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Post by underwood on Sept 11, 2006 14:09:47 GMT
I have booked 3 days on the Annan for the end of October. My 15' rod arrives tomorrow hopefully and then I'm all set. Can anyone give a seasoned trout fisher any advice about Salmon or perhaps recommend a good book for a novice?
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Post by salmonscotty16lb on Sept 11, 2006 16:26:12 GMT
which beat u on? i will more than likely b fishing the annan tomorrow afternoon (depending on work) have u checked out the fishannan site? not all catch returns accurate on some beats but if fish are reported there have probably been more cought!
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Post by jock on Sept 11, 2006 16:28:10 GMT
First pray for around 2' above summer level on the Annan. An intermediate line or a floater with a slow sink tip will probably be your best bet at that height and time of year, the best fly pools on the Annan are not that deep and a full floater might be all that is required. For flies I have found size 8's to be fine and you won't go far wrong with Cascade and other Ally patterns. The Annan can rise very quickly, so should you end up with 3 days of dirty high water you might need the "worm" fly. For a brief but all encompassing article on Autumn fly fishing for salmon follow the link below www.kenyanflies.com/Articles/Technical/Gfreeman4.htmlI'm having 4 days on the Annan in mid-october. Enjoy your trip. |
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Post by underwood on Sept 11, 2006 16:40:46 GMT
Thanks guys, anyone else please???
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Post by williegunn on Sept 11, 2006 20:49:45 GMT
Thanks guys, anyone else please??? Don't strike in fact do not hold the line so that when you do strike, habit, the reel will spin free. |
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Post by underwood on Sept 12, 2006 12:57:36 GMT
Hi Willie/Springer,
Why does this happen when striking?
Springer - Where are you based and do you offer casting lessons?
Oli...
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Post by williegunn on Sept 12, 2006 13:07:58 GMT
Trout fishers learn to strike, when salmon fishing if you strike you simply pull the line away from the salmons mouth and you loose the fish.
At least if you are not holding the line your strike will be ineffective.
I always tell clients "Don't Strike" they almost always do and the chance is lost.
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Post by jt on Sept 12, 2006 13:16:59 GMT
So is it a case of when the fish pulls, pull back?
Or do you just lift into the fish?
What if there's a good chance of a sea trout and you get a good "take" rather than a slow draw?
Lordy I need to learn loads!
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Post by jock on Sept 12, 2006 13:38:57 GMT
Have belief in your own abilities as a trout fisher they will stand you in good stead when salmon fishing. You don't strike a salmon because as you feel the line being pulled the salmon is slowly closing his mouth and turning, the fly should slip towards the scissors and with luck hook itself. As a rough guide let the salmon take a yard of so of line before lifting into the fish. Like trout they can take short, just mouth the fly etc. One summer I had around a dozen pulls / hook ups, all from grilse / salmon in the space of an hour and did not land one of them. I tried everything - even striking immediately. In autumn however it is more than likely your salmon will be well hooked - providing you don't strike. If you feel a salmon has followed or showed interest. Rest it for 10 mins and try it again, change the fly/size if you wish. Which beat are you fishing - I might be able to advise you on the beat.
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Post by salmonscotty16lb on Sept 12, 2006 22:25:55 GMT
hi there underwood got to the river 2night for few hrs and got a fish. my first of the year! 6lb bar of silver just before dark. river has dropped back after last weks rain but seen about 10 fish move so they r in the system. river needs a little top up before weekend and a flood would b nice soon before your visit. which beat are you fishing?
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