Salmon on the Dee...

« **on:** 26/02/2009 at 08:56 »

..was speaking to a couple of Dee ghillies last night at band practice and we got onto the subject of recent catches. Seems to be a fair few big fish comming off but what was more significant was the capture of a Kelt at 62" long!!!! Another of 54" was also taken (both the middle Dee). Thats HUGE..What would that have weighed in pristine condition?

Also, there have been some very large carcases washed up from spawning. Quite a few have been estimated at over 30 pounds.

What happened in the past to produce so many big fish this year and the end of last?

What will this years high waters produce next year and in the future? Presumably the high water means more kelts getting back to sea? but parr being washed away too?

« **Reply #1 on:** 26/02/2009 at 10:12 »

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at band practice

Rob? what?

« **Reply #2 on:** 26/02/2009 at 10:15 »

Quote from: Goolager on 26/02/2009 at 10:12

Rob? what?

Banchory and District Royal British Legion Pipe Band

« **Reply #3 on:** 26/02/2009 at 10:36 »

Yeah!? are you an active member of said organisation?

« **Reply #4 on:** 26/02/2009 at 10:41 »

Drummer...sort of!..still learning.

« **Reply #5 on:** 26/02/2009 at 10:45 »

Well I never. Good show!

« **Reply #6 on:** 26/02/2009 at 10:46 »

Interested? Still looking for Pipers and Drummers....

« **Reply #7 on:** 26/02/2009 at 10:53 »

Iain you would struggle to lift a set of pipes, you could be the mascot

« **Reply #8 on:** 26/02/2009 at 11:01 »

lol..i stuggled to pick up a side drum last night!!!.....

« **Reply #9 on:** 26/02/2009 at 11:04 »

Nice one Baz,
great coming from someone who thought that a paradiddle was the result of the fear of skydiving!

« **Reply #10 on:** 26/02/2009 at 11:41 »

Quote from: Goolager on 26/02/2009 at 11:04

Nice one Baz,
great coming from someone who thought that a paradiddle was the result of the fear of skydiving!

Lol!!! Baz, thats you well and truely Flamed

So Iain..do you drum??

« **Reply #11 on:** 26/02/2009 at 11:47 »

I worked with a guy who (I think) was either in or was practicing with a pipe band & he gave me a few lessons - I used to be able to do a reasonable drum roll.

I'm still trying to master the guitar but as you know you need to practice, practice, practice and all my 'capering' time is spend around fishing.

sorry to hijack the Dee Salmon post

was the 62" Kelt verified?

« **Reply #12 on:** 26/02/2009 at 12:48 »

Quote from: Goolager on 26/02/2009 at 11:47

was the 62" Kelt verified?

Oh yes. Two ghillies verified and measured it. What was a little strange was that they said "it did not count as it was a kelt"..still a fish to me..but that also brings into question the US way of doing things, ie, measuring a fish. A 62" kelt is going to be considerably lighter than a 62" springer. Would both fish be worthy of the same merit?

« **Reply #13 on:** 26/02/2009 at 14:22 »

Rob

At 8" longer than Miss Georgina Ballantine's record 64lb Tay salmon, this fish must have weighed 80lb plus when it entered the river.

Did they manage to get a picture?

Duncan

« **Reply #14 on:** 26/02/2009 at 14:41 »

62 inch

« **Reply #15 on:** 26/02/2009 at 16:11 »

No pictures...I cannot understand why salmon anglers do not carry a camera/weigh sling and scales..totally baffles me.

I believe more details will come out soon.

« **Reply #16 on:** 26/02/2009 at 17:28 »

Quote from: Rob on 26/02/2009 at 10:41

Drummer...sort of!..still learning.

Ive always wanted to learn the drums (pipe band) I used to play the chanter, was taught buy Alister Lang from the Lonach Men!

What did you do to start learning with them?

p.s. I play guitar Iain

« **Reply #17 on:** 26/02/2009 at 20:40 »

I am getting a different story.....

The fish was measured against a rod, not a tape and I am not sure that it was witnessed by anyone other than the angler, this is what I heard but will make a call and verify what I have just written

Cheers

Ben

« **Reply #18 on:** 26/02/2009 at 21:23 »

Ben,
the 54 inch fish was certainly measured by rod. I understand that that fish has had a few questions raised and that the length was reduced to 52"..still a huge fish by any standard.

As for the bigger fish, I am sure you will know the people involved. Will speak to them on Wednesday unless you get to speak to them first.

« **Reply #19 on:** 26/02/2009 at 21:24 »

Quote from: luckyshot66 on 26/02/2009 at 17:28

Ive always wanted to learn the drums (pipe band) I used to play the chanter, was taught buy Alister Lang from the Lonach Men!

What did you do to start learning with them?

p.s. I play guitar Iain

Come along then..Cassie is doing the teaching of the chanter! Its CAs and myself that are trying to get the band going again and we really need a few experienced players...

« **Reply #20 on:** 27/02/2009 at 15:55 »

some more chat about the "62" fish http://www.salmonfishingforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7865

« **Reply #21 on:** 27/02/2009 at 16:27 »

So it sounds confirmed..but at 63"..not 62"?

I have no reason to doubt the story from the two ghillies, and they had no reason to exagerate the size as it was not there beat...

But why no damn pictures!!...so frustrating. Having said that, i took 4 x 20+ pound pike on the fly in one afternoon and i never had a camera..sods law no doubt!

« **Reply #22 on:** 27/02/2009 at 16:35 »

its great to know there are still giant fish out there,theres another link on that thread to another salmon forum,someone on it mentions a video taken by divers on the dee who seen some huge fish,i know iv seen the footage but i cant remember where,anyone with a link to this it would be greatly appreciated!

« **Reply #23 on:** 27/02/2009 at 17:51 »

there you go, it was right here

http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/video.html

« **Reply #24 on:** 27/02/2009 at 18:10 »

thats a great bit of footage,theres so many salmon doon there!

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