It was a most enjoyable day Paddy we dream about days at the river throughout the winter and if there was going to be a perfect day that we would dream about This would be it Cheers Iain. 🥃

It's the first time fishing on the Ericht. it has some terrific pools and I may have to edit my next trip on the upper beat. it has lovely pools and I can highly recommend a day there when there is a bit of water Cheers Iain. 🥃

Thanks Toby I have never fished the Beauty Its on my list but I may not manage this year so it may have to be the Tweed. Cheers Iain. 🥃

I do on occasions cast at 90degrees Tom . I have had a few fish while the fly has been dragging round rather than having it on the dangle. I think that most anglers catch fish as the fly travels round. I have noticed over the years that if there are a few fish in the pool leaving it to hang for a bit of time and then a short pull can induce a take. There are a lot of beats that I fish that I don't have the opportunity to do this as there are usually guys following and it would not be proper to have them wait Cheers Iain. 🥃

I must admit I get stuck in a grove sometimes . Jazz had tried a few different tactics and saw less fish and ended up with the same result . I don't think he tried a hitch. but had a surface collie dog on for a while . Cheers Iain. 🥃

I am not very sure I know its the lower beat of the Blairgowery and Ratery Angling Association I look forward to getting back to the Ericht. it has some great pools and has a lot of fish that run the little river Cheers Iain. 🥃

Thanks James There were a few decent sized fish in. the pools but I think they had moved in from Islamouth where they had seen everything that the tackle shops could supply to anglers Cheers Iain 🥃

It is good to see fish Nick sometimes we fish and know that there should be fish in the pools and we are covering them and expect a take at anytime. when we find water that we know that there are fish in the pools and they just splash about the anticipation is so great but the fish always have the last say in whether we catch or not Cheers Iain. 🥃

I have fished a few pools this year without seeing a fish Nick and it was great to see so many fish. I know that I had disturbed a few with my fly and was ever hopeful that one might take . I never went home disappointed. I was glad to see that there was so many fish in the pools and looked forward to having another cast or two on the river Ericht . Cheers Iain. 🥃

I think that I was using my 7 weight sage switch rod. I have found that it suits an 8 scandi short multi tip with the floating tip then a medium versy tip. I am quite fortunate to have accumulated a lot of tackle over the years due to the fact that I had always had the opportunity to do work for tackle shop owners and benefited from there good nature and kindness 😉 Cheers Iain. 🥃

it is one of the rivers that I had always had on my list John. This was the first time and I will be back ........... More than once Cheers Iain 🥃

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its the first time I have had a day on that beat Alex and since then had a day on the upper beat and hope to edit my day out soon Cheers Iain.

This year Daniel the all the fish I have been chasing have been hiding and it was great to see so many fish in the pools. Cheers Iain. 🥃

@@IainSB Iain I was at Dalguise last Thursday saw 4 fish ,a chap caught a 10 lb fish and I got my first 14 lb fish,I was like a dog with 2 tails lol 🥃

It is strange how something can switch them on Neil. this year I seem to have been elsewhere when the switch gets turned Cheers Iain. 🥃

If you ever get the chance to fish the river Ericht when there is a couple of feet above summer level you will be amazed at the fish that can be in the river Cheers Iain. 🥃

Thanks Burnie I saw a few good trout and I am sure that it won't be to long before you catch something substantial Cheers Iain. 🥃

I saw a lot more fish than I added to KZfaq Speedy. it was good to see and hopefully they go on add to the fish stocks in the future Cheers Iain. 🥃

The river holds a good head of salmon CF The guys that have season permits on the Ericht are lucky anglers keep at it I am sure the you will get one from there Cheers Iain 🥃

@IainSB cheers. I've just booked upper scone pitlochrie Saturday. O hope get a chance to fish there this Saturday. Might see you there I see..

Here in Norway the fish are very late this year and are running much faster up the river than they usually do so they are hard to catch. Can that be a thing there too?

indeed it is I think that the river hight on most Scottish rivers have been higher than the last few years and it has given fish some help in heading upstream. Cheers Iain. 🥃

It's good fun trying James . this year seems to a bit more spectating than catching I was out on Friday and had a bit of a disastrous day and hopefully get round to getting the Micky taken from me . its all part of life rich tapestry Cheers Iain. 🥃

I have several pairs that I have accumulated over the years Julie . The ones I wear the most and on that day out were a pair of Simms with felt soles and I have screwed studs into the soles to give extra grip Cheers Iain 🥃

I think a lot of the fish had been at Islamouth and had seen everything and when the water rose they moved upstream to annoy myself and other anglers... There were a few fish caught on the beat ........ Its all about being in the right place Cheers Iain. 🥃