Description Of The Blog

Thank you for visiting our salmon fly blog. In this blog you will find lots of fly pictures, step by step's, and other pictures of fishing related stuff. We have recently launched our official website that can be found at www.taysalmonfly.co.uk or click on the link on the right hand side of the page.

Sunday, 5 December 2021

Snaelda Salmon Flies Boxed Selection By Tay Salmon Fly

 


Assorted Sizes and Snaelda Patterns Boxed Selection

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Saturday, 4 December 2021

Assorted Templedog Salmon Fly Selections Available From Tay Salmon Fly




 

Templedog Assorted Selection

An assortment of 16x Templedog tube flies ranging from 3/4" to 2" in body length with 10 matching tube treble hooks complete in our Divider System Box. (If you prefer doubles please state at checkout) Included in this selection are:- Copper Tubes:- Red Butt 1" Green Butt 1" Silver Doctor 1" Phatagorva 1" Coneheads:- Silver Wilkinson 3/4" Willie Gunn 3/4" Green Highlander 1" Red 1" & 1.5" Sillen 1.5" Orange and Gold 1.5" Willie Gunn 1.5" The Usual 1.5" Phatagorva 1.5" Gaula Green 1.5" & 2"


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Friday, 3 December 2021

Templedog Salmon Flies Boxed Selection - Tay Salmon Fly




 

Templedog 1" Assorted Boxed Selection

An assortment of 19x 1" Templedog tube flies with 10 matching tube treble hooks complete in our Divider System Box. (If you prefer doubles please state at checkout) Included in this selection are:- Copper Tubes:- Kharlovka Krill Silver Wilkinson Phatagorva Dee Sheep Stardust Undertaker Red Butt Black Sheep Night Hawk Green Butt Black Doctor Silver Doctor Coneheads:- Green Highlander Red Sillen Phatagorva Willie Gunn Usual Orange & Gold

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Thursday, 2 December 2021

Sunray Shadow Salmon and Sea Trout Flies - Tay Salmon Fly


 From the vice of Mr David Ballingall we have his 4 favourite colours of Sunray Shadow. Tied on 1.5" Aluminium Tubes with a wing length of approx 4-5" these flies get a reaction from the most stubborn of fish.

  Colours are: Banana, White, Green and Blue

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Job Vacancy On The River Tweed At Upper North Wark


 *****Job Opportunity*****

Apprentice Ghillie/Boatman
Upper North Wark salmon fishing beat is looking to employ an apprentice Ghillie/Boatman to work on our beat on the River Tweed. You will be working alongside two very experienced ghillies who will train you in this craft and explain all the intricacies of salmon fishing and where the salmon may lay on the beat .
About You
You may be a school leaver or looking for your first job. You will be very strong and have a keen interest in fishing and / or the natural environment – particularly rivers . You will be very personable , a team player and able to talk with people from all walks of life . You will spend time with our visiting fishermen and a smart appearance and ability to chat are all important qualities .
The Job
There is much maintenance work to be done throughout the year including strimming, weed cutting and other general riverbank maintenance . Health and safety law is important and the appropriate training will be provided.
Training will be given on fly tying , equipment and the cycles of the Atlantic Salmon. You will be shown the best ways to fish the beat and how to optimise the chances of our visiting fishermen .
Rowing is an important part of the job so physical fitness and strength is essential.
You will be able to fish the beat when we have no visitors after agreement with the Head Ghillie .
The salmon season runs from 1st February until 30th November . There is no fishing in December or January or on Sundays throughout the year . However, maintenance work continues through the winter months and this is a full time position throughout the year .
When
We would like to start interviewing early in 2022 and would ideally like to make an appointment early in the 2022 season . Please apply in writing via email to bookings@uppernorthwarkfishing.com
If you have any questions on the role or your application please e mail our Head Ghillie Martin via bookings@uppernorthwarkfishing.com

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Wednesday, 1 December 2021

Franc N Snaelda Salmon Fishing Flies - Tay Salmon Fly


 A selection of 7 assorted Franc N Snaelda favourites from David Ballingall.

  These are tied on 15mm Brass Shrimp Tubes with Cones.

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Learn To Spey Cast While Fly Fishing For Atlantic Salmon On The River Tweed At Upper North Wark


 Spey Casting and Salmon Fishing Course

 

Is catching a Scottish salmon on your bucket list of things to try?!! Our courses are aimed at people of all ages wanting to try fly fishing for the first time or those who are still at the beginning of their journey to fly fish for salmon. Our courses will help you understand safely the principles of the Speycast using double handed rods.

On our Fly Fishing Experience course the emphasis is on teaching and good practice but as we are teaching on the river there is always the chance of a fish!!   As you progress with your learning, our full time Ghillies will take your new found skills out and try and tempt a salmon to grab your fly.

During the course our Ghillies will offer you a valuable insight into watercraft, tactics to suit the conditions and an all-round understanding of Fly Fishing for Atlantic Salmon. 

 

·       What Tackle To Use & When

·       How To Set Up The Tackle You Will Be Using

·       What Knots and Flies To Use

·       Speycasting Coaching, What Casts To Use In Wind/Situations

·       Watercraft

·       Put Your Learning In To Practise With Our Ghillies

·       Safety & Etiquette 

                                         

A typical day runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm

 

Outline Of A Course:-
09:00: Meet at the hut for tea/coffee/dram!! and discuss plan for the day ahead
9:30: Brief Speycasting theory/demo to help you understand the key aspects of Speycasting
10:00: Casting tuition and one to one coaching
13:00: Lunch
14:00: The opportunity to fish under the guidance of our Ghillies, where further coaching is on hand one to one as you fish.
17:00: End of the day 


What to bring:- Just turn up with some sensible clothing, hat or cap and some sunglasses/glasses for protection. Please bring along your own lunch, we have cooking and BBQ facilities available at the Fishing Hut. Gratuities are not included in the price.


The beat provides Loop Branded Equipment that can be used on these courses, if you prefer and have your own equipment feel free to bring it along. Waders can be provided for use.

 

Learn the art of fly fishing in beautiful surroundings and enjoy trying to catch your first fish.


Courses start from £255 per person. 


https://www.uppernorthwarkfishing.com/fly-fishing-exprience



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Please come along and like our Facebook Page and join in the discussion and check out our other deadly salmon flies.

For all your Salmon Fishing Flies visit our Tay Salmon Fly Website please click here

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To book or enquire about fishing on the Upper North Wark beat on the River Tweed please give Martin a call on 07825 334427












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