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Yesterday, 01:09 PM

chrishconnolly replied to a thread Single Hooks on Traditional Minnows in Spinning

I can make / supply single hook Minnow mounts if required. Just need to find those single hooks I bought. Also got a number of devons in a variety...

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Yesterday, 01:00 PM

chrishconnolly started a thread Ambassadeur servicing in General Board

I have a couple of multiplier reels that need a good going over for next season. I have in the past used blakdog tackle and Russ does a great job....

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13-12-2019, 12:47 PM

Ypres started a thread George Barron style streamers in Patterns for other species

Should be good for trout feeding on fry.

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11-12-2019, 08:49 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread Best spinning rod set up in General Board

I see you are getting new ones for £180 at the moment. They are the 9ft versions though. Would a 9ft be able to cast a 110 well? Are Hardy spinning...

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10-12-2019, 09:32 PM

chrishconnolly replied to a thread Best spinning rod set up in General Board

Bruce and walker multi spin for the heavy stuff 60 grammes and a big floating Devon. Savagear no pro 8fter for the 110 or rap

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09-12-2019, 10:28 PM

The flying Scotsman started a thread Best spinning rod set up in General Board

Whats your favourite spinning rod and set up? I’m not a huge spinning fan and took up salmon fishing to catch big wild fish on a fly rod but a lot of...

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08-12-2019, 05:15 PM

chrishconnolly started a thread Tay minnows in Spinning

Time to be thinking about next season and your new Shiny supply of Devon's for the spring. Nice 3" wooden floaters painted to your own colours £2...

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07-12-2019, 03:59 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread Huge taimen in Picture Gallery

Taimen fishing in Russia. That’s another trip added to the bucket list then:D Great pics and amazing fish

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06-12-2019, 06:03 PM

Ypres replied to a thread First tyings for the new season. in Fly Tying Topics

Thanks Rennie. Ryan Houston has a recent tying on you tube called the Red October Conebody. I copied his method but used Willie Gunn colours.

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06-12-2019, 04:52 PM

Ypres replied to a thread First tyings for the new season. in Fly Tying Topics

Thanks Lamson v10. This year I intend to spread my wings beyond the Tay in search of fish. Already booked into the Navindale Hotel in the very far...

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06-12-2019, 02:11 PM

Ypres started a thread First tyings for the new season. in Fly Tying Topics

Inspiration from Ali Gowans and Ryan Houston. Errors from myself!

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05-12-2019, 08:10 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread The Scottish experience passport in General Board

Thanks Bobby. Well if it’s anything like last season I’m well up for it. I’m able to fish mid week and go at the drop of a hat. Benefits of being the...

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05-12-2019, 06:22 PM

chrishconnolly replied to a thread The Scottish experience passport in General Board

Brilliant Bobby great to hear from a participant in this new venture. Tightlines for next season. Chris

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05-12-2019, 02:03 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread The Scottish experience passport in General Board

My pal has spoke to the boy who runs it and it sounds fantastic. Seemingly if you check out the boys Facebook page from last year and read the...

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05-12-2019, 08:22 AM

chrishconnolly replied to a thread The Scottish experience passport in General Board

A new scottish initiative and no one's got anything good Or bad to say about it. The price for next season has been greatly reduced and could be a...

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04-12-2019, 08:45 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread The Scottish experience passport in General Board

Has nobody on here taken the Scottish fishing passport last year?? Surely somebody did? Would love to hear about how the guys got on that did. Cheers

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03-12-2019, 09:03 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread Huge taimen in Picture Gallery

Anyone seen big fish man program on Taimen? Yakub something he’s mental really extreme. He hooked up with a reindeer Shephard and trekked for days...

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01-12-2019, 02:14 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread Salmon fishing in Russia in General Board

Looks like great sport :ohwell: so sustainable too

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01-12-2019, 02:00 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread The Scottish experience passport in General Board

I’m also real interested in this Chris for me and the young lad and also would love some info on it.

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01-12-2019, 09:45 AM

chrishconnolly started a thread The Scottish experience passport in General Board

I have been looking at this with the view to taking the plunge next year.It seems a great idea and was wondering if anyone took advantage last year...

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30-11-2019, 03:01 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread Packham v Beavers ? in General Board

You want to see the banks of the Isla. Totally barren barely a tree left standing either bank for miles no sign of dams anywhere on main river. The...

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28-11-2019, 10:49 AM

MikeCC replied to a thread 15ft #10 GLoomis Asquith Spey in G.Loomis

Anyone prepared to fork out a grand on a salmon fly rod these days needs locked up in a padded cell. Complete waste of time, theres no fish. If they...

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27-11-2019, 08:02 AM

chrishconnolly started a thread Back up Salmon reels in Classified Sales (MEMBERS)

I have 3 leeda magnum reels surplus to requirements I have a 140d and a couple of 200d.all have been used But are still in great condition for...

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26-11-2019, 07:00 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread Loop cross s1 switch rage line in General Board

Haha I’ve got to admit my heads been getting a bit fried with it all. I bought the S1 switch and 13’6” as well as an oaracle for my son and my single...

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25-11-2019, 11:10 PM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread Loop cross s1 switch rage line in General Board

I’ve got the sds kit for my 13’6” S1 and have not used it or the rod yet. It looks a great set up. I can’t wait to try them both. Roll on the spring

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25-11-2019, 12:37 AM

The flying Scotsman replied to a thread Suggestions for a shooting head setup in General Board

Agree with DCH. Rage line great all rounder

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