Findhorn Fantasy Fishing

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 20 січ 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 180

  • @TheSpeyman
    @TheSpeyman 4 місяці тому +12

    Nicely done, no background music. Just the sound of the water, you talking to yourself and the line going out. Perfect.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @rorymcguire6724
    @rorymcguire6724 4 місяці тому +6

    Thanks for sharing, as previously said, no background music etc just someone enjoying the day and at peace with the world.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video

  • @scottdavidson359
    @scottdavidson359 4 місяці тому +2

    Well done Rob, what a great day's fishing. Red letter day's like that don't come along too often. Good to see you in the right place at the right time. Brilliant 👏

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, my day in the sun at last!

  • @GrahamSoutham-nh2ie
    @GrahamSoutham-nh2ie 3 місяці тому

    What a fantastic day Rob. A day you’ll never forget. Days like that make up for the poor days, missed and lost fish and the long drives. I’ve actually watched this video twice I enjoyed it so much. Tight lines.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  3 місяці тому

      Many thanks glad you enjoyed it.

  • @nairnfly
    @nairnfly 4 місяці тому +2

    Outstanding fishing well done Rob, Findhorn is my favourite river and days like this are very rare. Really well done on the catches and great footage very enjoyable to watch :)

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Many thanks, I must admit that after a 6 hour drive to land and find the river so low was devastating but I suppose you never know how things are going to go.
      I'm saving watching your last couple of videos for the winter when the cabin fever really sets in.

    • @nairnfly
      @nairnfly 4 місяці тому

      @@abakerslife Aye thats a long drive it almost never works out like this so fantastic you got it all on camera. My wife calls the winter the season of depression 🤣😆

  • @thedoggedangler
    @thedoggedangler 4 місяці тому

    Excellent fishing and video Rob, well done and well deserved, lovely to hear that reel 'sing' and great to see you getting in amongst them!

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, a fat stroke of luck for once.

  • @jimadams9410
    @jimadams9410 2 місяці тому

    This was a treat to watch! I’m a guide in the US and spend about a month a year in Scotland and rarely fish…. This video makes me want to change that….

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  2 місяці тому

      Many thanks, bring your gear you're missing out. Scotland has so many fine rivers you could enjoy.

  • @georgesmith9088
    @georgesmith9088 4 місяці тому

    A masterclass. Never seen fishing like it - quite incredible, I lost count of how many fish you landed!

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Just pure good luck, right place right time for once.

  • @davidsammels2124
    @davidsammels2124 4 місяці тому

    That’s a once in a lifetime day to remember, enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the river and the views around you. Well done 👏👏

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Many thanks, glad you enjoyed the trip. I certainly did!

  • @robertdoesfishing
    @robertdoesfishing 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video Rob. What a day you had, definitely one to remember. Well done 🤘🎣

  • @joescuderi8350
    @joescuderi8350 4 місяці тому

    Well done Rob , what a pretty river and what a great day of fishing. So glad you hit it right and found some willing salmon

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Thanks Joe, thanks for coming along for the ride.

  • @johnkidd797
    @johnkidd797 4 місяці тому +1

    Well done lad and all a very short distance from my property, The findhorn has always been a good river and then there is the Nairn which was excellent after a spate. The day you had was commonplace in the 70's as the fish were plentiful. My Dad used to joke that in the 40's and 50's when the water was low you could walk across the river on the salmons backs. Superb day for you and very well fished mate.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, it was nice to get a taste of how things used to be. You're lucky to have so many good rivers nearby.

  • @brianpeutherer2666
    @brianpeutherer2666 4 місяці тому

    Awesome!
    Great to share your red letter day. Just fantastic.
    I've been wanting to fish the Findhorn. Really inspired now.
    Well done. Looking forward to part two, Rob.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Cheers, it's time you persuaded your good lady that a holiday up there is a good idea.

    • @brianpeutherer2666
      @brianpeutherer2666 4 місяці тому

      @abakerslife Might have an excuse to get close as #1 child is starting a masters in Aberdeen....
      Mrs P is never pleased when holiday packing involves fishing kit (or golf clubs)!
      Looks like a nice little lift on the Coquet this week, but alas I'm in Milwaukee!

  • @highlandfishingdiary8818
    @highlandfishingdiary8818 4 місяці тому

    Well done, you caught it right and fished it very well. Enjoy, those kind of days don’t come along often as you know! Thank you for taking us along for the ride 👍

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Cheers, if that's the only day like that I ever have so be it, at least I've had a taste of how things used to be.

  • @benhyde1593
    @benhyde1593 4 місяці тому

    My mouth watering over food whilst watching a class salmon vid 😂, superb day mate , well done

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it

  • @Hardlinesangling
    @Hardlinesangling 3 місяці тому

    What a day and what a season you are having. Im hoping for some of your luck for tomorrow for the last day of the season on the Findhorn.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  3 місяці тому +1

      Cheers, yes I've had plenty of good luck this year. Hope you got a last day pull or two.

    • @Hardlinesangling
      @Hardlinesangling 3 місяці тому

      @abakerslife I lost another fish unfortunately that's 5 in a row I've lost now. Dad got one. Saw an absolute monster jump hoping I've got footage of it. Video will be out on the 12th. Got another video from my week at Tomatin house coming out this Saturday.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  3 місяці тому +1

      That's got to be tough to take though I do know someone who lost 17 in a row and he is a good hand as well. It happens to the best of us.
      Next year it will even out I'm sure.

    • @Hardlinesangling
      @Hardlinesangling 3 місяці тому

      @@abakerslife I hope so. Still got a couple of days planned. I'm about to put a short up of the monster jumping.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  3 місяці тому +1

      Will keep an eye out for the leviathan

  • @stuartnicklin4101
    @stuartnicklin4101 4 місяці тому

    Well done ..the Zelda looks like a colorfull thing ,must be the one they fancied .those banjos looked tasty too.
    Tight lines !

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Cheers it seemed to go down well that day

  • @clydesider123
    @clydesider123 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing. We fished Drynachan for years and when they are on it is paradise.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Lucky you, I will be back for sure

  • @philipgordon3165
    @philipgordon3165 4 місяці тому

    Congrats Rob.
    What a day.
    The very, very long drive up there well worth it!
    Stunning
    Phil Gordon

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Cheers Phil, it's certainly a long shank to get up there but I have a suspicion I will be making that trip a few more times in the years to come. It's hard not to have an affinity with the river where you caught your first salmon.

  • @norman5202
    @norman5202 4 місяці тому

    That was amazing a terrific day. You will remember that day for ever. Tight lines from AUS

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Thanks Norman, tight lines to you.

  • @PhilHendersonStuff
    @PhilHendersonStuff Місяць тому

    Great video Rob, thanks for sharing.

  • @danielpaton5679
    @danielpaton5679 4 місяці тому

    Well done Rob !,what a great time fishing ,you must have been buzzing ! I would 🍻

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      More stunned than anything else

  • @johnglaister5851
    @johnglaister5851 4 місяці тому

    Amazing memorable day, that will keep you going for a bit! Well done.

  • @MrKveite1
    @MrKveite1 4 місяці тому

    Finally you hit a good window AND had the amount of fish to go with it, great stuff 👍

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, at last a taste of how things used to be.

  • @davidolphert6053
    @davidolphert6053 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic Sir!! Very well done!! You and Zelda are quite the double act!!

  • @bruinocanfish2370
    @bruinocanfish2370 4 місяці тому

    Well done Robb, fantastic unforgettable day's fishing.

  • @neilandrew961
    @neilandrew961 4 місяці тому

    Stunning sir in the right place at the right time that's salmon fishing and a change of fly can make all the difference well done what a day

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Many thanks, a big fat stroke of luck that day but I suppose every dog has his day.

  • @BarneyTrent
    @BarneyTrent 2 місяці тому

    Wow!!!!! What a day’s fishing you had there 👏🏼👏🏼

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  2 місяці тому

      For once in my life I landed in the right place at the right time, cheers

  • @peterlocke5204
    @peterlocke5204 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant day's fishing Rob, well done You!!. The river seemed to be full of fish, hope the numbers this year will show an improvement for salmon and sea trout by the seasons end!!Cheers Peter.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Cheers, I think it's been a good year on some rivers, the Findhorn and Tweed especially.

  • @TweedFisherman
    @TweedFisherman 4 місяці тому

    Wow. What a day. Well done. Lovely river. Sweet dreams. A day to remember.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, at last something to offset all those blank days.

  • @TheUrbanflyman
    @TheUrbanflyman 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing 😊
    Good Angling and what a stunning looking river and location 👌

  • @ronniebalfour8036
    @ronniebalfour8036 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm loving your videos, must have put a smile on your face time and time again with all those hookups, has this been your best outing so far? 😃

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Absolutely never had more than 2 in a day before.

  • @Madmicksoutdooractivities
    @Madmicksoutdooractivities 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic video mate and even better fishing well done mate

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Many thanks, my day in the sun at last

  • @joeykin99
    @joeykin99 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome man,😊, Cannae beat it, well done 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎣

  • @robertcross6834
    @robertcross6834 4 місяці тому

    Great day on the water. Best days' fishing Ive watched from Scotland

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, I hoped at some point I'd have a day like that to get a taste of what it used to be like.

  • @FinAndFeatherEire
    @FinAndFeatherEire 4 місяці тому

    What a day! Well done, perseverance definitely pays off for all the ones lost. 👍

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Yes! Thank you! Every dog has his day eventually

  • @rongreen1538
    @rongreen1538 4 місяці тому

    Lovely fish in difficulty water, your luck held for once. Many thanks for sharing your adventures.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Thanks, rigjt place right time for once!

  • @magnetchi
    @magnetchi 4 місяці тому

    Waow, awesome video. Congrats to the nice fishes 👍👊

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Many thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the trip

  • @ChrisKnowles-d4o
    @ChrisKnowles-d4o 4 місяці тому

    Halcyon day! Fantastic really enjoyed the video 👍👍

  • @davidrice-b2d
    @davidrice-b2d 4 місяці тому

    Well done indeed. Bullied them in so they went back easily. Love the clips of the takes, it’s just like it is. Nice one.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, yes I'm playing my fish a lot harder these days for just that reason

  • @adam232king
    @adam232king 4 місяці тому

    cracking trip mate, well done, lovely place up there.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, it surely is.

  • @atlantic_fishing_pursuits
    @atlantic_fishing_pursuits 4 місяці тому

    Wow what a days fishing mate well done!! A video on that fly would be very cool and of the bacon!! 🐟🎣🔥👍👌

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, me tying flies is painful to watch but the bacon one I could manage!

  • @derrickcooper6104
    @derrickcooper6104 4 місяці тому

    Cracking day in very difficult conditions Rob. Well done

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Thanks, when I got up there and saw how low it was I was gutted but I suppose you never can tell how things are going to go.

  • @WeeManSham
    @WeeManSham 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely brilliant mate! 🎣 🐋

  • @Gamefishing111
    @Gamefishing111 4 місяці тому

    Class video as always pal 🎣👌

  • @davidmulholland3497
    @davidmulholland3497 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant stuff, well done .....still canny see me using that zelda fly though 😂

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Looks like a dogs dinner but if it works why not? I think it was just something they hadn't seen before.

  • @johnchestnutt6386
    @johnchestnutt6386 2 дні тому

    Hi Rab
    What line you fishing on that red letter day 6 fish
    Fantastic fishing mate
    Thanks mate

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  День тому

      Hi, I was using a floating Barrio switch line. Very nice line and good value.

  • @danwhite2928
    @danwhite2928 4 місяці тому

    Very well done sir! 👏👏🎣🎣

  • @RobboJ30
    @RobboJ30 4 місяці тому

    Well done Rob! Great video. When you’ve come back down to earth do your bacon curing vid. Jill R

  • @jdhoyle276
    @jdhoyle276 4 місяці тому

    Amazing day fishing 🎣 what line do you pair with the Oracle rod? Casts a dream

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      I use a Barrio switch 6/7 on it and it's a pleasure to cast.

    • @jdhoyle276
      @jdhoyle276 4 місяці тому

      Thank you I have just got an Oracle and looking to pair a line up 🎣

    • @johnchestnutt6386
      @johnchestnutt6386 4 місяці тому

      Hi Rob
      Is that a Oracle 7/8 switch
      Many thanks. Great video

  • @dwm4968
    @dwm4968 4 місяці тому

    What a day, the salmon Gods were certainly shining on you. Makes all those days we blank almost worth it, well almost.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Cheers, every dog has his day eventually I suppose.

  • @PaulConnor100
    @PaulConnor100 4 місяці тому

    Well done! That was a great bit of fishing Rob ,lovely pools even in low - water .Definitely a river I would like to fish what beat or pools where you fishing ?

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, pure luck though. I was fishing Drynachan, I don't remember the names of the pools though I'm afraid.

  • @martinreed3008
    @martinreed3008 4 місяці тому

    What a day mate well done 👏

  • @Luggiefrank
    @Luggiefrank 4 місяці тому

    Amazing day's fishing Rob

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Many thanks, pure luck 🍀

  • @petervanderbeek9518
    @petervanderbeek9518 4 місяці тому

    Epic battle on one of the most magic rivers

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      It's certainly a special water, can't wait to get back up there next year.

  • @Rocky-hs9ei
    @Rocky-hs9ei 3 місяці тому

    The Good Life 🌼no doubting that 👍

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  3 місяці тому +1

      Yep, luckily not all fishing days are that successful otherwise where would be the fun?

  • @Scottishfreshwatersngling
    @Scottishfreshwatersngling 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant you got that many Rod, this took me back to when I had a day to remember on the findhorn, what a river( that was only 2 months ago😂) where was it you were fishing that you could fish on Sundays?

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      You're not the guy who had 14 on Glenferness?! The Findhorn seems to have had a good year.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      I travelled upon Sunday and fished Monday

    • @Scottishfreshwatersngling
      @Scottishfreshwatersngling 4 місяці тому

      @@abakerslife no I had missed a few and my dad landed a 16 1/2 cock fish the landscape was incredible

  • @williammcdonald8051
    @williammcdonald8051 4 місяці тому

    Days like that are very rare these days. Landing salmon single handed is hard work.

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Well at least I had my day in the sun even if it never happens again.

  • @DriveTime01-r9v
    @DriveTime01-r9v 4 місяці тому

    Well done what a day you had

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Mary thanks, definitely a day to think back upon during the long winter nights

  • @ianwaddell3282
    @ianwaddell3282 4 місяці тому

    what size /colour of zelda were you using ,cheers

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      It was a black one tied on a 1/2" plastic tube

    • @ianwaddell3282
      @ianwaddell3282 4 місяці тому

      @@abakerslife thanks for the reply

  • @dermotrothwell6078
    @dermotrothwell6078 4 місяці тому

    Some job fair play lovely fish

  • @rangerwhite5165
    @rangerwhite5165 4 місяці тому

    Stunning river. Is that the Rio trout spey line you're using?

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      I was using a Barrio switch line. I have a friend who raves about the rio trout spey line though

  • @voltiaxfnbr
    @voltiaxfnbr 4 місяці тому

    lovely fish mate what fly are you using to catch those beauties
    ?😁

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Cheers, mostly I was fishing a zelda fly (a bit like a black frances).

    • @voltiaxfnbr
      @voltiaxfnbr 4 місяці тому

      @@abakerslife ok thank you

  • @clivebevan
    @clivebevan 4 місяці тому

    Hi Rob we’re on the Findorn what beat looks good wading

  • @martindonnelly775
    @martindonnelly775 4 місяці тому

    Hi m8 great video can i ask did you have a tip on or was it a straight leader

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Cheers, I was fishing a 15' intermediate tip

  • @mr-zq4qg
    @mr-zq4qg 4 місяці тому

    hey.... what is that line and stick you're using? regards

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      I was using a Shakespeare Oracle switch rod with a Barrio switch line

    • @mr-zq4qg
      @mr-zq4qg 4 місяці тому

      @@abakerslife request to provide the stick class and link class and whether it is skagit or scandi. 🙃

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      7/8 wt rod, 6/7 wt line. It's a switch line so closer in taper to a scandi than a skagit

    • @mr-zq4qg
      @mr-zq4qg 4 місяці тому

      @@abakerslifehey... What length of line leader do you use?

  • @JoeClarke-vy1pb
    @JoeClarke-vy1pb 4 місяці тому

    Sore arm that evening I bet, great to watch

  • @davidcrabb3967
    @davidcrabb3967 4 місяці тому

    Great work Sir

  • @brianramsay6866
    @brianramsay6866 4 місяці тому

    Well done Rob that's a days fishing to remember 🎣 What setup were you using ?

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, Shakespeare Oracle switch with a Barrio switch line #6/7- was perfect for the job

  • @jordangrubb4795
    @jordangrubb4795 4 місяці тому

    Great videos

  • @CF_Fishing
    @CF_Fishing 4 місяці тому

    Well done amazing river

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      It sure is and seems to have had a good year.

    • @CF_Fishing
      @CF_Fishing 4 місяці тому

      @@abakerslife on tomatin house today upstream. Fish around fingers crossed.

  • @darenrayson7052
    @darenrayson7052 4 місяці тому

    Well done 👌🎣🎣

  • @50Squirrel
    @50Squirrel 4 місяці тому

    WELL DONE!!!!

  • @markoliver3097
    @markoliver3097 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant Fishing

  • @Macaulaynorwood1
    @Macaulaynorwood1 4 місяці тому

    Great day fishing mate had a 18 to 20 the other day have the video up on channel

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому +1

      Looks like you've had a really good year

    • @Macaulaynorwood1
      @Macaulaynorwood1 4 місяці тому

      @@abakerslife yeah mate have 28 and lost 19 so far this year

  • @rongreen1538
    @rongreen1538 4 місяці тому +1

    P.S. don’t forget the bacon curing video 🤙

  • @auldwader
    @auldwader 4 місяці тому

    WOW!

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      Cheers, rigjt place right time.

  • @nicholasbown2159
    @nicholasbown2159 4 місяці тому

    Hi friend, is there a way of contacting you? I am trying to help a friend who is a lifelong fisherman and very keen to make a connection with you. He shares your passion for the river...

  • @jamesgreig4805
    @jamesgreig4805 4 місяці тому +1

    👍

  • @johnobrien9971
    @johnobrien9971 13 днів тому

    No health giving butter on the bacon sarny, oh no 😮

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  12 днів тому

      I would if I could but dairy doesn't agree with me sadly

  • @alancarpenter4068
    @alancarpenter4068 4 місяці тому

    Braw 👍

  • @AboveAverageAngler
    @AboveAverageAngler 4 місяці тому

    Well as a very critical Salmon angler I'm disgusted... no sauce on ya sandwich...who's Jealous? 😬

    • @abakerslife
      @abakerslife  4 місяці тому

      I know...my range of condiments in the van needs improving!

  • @fixertise
    @fixertise 4 місяці тому

    Well done Rob, what a great day's fishing. Red letter day's like that don't come along too often. Good to see you in the right place at the right time. Brilliant