Stillwater Fly Fishing Simple. How to Catch Trout in Coloured Water All Year Round. Ellerdine Lakes

Justin and myself set out on a eight hour trip to Ellerdine Lakes. Ellerdine has four lakes and is a go to for so many anglers. And it is easy to see why. There stocking policy and what they stock is so impressive, giving every body a chance of a fish of a life time. Whether it be Browns, Blues, Spartics, Tigers, Rainbows and a few surprises. These waters at times will have colour. So we will go through points on catching in these conditions. Hope you enjoy the video, and consider subscribing. Many thanks. Shaun.

[@mikejames663]

How have I missed this video, nice one butty, excellent viewing, stay well.

[@shaunfishes101]

May be KZbin did not notify you. I have had and still am, having real issues with KZbin. My subscriber count is miles off. And every part of there computer systems are conflicting. Its doing my head in. But I am glad you have managed to find it. Thanks mike, great to hear from you. Shaun.

[@valboskie1]

Your video’s are fantastic you can learn a lot from them Keep it up 👍

[@shaunfishes101]

Thanks Joe it means a lot to me to hear this. I have just started on which I hope will be a series of videos based on fishing Spring. I may be taken on more than I can handle at the moment, as I have a lot of private life stuff I have to deal with. But I am going to try. Really nice to hear from you. Take care Joe. Shaun.

[@j..w443]

I always look forward to watching a new video of yours Shaun, especially if Justin’s laugh is in the soundtrack! 😂 Whatever subject or style of video you produce, I always learn something new, so happy days! 😊 Cheers! Jonathan

[@shaunfishes101]

I do remember you saying this. So I spend a lot of time tickling him. And he spends more time trying to hide from me. I am so pleased the videos work for you. And this is why I do them. Thank you Jonathan. Oh got to say that you have one of Justin's favourite sayings. Happy Days. He says it all the time. Take care mate. Shaun.

[@martinstevens2925]

Great to see you both catching fish 😊😊🎣🎣🇬🇧

[@shaunfishes101]

Catching fish is not as difficult as catching Justin. But the fishing was made a bit easier due to the stocking they do there. Its a great water and well worth a trip of four hours each way. Thanks for the comment Martin. Shaun.

[@markosborne8784]

Nice video Shaun. I use black patterns in coloured water. Good luck fishing this year mate.

[@shaunfishes101]

Black seems to be the thing. But I said in the video, I have not done enough on these sorts of waters. So I am looking forward to the experience. And hope to bring something to the channel. Thanks Mark. Shaun.

[@Rwils999]

By far my fravourite fishing KZbinr love the vids keep it up mate

[@shaunfishes101]

I am sure this is your first comment, and it is greatly received. Thank you so much, and I promise to do my best. Keep in touch and take care. Shaun.

[@Rwils999]

It may be my first comment but I’ve watched Sal but one of your videos in the past year tight lines for 2024 shaun

[@shaunfishes101]

@@Rwils999 Those early ones are something else. I really did not have a clue about how to. Fishing was never a problem. But this channel was never intended. It just snow balled. And then there are people like your self that put time aside to watch and comment. I can not let you down. so we move on. And I will continue to learn photography and computers. Mind that part is slow for me. I would love to do more, but at the moment this is my limit. I spend so long putting this stuff together. I did think of doing more simple stuff, which I have seen on KZbin. But to be honest this is where I would rather be.

[@jamesrickerby2756]

It's my local water, best brown 10 lb, rainbow 14 ilb, when I first retired I wentv3 days a week! 5 mile from were I live great fishing nice clubhouse and Eds still,gushing himself he's best on dry fly I've seen!

[@sammellor605]

Hi Shaun, I’ve tried my best to tie the Ellerdine mongral , but I had to use yellow Fritz and olive bead . I managed to work out what I thought your pattern was. It took me a while to find the barred marabou. I will give it a workout at Ellerdine next time I go, hopefully in the next few weeks. All the best to you and the boys. I will let you know how I go on ,hopefully have a few fish to mention.

[@shaunfishes101]

Honestly I don't think the colour is an issue. I am not totally convinced when in darker waters. Bulk and water displacement is the main thing here. A few things I do with the Ellerdine. One turn the bead the opposite way round. Make sure the hook eye does not slip inside. Two, when tying in the last of marabou, I don't cut off the waist at the head or bead. I trim it to about 3/16 or a bit more. Fold it back and whip finish in front. Doing these two things will create more water movement. Good look mate. Catch up soon. Shaun.

[@stuartmcmillan2518]

Brilliant and informative video as ever Shaun, chuffed you landed the big fish. Was thinking of a fishing trip this year in wales this place looks ideal as it’s halfway(ish) between Scotland and where my mate lives in plymouth

[@shaunfishes101]

The boys and myself love our annual trip to garnffrwd. We have booked this March for a week. Its as much about the banter as the fishing. I hope you and your mate from plymouth can do this, where ever it is. Don't expect it to happen. Just sort the dates and do it. The boys and myself started out doing a few days. But time goes so fast. So its always a week now. If it turns out to be Ellerdine you wont be disappointed. But check when they are open for fishing, as they close for a period in summer. And who knows you could be landing a corker. Take care Stuart mate and thanks. Shaun.

[@stephenlovell1352]

Wow going to have to tag along at some point and explore new places. You need a bigger net that fish was huge. Cant wait for the holiday to garnffrwd.

[@shaunfishes101]

Be good just to see you on the water again. Last time up there I did bring my Salmon net, which made Justin's fish look small. I was out of sorts on this day, and forgot quite a few things. But it was a great day. Yes the fish was very big and well into doubles. Yes really looking forward to trip to Garnffrwd. Regardless of how the fishing goes, its going to be great fun.

[@stephenlovell1352]

Cant wait for the annual fishing trip. Its about having a break from normal life and enjoying time with good mates. Ps I will catch more than you.

[@shaunfishes101]

@@stephenlovell1352 I hope you do catch more than me. Then we will know we are having some great fishing.

[@oldgold5848]

Great work Shaun. Not a bad effort for a beginner 😂

[@markosborne8784]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@shaunfishes101]

Honestly you are lucky having that water. I really enjoy this place. And its not just the fishing. The people there are just great. If I could do this trip in a lot less time I would be there more often. We will meet up one day on our next trip up there. Which I hope wont be to long. Take care mate. Shaun.

[@oldgold5848]

@@shaunfishes101 yes, it's a great place. Nice staff, nice regulars, good lakes, nice mix of fish, well stocked Lodge. Hard to beat. Hope to catch up with you sometime soon.

[@markbutt1942]

HI shaun. Yet another great video, Ellerdine Lakes is a good distance away but looks well worth the journey. The double figure trout you had looked quite a solid fish and i think it was a little bit more heavier than what you had said to me when we last saw each other, i would have added another 2lb at least to that figure. Another video with a lot of advice and info. Will see you soon.

[@shaunfishes101]

Hi Mate, Cant remember what size I said. More than likely just say a double. But yes for certain it was well over 10 lbs. But I am comfortable saying a double. The trip for you getting there will be a lot easier than mine. You have a good road. I have a bendy bumpy lumpy road, with lots of welsh high speed 20mph crap. Our water froze over the other day. And just by luck Exmoor delivered the day before. Mind he almost got stuck while there. Oh the line is free, as you gave Arran those flies and fly box. Thank you so much. Will see you soon mate.

[@markbutt1942]

@shaunfishes101 if I remember correctly, I think you said it looked about 11 to 12, but going by what I saw in the video, I would have said about 14. On Google Maps, it said roughly a 7-hour round trip, so it's not too bad. As for the flies Arran had, he was doing me a favour by having them. Flies are meant to be used, not rot away in the back of a cupboard. Speak to you soon.

[@shaunfishes101]

@@markbutt1942 Honestly I do think 14 is close. MM I thought it might have been a bit quicker than that. Mind perhaps the man on google drives like you. Oh I was going to say the same about the line.

[@malcompage4930]

Hi Shaun a very enjoyable , are you going to do a tying video of the Ellerdine mongrel, Cheers Malcolm

[@shaunfishes101]

We will at some point. But not sure when. To be honest I don't do much tying videos as you may already know. I have not got a great camera for this, plus my knowledge on cameras is almost 0. But I will do my best to sort something in the near future. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.

[@JonFisher-ql6xe]

That was a monster .Well in my friend great tips as usual

[@shaunfishes101]

It was a good fish Jon. We just say it was a double as we did not weigh it. A soon as we guess a weigh, there will be arguing and bad comments. But we do know it was well into the doubles. Hope you have sorted your line mate. Thanks for the comment Jon. Shaun.

[@JonFisher-ql6xe]

@@shaunfishes101 thanks very much my friend the line I've been informed needs a good stretch. Hopefully soon.weather here's been brutal .Fri day looks good n I'll be using your tips cheers Sean yet sum man

[@JonFisher-ql6xe]

Sean can I ask what works best for tigers .been trying everything

[@shaunfishes101]

@@JonFisher-ql6xe Don't get the opportunity much. Big and dark. Did watch a video a bit ago on Lol's fishing Adventures. That was successful on the day. A black snake on top. Check it out, if you already have not. For a lot of the time it really is about being in the right place at the right time. When Justin and I fished this water they have every thing in there. Justin hit about every thing on his small lure or sort of cormorant thing. Me all I had was browns and rainbows. The patterns were much the same. It will happen one day mate. Keep at it. Shaun.

[@JonFisher-ql6xe]

@@shaunfishes101 thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with me cheers n tight lines

[@graymain]

Well done mate great big fish, awsome . Fishing in the south east been tough last couple of weeks and the lakes are frozen over. Shame. Like you say unusual for you to outfish Justin. 😊

[@shaunfishes101]

We also had frozen waters, but did not last. Ye the fish was beefy, well into doubles. I had now idea until have way into the fight. I think I have only had about 2/3 outings when I have done better than him. I never get too excited about it. As I know the next trip will be back to normal. Catch up soon mate.

[@mrintresting256]

Great video again Shaun….and again…great advice. Only one question….where were you? I mean the fishery with the four lakes….I wouldn’t mind giving it a go sometime!🤙🎣

[@shaunfishes101]

Perhaps you blinked when the name of the water came up on the screen two minutes in. I also have it in the description. Anyway its Ellerdine mate. Tell you what you will have a better trip to get there than me. I have to go on all the shit roads. They don't make it easy for us traveling from the west. Catch up soon.

[@williamwilson2485]

Hi Shaun great video as always. Can an ask where you got your wrap over sun glasses Ave been trying get a pair for a while. To fit over my normal glasses. Thanks

[@shaunfishes101]

They are Cocoons William. A good few of the boys have them know. And a few that don't even wear glasses. Most of us got ours from Sport Fish. But they have a small range. A few of the boys went direct. America. Thanks for the comment and watch William. Take care mate. Shaun.

[@ironmanmichael]

Hi Shaun, Snowbee seem to have discontinued their braided leaders. Have you come across this and have you found any alternatives. All the ones I can find are a tad too long, and not braided. I’ll be interested in your thoughts on future coloured waters as I regularly fish at Ellerdine. Cheers.

[@shaunfishes101]

I have had a quick look around. Putting in furled leaders in the search can help. Roman mosser are quite good. I have a few of them. Can't remember how long they are. But its the intermediate we need most. I think the down side to anybody supplying. Is that they last so long. I had no idea that you fished Ellerdine. Boy are you lucky. Its a great water. Could not believe how busy this place can get. Justin and myself have already started on patterns for coloured waters. There are a few things we have considered. But its going to take a long time to come up with anything. And that's if we do. Thanks for the comment Michael. Take care mate. Shaun.

[@martintickleholland5571]

Where can I get some of your size 14 squirrel dubbing nymph pattern flies from?

[@shaunfishes101]

Sorry Martin we have been unable to find a supplier to do our flies. I think its more down to the size of channel.

[@TAFFBARGOEDFLIES]

Evening sir,what microphones do you use with the go pro please

[@shaunfishes101]

I do have a few external mics. But I have done away with them and stick with whats one the GoPro. I do tweak a bit in edit, but not much. I almost did get the Rode wireless.

[@TAFFBARGOEDFLIES]

@@shaunfishes101 many thanks for your prompt response and reply

[@stuartpeden6070]

What intermediate line where you using when you caught the bigun???

[@shaunfishes101]

Hi Stuart, there is only one we use. After trying quite a few over the years we tend to stick with the Rio Aqua 11. That,s two not eleven. Its performance from casting to fishing is outstanding.