Fly Fishing for Wild Brown Trout in Spring | Northumberland

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • It's that time of year again when the weather is too rough for sea fishing, so with the need to just do some fishing, I grabbed my fly fishing tackle and headed out into the hills of Northumberland to try and catch wild brown trout. I was trying a new area that was hopefully sheltered from the incessant winds but still held a fish or two, after a fair bit of trekking, wading and casting, I finally found the illusive trout.
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Комментарии • 117

  • @taranscott155
    @taranscott155 2 года назад +9

    I feel your pain. I was born near Rothbury so I spent most of my childhood fishing the Coquet. My wayward uncle used to take me to other small rivers in Northumberland. Have a look at the Breamish, Aln and Coe Burn. Some truly beautiful pools (and surrounding countryside) amongst those streams !
    It's too late in the year now but, if you want a challenge, go for winter Graying on the river Till. Milfield has some fantastic runs and pools, as do the Ford and Etal stretches. Trotting a maggot or fly fishing with a Red Tag or Peter Ross is where it's at :)
    Thanks for another beautifully shot video - it helps to live vicariously when you can't get out yourself :)

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Glad I could take you along with me. I've fished the lower stretches of the Aln a fair bit, but haven't tried the others you've mentioned, I've always wanted to fish the Till but it's by appointment only and closed on Sundays, so difficult for me to access. I've fished for grayling a fair bit on the Derwent, and was actually what got me into fly fishing. I'll stick those other venues you've mentioned on the list to visit and glad you liked the vid👍🎣

  • @robbieallan6522
    @robbieallan6522 Год назад +1

    That must have been heartbreaking losing 2 fish in the same pool, good idea to wait a while n try again, I watched something about catching steelhead trout and the guy doing it said if a fish goes for a take and misses wait the amount of time it would take to tie a fly on and the fish should be back sitting where it was "hopefully ".
    Atleast you gave it your best and beautiful country

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  Год назад +1

      I was a little disappointed but still chuffed that I had the opportunity to catch a fish. Nothing worse than spending all day fishing and having absolutely no fish reaction

  • @sandersson2813
    @sandersson2813 2 года назад +2

    Love the diversity in fishing methods in your videos

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      It's borne from the need to go fishing, if the sea is inaccessible then I'll hit the fresh

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 2 года назад

      @@SlippyLimpets Im the same in bright light, ill go for pike /perch

  • @paulvandermaas6639
    @paulvandermaas6639 2 года назад +1

    A great video. An inspiration. Fly fished in stocked lakes, but never in the wild. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      Give it a go Paul, really enjoyable. Tight lines🎣👍

  • @tollesbury1
    @tollesbury1 2 года назад +1

    Awwwww......I was desperate for you to get that trout.....what a splash! Wait for some sunshine and go back and get him. Trout video part 2. 👍👍👍🐟🐟🐟

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Nigel, I know where he lives now so will be back!

  • @reiverone
    @reiverone 2 года назад +1

    Tough day Nathan, but a most entertaining watch. Gutted for you when you got snapped off. Cracking use of the drone too. Taking us with you is rewarding enough.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Thanks and glad you liked it. Yeah you're right,just being in that setting is enough for me, a fish is just a bonus. Tight lines!

  • @adventurefishinguk
    @adventurefishinguk 2 года назад +2

    Nice video mate an enjoyable watch. Just started getting into fly fishing, had my first wild trout on the fly a couple of days ago. Still have no idea what I’m doing but it’s nice to see how other people approach different fishing situations

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      I do it about 4 times a year so would probably do the opposite of anything I do😂 It's a great way to fish and hope you get on with it👍🎣

  • @petergarbutt9521
    @petergarbutt9521 2 года назад +2

    OUT FLY FISHING... IN BEAUTIFUL SCENERY... THRASHING THE WATER INTO A FOAM 🤣... FEW L.D.R's🤣... LANDING A FISH, WOULD OF JUST TOPPED ANOTHER, GREAT DAY OUT... MAYBE NEXT TIME 😎... EXCELLENT VIDEO, STAY SAFE

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Thrashing the water is something I'm definitely good at😂 Thanks Peter and tight lines👍🎣

  • @martinryan8101
    @martinryan8101 Год назад +1

    Thanks Nathan. Such easy content… soulful.

  • @Loyalist-ul6qm
    @Loyalist-ul6qm Год назад +1

    That was unlucky bro all the very best tightlines.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  Год назад

      Aye, it was. At least I found a decent pool for next time👍🎣

  • @YakfishEire
    @YakfishEire 2 года назад +1

    Mend your line more PLEASE lol, you'll cause less drag on your flies if you keep mending your flyline off the surface of the water, it'll give your flies a much better presentation meaning more fish :D... great video as usual and tight lines for the future

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the info, will give that a go next time out.

  • @fishypie
    @fishypie 2 года назад +1

    great vid chap, im off to the upper severn tomorow , browns and grayling, i hope

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Hope you had a good one on the Severn!

  • @beowulf5982
    @beowulf5982 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful scenery, great music + to top it off you were there too. Shame about the wind. Best wishes fella.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      The wind was a pain but still had a great day. As always, thanks very much and tight lines👍🎣

  • @davecosgrove8787
    @davecosgrove8787 2 года назад +4

    I use the Gran Max 6x for my leaders. Same diameter as 3lbs, but nearly 5lbs breaking strain. It's expensive but worth it!
    Great content!

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Thanks for the info, I'll look them up. Don't mind paying a bit extra if the tackle works.

  • @tombond269
    @tombond269 2 года назад +1

    Cracking video. I've had similar experiences of being snapped off when using bigger flies such as Daddies and Mayflies and I'm fairly sure it's because the flies are too heavy for the tippet and the tippet is weakened during casting. I now use the rule of dividing the hook size by 3 to give me the required tippet diameter, for example a size 12 hook should be fished using a 4x leader. Hope this helps, tight lines!

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      That's a big help, thanks very much for the info. Tight lines👍🎣

  • @michaelmaher3213
    @michaelmaher3213 2 года назад +1

    Sorry you didn't catch,but that fishing for ya.sometimes you can do everything right but still no fish.another day and better conditions,and who knows.. cracking video none the less.cheers nath.tite lines as always.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      I'm rubbish at fly fishing so I probably could have done something to have improved my chances😂 Tight lines👍🎣

  • @savedtheblank
    @savedtheblank 2 года назад +1

    I felt your pain I really wanted to see that fish in the net it looked a goodun. I'm camping up Wooler next weekend hopefully stalking a few brownies myself ( if I can soften up the missus lol ). My Dad was chuffed with his t-shirt he had a good laugh so thanks again for putting that together Nathan. Tight lines mate

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Larry and glad your dad liked the t shirt. Hope you get amongst the fish up there, lovely part of the world. Tight lines👍🎣

  • @TroodosPoolGuy
    @TroodosPoolGuy 2 года назад +1

    On a waters like that, I always go with the classic wet flies, "black spider" on the point, with "snipe and purple" and "partridge and orange" on the droppers.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Need all the help I can get so thanks for the info!

  • @davidoldboy5425
    @davidoldboy5425 2 года назад +1

    Don't be disappointed, looked a great day out.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      I did really enjoy it, like I said the the top of vid, I enjoy the process as much as the fish. Thanks David and tight lines👍🎣

  • @tinybagger443
    @tinybagger443 2 года назад +1

    Another cracking video mate shame about no fish but mint scenery that’s what it’s all about

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, like I said I'm the vid, the process is as much fun as the catching👍🎣

  • @davedawson9851
    @davedawson9851 2 года назад +1

    Eyup Nathan. I've got very fond memories of being up that way with an old mate of mine a long time ago. We walked the Pennine way and had to finish it in 11 days 'cos he joined up on day 12 so we didn't have time for me to linger as long as I would have liked to look for fish. They say you can't cross the same river twice but I have a sneaky feeling you'd like to go back for that fish. I'm looking forward to part 2. I'll sithi after, Dave.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      That's a bit of a trek to do in 11 days, lovely area though. I'll have to get my self back up there and make you a 2nd part! Tight lines Dave 👍🎣

  • @liamstenson4156
    @liamstenson4156 2 года назад +1

    Another fab video Nathan. That is my favourite kind of fishing. Looked like a good fish that broke you off, pity. It will be there for the next day.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      I hope so Liam, it seemed above the usual stamp of fish I get on that river.

  • @JW-wp1qt
    @JW-wp1qt 2 года назад +1

    Conditions must be bad Nathan, even Mr.Locker is considering going coarse fishing! But that’s the beauty of fishing, there is always a fish to be caught somewhere. Once again your background music is very easy on the ear. 👍

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      Aye, it's that time of year when everything salt related is tough. Should pick up again in a couple of weeks. I do enjoy a bit of fly fishing though, it's just the same as lure fishing but with swanky casting, which I'm terrible at.

  • @ktcarp7963
    @ktcarp7963 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful I'm not far in Cumbria

  • @saintbeavis
    @saintbeavis 2 года назад +1

    Looking forward to getting up there again this yr, great stuff Slippy, bad luck with that troot though! 👍👍

  • @allythescot
    @allythescot 2 года назад +1

    Great venue,seen you here before,it looks a great place to cast a fly and enjoy the day with nature all around,Ally

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      It is a lovely river, Ally, but it was the first time I've fished that stretch but does look similar to a pool in one of my earlier vids. Tight lines!👍🎣

  • @DavidTYork
    @DavidTYork 2 года назад +1

    Lovely trip out. Like Taran I grew up fishing rivers like the Aln and Breamish and surrounding hill streams. Wonderful memories. And I have never managed to get a river fish to rise to a daddy, never mind a daddy five months out of season ;-) PS Holderness has got bass and cod coming out at the moment as the seas are up.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      It was put of season but used the daddy as an indicator since first fish hit the bobber, and the daddy was the only thing I had big enough to float the nymph I was expecting them to hit. That's fishing! Cheers for the info still looking to head down, have been side tracked by Perch at the moment though. Tight lines!👍🎣

  • @PapaTube-ep1nk
    @PapaTube-ep1nk 2 года назад +1

    Partridge and orange, black spider, sooty olive size 16 - 14 wet flies and fish down stream wet fly, deadly in the hills early season in a wind, 5lb line trout are hungry early season and not line shy. 3lb line is madness in rocky streams probably damaged nylon on a rock or the back cast.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Thanks for the info! As you could probably tell, I need all the help I can get when it comes to fly fishing!

  • @stevecoppin4278
    @stevecoppin4278 2 года назад +1

    very enjoyable video Nathan , tight lines

  • @PikerBiker
    @PikerBiker 2 года назад +1

    Frustratingly beautiful sums it up, great video brother

  • @nefishingandtackle8557
    @nefishingandtackle8557 2 года назад +1

    Some lovely brownies in morpeth river mate had some upto nearly 4lb couple year back

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      I've not fished it but 4lb is massive! Might need to get my self along there

    • @nefishingandtackle8557
      @nefishingandtackle8557 2 года назад

      @@SlippyLimpets yeah mate get some good ones my mate had 30 out the other day in a few hrs like

  • @kineticman2992
    @kineticman2992 2 года назад +1

    Makes a nice changes to see you out in the Glen fishing

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Love it up there, just don't do enough fly fishing

  • @duncanmit5307
    @duncanmit5307 2 года назад +1

    👍💜👍💜🎣🐟,,,,love flyfishing not been for years... Loved making my own flies back in the day......nice looking river hope you get the chance to fish it again soon👍👍👍👍👍🎣🐟

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      I really enjoy it but not quite as much as sea fishing. Always fancied making my own flies but seemed like a rabbit hole of time, maybe one day. Tight lines!

    • @duncanmit5307
      @duncanmit5307 2 года назад

      @@SlippyLimpets well lots video on RUclips how to tie your own ...and the satisfaction of catching on one of your own👍👍👍

  • @peterwalls308
    @peterwalls308 2 года назад +1

    Next time your out on the rough streams keep it simple, best dry flys are grey duster 16s and one called black smut 18s...wet flys stick to silver March Brown's size 14 - 16s ..2.5 - 3 pound line. And always stay in contact trying to keep a straight a line as pos , no bellies in the line. Bin.the nymphs.

  • @chrisuk1000
    @chrisuk1000 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful river

  • @theevanpyle
    @theevanpyle 2 года назад +1

    Love this country side of 🇬🇧

  • @Esoxluciouss11
    @Esoxluciouss11 2 года назад +1

    unlucky,, i fly fish a lot,,, its hard if you dont stay at it.. but nice video as always

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, I get out once or twice a year and always seems like I'm starting again!

  • @petemaccc
    @petemaccc 2 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed that, I’ve driven past there loads of times wondering what the valley bottom is like? Now I know! Was out off dunstanburgh this morning, nowt happening just a big swell.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Glad I could help out! Yeah, the swell pretty big shame you didn't get anything but must have been tough conditions

  • @colinchurcher3312
    @colinchurcher3312 2 года назад +1

    Stunning video, that's made my mind up going to get a Federation ticket, living in Shotley Bridge not to far to travel, have you been on Derwent start of this season, it's fishing well, tight lines🎣

    • @otaupdate3151
      @otaupdate3151 2 года назад +1

      Glad to hear the Derwent's fishing well for somebody. I, on the other hand, am having my usual early-season struggle!

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      I've not been back to the Derwent since last summer, might have to pay it a visit. Glad you liked the vid and tight lines👍🎣

  • @castersfishingwales2038
    @castersfishingwales2038 2 года назад +1

    👍 buddy always✌

  • @HaplessPlugger
    @HaplessPlugger 2 года назад +1

    Unlucky Nathan, happens to the best of us....

  • @johnhamilton9991
    @johnhamilton9991 2 года назад +1

    What is a good video would have been a great vid if you’d used a head cam setup. Chest cam just shows frame dominating arms, hands and reel, with a few crotch shots thrown in for good measure. Your previous vids using a head cam (even when you were using a head torch as well) were so much better IMHO. Really enjoyed the photography and commentary. Thanks.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      I agree, the perspective is much better but the problem with them is they're uncomfortable, compared to the chesty, and the peak from my cap often gets in the way and spoils the shot. Maybe I could stick the gopro on my peak instead of around my head- I'll work on it for you. Tight lines 👍🎣

  • @johndodd4375
    @johndodd4375 2 года назад +1

    I see your presentation meaning more to you 👍 but tbh I don't think anyone could do a lot better in the circumstances ie wind etc. Well done though. Nice to be out in the sticks though 👌

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      Thanks John, appreciate that!👍🎣

  • @kieranroberts9119
    @kieranroberts9119 2 года назад +1

    Aww gutting as when stuff like that happens... That's fishing though mate next time you'll have it 👍

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, I was a bit gutted but just love being out there doing it. A fish is just a bonus!

    • @kieranroberts9119
      @kieranroberts9119 2 года назад +1

      @@SlippyLimpets me too mste 👍

  • @rollo-m6186
    @rollo-m6186 2 года назад +1

    try the seaguar riverge 7llb. very thin stuff and very strong

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Funny you should suggest that, I actually ordered a spool after this trip.

    • @rollo-m6186
      @rollo-m6186 2 года назад +1

      Aye my colleague swears by the stuff. You have to put a fair bit of mud as it glistens in the sun when it’s not sun surface

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Great info, thanks. Luckily the sun rarely shines up there 😂

  • @stephenm8133
    @stephenm8133 Год назад +1

    Pity the image of the floating fly keeps winking in/out of view - technical issues?

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  Год назад

      Yeah, the gopro struggles with detail on water when the light is low/overcastn

  • @kasna1
    @kasna1 Год назад +1

    I think you are using nymf.

  • @johngerardmccarthy9103
    @johngerardmccarthy9103 2 года назад +2

    Probably had a wind knot on line.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      It was new leader but could well have been

  • @Graham-1888
    @Graham-1888 2 года назад +1

    Can be hard going early doors Nathan, klinkhamer with a small pheasant tail or hares ear nymph under it would have been my approach. Lovely looking bit water though and it would be nice on a summers evening.
    Like your set up, those rods are lovely to look at and fish with. What are your Polaroids ? I need a new pair and they look decent. And your wading boots ? They look different 😂 I'm guessing they are hiking shoes ? If so how do you find them as mine are felt soled and no good for walking and climbing banks.

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад +1

      I need all the help I can get with fly fishing so thanks for the advice. It is a lovely rod but at 10ft probs a bit too long for this type of stuff.
      They're actually Scarpa running shoes with their lining taken out. All of the wading boots I've tried seem to absorb a load of water and weigh a ton, crap grip too. I've used these shoes for years, in salt and fresh water, and on the yak with no bother. Bit tatty now though

  • @keithchegwin1604
    @keithchegwin1604 2 года назад +1

    Great video Nathan can you recommend any day ticket water spending 2 weeks caraving at Beadnell later on in year thanks

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Have a look at the Northumbrian Anglers Federation website - this was one of their waters- they have visitor passes available. The Anglers Arms near Rothbury also has a stretch and do nice food!

  • @firstnamelastname9013
    @firstnamelastname9013 2 года назад +1

    👏👏👍👍

  • @JonJon-rj6xo
    @JonJon-rj6xo 6 месяцев назад +1

    at 2.00 what did that white sign say?

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  6 месяцев назад

      I couldn't make out what it said, it was that sun-faded

  • @riccosuabe
    @riccosuabe 2 года назад +1

    Do you need a specific license to fish up the Cheviots? Or do you not need one?

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      You need one, there are various clubs and stretches but this particular one is ran by the Northumbrian anglers federation, they do visitors passes if you don't live in the area. Hope this helps

  • @TopSecretVid
    @TopSecretVid 2 года назад

    another nympher..ug..so played

  • @peterhayes7040
    @peterhayes7040 2 года назад +1

    when you fly fish wait one second and then strike

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      I normally do, but must have had a rush of blood after 3 hours without a bite!

  • @nevillehutchinson2696
    @nevillehutchinson2696 2 года назад

    Stick to sea fishing m8 because ya nee fly angler.

    • @saintbeavis
      @saintbeavis 2 года назад +1

      You should do some videos Neville, show us all how to gan on as you're clearly the expert....🤔

    • @SlippyLimpets
      @SlippyLimpets  2 года назад

      Not sure I will ever be one since I only do it 2 or 3 times a year. Better trying this than no fishing, though