keep at it! I’ve never really explored Ayrshire much but I hear there is some good fishing down your way. Tight lines 🙏🏼🎣🐟

[@thunderchildSCO]

Lovely video Sean as always. Can I ask what type of strike indicator are you using and where on the leader do you usually put it? Cheers

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers mate! It's a yarn indicator with a little loop at the bottom. I normally attach it to the bottom of my tapered leader and then add tippet down to the fly/flies. Loads of people asking about the rig so I'll try to do a wee bit on it in my next video 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@Matt-lq7di]

Brilliant video Can you advise what the waders and boots are you using please are they greys just about to purchase for the new season Thank you and keep the films coming 🎣

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate I have a pair of the new greys tital waders and a pair of simms tributarys. The simms are higher quality as you’d expect but for the money you pay I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the greys 👍🏼

[@Matt-lq7di]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing many thanks looking forward to your next video Tight lines for the new season

[@craigdrever7141]

Brilliant mate enjoy watching do you ever target sea trout ?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks Craig! I've never really fished for sea trout but I've hooked a few by accident and they are brilliant fun 👍🏼

[@craigleith100]

Another great video 💯👌🏼 what length of leader we’re you using here & what kind of indicator did you use 🤔 take care n tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏼

[@krisjohnstone2826]

Brilliant video the PTN has saved me a few times, is this the white cart as well?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Kris, there's a few shots from a few different rivers in there!

[@georgeholmes6099]

This is an exceptional video! What is the setup? Looks like a bit of something at the start of the leader which helps you detect a bite? Cheers

[@noblestsavage1742]

Love your videos pal. I’m across in Edinburgh and fish lots of areas that are very similar, in fact I think I recognise this area if it’s on my side of the country.? I’m usually fishing the water of leith or the Lothian esks with plenty of blue lining just outside the city.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! I've only fished over your way a few times but there are some lovely little rivers on the east coast. I actually have a good idea which river you think I'm fishing in this video, but I'm much further to the west! Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟

[@noblestsavage1742]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing aye it’s well known enough. Cheers

[@davieizett9490]

Is your first choice the new Zealand style indicator m8? Tight lines davie 🎣

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Davie. If the fish are breaking the surface on a stream like that, I'd usually go with the dry or the dry/dropper. But when there's nothing showing on top, I find 1 or 2 nymphs under an indicator is a consistently effective approach

[@davidkinning8192]

Brilliant video once again, were you just fishing the single nymph under the indicator or did you have a dropper?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Dave! Just a single nymph here. If I'm fishing the bigger rivers, I'll pop two nymphs under an indicator but the single seems to be more than enough for the smaller streams.

[@richardtodd6181]

Hows about a few recommendations where to fish in Perthshire and the Highlands ie where to get permits.I'll start ,River Lyon permits from Bridge of Balgie tea rooms £10 for the day.A great day out and guaranteed fish.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Lovely spot that, Richard 👍🏼

[@andrewnotley8112]

Cracking fly and video as always, what do you use for your indicator?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Andrew! I've started using the New Zealand wool from www.strikeindicator.com/. Bit of gink and it'll float all day 👍🏼

[@devonangler3781]

Great video mate, 2 questions: how do you mount your gopro on your head and what bite indictor is that ? Keep up the great content Tight lines!

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers mate! If you go on amazon and search for 'go pro hat clip', I use the cheapest and simplest little clip on there. It was about £6 I think! The strike indicator is a bit of Loon indicator yarn but I've just got myself a bunch of the NZ strike indicator material that comes with plastic tubing. Few people asking about the indicator rig so I'll try to do a wee bit on it in the next video. Tight lines! 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@devonangler3781]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing thanks

[@Loyalist-ul6qm]

Hi bro I've been watching your videos and you like to fish just like me I was wondering if you would like to go grayling fishing together this winter in the Avon in Hamilton I catch some beautiful fish from there any way all the best and tightlines.

[@markpaterson6842]

Brilliant video mate really enjoying the content,I’m from south side myself where is this if you wouldn’t mind looks a good spot

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Cheers Mark. I've deliberately not mentioned the exact spot. But if you're south side, the White Cart down by Busby (near the viaduct) and the Levern water have sections that are very similar in character to where I'm fishing in the vid. Tight lines bud 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@kn0bch33s3]

Sorry to do it but I'm going to have to bring up the bobber subject. Do you use one all the time or do you use it for tactical reasons? Im a bit of a one trick pony and tend to stick with french nymph or dry on small streams.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

It’s a good question! I’ve tended towards the indicator after fishing dry/dropper for years. Having a dry on is great, and does give you another chance of hooking a fish. But when you want to fish a heavier nymph or two nymphs, you either end up sinking your dry fly or having to tie on something so big and buoyant, you might as well bite the bullet and fish an indicator! I’ll fish the dry almost whenever I see rising fish. And I definitely think French nymph and euronymphing have their day. My reason for not using the euro rod in this stream is mainly the need to get in and about all those overhanging branches- much easier with a little glass rod! But I also feel long line nymphing gives you a bit of a stealth advantage especially in clear water or when you might throw a shadow/silhouette over the fish. Long story short, I try to tailor the approach to the conditions. But find the indicator is versatile enough for most situations and it’s easier to switch to a dry when you’ve already got a long tapered leader tied on 👍🏼. Tight lines 🙏🏼🎣🐟

[@MG-xn7zd]

you are using a fiber-glass rod, right? Can you tell us what exactly rod it is?

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Yes, mate! This one is an Epic 476 Fastglass 4wt rod. It belongs to my good buddy Liam, but it's an absolute joy to use. Presents a dry fly beautifully and has enough backbone to cast weighted nymphs. I also own a Vision Glass Trout rod and am planning on adding some more glass to the collection for next year. Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟🎣

[@connoro8610]

Do you need a permit for all these places you go to? Or is it not needed

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

Hi Connor, short answer is 'yes'. You need permission to fish 99% of waters in Scotland. The good thing is they're usually so cheap up here compared to anywhere else in the world I've fished. Tight lines 🙏🏼🐟

[@buddyseiner3274]

From where do you order your beads? Thanks.

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

I get them where I can, Buddy - it's often a case of shopping around to find exactly what you need in stock. But I've had good experiences with Tungsten Beads Plus, Funky Fly Tying, Angling Active and the Glasgow Angling Centre

[@buddyseiner3274]

@@SouthsideFlyFishing Thank you!

[@davieizett9490]

Would u not be better using a sling pack instead of a fanny pack plus a separate backpack? Just saying liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiikes every man to his own I suppose tight lines

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

You're probably right mate. I keep all my fishing gear in the hip pack and only bring the backpack when I'm filming. A sling pack would be sensible, but I don't have one 😉

[@bigchapaxe8267]

Any good spots I can try bud I live in Lanarkshire

[@SouthsideFlyFishing]

If you like the look of this stream, I'd give the Avon upstream of Strathaven a look. Some of the other Clyde tribs above Lanark can be really good too - if you can access them