we were debating the difference between a good cast and a perfect cast Andy when the fish turned a good cast to a perfect one another enjoyable day. Cheers Iain. 🥃

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We have had a bit of rain today Stevie and this will be the deciding factor . I hope that the river fills with Autumn fish and we all have a good few catches before the end of the season Cheers Iain

Thanks again James another perfect day at the river I have to pinch myself a lot of the time when I am on the river when I have the chance to get fishing on so many beautiful beats Cheers Iain. 🥃

Douglas was good company Andrew I have known him for a long time and he was trying hard for me to catch a fish . A great day out as we had a lot of catching up to do . Cheers Iain 🥃

Thanks Bob I had another great day on the river . I am so fortunate to be able to have the chance to fish in so many great beats Cheers Iain 🥃

I had a great day with Douglas and hope sometime to get back there once I save some money Paul Cheers Iain. 🥃

Thanks again Stephen I have to agree there are a lot of great rivers but with the Tweed being closest to my home I do enjoy my days there. Cheers Iain 🥃

Hi GT I have my fair share of bad casts and because I do all the editing I can dump the bad ones into the bin Cheers Iain 🥃. PS It is difficult sometimes to get a line to match the rod and if you can it makes all the difference

It was one of those days when it all came together Colin when we go fishing we are always full of anticipation and when the fishing day ends with a smile as big as the one I had, I know that it will be stuck in the memory for ever Cheers Iain. 🥃

I am so lucky Paddy to have taken up fishing at an early age and found so many great places to fish and so many helpful anglers and ghillies . I know that there are so many other beautiful places on our earth that I haven't managed to fish and hopefully I can get round some other ones All the very best Cheers Iain. 🥃

The borders have a lot to offer Rock I am fortunate that I can make the journey to most of the fishing on the Tweed in less than an hour Cheers Iain. 🥃

@@IainSB ah. Sorry maybe I wasn’t too clear. I am a borderer, just moved away. Spent many a time fishing the rivers gala, tweed, ettrick, yarrow, but I have to say the most fun I had was on the Ellwen burn chasing little baggy minnows on light gear. Many memories.

I have known Douglas since he was at school and worked in the tackle shop on Saturdays I won't ever tell him he is good Robert even although he is Cheers Iain

I hope That we can see a good Autumn run Cameron this year hasn't seen the rivers at there best the rain has finally come Tight Lines. Cheers Iain. 🥃

Jocky was a brilliant darts player but the demon drink got to much of a hold I did enjoy my day with Douglas Cheers Iain 🥃

Not a well kept secret GT I think Douglas was playing games to see how many comments would reveal the beat Cheers Iain. 🥃

@IainSB Very lovely beat, and very knowledgeable ghillie always helps. Where's your go to spring beat Iain?

I hope at sometime to be invited back Steve just got to behave myself on these gentleman's beats 😉. Cheers Ian 🥃

it was a perfect day and Douglas made me feel at home on the beat. Cheers Iain. 🥃

Thanks Jonathan I Just can't stop having fun . Cheers Iain 🥃

Thanks Peter I had a great day out fishing on. the River Tweed with Douglas Cheers Iain 🥃

Hi again Philip. I find that when I go to a beat that I haven't fished before that I get so much information about the beat that 90% goes in one ear and out the other by the time I fish the first pool I have to rely on my own river craft which can be wrong I hadn't seen Douglas for so many years that a lot of the time spent that day was more about the past than fishing and that added to my day at the river Cheers Iain. 🥃

I am just an ordinary guy that has a passion. I wore a pair of overalls all my working life and managed to save for my retirement . I fish on a budget the same as every other angler and do count myself lucky.. One of my best fishing investments has been becoming a member of the Perth and District Anglers Association . at £220 a year with some of the best fishing on the Tay and tributaries its great value . Have a look at their web site . most of the videos that I have added to KZfaq from the Tay are through the P&D AA Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃

I wish you all the best on your first trip to the Tweed . Tight Lines Cheers Iain 🥃

Thanks Steve. Another great day at the river with good company Cheers Iain. 🥃

Thank you Brian A lovely beat to fish. Cheers Iain 🥃

I am sure that a wee bit detective work Mr Mazo you will soon know I hope that I may get invited back to have even more enjoyment Cheers Ian. 🥃

Lower pavilion 😂

Middle!

not allowed to say.

Above and below Lowood bridge nr Melrose, easy!!!

I have found that the Grilse will chase after a fly as you say Fred and I think that the bigger fish can't be bothered wasting energy chasing a fly Cheers Iain 🥃

I am use to Douglas I have known him since he was in short trousers . I think that there must be worse ghillies than Douglas 😉. Cheers Iain. 🥃

Hi Olaf The fly I use nearly all the time is called an Iain Bain Special. I have made a video of myself tying the fly and There are others on KZfaq but my video is a better representation I have used this fly for a lot of years and found it has served me well. Cheers Iain. 🥃

Just a perfect day Mike Lou Reid sang the song and I try hard to give a good rendition every time I am at the river . I did sing it a bit louder on that day out. Cheers Iain 🥃

@@IainSB 😂 did you save us all from your tortuous singing???

you will never know how lucky you are 😇

They travel all the way up our rivers . I was fishing at Dalguise on the river Tay early one spring and looking out the hut I saw over 100 cormorants It shows that life at sea isn't that good for them . Cheers Iain 🥃

Hi Dellstar the rod is a seven weight 12ft the line is an8weight Scandi short with a 5 ft poly tip and the fly was an Iain Bain Special 😉. I am glad that you enjoyed my effort and I had a terrific days fishing and catching up with Douglas as I hadn't seen him for at least 20 years Cheers Iain. 🥃

Many thanks for the further information. We are close to the end of the season but maybe next year we could invite you down to our little stretch of the Teviot?

Thanks for the invitation I haven't fished the Teviot and would like to come and cast a fly as long as I pay for the privilege Cheers Iain. It must have been a close friend that you had the committal and the Roses we all have loved ones that we have lost and it brought back memories

Hi Iain thank you for your kind words. I lost my Dad last year age 93 and the Royal Navy committed his ashes in the Solent. We have a syndicate water so you can’t pay! I will be in touch and keep posting your amazing videos. I have become frustrated with my GoPro as the battery life seems to have dramatically shortened. I caught a fish at Tweedhill on a green bomber and thought I had captured it - sadly not!

The Rod is an old Hardy Demon Mr Eagle it is 12ft for a 7wt but I give it a bit extra with an 8 weight . It helps load the rod Cheers Iain 🥃

I take it you don't like the Ghillie hovering It sometimes helps having someone explain the pools when you arrive at them . I find that if I get told about the beat when I first arrive there is always to much info and by the time I fish the first pool I have forgotten all the rest of the information and probably miss a chance of a fish ....... Douglas and myself had a chat about a lot of things as we hadn't caught up for a long number of years , some of which was not for adding to the video but I will be able to blackmail him later Cheers Iain. 🥃

its supposed to be a secret Keith the only reason that I was allowed to fish was I hadn't to mention the name of the beat . it was a great day out and the lunch helped. I will hopefully get fishing there in the future Cheers Iain. 🥃

There's always one !!

I wasn't allowed to say where I was . that was one of the conditions for me being allowed to record my day . so still can't disclose or I may not get back 😉. Cheers Iain. 🥃

It is Middle Pavilion, bottle neck bridge, Douglas Aitken showing him about.

still not allowed to say

You dont need to, i have said it for you. I dont stay in the Borders and go about with my eyes closed, i know every inch of it and every beat.@@IainSB

SHHHHHhhhh. ! !!!! Douglas wanted me to keep it quiet 😉. Cheers Iain. 🥃

I remember catching my first trout and my first salmon they had me hooked for life Cheers Iain 🥃

Hi Dave The bridge has had a few restorations over the years and think that it will carry a lot of traffic for a few years yet. The date for a beer is the 11th October but don't know the location yet . I will let you know as soon as I do Cheers Iain. 🥃

@@IainSB look forward to meeting up again