Spring Salmon Fishing River Tay

The spring salmon, In my opinion the best fish of the year . The Dunkeld House Beat is well worth a cast if you want to connect with one of these silver power house's this coming spring .

Salmon Fishing River Tay

Here is 11 year old Charlie with his first ever salmon today on the Dunkeld House Beat. This one was 14 lb and well deserved after all his effort this season .

Salmon Fishing River Tay

A lovely 12 lb salmon landed today on the Dunkeld House Beat River Tay .

Salmon Fishing River Tay

Here is a cracking autumn salmon caught today on the Dunkeld House Beat it was just over 30 lb in weight. This one was caught on the harl in the Gauge pool

Salmon Release

Returning our 15 lb salmon back to the river .

Salmon Fishing On The River Tay

Another lovely autumn salmon landed today on the Dunkeld House Beat river Tay. This one was 15 lb and caught in the Chestnut Tree pool

Salmon Fishing River Tay

Here is two of three fish landed today on the Dunkeld House Beat river Tay. The rise in water has finally done some good lets hope it keeps up .

Salmon Fishing River Tay

A good lift in water today with all the rain last night. Just hope it settles enough to give it a go tomorrow .

Salmon Fishing River Tay

A nice wee 4 lb grilse caught this afternoon on the Harl in the Chestnut Tree pool on the Dunkeld House Beat river Tay

Salmon Fishing River Tay

An 11 lb salmon being returned. This one was caught yesterday on the Dunkeld House Beat

Salmon Fishing River Tay

After a cold start to the day in soon cleared up to be a lovely autumn day on the Dunkeld House Beat

Dunkeld House Salmon Fishing

Charlie playing his second salmon of the day this one was 15 lb

Salmon Fishing On The River Tay

Charlie Playing his first of two salmon today this one was 23 lb caught on the Dunkeld House Beat

Salmon Fishing River Tay

Here is Charlie MacDonald with two cracking salmon today caught on the Dunkeld House Beat River Tay. They were 23 lb & 15 lb both caught on the Harl on a vision 110

Salmon Fishing River Tay

You just got to love Perthshire at this time of year

Salmon Fishing River Tay

A lovely wee grilse caught yesterday in the Chestnut Tree pool on the Dunkeld House Beat

Dunkeld House Salmon Fishing

Neil having a cheeky cast just before his wedding in the Dunkeld Cathedral . Start as you mean to go on !!

Wedding Boat

A big Congratulations to Neil & Linda Mitchell on there Wedding on Friday with there boat trip back up from the  Cathedral to the Dunkeld House Hotel .

Salmon Fishing River Tay

Casting a fly over the Bottom Pot on the Cathedral stream on the Dunkeld House Beat

Autumn Salmon Fishing On The River Tay

Playing a strong 18 lb salmon today on the Dunkeld House Beat River Tay

Salmon Fishing River Tay

A cracking 18lb autumn salmon landed today on the Dunkeld House Beat . This one was caught in the Girnal on a toby deep down

Dunkeld House Beat River Tay

A big river today with all the rain. More than 5ft of a rise today. This should stir things up !!

Salmon Fishing River Tay

Always a great feeling with the rod bent under the strain of a good salmon

Salmon Fishing Scotland

You just got to love the Scottish weather in the sun one minute then rain the next. At least the weather has been better for the fishing this year

Salmon Fishing River Tay

The bottom half of the Ivy Tree pool my favourite part of the pool as it deepens and swings round into the Rock pool on the Dunkeld House Beat

Salmon Release

Salmon Release

Salmon Fishing On The River Tay

Sandra playing her strong 17 lb salmon on the Dunkeld House Beat

Dunkeld House Beat

Here is Sandra with a cracking 17 lb salmon caught today on the Harl in the Grey Stone on the Dunkeld House Beat River Tay

River Braan

The River Braan with a wee bit of water in it tonight !!

Salmon Release

Jim returns his 16 lb salmon back to the river. Well Done Jim

Salmon Fishing On The Dunkeld House Beat

Jim playing his 16 lb salmon today.

Salmon Fishing On The River Tay

Jim MacDonald with a cracking 16 lb salmon caught on the harl on the Dunkeld House Beat

Dunkeld House Beat River Tay

Fishing a well controlled fly through the Ivy Tree pool

Dunkeld House Beat River Tay

A big dirty river today after all the rain .

Salmon Fishing On The River Tay

Casting a fly over the Lady pool on the Dunkeld House Beat

Dunkeld House Beat

The Cathedral stream on the Dunkeld House Beat. A real joy to cast a fly over here from mid March on wards

Salmon Flies

A good selection of salmon flies to suit the water conditions from late spring right through till the end.

Salmon Fishing River Tay

A stunning summer salmon caught on the fly on the river Tay

Dunkeld House Beat River Tay

The Ivy Tree pool looking tasty on the Dunkeld House Beat River Tay. A lovely cast with the fly

Salmon Fishing On The River Tay

Casting a fly across the Lady pool on the Dunkeld House Beat . A great cast with the fly with very easy wading .

Salmon Fishing On The River Tay

The beautiful Glendelvine beat on the river Tay. What a cracking beat this is to fish

Salmon Fishing River Tay

The Tail of the Rock pool on the Dunkeld House beat river Tay .

Sea Trout Action

 A good wee scrap from a good sea trout just wished this had been on a smaller rod to get the best fun out of  it .

Sea Trout Fishing On The River Tay

A nice surprise today when this lovely 4 lb sea trout took a fancy for a wee Dee Monkey fished fast through the Tail of the Rock pool .

Spey Casting

I was lucky enough to win the distance spey casting competition today at the Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace. What a great day out well worth a visit next year .

Salmon Fishing Scotland

 The Rock pool on the Dunkeld House Beat river Tay

Salmon Fishing River Tay

The Trap on the Newtyle beat river Tay. A lovely cast with the fly or the spinner especially the tail of the pool

Salmon Fishing On The River Tay

The sun going down over the Newtyle beat a stunning beat to fish on

Salmon Fishing River Tay

A nice selection of smaller salmon flys ideal for this time of year in the lower warmer water.

Speycasting

Billy casting a nice line across the Bottom Pot on the Cathedral stream.

Salmon Fishing River Tay

Its great to be in contact with a salmon but these things happen in our game !!

Salmon Fishing River Tay

Its always great to see these beautiful fish swim away after the success of hooking and landing one. Got to look after what have .

Salmon Fishing River Tay

A lovely 9 lb salmon caught this morning in the Rock pool

Lower Kinnaird

The Lower Kinnarid beat on the river Tay well worth a visit if you are a keen fly fisher

Guided Salmon Fishing

A lovely salmon being returned. You really  cant beat that feeling when your line tightens and you feel the power of these fish.

Salmon Fishing River Tay

The Lady pool on the Dunkeld House Beat river Tay on a stunning morning . The Lady pool can be a great cast with the fly in this height of water .

Salmon Fishing Scotland

You just can't beat these beautiful creatures. Total perfection that's why we love to catch them