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Guided salmon fishing gift vouchers are available for all 4 of the big Scottish salmon rivers which are the Tay, Dee, Spey & Tweed. The fine Spring salmon these 2 fishers are posing with was hooked in the beautiful Guay Pool on the Kinnaird beat of the River Tay which is very close to the Perthshire village of Dalguise. I took this salmon capture shot after hooking this salmon as their salmon fishing guide and then handing my rod over for the guests to play the fish.
Buying a River Dee salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This was 1 of 2 20 pounders caught by this father & son salmon fishing guide guests on the River Tay during late March. The son had been given one of our salmon fishing gift vouchers for Christmas.
Buying a River Spey salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This successful salmon fishing guest had been given a gift voucher for his Christmas by his wife.
Buying a River Tweed salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This was a 23lbs heavyweight Spring salmon this lady caught on the River Tay after her husband had bought her a salmon fishing gift voucher for Christmas.
Here's a very happy River Tay salmon fisher with a perfect Spring salmon which was caught in March on the River Tay near Dunkeld. Treat a loved one to a close encounter with one other these aquatic beauties. This happy angler was given a salmon fishing gift voucher as his Christmas present.
The fine River Tay heavyweight salmon was caught near Dunkeld on the River Tay during March. It was such a perfect Tay springer I just had to use it's photo on our guided salmon fishing day gift vouchers.
Buying a River Tay salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. These salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal salmon guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This a young but happy salmon fishing gift voucher recipient hold one of two heavyweight Spring salmon that he caught that day. I had to help him hold up this big fish for the camera.

Christmas Fishing Gifts

By 18th November 2017

If you're scanning for different gift ideas to get away from the normal boring stuff for a loved one this Christmas

Why not treat them to a highly informative professionally delivered introduction to the naturally exciting world of Scottish salmon fishing. One thing for sure is that when all other presents have long been forgotten this 'experience' will permanently remain.

 

Here's a very happy River Tay salmon fisher with a perfect Spring salmon which was caught in March on the River Tay near Dunkeld. Treat a loved one to a close encounter with one other these aquatic beauties. This happy angler was given a salmon fishing gift voucher as his Christmas present.

The Perfect Christmas Fishing Gift

A day beside one of Scotland's finest salmon rivers with a 'reputable' professional ghillie will provide a great chance of connecting with the world's most iconic game fish and could very easily develop into a life long obsession like it has done for thousands of us. The natural world is where we all evolved from so there will be an instant subconscious recognition even for those who work and live in the cities or suburbia.

Buying a River Spey salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This successful salmon fishing guest had been given a gift voucher for his Christmas by his wife.

The Spiritual Side Of Salmon Fishing

In addition to this there's something spiritually soothing that's experienced while being present beside the calming flow and amazing scenery of a Scottish salmon river. Throw into the mix an infusion of multi faceted tactical tricks that have been proven to take the attention of a migratory creature that's technically not feeding in fresh water and you have indeed a unique blend that no other pursuit could ever offer.

Buying a River Tay salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. These salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal salmon guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This a young but happy salmon fishing gift voucher recipient hold one of two heavyweight Spring salmon that he caught that day. I had to help him hold up this big fish for the camera.

The Best Christmas Fishing Gift

Forget the socks, champagne, perfume, jewellery & chocolates as these are the 'repetitive' Christmas gift lures thousands of multi national corporations are banking on. Invest your Christmas shopping money in Scotland's rural economies which otherwise are mainly dependent on the Summer tourist season revenue. An 'off peak' salmon fishing booking through December gives a significant financial boost to the Scottish rural economies which also assists with maintaining the full time employment of the 'brilliant & highly professional' salmon men of Scotland.

Buying a River Dee salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This was 1 of 2 20 pounders caught by this father & son salmon fishing guide guests on the River Tay during late March. The son had been given one of our salmon fishing gift vouchers for Christmas.

Salmon Fishing Introductions

Over the decades we have personally introduced thousands of new salmon fishers to the rivers of Scotland and we are renowned for doing the job properly as we are all true 'time served' professionals and that is one of the many attributes that seperates us from the pack. Follow this link for more information and details on everything involved in buying a  salmon fishing gift voucher for Christmas.

 

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This perfectly timed photograph was taken by professional photographer Louise Bellin on the Kinnaird Beat of the River Tay at the famous Junction Pool which is directly where the River Tummel enters the Tay. Jock, dressed in traditional Tweeds and waders holds his fishing rod, demonstrating the perfect Spey cast required in this salmon fishing hot spot for maximum water coverage of the lovely Tay salmon pool.

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Salmon Lie Approach

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The Spey Cast Swing

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Understanding the value of a correct 'logical' line lift at the beginning of the Spey cast is crucial for negating the cast crippling 'water resistance' experienced by an incorrect line lift. Today I'll elaborate on what maintains this 'ease and smoothness' of cast through the middle section of the cast known as the 'swing' which is crucial for adequate rod loading in the D Loop.
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Salmon Fly Selection

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There's been millions of words written on this fascinating subject over the decades by many serious salmon fishers who all have their own take on what the best patterns are. At the end of the day it boils down to faith as we will never truly get permanently inside a salmon's mind.
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Important Riverbank Etiquette

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For the daily operation of any salmon beat to run smoothly it is important that all fishing guests read & understand the beat rules which are there primarily for safety reasons and to ensure the enjoyment of all paying guests.
Here's myself with a fine Spring salmon in the landing net immediately prior to its release. A good landing net with fish friendly mesh is an essential piece of salmon fishing equipment. I caught this fine salmon at the Daffodil Lie Pool on the beautiful Kinnaird Beat of the River Tay in Highland Perthshire.

Spin Fishing For Tay Salmon

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