*These are easy to use and highly visible **enjoyable.fishing** recommend they are extremely valuable for going from a dead drift set up to a float setup. They save time and you don't have to re-tie everything to add a float to your presentation.*
Got these thinking they were the slightly larger Panfish floats ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rJB7cli5f1ofPVGgn80S7Yj4vqwq0gU they work just fine. The smaller size lets me carry more in my tackle box, and the 3 color choices are nice for different lighting conditions, backgrounds, etc. They aren't the most durable things in the world. But, as cheap as they are, it's not heartbreaking to lose one or have to replace a worn one. The price on these fluctuates wildly, from about $9 to almost $16. So, time your buy accordingly.
What an excellent presenter. Clear, concise and straight to the point. Why does the BBC have to pay tens of thousands of pounds to presenters when knowledgeable people like this guy does it for the love of the matter. 👍👍
Great video. Great information. Wish all fishing videos were like this guys. He takes the time to explain everything and currents ect. A credit to you tube.
Hello, congratulations for the video. the bombarda technique is very common in Italy (Bombarda is an Italian word), especially for trout fishing in the lake using flies, small rubber lures or even natural baits. Each rod can launch an ideal weight of bombard for example 20, or 30 grams and for each weight it is possible to have different bombarda with different rates of sinking from floating to intermediate and more or less sinking expressed by a second number in grams reported on the bombarda itself and in the lake this is very important, the best Italian bombarda are Tubertini and Fassa
Another delightful video session, with everything explained in detail. Great viewing. I have to say, its about 30 years since I was last at the Rhu narrows. We use to come over there from Whitley bay with the juniors in the fishing club, mainly fishing on the Rosneath side back in the 70's and 80's hauling out big cod and coalies/Saith.Love the place. Again, thanks for sharing.
Always a pleasure, I have never visited N Ireland would love to go sometime in the future for freshwater and sea fishing., As always thanks for watching.👍🏴
Thanks for your kind reply. Splendid videos sir. I have a few of those bombardo floats. Must get out and try them. There is some great angling here in N.I. You’ll always get a great welcome! Regards and ‘tight lines’.
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing im your man for strangford lough if your after sea- trout in northern ireland biggest saltwater inlet in the u.k., ill get your on the fish mate, can i reccommend ruffin up the bombarda with a brillo pad it takes that reflective glare of them which can sometimes spook them not that im trying to teach a man to fish mind but its a thomas hansen tip
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing sorry mate i just seen this 6months late 😂 thanks mate, i love watching other anglers methods for catching sea-trout, every area always has its own special fly or lure thats just the killer for it!! im tryin with the vids a bit more, ive uploaded a few lure guides on my channel as to what i hit them on across the irish sea!! once again sorry 4 the super late reply mate 👍👍
I was just thinking to myself tonight, that this hot weather we are having here in Ireland at the moment, would have been great for night fly fishing for sea trout. Unfortunately our sea trout are almost a thing of the past. Too many years with excessive sea lice.
Great video mate, i live in wales surrounded by estuaries, I’m positive sea trout would be in them and would like to try to catch them but wasn’t sure how or when, So UA-cam it was and I came across your channel. Great to see, thanks
I know its late to post a comment on the vlog but Im a Yorkshireman thats lived in Denmark for 20 Odd years and the bombarda style fishing is very very popular and effective happy to see your ombord 😃👍🎣🎣🎣🎣
Many thanks for the comment and never too late. I hope I did the bombarda justice as not many use it in Scotland, well more do know about it now with the video. Cheers for watching
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing no I had up at Cardross fishing for sea trout and more trout at the head of the he gareloch and all round the roseneath peninsula ,in saying that I've got the Leven ticket and cardross can be extremely busy at times
Thanks mate, maybe that’s why I call them sea bass was in the catering industry for 25 years. I will remember that in the future tho and your not the first to comment. Appreciate the comment and feedback tho and thanks for watching👍🎣
Really enjoyed the lesson on how to use a bombarda float. We're of to Stornaway early Sept and will definitaly try this method on sea lochs. Thank you.
Fantastic, I've had good success with a traditional colour Ally's shrimp for bass on a fly rod, found out by accident they like it when trying to avoid mackerel on bait fish patterns.
So that's what it is..:) I saw one man fishing similar to this- he had home made round float like that with water inside and then 1.5mtr leader with long hook and he had mackerel stripe on it tide with elastic rubber band.. I thought that's completely home made thing and I was wrong:) Need to try that, great video
beautiful video mate great to see with how much passion you carry out your hobby and a great explanation you are together with John from the fishlocker my favorite to watch on days when there is no fishing here in Zeeland (NL) because of too much bad weather or wind thanks for the video and keep it up i am a fan of your video,s thanks
Thank you William that’s amazing feedback from a fellow angler, feedback like this only inspires me more to share my adventures. I have the greatest respect for John Locker not only as fellow x serviceman he’s also a great ambassador to the world of fishing. You have some fantastic sea trout fishing in your part of the world which is somewhere I would like to visit sometime. Tight lines when you get back on the water mate👍
Man I wish I lived where you do. I caught a 5lb sea trout here in Brighton a couple of years ago on a Savage Gear Seeker. I've never considered using flies with a bombarda. Looks like I will be investing in some bass flies and bombardas. Thanks for the information and video.
What good trout good video I went out to day target mackerel nothing but saved the blank by catching a wee Colie am on the east coast so mackerel not up yet I believe your on the west coast and mackerel there tight lines till the next one I have never ever caught a colie till to day
well done on your colie, I was at Torness yesterday on the kayak and the mackerel are definitely there some big ones too. cheers for the comments mate much appreciated.
Hi Stephen just seen your comment thanks pal. Orkney is a wonderful wild place, I use to go to Orkney every two years with my grandfather for the trout fishing. Tight lines and hope you catch loads of these golden beauties
That was a cracking video , very nice fish that. I fish the Clyde myself in the Langbank/Port Glasgow area and i have to say i will be taking up this method in the near future for sure 😀👍👍
As always a cracking wee fishing session and very informative about the Bombardo method. I had kittens when the larger fish decided it wasn't for being netted. Well done.
Interesting on several levels. We in the US have used "casting bubbles" to throw flies with spinning tackle for a long time. They half-fill with water for weight, and float or sink depending on how full. Also, small spring creek tidal trout fishing here might be my favorite. That looks like the mouth of a river here, sort of. Very nice video.
Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback on the methods used across the pond. The bubble float and fly has has been used in Scotland for many years too and it has been banned on most freshwater venues for targeting trout, probably due to being so effective. Thanks again. Douglas
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing Yeah, especially during a hatch. Can't have those spinning rabble in "OUR" way on the river. I just like a "leave no trace" policy and fish how you like. Tight lines.
@@josoap8781 bass in Scotland are very hit and miss in certain places, I think it all depends on the weather and their food source or a bit of both. The weather on the west coast of Scotland has been quite warm so far this year and I’ve been told of a few bass being caught locally, fingers crossed I can get my fist of the season soon.
You have exactly the same setup as I do! Our shore fishing season for trout starts in late september here in Finland, and I’m sure gonna use some of your tips and that nice looking shrimp fly as well. Great content, thanks mate!
Cracking Trout! Never knew about these bombarda's, I'm definitely gonna be having a go! Brilliant video, well shown how to go about it! Thank you, and I've hit the sub 👍👍
Great video and two lovely fish .only thought there is only bass in our waters .thought sea bass was a make believe name conjured up by trendy chefs on tv
Cheers Robbie, your not the first to say that about the bass, I’ve been in the catering industry for nearly 30years and that’s what we call it. Bass!!! From now on
Nice catch! In Norway most people use bombarda (many years), but we often prefer to have the flie 2 - 3 meters before the bombarda. In that way you will almost never have any problems with the fishing line. Another way is to use the new setup from Ron Thompson.
Yeah a small swivel and a rubber bead to protect the knot. I used to fish bubble and fly how you described for brown trout but it’s banned on many waters, probably because it is deadly.
I think your Niche could be down the sea trout route great views mackerel looks good as well think you could hit the jackpot with these fish. Not many catch or I’ve not seen. Videos are informative as always. More than I can be asked with. 🤣🤣🤣😀. Your doing great Matey all the best.
Cheers Vernon, yeah there’s a lot of interest in sea trout fishing. My trouble is I like to do most types of fishing, it’s probably one of my channels downfalls, the lack of consistency in one thing. What can you do mate, just keep plugging away doing what we love. All the best mate👍
great video and info! ive lived in dumbarton for years and never heard of bass at rhu narrows. sea trout, small coalies and mackerel in summer and maybe codling and dabs fishing baits on the bottom! dont believe bass have been caught there
Cheers Mark, I’ve had a few there and there’s been a few caught by others. Cardross can be good as well behind the saw mill. Only really in the summer months tho
Hi buddy, yeah I’ve not had any this year tho and there been a few caught at Cardross. I was talking to a guy at when I was down there who got a 5 pounder on the fly, on the side I was fishing a couple of weeks back, he was fishing for sea trout
Very informative thank you. The Bombarda was mentioned to me by a local Bass guide but I dismissed it. Strong those Sea-Trout aren't they. Caught my first a few weeks back on a surface lure when targetting Bass.
I caught my first saltwater Sea Trout at the Rhu Narrows, a club trip for a week fishing trip to Arrochar. We had been bait fishing, and I got bored so had a go with a mepp. Interesting video never heard of the bombardo
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing I'm only gesting at the "Saltwater sea trout" comment. I have some fond memories of fishing the Gareloch when i was a kid. We had a wee sail boat which also had an outboard, it was called the Sapphire and was moored at clynder, I caught plenty mackerel on a wee bronze Toby, 32 years ago lol
Many thanks Ally, very much appreciated, I see you follow Cornish Shore and Kayak Fisherman. One of my favourite UA-cam channels, Rob actually gave me the inspiration to take up kayak fishing and make videos. Your sub is greatly appreciated👍
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing Aye I watched Rob for a Lang time now and a great guy called Slippy Limpets and I will take in a good few off your videos and kayak fishing,nice to meet you fellow Scot,Ally
Thanks for the comment and appreciate you watching, I’m normally quite careful with the fish, I think it was just the excitement of such a stunning fish that took me completely by surprise. To be honest I was thinking more about getting a picture rather than considering the welfare of the fish which should have been the other way around.
Hi great video I fish loch etive and creran bay spinning for Pollock so I'll give it a go with the bombarda lots of sea trout where do you get your flies from keep up the good work
Hi Dougie I'm pretty new to sea fishing, after 5 week wait I've received my bombarda floats but they are the floating type, is the method for fishing the same as the sinking bombarda method?
Hi Roger, I fish them a little different I would work them a little less and retrieve them a little slower until your in shallower water. If you feel you need the fly/lure to sink a bit more you can always add a split shot or two to help get the fly down I usually use BB size but as always it’s personal preference. Just remember if you have weight on it could catch the bottom in shallow water but this will allow you to work the lure more with a slightly faster retrieval. Tight lines mate and let me know how you get on👍
Cheers Jim and thanks for watching. Fish look bigger in a smaller net. Joking a part I’ve got a bigger net but it’s a bit heavy to lug about and it would probably rust with the salt water. I will invest in a lightweight larger net.
Great video production and a new method for me that appeals a lot. A question on your knot, what is it called? Having movement in a lure like that definitely makes the fly fish more naturally. Thank you
Hi David, thanks for the feedback much appreciated, it’s the non-slip loop knot, I think I demonstrated how to tie it in my top five knots video. If not it will be easily found on UA-cam. Thanks again for watching
Interesting video. I also saw A cornish angler using these to catch school bass. I wonder what people's experiences are with single vs double hooks, and barbless vs barbed? Particularly in the context of catch and release fishing for relatively rare fish (larger seatrout and bass). My experience has been a good hooking to landing ratio with small barbless singles, but larger barbless singles seem to move around quite a bit in the mouth (maybe more damage than a large barbed single?).
Yes probably the Cornish kayak and shore fisherman, which is one of my favourite fishing channels. I only use single hooks at the moment and slowly getting use to barbless which I think is the way forward. I agree, for certain species a large barbless hook can move about a bit but I still think it’s better for the fish than barbed hooks for catch and release. Cheers for your comments James and thanks for watching👍
Hi looking for some advice got a new rod and reel 8lb line few hooks but we're going up to luss caravan and camping for a few days what sort of things should I be using for Loch lomond line and tackle wise
Hi Paul, it depends on what you want to target. If your after a trout then light lure fishing with mepps or spinners work or even ledgering or float fishing with worm or maggots. For pike you will need some wire traces and probably heftier rod and reel if dead baiting but a wire trace is a must. Perch float, feeder, ledgers with worm or maggots. Lures small/medium spinners, mepps and soft plastics on a jig head 3-10gram will work. Roach on the float, feeder or ledger with maggots or worms. You will need a permit to fish Lomond and can get day ticket permits at the shop in Luss, prices are different for game and coarse fishing. The bank at Luss campsite will be good this time of year for most species in the Loch
Enjoyed that Doug...gives me a new type of fishing to try on my local coasline...bit later in the year Ill give it a bash.. do you make your own fllys...they look great especially the sandeel version where can i get those...keep the vids coming thanks
Cheers for the feedback mate much appreciated, I think the sand eel flies are made by fulling mill, I got them from Glasgow angling but not sure if they still do them
Enjoyed this video. I would like to try it. You mentioned that it was your first outing of the season. What would be the season on the Clyde for sea trout.
Never tried it with a weight but if I did 20gram would probably be too heavy. The trouble with using a weight is you will have no time to work the lure as you will be reeling in pretty fast to keep the weight of the bottom. Most fish are caught in less than 5ft deep
It’s in the Gareloch west of Scotland. A permit is required for sea trout fishing here. You can get a season ticket for the Clyde estuary from Tickers tackle Helensburgh, which is cheaper than the Loch Lomond Angling Improvements Association
@@rebecca1477 Hi Jim, permit only required for migratory species. You can get an individual Clyde estuary season or day ticket from Tickers Tackle Helensburgh. He’s the only one that does the individual season ticket for the estuary. You can get a combined river leaven and estuary ticket from LLAIA but costs a fortune. The ticket covers all of the Gareloch up to the mouth of the river leaven, not sure how far up the estuary it covers. Thanks for the question Jim, tight lines
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing your video inspired me to try this method, I've ordered a load of bombarda floats and I'm going to try the tapered leaders as hooklengths because I have loads for fly fishing, maybe not necessary but I like to experiment with things.
Had my first day bombarda fishing with the fly with waders in our local estuary, amazing fun compared to lures (was not expecting that). I didn't get snagged once in two hours. Perhaps I wasn't getting down deep enough though as I didn't even get a bite. What size of split shot do you use and how close to the fly?
Thanks for letting me know how you got on. If I put shot on it’s usually something like a BB size but I only really use them for shrimp patterns and fish a little bit slower on the retrieve with little jerks. I usually put the shot as close to the hook as possible, if I use a nonslip loop knot I have the shot right up to the knot. A much slower retrieve will also keep the bombarda down, if you’re using a sinking one. Good to hear you enjoyed it and I’m sure when you get a take you will enjoy it even more. Don’t forget to try the shallow water. Tight lines for next time👍
Newbie here from down the coast in North Ayrshire, I thought if your fishing on the shore line no permit would be needed, If your fishing for sea trout/salmon in tidal areas then do you need a permit? and where did you get those sand eel flies, self made? only started about 2 weeks ago and caught 4 mackerel so a bit to learn.
@PiscatorUK-Fishing cheers bagged 7 tonight and 6 on Tuesday so getting there caught a load of snapped lines with weights on them so the box is filling up nicely
CAn you tell me what the actual purpose of this thing called a bombarda is . WHy not just put a lead weight on if this thing sinks, will the weight not do the same job.
The sinking bombarda is translucent in he water, it is streamlined and casts a long distance if required. The sink rate is not fast like a weight and you can count the sink rate down and decide what depth you want to stop it. A lead weight is visible in the water it sinks very fast and the retrieve would need to be a lot faster in order to stop it snagging on the bottom,, especially in shallow water
i think you will find we use it more for salmon on our big northern rivers than any other species and normally on a 12to 13 ft rod with a longer leader than your using . liked the vid nice seatrout and greetings from Sweden . by the way a bass is called a bass
Here in southern sweden alot of people use bombarda for seatrout. But I will for sure try it next time i visit the UK and try my luck with bass. Love the informative video. Subscribed and will from now on follow!
Very interesting, it’s not something I have seen used for salmon but I did think to myself that it would definitely work on a river. Thanks for the feedback Brett. I don’t claim to be an expert in any of the fishing techniques I use as it is a journey and every day is a school day. Your info will definitely help me and others that read your comment, I’m sure. Thanks for watching
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing i caught a salmon just last week with bombarda and a doublehook redtag fly, i used to fish alot with various nymphs and streamers when i lived in northern sweden above the arctic circle , it's actually good when you want to be able to cast a long distance which a regular flyrod can't handle. Just use a strong leader in case of a huge salmon gets hooked.
Hi Doug, went fishing this morning just across the water using this setup, was brilliant! Had one sea trout follow my fly about a metre away from my rod tip as I retrieved in, it hit it at the last second! Unfortunately I wasn’t able to hook! Does this happen often with yourself? And if so would you continue to cast into that same area? Or walk further along as the fish is spooked? Thanks Mike
Hi Mike, exciting stuff. yes it happens quit often. If I see the fish follow the lure I stop winding but keep the lure moving just by moving the rod tip, it sometimes help. I would have a few more casts, move and then come back. Sea Trout are often in small shoals so it’s worth while covering old ground.
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing thanks for the reply and advice, will be heading back out at sunrise tomorrow! Would you say it’s still a tad early season just now? I’ve always seemed to catch regularly April may?
@@mikeydee1239 no problem, it is a wee bit earlier than I would go but it’s not to say you won’t get them. I’ve seen anglers fish all through the winter.
Hi mate, I wouldn’t say it’s harder from the bank as I’ve had some really nice fish. the kayak just enables you to explore other areas that maybe difficult to reach from the shore.
Nice fish, not tried fishing for ST in the sea yet, but heading up to Scotland soon so may try this out. Where do you get those sandeel pattern flies from ? or do you tie them yourself ?
Cheers no problem, I think I’ve had more success on an incoming tide, but I have had fish on the outgoing tide too. The video was spur of the moment after work, the weather just looked good at the time and tide had just started to flood.
It is mate, one of the best eating fish from our shores. I get more pleasure putting them back to make lots of babies for the future which is satisfying enough for me.
*These are easy to use and highly visible **enjoyable.fishing** recommend they are extremely valuable for going from a dead drift set up to a float setup. They save time and you don't have to re-tie everything to add a float to your presentation.*
Thanks for commenting and sharing your knowledge👍
Got these thinking they were the slightly larger Panfish floats ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rJB7cli5f1ofPVGgn80S7Yj4vqwq0gU they work just fine. The smaller size lets me carry more in my tackle box, and the 3 color choices are nice for different lighting conditions, backgrounds, etc. They aren't the most durable things in the world. But, as cheap as they are, it's not heartbreaking to lose one or have to replace a worn one. The price on these fluctuates wildly, from about $9 to almost $16. So, time your buy accordingly.
Brilliant👍 thanks for the comment and feedback tight lines. Glad to have helped💪🏻🎣
What an excellent presenter. Clear, concise and straight to the point. Why does the BBC have to pay tens of thousands of pounds to presenters when knowledgeable people like this guy does it for the love of the matter. 👍👍
Very humbling, Amazing comment and feedback, very much appreciated and thank you for the support👍🎣
Yip totally agree this is so easy to listen too excellent.
Many thanks and greatly appreciated
He's only a starter je he hasn't got a fucking clue really.
I didn’t realise Steven Gerrard was such a talent 🤣
he's spent so long in Glasgow, he's lost his scouse accent ;)
Erm yeah of course
Stevie G exactly my thoughts
Great video. Great information. Wish all fishing videos were like this guys. He takes the time to explain everything and currents ect. A credit to you tube.
Many thanks for the amazing comment and feedback, greatly appreciated and thank you for watching👍
Hello,
congratulations for the video.
the bombarda technique is very common in Italy (Bombarda is an Italian word), especially for trout fishing in the lake using flies, small rubber lures or even natural baits.
Each rod can launch an ideal weight of bombard for example 20, or 30 grams and for each weight it is possible to have different bombarda with different rates of sinking from floating to intermediate and more or less sinking expressed by a second number in grams reported on the bombarda itself and in the lake this is very important, the best Italian bombarda are Tubertini and Fassa
Many thanks for the bombarda information, great feedback and thank you for watching its very much appreciated👍
is it fuck off you did not help in the war what side you on this time ????
I thought it was an Italian word 😀👍🏼
As always a cracking instructional video, nice sea trout. Thanks for sharing
Cheers Brian, much appreciated👍
That take @20:19 is the reason every man goes fishing, Absolutely SMASHED it!
Cheers Terry, that’s the reason I go fishing👍
Another delightful video session, with everything explained in detail. Great viewing. I have to say, its about 30 years since I was last at the Rhu narrows. We use to come over there from Whitley bay with the juniors in the fishing club, mainly fishing on the Rosneath side back in the 70's and 80's hauling out big cod and coalies/Saith.Love the place. Again, thanks for sharing.
Much appreciated as always mate. Yes I’ve heard some wonderful stories about how good the fishing used to be in the Clyde estuary and Loch Long.
“Nervous water”. The excellent expression we use after a trout rise in front of the drifting boat. Regards from N. Ireland.
Always a pleasure, I have never visited N Ireland would love to go sometime in the future for freshwater and sea fishing., As always thanks for watching.👍🏴
Thanks for your kind reply. Splendid videos sir. I have a few of those bombardo floats. Must get out and try them. There is some great angling here in N.I. You’ll always get a great welcome! Regards and ‘tight lines’.
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing im your man for strangford lough if your after sea- trout in northern ireland biggest saltwater inlet in the u.k., ill get your on the fish mate, can i reccommend ruffin up the bombarda with a brillo pad it takes that reflective glare of them which can sometimes spook them not that im trying to teach a man to fish mind but its a thomas hansen tip
Awesome, I’ve seen your videos mate, would like to see more👍
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing sorry mate i just seen this 6months late 😂 thanks mate, i love watching other anglers methods for catching sea-trout, every area always has its own special fly or lure thats just the killer for it!! im tryin with the vids a bit more, ive uploaded a few lure guides on my channel as to what i hit them on across the irish sea!! once again sorry 4 the super late reply mate 👍👍
I was just thinking to myself tonight, that this hot weather we are having here in Ireland at the moment, would have been great for night fly fishing for sea trout. Unfortunately our sea trout are almost a thing of the past. Too many years with excessive sea lice.
What about the legal and illegal netting of our salmonids?
Great video mate, i live in wales surrounded by estuaries, I’m positive sea trout would be in them and would like to try to catch them but wasn’t sure how or when, So UA-cam it was and I came across your channel. Great to see, thanks
No problem Ian, I hope the video’s are of some help to you mate. Tight lines
I know its late to post a comment on the vlog but Im a Yorkshireman thats lived in Denmark for 20 Odd years and the bombarda style fishing is very very popular and effective happy to see your ombord 😃👍🎣🎣🎣🎣
Many thanks for the comment and never too late. I hope I did the bombarda justice as not many use it in Scotland, well more do know about it now with the video. Cheers for watching
Brilliant had loads of success in the gare
loch for they sea trout
well done mate, it can be very good, you ever had a bass there?
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing no I had up at Cardross fishing for sea trout and more trout at the head of the he gareloch and all round the roseneath peninsula ,in saying that I've got the Leven ticket and cardross can be extremely busy at times
Great video 👍. One little complaint. only chefs and refer to them as sea bass
Thanks mate, maybe that’s why I call them sea bass was in the catering industry for 25 years. I will remember that in the future tho and your not the first to comment. Appreciate the comment and feedback tho and thanks for watching👍🎣
Really enjoyed the lesson on how to use a bombarda float. We're of to Stornaway early Sept and will definitaly try this method on sea lochs. Thank you.
No problem mate, tight lines👍
Fantastic, I've had good success with a traditional colour Ally's shrimp for bass on a fly rod, found out by accident they like it when trying to avoid mackerel on bait fish patterns.
So that's what it is..:) I saw one man fishing similar to this- he had home made round float like that with water inside and then 1.5mtr leader with long hook and he had mackerel stripe on it tide with elastic rubber band.. I thought that's completely home made thing and I was wrong:) Need to try that, great video
Thanks for your comments much appreciated 👍
I am really enjoying your videos. I started fishing along the road from you on Shandon pier in the sixties. Great spot!
Many thanks and much appreciated.
What a great sea trout and brilliant method I need to try this well done mate
Cheers mate, thanks for the feedback👍
Great advice on the casting and how to land the fly
Cheers Ray
very informative and really enjoyable video.
Very informative, thank you very much
Thanks for watching Ian👍
beautiful video mate great to see with how much passion you carry out your hobby and a great explanation you are together with John from the fishlocker my favorite to watch on days when there is no fishing here in Zeeland (NL) because of too much bad weather or wind thanks for the video and keep it up i am a fan of your video,s thanks
Thank you William that’s amazing feedback from a fellow angler, feedback like this only inspires me more to share my adventures. I have the greatest respect for John Locker not only as fellow x serviceman he’s also a great ambassador to the world of fishing. You have some fantastic sea trout fishing in your part of the world which is somewhere I would like to visit sometime. Tight lines when you get back on the water mate👍
Man I wish I lived where you do. I caught a 5lb sea trout here in Brighton a couple of years ago on a Savage Gear Seeker. I've never considered using flies with a bombarda. Looks like I will be investing in some bass flies and bombardas. Thanks for the information and video.
Thanks for watching and comments, very much appreciated. Tight lines Henry👍
What good trout good video I went out to day target mackerel nothing but saved the blank by catching a wee Colie am on the east coast so mackerel not up yet I believe your on the west coast and mackerel there tight lines till the next one I have never ever caught a colie till to day
well done on your colie, I was at Torness yesterday on the kayak and the mackerel are definitely there some big ones too. cheers for the comments mate much appreciated.
Good Stuff!!!!
Exelent fishing thankyou for the enjoyment and tips, holidays on Orkney 1st of june onwards, can't wait
Hi Stephen just seen your comment thanks pal. Orkney is a wonderful wild place, I use to go to Orkney every two years with my grandfather for the trout fishing. Tight lines and hope you catch loads of these golden beauties
Great to watch.
Thanks Ray much appreciated buddy
Very informative & interesting.
Huge respect for sharing the knowledge 👏🏻 🙌🏻
Thanks for commenting and watching Paul much appreciated👍
Snakes wedding, lol. Brilliant technique
Many thanks Ralph
Very nice video. Thank you
Cracking Fish Dougie. Never seen that bombarda so learnt a new fly fishing method too.
Cheers Phil only to happy to share, tight lines👊👍
That was a cracking video , very nice fish that. I fish the Clyde myself in the Langbank/Port Glasgow area and i have to say i will be taking up this method in the near future for sure 😀👍👍
Cheers Danny much appreciated and tight lines👍
Excellent Sir , well done lovely fish .
As always a cracking wee fishing session and very informative about the Bombardo method. I had kittens when the larger fish decided it wasn't for being netted. Well done.
cheers mate, so did I, I should have had my long handled net. I got there in the end tho.
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Interesting on several levels. We in the US have used "casting bubbles" to throw flies with spinning tackle for a long time. They half-fill with water for weight, and float or sink depending on how full. Also, small spring creek tidal trout fishing here might be my favorite. That looks like the mouth of a river here, sort of. Very nice video.
Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback on the methods used across the pond. The bubble float and fly has has been used in Scotland for many years too and it has been banned on most freshwater venues for targeting trout, probably due to being so effective. Thanks again. Douglas
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing Yeah, especially during a hatch. Can't have those spinning rabble in "OUR" way on the river. I just like a "leave no trace" policy and fish how you like. Tight lines.
Looks perfect water for popping!
I’ve not tried that but yeah if the bass are there they should smash anything
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That’s so true. They’re not too difficult to catch if they are there!
@@josoap8781 where do you fish about?
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Pembrokeshire, but the bass population seems to have declined over the past few years.
@@josoap8781 bass in Scotland are very hit and miss in certain places, I think it all depends on the weather and their food source or a bit of both. The weather on the west coast of Scotland has been quite warm so far this year and I’ve been told of a few bass being caught locally, fingers crossed I can get my fist of the season soon.
You have exactly the same setup as I do! Our shore fishing season for trout starts in late september here in Finland, and I’m sure gonna use some of your tips and that nice looking shrimp fly as well. Great content, thanks mate!
Glad to help, thank for watching and hope your season is good for you. Let me know how you get on in the future👍
Not just Sweden, some amazing stuff from Fyn in Denmark. Works well for Gars or Hornfisk as it’s know in Denmark
Great video👍
Many thanks for watching and your comments, very much appreciated👍
Cracking Trout! Never knew about these bombarda's, I'm definitely gonna be having a go! Brilliant video, well shown how to go about it! Thank you, and I've hit the sub 👍👍
Cheers Paul, thanks for watching and for the sub👍
Great video and two lovely fish .only thought there is only bass in our waters .thought sea bass was a make believe name conjured up by trendy chefs on tv
Cheers Robbie, your not the first to say that about the bass, I’ve been in the catering industry for nearly 30years and that’s what we call it. Bass!!! From now on
Nice catch! In Norway most people use bombarda (many years), but we often prefer to have the flie 2 - 3 meters before the bombarda. In that way you will almost never have any problems with the fishing line. Another way is to use the new setup from Ron Thompson.
Thanks for watching and sharing your fishing methods, I will certainly try it that way in the future.👍
well he did say he had the flie 9-10 ft after, thats equal to 3m right ;)
How do you keep the Bombarda on is it a swivel at the end must say up in north Scotland wed use a bubble float with the flies before the float
Yeah a small swivel and a rubber bead to protect the knot. I used to fish bubble and fly how you described for brown trout but it’s banned on many waters, probably because it is deadly.
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing aye but only if your caught 😂😂not many police highland Loch but enjoy using the fly rod a lot more now
I think your Niche could be down the sea trout route great views mackerel looks good as well think you could hit the jackpot with these fish. Not many catch or I’ve not seen. Videos are informative as always. More than I can be asked with. 🤣🤣🤣😀. Your doing great Matey all the best.
Cheers Vernon, yeah there’s a lot of interest in sea trout fishing. My trouble is I like to do most types of fishing, it’s probably one of my channels downfalls, the lack of consistency in one thing. What can you do mate, just keep plugging away doing what we love. All the best mate👍
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing yep I’ll keep ranting 🤣🤣
Interesting technique, thanks for sharing
Cheers Richard no problem and thanks for watching👍
great video and info! ive lived in dumbarton for years and never heard of bass at rhu narrows. sea trout, small coalies and mackerel in summer and maybe codling and dabs fishing baits on the bottom! dont believe bass have been caught there
Cheers Mark, I’ve had a few there and there’s been a few caught by others. Cardross can be good as well behind the saw mill. Only really in the summer months tho
Brilliant Dougie, that first trout was a beauty mate. I didn't know you could catch Bass at that spot.
Hi buddy, yeah I’ve not had any this year tho and there been a few caught at Cardross. I was talking to a guy at when I was down there who got a 5 pounder on the fly, on the side I was fishing a couple of weeks back, he was fishing for sea trout
Anywhere there’s a bit of saltwater there’ll be bass
Great stuff 👍👍
Very informative thank you. The Bombarda was mentioned to me by a local Bass guide but I dismissed it.
Strong those Sea-Trout aren't they. Caught my first a few weeks back on a surface lure when targetting Bass.
Thanks for your feedback Richard and for watching, very much appreciated. Tight lines and give the bombarda a try too👌
Cracking fish I've been trying the bombarda but I'm deffdoing sonething wrong lol did get my first ever sea trout last night still buzzing
Congrats on your first sea trout mate. Bombarda or not, catching is what matters. Tight lines🎣
Cheers Dougie
Nice fish pal, know the area due to work will defo give it a try 👍🏼
cheers mate, yes give it a go and tight lines, let me know how you get on
Looks a good venue to do some actual fly fishing in chest waders too.
yes it is, I spoke to a gentleman at the end of my session and he caught a 3lb bass using conventional fly rod at the same place last week.
This works as promised, I had lots of fun fishing with my friends.
Excellent thanks for the feedback much appreciated,tight lines👍
I caught my first saltwater Sea Trout at the Rhu Narrows, a club trip for a week fishing trip to Arrochar. We had been bait fishing, and I got bored so had a go with a mepp. Interesting video never heard of the bombardo
cheers for the comments much appreciated. give the bombarda a try mate.
I heard Rosneath is great for fresh water Sea Trout ;)
I’m not sure mate, they are all over the estuary cheers
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing I'm only gesting at the "Saltwater sea trout" comment. I have some fond memories of fishing the Gareloch when i was a kid. We had a wee sail boat which also had an outboard, it was called the Sapphire and was moored at clynder, I caught plenty mackerel on a wee bronze Toby, 32 years ago lol
@@theRhinsRanger thanks for sharing your comment and for watching, glad to have brought back some fond memories of the past👍
Brilliant video never seen that type of set up before, thanks for sharing
nice one 👍👍👍
As you mentioned, we use that to fish in Sweden, but I am not a big fan of that=) I prefer metal lures. Great video!
thanks for the comment much appreciated
Aye so did we till you stopped making the ABU krill 😢best lure ever cough we even put a dropper fly in front when seatrout fishing 😱
Well that's a Great Fish for sure,Enjoyed your method of fishing,Subscribed Ally
Many thanks Ally, very much appreciated, I see you follow Cornish Shore and Kayak Fisherman. One of my favourite UA-cam channels, Rob actually gave me the inspiration to take up kayak fishing and make videos. Your sub is greatly appreciated👍
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing Aye I watched Rob for a Lang time now and a great guy called Slippy Limpets and I will take in a good few off your videos and kayak fishing,nice to meet you fellow Scot,Ally
You too buddy, I’ve followed slippy limpets almost since he started another great channel👍
Amazing fish.
Thank you👍
Great video
The only thing that spoiled the video for me was the handling of the first sea trout,dry hands and a thumb into the gills,not intentional I'm sure
Thanks for the comment and appreciate you watching, I’m normally quite careful with the fish, I think it was just the excitement of such a stunning fish that took me completely by surprise. To be honest I was thinking more about getting a picture rather than considering the welfare of the fish which should have been the other way around.
Always one ffs
@@demimoffatt7900 always one what
Beautiful fish, one to tick off the list.
cracking trout
Cheers mate
Hi great video I fish loch etive and creran bay spinning for Pollock so I'll give it a go with the bombarda lots of sea trout where do you get your flies from keep up the good work
Cheers Stewart and thanks for watching. I get my flies from Tickers Tackle in Helensburgh or Glasgow angling centre.
Could you do a video on estuary watercraft or watercraft in general? Very impressive stuff, already buying similar kit to try.
Thanks for the awesome feedback and sorry for the late reply, a video on watercraft is definitely something I can do in the future.
Hi Dougie I'm pretty new to sea fishing, after 5 week wait I've received my bombarda floats but they are the floating type, is the method for fishing the same as the sinking bombarda method?
Hi Roger, I fish them a little different I would work them a little less and retrieve them a little slower until your in shallower water. If you feel you need the fly/lure to sink a bit more you can always add a split shot or two to help get the fly down I usually use BB size but as always it’s personal preference. Just remember if you have weight on it could catch the bottom in shallow water but this will allow you to work the lure more with a slightly faster retrieval. Tight lines mate and let me know how you get on👍
Really enjoyed watching this. I think you need a bigger net!
Cheers Jim and thanks for watching. Fish look bigger in a smaller net. Joking a part I’ve got a bigger net but it’s a bit heavy to lug about and it would probably rust with the salt water. I will invest in a lightweight larger net.
Great video mate and a belter of a fish
Cheers James, aye it was a nice fish to catch, I wish I got the initial take on camera as it went mental. Thanks for watching👍
Great video production and a new method for me that appeals a lot. A question on your knot, what is it called? Having movement in a lure like that definitely makes the fly fish more naturally. Thank you
Hi David, thanks for the feedback much appreciated, it’s the non-slip loop knot, I think I demonstrated how to tie it in my top five knots video. If not it will be easily found on UA-cam. Thanks again for watching
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing Excellent, thank you.
Interesting video. I also saw A cornish angler using these to catch school bass. I wonder what people's experiences are with single vs double hooks, and barbless vs barbed? Particularly in the context of catch and release fishing for relatively rare fish (larger seatrout and bass). My experience has been a good hooking to landing ratio with small barbless singles, but larger barbless singles seem to move around quite a bit in the mouth (maybe more damage than a large barbed single?).
Yes probably the Cornish kayak and shore fisherman, which is one of my favourite fishing channels. I only use single hooks at the moment and slowly getting use to barbless which I think is the way forward. I agree, for certain species a large barbless hook can move about a bit but I still think it’s better for the fish than barbed hooks for catch and release. Cheers for your comments James and thanks for watching👍
Hi looking for some advice got a new rod and reel 8lb line few hooks but we're going up to luss caravan and camping for a few days what sort of things should I be using for Loch lomond line and tackle wise
Hi Paul, it depends on what you want to target. If your after a trout then light lure fishing with mepps or spinners work or even ledgering or float fishing with worm or maggots. For pike you will need some wire traces and probably heftier rod and reel if dead baiting but a wire trace is a must. Perch float, feeder, ledgers with worm or maggots. Lures small/medium spinners, mepps and soft plastics on a jig head 3-10gram will work. Roach on the float, feeder or ledger with maggots or worms. You will need a permit to fish Lomond and can get day ticket permits at the shop in Luss, prices are different for game and coarse fishing. The bank at Luss campsite will be good this time of year for most species in the Loch
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing thank you for your reply a great help 👍
I just find your video now
It is amazing
And I will subscribe to your channel
Thank you for subscribing
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By the way I just came from this area it is very good
Enjoyed that Doug...gives me a new type of fishing to try on my local coasline...bit later in the year Ill give it a bash.. do you make your own fllys...they look great especially the sandeel version where can i get those...keep the vids coming thanks
Cheers for the feedback mate much appreciated, I think the sand eel flies are made by fulling mill, I got them from Glasgow angling but not sure if they still do them
Like the medicine streamers
Enjoyed this video. I would like to try it. You mentioned that it was your first outing of the season. What would be the season on the Clyde for sea trout.
Top man sir
can this method be used with a 20gram inline ball weight afew feet away from the fly instead of using a bombarda to cast it
Never tried it with a weight but if I did 20gram would probably be too heavy. The trouble with using a weight is you will have no time to work the lure as you will be reeling in pretty fast to keep the weight of the bottom. Most fish are caught in less than 5ft deep
I went fishing for sea trout two weeks ago, and I cought 16........ garfish on Fyn Denmark.
Thanks for the update and comments, much appreciated👍
Hi mate where is this im looking for some where to start out thanks
It’s in the Gareloch west of Scotland. A permit is required for sea trout fishing here. You can get a season ticket for the Clyde estuary from Tickers tackle Helensburgh, which is cheaper than the Loch Lomond Angling Improvements Association
Which is the best fight a 3lb sea trout or a 30 lb carp. I will take the sea trout
I’ve never caught a carp mate so couldn’t comment but I can’t imagine the carp take being more aggressive than the sea trout. Thanks for watching
Coos n tigers mate
Hi Douglas how much is the permit to fish rhu narrows or do you need to become a member or does your Clyde permit cover it thanks
@@rebecca1477 Hi Jim, permit only required for migratory species. You can get an individual Clyde estuary season or day ticket from Tickers Tackle Helensburgh. He’s the only one that does the individual season ticket for the estuary. You can get a combined river leaven and estuary ticket from LLAIA but costs a fortune. The ticket covers all of the Gareloch up to the mouth of the river leaven, not sure how far up the estuary it covers. Thanks for the question Jim, tight lines
Have you ever considered using a tapered leader to help it turn over on the cast?
Great comment but I’ve never felt the need for a tapered leader as I’ve generally had no issues without one👍
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing your video inspired me to try this method, I've ordered a load of bombarda floats and I'm going to try the tapered leaders as hooklengths because I have loads for fly fishing, maybe not necessary but I like to experiment with things.
@@tomhill9934 always worth a try especially if you have some to use Tom.
How do you cope with that noise? I have only been watching one minute and I am struggling. Is it an oil refinery or something?
There’s a radar station behind me, I don’t find it all that noisy but maybe it’s picking up more on the mic. The fish don’t seem to mind😂😂
great blog very entertaining...can i ask what camera you use?Is it possible to buy a cam that can record in decent standard for about £300 ?
I did the intro and end on my mobil phone and the fishing on my GoPro Hero 7 black. thanks for comments.
Had my first day bombarda fishing with the fly with waders in our local estuary, amazing fun compared to lures (was not expecting that). I didn't get snagged once in two hours. Perhaps I wasn't getting down deep enough though as I didn't even get a bite. What size of split shot do you use and how close to the fly?
Thanks for letting me know how you got on. If I put shot on it’s usually something like a BB size but I only really use them for shrimp patterns and fish a little bit slower on the retrieve with little jerks. I usually put the shot as close to the hook as possible, if I use a nonslip loop knot I have the shot right up to the knot. A much slower retrieve will also keep the bombarda down, if you’re using a sinking one. Good to hear you enjoyed it and I’m sure when you get a take you will enjoy it even more. Don’t forget to try the shallow water. Tight lines for next time👍
Where abouts are you fishing? Is that the east coast?
It’s the west coast mate, it’s under the Loch Lomond angling association
Wow well done subbed 😊
Cheers mate, much appreciated👍
thank you just got the tackle to do this ,whats the best times of the year ,or is it all year round
Hi Peter, they are about pretty much all year but I prefer March April time to start through to October. Tight lines when you do get out👍
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing ok thank you
Newbie here from down the coast in North Ayrshire, I thought if your fishing on the shore line no permit would be needed, If your fishing for sea trout/salmon in tidal areas then do you need a permit? and where did you get those sand eel flies, self made? only started about 2 weeks ago and caught 4 mackerel so a bit to learn.
Hi Davy all depend on where you fish for the permits, the sand eel fly is an ezee sand eel made by Fulling Mill. Tight lines buddy
@PiscatorUK-Fishing cheers bagged 7 tonight and 6 on Tuesday so getting there caught a load of snapped lines with weights on them so the box is filling up nicely
That’s great Davy👍tight lines
CAn you tell me what the actual purpose of this thing called a bombarda is . WHy not just put a lead weight on if this thing sinks, will the weight not do the same job.
The sinking bombarda is translucent in he water, it is streamlined and casts a long distance if required. The sink rate is not fast like a weight and you can count the sink rate down and decide what depth you want to stop it. A lead weight is visible in the water it sinks very fast and the retrieve would need to be a lot faster in order to stop it snagging on the bottom,, especially in shallow water
i think you will find we use it more for salmon on our big northern rivers than any other species and normally on a 12to 13 ft rod with a longer leader than your using . liked the vid nice seatrout and greetings from Sweden . by the way a bass is called a bass
Here in southern sweden alot of people use bombarda for seatrout. But I will for sure try it next time i visit the UK and try my luck with bass. Love the informative video. Subscribed and will from now on follow!
Thanks Robert for the feedback and the sub much appreciated. I hope you catch something when you do visit the uk, best regards👍🎣
Very interesting, it’s not something I have seen used for salmon but I did think to myself that it would definitely work on a river. Thanks for the feedback Brett. I don’t claim to be an expert in any of the fishing techniques I use as it is a journey and every day is a school day. Your info will definitely help me and others that read your comment, I’m sure. Thanks for watching
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing i caught a salmon just last week with bombarda and a doublehook redtag fly, i used to fish alot with various nymphs and streamers when i lived in northern sweden above the arctic circle , it's actually good when you want to be able to cast a long distance which a regular flyrod can't handle. Just use a strong leader in case of a huge salmon gets hooked.
@@mellowlager7532 thank you for the information and advice much appreciated as always
Hi Doug, went fishing this morning just across the water using this setup, was brilliant! Had one sea trout follow my fly about a metre away from my rod tip as I retrieved in, it hit it at the last second! Unfortunately I wasn’t able to hook! Does this happen often with yourself? And if so would you continue to cast into that same area? Or walk further along as the fish is spooked?
Thanks
Mike
Hi Mike, exciting stuff. yes it happens quit often. If I see the fish follow the lure I stop winding but keep the lure moving just by moving the rod tip, it sometimes help. I would have a few more casts, move and then come back. Sea Trout are often in small shoals so it’s worth while covering old ground.
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing thanks for the reply and advice, will be heading back out at sunrise tomorrow! Would you say it’s still a tad early season just now? I’ve always seemed to catch regularly April may?
@@mikeydee1239 no problem, it is a wee bit earlier than I would go but it’s not to say you won’t get them. I’ve seen anglers fish all through the winter.
I have to try in Tay estuary :)
Was going to ask if you use barbless hooks , it does not look like it
The lures on the day did have barbs, I’m slowly being converted to barbless👍
Always make sure your hands are wet when handling Wild Trout
Gotta love the thumb in the gills 🙄
@@Ukmongoose3 Yeah awesome video and super nice fish but sea trouts are such fragile fish, they really need to be handled with care!
Appreciate the comment, I’ll be more considerate with regards to fish welfare in the future.
Hi Dougie do you find it harder to catch from bank compared to kayak.
Hi mate, I wouldn’t say it’s harder from the bank as I’ve had some really nice fish. the kayak just enables you to explore other areas that maybe difficult to reach from the shore.
Nice fish, not tried fishing for ST in the sea yet, but heading up to Scotland soon so may try this out. Where do you get those sandeel pattern flies from ? or do you tie them yourself ?
They were made by Fulling mill,
Looks great, thanks for information and the video, do you find incoming tide better for sea trout?
Cheers no problem, I think I’ve had more success on an incoming tide, but I have had fish on the outgoing tide too. The video was spur of the moment after work, the weather just looked good at the time and tide had just started to flood.
@@PiscatorUK-Fishing Thank you, looking to start more of sea fishing when the rivers aren’t ready... subscribed 👍🏼
@Stiofain thank you for the sub, ver much appreciated 👍
Great info mate! I have fished location many times with zero fish bar one of two mackies. Nice to see a big trout coming out of there!
Cheers mate
Whydya puut them back fellah... Surely a 3 pound seatroot must be good eatin!
It is mate, one of the best eating fish from our shores. I get more pleasure putting them back to make lots of babies for the future which is satisfying enough for me.