Tailing Loops - the confessions of a mediocre flyfisher

[@trevorgreen2370]

I really enjoyed your film. It’s nice to hear from people who tell it like it is. Thank you for your wonderful work. Refreshing

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Thanks so much Trevor for your kind words

[@yvindsolstad8719]

I really enjoyed this film! Thanks!

[@eugeneknapik]

Hello from a clawhammer playing, fiddling, mediocre fly fisherman in Toronto Canada. Lovely film. I really enjoyed it.

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Hey Eugene. You are a kindred spirit! Thanks for your kind comments 😊

[@camstarx]

What a great video Martin !! Thank you for sharing the journey of us mediocre fly fisherman . I think however you seemed to have progressed to a “competent “ level .

[@glynisowenpoad5741]

I loved your film with such beautiful wildlife footage. I can see myself many times in the film, the good and the bad but I think we both have similar appreciation of the life and the delicate balance of nature. Thanks for the video and the music. Owen (NZ)

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Thanks Owen. Greatly appreciate your kind comments.

[@oscarbarreiro4266]

Very inspiring and beautifully filmed¡¡ Thanks¡¡

[@BenDyson-k7e]

Beautifully told!

[@briangillman735]

There are no wind knots! Only bad casting knots! I have been fly fishing for over 40 years and yes....im still learning too but I turn ALOT of heads! People say I'm an expert....a master and an artist but I don't feel like that. Great video....tight lines!

[@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip]

I loved this film hated to see it end. Well done.

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Thanks Cephas for your kind comment 🙂

[@MrProman55]

A very enjoyable film with great compositions,editing and music to suit. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make this. Was recommended by the “Successful fly fisherman” at Newlyn, my nephew Brett.

[@fidelmonkmusic]

Hey Marty, this is amazing. You have such a calming narrating style. I love it (somewhere between an aussie attenborough and a calmed down Alby Mangles). I love the soundtrack too... Bloody marvellous

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Cheers Mr Monk. 🙂 Means a lot coming from a brilliant creative such as yourself.

[@glennlacey787]

Love it. So glad I came across your film.

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Thanks Glenn

[@briangillman735]

I have a friend that said he never landed a steelhead after 17 years of trying! I took him fishing the same weekend and figured out why....3rd hookup that day was his 1st landed 12 lb. Bow

[@PureAdventureFlyFishing]

Great story telling and video. Nice work!

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the film 😊

[@samcroft9174]

I LOVE this so much, it was such an enjoyable film to watch Martin! It was an absolute honour for Kristal and I to come along and help with the filming and drone work. Your story line, education, voice, and humour is brilliant. Thank you very much for the acknowledgement 🙂 Looking forward to seeing your next project and creating more with you in the future!! 😉

[@ChrisFithall]

Loved it, Martin. Beautifully made topped off by music that I could happily listen to in its own right.

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Many thanks @Sam Croft The film wouldn’t have been the same without your contributions 🙏

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

@@ChrisFithall many thanks Chris for your kind comments.

[@tomjarmanfishing3208]

Really good video Martin! It has come up really well!

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Thanks Tom. I appreciate your contribution as well. It definitely added something to the production.

[@patscuffins3600]

a masterpiece and a master at work

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Why thank you sir. Nice heel kick by the way.

[@garymillar5143]

So many home truths, great video, really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing, from another 50 something year old fly fisherman from Scotland 👍

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Thanks Gary. I’m really glad you enjoyed it. What a beautiful part of the world you live in. Visited Scotland once and hope to repeat the experience one day. Cheers. Martin

[@airbrushways6710]

Great stuff Martin

[@GaryP747]

Brilliant video! I'm probably at a similar casting level. I've found an annual trip to the fast-water streams of south west Tasmania is a restorative experience. The Styx, Tyenna, Weld and Florentine are not to be missed in a lifetime! I also love the Snowies Thredbo River in Summer is sublime and I got a 20 inch Brown last December there at Diggings camp ground! See you on the water :-)

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Lovely stuff Gary. I hope to get to those waters one day. I’ll be heading to tassie in November I hope. Thanks for your comment on the film. Cheers. Martin

[@GaryP747]

​@@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329 Just watched you video again! And still impressed with your humility & the depth of the heart of the matter you uncover regarding fly fishing for Trout (or Redfin, they are the best freshwater eating fish). I hope you got to Tassie? I got my biggest Brown 2 years ago oon the Thredbo right at the Diggings campsite. The kids from Bright high school were there, I'd just arrived and noticed 3 Trout sipping the surface. I asked the students to keep an eye on them while I set up. It took me 40 minutes of presenting a multitude of dries to them (they'd follow & look) until I put on a size 18 and the biggest of them decided it was theirs. I got a 21 inch Brown that behaved like a Rainbow, cray jumps and deep runs. It was a joy to let him go at 3.75 pounds; my best Trout so happy 2023 to a not Mediocre FlyFisher! Congratulations 💪🔥😎

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

@@GaryP747 thank you Gary. What a great story. I bet those kids were impressed and wouldn’t be surprised if any of them took up fly fishing as a result. Fair play to you. I still hope to get to Tassie. In fact we are taking a little family holiday there for a week in March hopefully. Family stuff but I hope to sneak out with the rod at some stage. Many thanks again for your kind words 🙏 Martin

[@carolmoyse8628]

Great film Martin

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Thanks Carol 😊

[@soobz]

A mediocre fly fisherman, maybe, but an excellent movie maker, no doubt.

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Thank you 🙂

[@larrycounce4509]

Bell maker and bamboo fly rod maker saying howdy. Ive attended the British Falconry Fair 19 times but never taken along a rod except the time I delivered one. Do you hunt much or mostly display fly?

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

Hi Larry. I know your bells! I think I’ve bought some in the past for use on my Falcons. Thanks so much for watching this. It’s an honour 🙏 To answer your question I entirely display fly these days as local laws prevent hunting with Falcons. Back when I was rehabbing peregrines it was a different story. Wow. Bamboo rod making is a true art. Watch out for my next film. I hope to showcase a local bamboo rod maker over here, if Covid restrictions ever lift. Cheers.

[@lucasdement5629]

I know why I dont catch anything Im a worthless fly fisherman

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

There there mate. With practice you will improve 😉

[@1Lukemusic]

Class is permanent. Form is temporary. I recently played my way out of a nearly two year form slump. And have caught many rainbows this season . I also had another curse I had to fish through. I feel ur pain and felt it when u lost those early fish during the curse . Fish on man . And what a spectacular way to end the curse . Well done mate . Luke from Canberra 😀

[@martinscuffinsmusicfilms9329]

@@1Lukemusic thanks for that wonderful reply mate. Fly Fishing is like that. Ultimately it can be a cure to all the curses we internalise, including the ones caused by (seemingly) the fishing itself. Things have only gotten better since I finished this. A couple of days ago a 5.2 lb 58cm brown graced me with its presence. Man what a fish! What a day!