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Choosing A Salmon River

Wednesday 8 December 2021

Scottish River Fishing

With over 400 salmon rivers in Scotland it can become confusing as to where to fish if you're not familiar with the Scottish salmon runs. Book your salmon fishing through a reputable agent who fully understands these seasonal patterns.

 
Thursday 18 August 2022

Where Salmon Rivers Meet

The confluence of the River Tay & Tummel has always been a hot spot for catching salmon as are any areas where 2 rivers meet. This particular River Tay hot spot is especially productive during the Spring months.
Wednesday 17 August 2022

Learn The Scottish Spey C

In Scotland the traditional fly fishing cast that we use is called the Spey cast as it was developed on the mainly tree shrouded River Spey. This truly is a remarkable cast which enables a distant fly to be delivered with the fly always staying in front of you which you'd think isn't actually possible.
Tuesday 16 August 2022

River Tay Spring Salmon

The biggest thrill in Scottish salmon fishing if build quality of fish and the salmon fight are important to you is from a fresh run Spring salmon when caught on a fly rod. These perfect fish are indeed the highlight of the vast majority of Scottish salmon fisher's season.
Monday 15 August 2022

Fishing For Tay Springers

Make no mistake about the fact that nothing beats the capture of a fresh run early Spring salmon from Scotland's famous River Tay. These fish are in a league of their own when it comes to beauty & fighting ability in the well oxygenated cold River Tay Spring water.
Sunday 14 August 2022

Catching Scottish Salmon

There's a huge sense in satisfaction from catching a pristine Scottish salmon on the fly such as this fine specimen here. This experience really has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. Booking a professional salmon guide will greatly assist you in hitting this objective.
Saturday 13 August 2022

River Tay Salmon Fishing

A big part of success in Scottish salmon fishing is knowing the best seasonally appropriate salmon fishing areas. A professional salmon fishing guide will know exactly where to place you for your best chance of success.
Friday 12 August 2022

Breathtaking River Tay Sc

Book yourself a day out in River Tay paradise via a guided salmon fishing experience with a top professional Tay salmon guide. Your fishing effort on a big river like the Tay needs to be well calculated for a salmon so don't let guesswork ruin your chances of action.
Thursday 11 August 2022

Fly Fishing The River Tay

The Tay is an amazing Scottish salmon fishing venue for many good reasons. One of the main Tay benefits is the fact that this fantastic salmon river always has sufficient water levels for fishing due to its huge loch fed headwater catchment making it a safe bet for your salmon fishing trip.
Wednesday 10 August 2022

Catching A Perfect Scotti

There's nothing more satisfying and exciting than having the skill and patience to hook & land a perfect fresh run Spring salmon. The next few weeks of the Scottish salmon fishing season are some of the best of the year due to the perfect condition of our fine Spring fish.
Tuesday 9 August 2022

River Tay Salmon Fishing

Here's a shot of the real Scottish fishing objective over the next 6 months. This is a fresh run River Tay Spring salmon and make no mistake about the fact that catching one of these treasured fish is the most sought after achievement in this wonderful pursuit.
Monday 8 August 2022

Fresh Run Scottish Salmon

Nothing compares to the heart racing buzz that goes hand in hand with an encounter with a fresh run Scottish salmon. This thrill is heightened by the sound of a rapidly unwinding fly reel and buckling fly rod!
Sunday 7 August 2022

Catching Scottish Salmon

There's nothing in the natural world that compares to the thrill and excitement of catching a wild Atlantic salmon on one of Scotland's famous salmon rivers.
Saturday 6 August 2022

Scottish Salmon Fishing H

If you like the outdoors then it would be a shame to visit Scotland and not take at least one day of your itinerary schedule to enjoy a fascinating day on Scotland's main salmon river with a fly rod in your hand.
Friday 5 August 2022

Learn The Scottish Speyca

Effective Salmon Fishing Tuition
Thursday 4 August 2022

Salmon Fly Fishing Holida

There's nothing that compares to catching a perfect fish like this on a perfect day during early Summer. Many fine fish like this are caught each year on the River Tay between the Perthshire towns of Dunkeld & Pitlochry.
Wednesday 3 August 2022

Learning To Salmon Fish

Tune yourself in to what the effective fishing skills & methods are for success in Scottish salmon fishing. It really is a fascinating business when you apply you mind to what's happening under the waterline and how salmon may be viewing things.
Tuesday 2 August 2022

Book A Professional Salmo

Don't take a chance on guessing where the often difficult to pinpoint salmon lies are to be found on the Scottish rivers. Book yourself a professional salmon guide who'll take you to all of the appropriate salmon lies in accordance to the daily prevailing water conditions.
Monday 1 August 2022

Salmon Fishing Guides In

If you're unfamiliar with Scottish salmon fishing and its many venues it is always going to be advantageous to book a professional Scottish salmon guide to make sure you're covering the river effectively and optimally.
Sunday 31 July 2022

The Salmon River Guide

In many parts of the world anglers would not consider fishing unknown water without the professional assistance of a salmon guide. In Scotland your chances of success are significantly increased with a professional salmon guide in attendance.
Saturday 30 July 2022

Fishing For Salmon In Sco

Catching River Tay salmon is a fantastic thing to achieve for your fishing CV as this is Scotland's biggest and most famous big fish river.
Friday 29 July 2022

Catching River Tay Spring

The Spring months are certainly some of the most exciting in Scottish salmon fishing due to the quality of a Spring fish and it's cold water fighting ability. Personally I love the Spring months more than any other time of the year and always have done since the 1970's.
Thursday 28 July 2022

Fresh Run Scottish Salmon

Here's another perfect example of what a fresh run Scottish salmon looks like after a successfully thought out riverbank tactical approach. Even the best pictures however don't let you feel the heart racing thrill of this fine riverbank moment.
Wednesday 27 July 2022

Salmon River Magnificence

There's nothing better than wading quietly into a salmon pool with your fly rod on Scotland's famous River Tay knowing fine well that salmon are present and well within casting range.
Tuesday 26 July 2022

Salmon River Escapism

There's nothing that beats the feeling of getting out into a beautiful Scottish riverbank wilderness in pursuit of the world's most treasured fresh water gamefish. Welcome to Scotland's number one salmon fishing destination the mighty River Tay.
Monday 25 July 2022

The Amazing Beauty Of Roy

Salmon Fishing On The River Dee
Sunday 24 July 2022

Boat Fishing For Salmon

On the bigger Scottish salmon rivers traditional boats are used to cover far distant salmon lies that would be more difficult to effectively fish over from the riverbank.
Saturday 23 July 2022

Scottish Salmon River Bri

There's nothing better than watching the early morning mist come off Scotland's most famous salmon fishing destination prior to a day out in hot pursuit of its amazing sub surface inhabitants.
Friday 22 July 2022

Booking River Tay Salmon

The best most productive River Tay salmon fishing hot spots require early booking as all Tay venues only offer 4 to 6 daily salmon fishing permits to visiting guests. With this fact in mind booking early is essential to secure the best salmon fishing venues and pools.
Thursday 21 July 2022

Beautiful River Tay Salmo

Here's a fine example of what a fresh run River Tay salmon looks like. This particular fish was caught during late Spring near the mouth of the River Tummel. River Tummel salmon are renowned for their perfect thick set build as you can clearly see here.
Wednesday 20 July 2022

The Town Of Dunkeld

In the beautiful River Tay Valley there are many popular tourist destination towns. The historic town of Dunkeld is however one of the most picturesque of them all and a firm favourite for visiting salmon fisher's accommodation.
Tuesday 19 July 2022

River Tay Rainbows

The light shows on Scotland's most famous salmon river can certainly be awe inspiring most of the time however I'm always reaching for my camera the moment one of our multi coloured friends appears as the was the case here. I've always felt real natural magic in the air when one of these appears.
Monday 18 July 2022

Salmon Fishing On The Riv

The River Tay is indeed Scotland's number 1 flagship salmon fishing destination for many good reasons. Other than the Tay's huge loch fed headwaters that maintain stable water conditions the Tay is also over 100 miles long and has many individual salmon fishing beats which are largely accessible throughout the fishing season.
Sunday 17 July 2022

River Tay Salmon Fishing

There's some of the very best River Tay salmon fishing to be found in the area between Dunkeld & Pitlochry in the River Tay Valley. These Perthshire towns also have many excellent hotel & B&B accommodation options for visiting salmon anglers.
Saturday 16 July 2022

Salmon Fishing The River

The River Tay is one of many Scottish salmon rivers that have amazing natural beauty and consistent runs of salmon throughout the long Scottish salmon fishing season.
Friday 15 July 2022

Fly Fishing The River Tay

Having the fly fishing skills with a double handed salmon rod to be able to deliver a consistent fly to the river in all varying wind conditions is important in salmon fishing.
Thursday 14 July 2022

Salmon Fly Fishing In Sco

There's loads to be learned en route to becoming an effective catcher of wild Atlantic salmon on the Scottish rivers. Book a professional salmon guide to fast track you through the learning curve.
Wednesday 13 July 2022

Learn The Traditional Sco

There's nothing more satisfying than empowering a through actioned Spey rod correctly to deliver an elegant fly out across a Scottish salmon river. Learn how to perform this traditional salmon fly fishing cast from one of our top professional salmon fishing instructors.
Tuesday 12 July 2022

Spring Fishing On The Riv

Here's the perfect condition of wild Atlantic salmon that show up on the River Tay during the Spring months. Nothing betters the physical condition of these fine fish nor their fighting abilities during the well oxygenated cold water months.
Monday 11 July 2022

Scottish Salmon Fishing E

There's nothing comparable to the excitement and satisfaction of playing a fresh run Spring salmon on Scotland's number one salmon river after a few hours of systematically and effectively working down through the salmon fishing pools under the guidance of a professional ghillie.
Sunday 10 July 2022

The Famous River Tay

The River Tay is Scotland's most famous and largest salmon fishing river which attracts thousands of salmon fishers to its beautiful riverbanks each year. This shot was taken close to the ancient Perthshire town of Dunkeld.
Saturday 9 July 2022

Catching A Perfect Scotti

Planning your Scottish salmon fishing trip carefully is crucial for optimising your fishing time and chances of success. Don't take advice from back seat drivers and discuss your requirements only with a time served Scottish salmon fishing professional.
Friday 8 July 2022

Fishing The Beautiful Riv

Look at this for a superb view of Scotland's most famous salmon fishing river. The River Tay is indeed a special salmon fishing venue and thousands of returning salmon fishers ascend on its glorious riverbanks each year.
Thursday 7 July 2022

The Scottish Salmon Fishi

Scotland has over 400 hundred salmon rivers that are all easily accessible from the major Scottish cities. The big four rivers are the Tay, Dee, Spey and Tweed and all of these venues fish well from early Spring through to late Autumn.
Tuesday 5 July 2022

Fishing On The River Tay

There's nothing I've ever seen in the natural world that compares to the thrill & buzz of a close up encounter with a heavy weight Atlantic salmon after the adrenalin inducing thrill of battle.
Monday 4 July 2022

Unleash Yourself On The R

Scotland's famous River Tay is the most perfect Scottish salmon river of all for many good reasons. The Tay's vast and secluded natural riverbanks are one such factor that have to be witnessed to be truly appreciated.
Sunday 3 July 2022

Planning A Salmon Fishing

Scottish Salmon Fishing advice
Saturday 2 July 2022

River Tay Spring Salmon F

There's nothing that beats a close up encounter with a Scottish Spring salmon during the beautiful early months of the Scottish salmon fishing season. This is indeed the time for a truly optimal salmon fishing experience.
Friday 1 July 2022

Beautiful Scottish Salmon

There's nothing the beats being out on one of Scotland's amazing salmon fishing rivers immersed in some of Mother Nature's finest beauty. This is the River Tay which is one of Scotland's most famous salmon rivers.
Thursday 30 June 2022

Fishing For River Tay Sal

Come to the famous River Tay and be taught how to effectively fish for salmon. The Tay is a perfect teaching ground due to its accessibility from Glasgow and Edinburgh along with is many prime salmon fishing venues. Make 2022 the year that you learn a completely new set of skills.
Wednesday 29 June 2022

The Beautiful Middle Rive

The riverbank terrain and general landscapes of the middle River Tay Valley between the Perthshire towns of Pitlochry & Dunkeld are indeed some of the most beautiful in Scotland.
Tuesday 28 June 2022

Learn To Salmon Fish In S

It's very important in this pursuit that you full understand various salmon fishing components that are always the difference between success and failure for catching salmon. A professional salmon fishing guide therefore is vital to make sure your tactical approach is perfect.
Monday 27 June 2022

Scottish Fishing Holiday

Unleash your appreciation of the great outdoors on a Scottish salmon river with a fly rod in your hand. Nothing beats that scenario especially with the added chance of heart racing contact with the ultimate gamefish of all being a distinct possibility.
Sunday 26 June 2022

Book A River Tay Fishing

Of all the big Scottish salmon rivers the River Tay is the most reliable Scottish river for good fishable water levels and fishing access. The Tay is also located fairly close to the major Scottish hubs of Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Saturday 25 June 2022

The Perfect Salmon Pool

Each of Scotland's 400 plus salmon rivers have their own individual kind of special magic. None more so that Perthshire's famous River Tay which is Scotland's largest and deepest salmon fishing river. The Tay Valley around the area of Dunkeld & Pitlochry is certainly one of the most desirable salmon fishing areas in the whole of Scotland.
Friday 24 June 2022

Book A River Tay Salmon F

There's nothing that beats the thrill and excitement of catching a perfect early Spring River Tay specimen like this on a fly rod. This scenario is by far the ultimate Scottish rural pursuit challenge.
Wednesday 22 June 2022

Learn The Scottish Speyca

There's nothing that's more tactically astute than being able to deliver a long distance salmon fly out across the river without requiring a back cast especially when there's no room behind you for a traditional overhead cast. The Speycast is a most effective method for covering all salmon water with.
Tuesday 21 June 2022

Salmon Fishing Vacation I

Here's a lovely late Spring shot of an angler out on the River Tay's tributary River Tummel which has always been a great Spring salmon venue. Knowing where to be positioned on the Scottish rivers throughout the long Scottish salmon fishing season is half the battle for success.
Monday 20 June 2022

Catching Big Scottish Sal

There are certain times during the extensive Scottish salmon fishing season where there's a reasonable daily chance of connecting with a heavyweight Scottish salmon. For me personally the months of February, March & October were the best months for expecting a heavyweight to make an appearance and often over the years that would be the case.
Sunday 19 June 2022

River Tay Fishing Trips

Book yourself a fascinating introduction to the world of Scottish salmon fishing on Scotland's renowned big fish destination via a fully guided River Tay salmon fishing experience.
Saturday 18 June 2022

Perth On The River Tay

Scotland's main salmon river valleys are blessed with some fantastic towns and few more so than on the River Tay where Perth is located. This easily walk about Perthshire town has real character and many amenities for visiting salmon fishers and their families.
Wednesday 15 June 2022

River Tay Salmon Fishing

The mighty River Tay is Scotland's longest salmon river at 117 miles and the deepest too. The Tay's headwaters have many huge lochs which feed the river with consistent fishable water levels. There are also several big tributary rivers that flow into the Tay making her a truly unique Scottish salmon fishing proposition.
Tuesday 14 June 2022

The Perfect Scottish Salm

Here's a shot of a perfect River Tay Spring salmon that was caught on the fly on the middle River Tay near the Perthshire town of Pitlochry. Nothing beats Spring salmon fishing nor the beauty and power of a Spring fish.
Monday 13 June 2022

Landing A Scottish Salmon

There's nothing that betters the sheer excitement and satisfaction of placing one of these perfect fishing at your boots in a landing net during the Spring months of the year. This is every serious salmon fly fisher's dream and always has been.
Sunday 12 June 2022

Fishing The Scottish Rive

The riverbank scenery on the Scottish salmon rivers is truly immense throughout all of the seasonal fishing months of the year. The river environment really does play a big part in the satisfaction levels of Scottish salmon fishing.
Friday 10 June 2022

River Tay Fly Fishing Gui

There are truly some fantastic salmon fly fishing guides available on Scotland's number 1 flagship salmon fishing destination the River Tay. Book a professional salmon guide to increase your salmon fishing effectiveness.
Thursday 9 June 2022

Professional Scottish Sal

In any industry it's important you take your advice and guidance from those who have enough practical experience in their chosen career field. Salmon fishing is no different as there are many who talk the talk without ever having walked the walk.
Monday 6 June 2022

Scottish Salmon Flies

There are hundreds of different salmon fly patterns available on the shelves of all fishing tackle shops these days and many have been created by people with little or no professional grounding in the sport. Trust your professional guide's judgement on what pattern to match the prevailing water conditions and exact month of the year.
Sunday 5 June 2022

River Tay Salmon Pools

There's always a great chance of salmon holding in the tail of a salmon pool and especially in areas where there's fast turbulent water in the immediate downstream area. This is one such perfect example on a classic middle River Tay salmon beat.
Thursday 2 June 2022

Perfect Scottish Salmon

Salmon fishing in Scotland offers some of the most exciting anywhere in the world as Scotland has a unique 400 salmon river infrastructure and fantastic local hotel accommodation in all river valleys.
Wednesday 1 June 2022

Salmon Fishing River Hot

Often when fishing Scottish salmon rivers you'll notice little sub surface features that have been intentionally placed there to momentarily stop running salmon. Covering these little hot spots is always wise as often a salmon or two will be present there.
Monday 30 May 2022

Early Morning On the Rive

There's amazing natural beauty to be witnessed on all Scottish salmon rivers throughout the full course of the fishing day. Personally I've always loved watching the river at dawn and dusk before the busy salmon fishing day commences as the tranquility during these times is truly amazing.
Sunday 29 May 2022

Spring Salmon Fishing In

The most sought after run of salmon that enter the Scottish rivers each year is indeed the Spring fish. These creatures are the objective of many thousands of salmon fishers who come to Scotland each year.
Friday 27 May 2022

Catch A Scottish Salmon

Scotland is indeed blessed with 400 plus salmon rivers that are all relatively close to one another when compared to far distant global destinations. Strategic planning of a Scottish salmon fishing trip itinerary is easy and well worth considering.
Wednesday 25 May 2022

Professional Scottish Sal

The professional Scottish salmon fishing guides are a truly amazing breed of men who have dedicated their lives to the Scottish salmon rivers. They offer information on all aspects of salmon holding information and the migration flight paths during all of the differing water conditions.
Tuesday 24 May 2022

Catch A River Tay Salmon

There's many of these fine specimen salmon already present in the River Tay prior to tomorrow's official opening day. Book yourself the chance of a highly memorable capture with one of these pristine Spring salmon.
Saturday 21 May 2022

Perfect River Tay Salmon

If you think one of these fine creatures will just somehow magic its way onto your lure of fly then you're mistaken. It takes tact, skill and patience to hook and land a perfect salmon like this and this is easiest achieved under the guidance of a professional salmon fishing guide.
Friday 20 May 2022

Scottish Salmon Pools

With the recent low water conditions across Scotland this truly represents a period where you get to observe the magnificent salmon pool formations and differing stream flows and glides.
Wednesday 18 May 2022

Fishing The Beautiful Riv

The River Dee up in Aberdeenshire is indeed another Scottish flagship salmon river which has immense natural beauty. The Dee's boulder strewn riverbanks and fast flowing pool necks create the perfect stepped salmon river terrain for stopping even the hardest running salmon.
Monday 16 May 2022

Fishing The Fabulous Rive

Here's a fine shot of the River Tay with its dark swirling mysterious waters that can lure anglers from all across the globe. The Tay is indeed Scotland's flagship salmon river and always has sufficient water due to its massive loch fed headwater catchment also making it the best bet for fresh run fish.
Sunday 15 May 2022

Spring Salmon Perfection

Placing one of these fine creations at your boots in a landing net is no easy achievement. It takes good skill and plenty patience for this to happen so let one of our professional Scottish salmon guides show you the correct tactical approaches to ensure you succeed.
Saturday 14 May 2022

Scottish Salmon Fishing G

Thousands of international anglers visit Scotland each year in pursuit of our Atlantic salmon and it's no wonder why with over 400 salmon rivers some of which are massively famous on a global scale.
Tuesday 10 May 2022

Fishing The Tay At Dunkel

The Scottish salmon rivers have some of the most fantastic natural scenery that is scattered with significant historic landmarks such is the case here on the River Tay at Dunkeld.
Saturday 7 May 2022

Salmon Fishing Trips

Fishing In Scotland has many varying degrees of attraction and for me personally I always liked to see the mood of the river on arrival every morning.
Friday 6 May 2022

River Tay Fishing Holiday

If you are looking for a special salmon fishing trip to Scotland allow me to position you on one of the River Tay's most potent running salmon ambush points and also advise on equally lovely local accommodation options.
Friday 29 April 2022

Real River Tay Beauty

All of Scotland's finest salmon rivers have their own type of individual magic however none more so than the beautiful River Tay in Perthshire. This famous Scottish river is widely regarded as one of the most reliable rivers for salmon and good fishable water conditions.
Friday 22 April 2022

Guided River Tay Salmon F

Looks at this picture for salmon fishing pool perfection. This is the Ash Tree Pool on the famous Lower Kinnaird salmon beat of the Tay which is one of many high quality salmon pools our professional salmon guide team host our guests on.
Wednesday 20 April 2022

River Tay Fishing Days

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Monday 18 April 2022

Fishing The Tay Near Dunk

There are some amazing middle Tay salmon beats within the immediate area close to the Perthshire town of Dunkeld. This renowned fishing area on the Tay has always been popular through all the months of the Tay's extensive salmon fishing season.
Monday 11 April 2022

Book Spring Salmon Fishin

The best River Salmon fly fishing venues have restricted daily salmon fisher access to make sure an over fishing scenario never arises. With that fact in mind booking early is always advantageous to secure access to the best known salmon fishing areas.
Wednesday 6 April 2022

Scottish River Magnificen

Nothing compares in the natural world to being immersed in Mother Nature's perfect surroundings that prevail along the riverbanks of Scotland's famous salmon rivers. Add into the mix the chance of a close up inspection of God's finest marine creation and what more could you ask for.
Monday 4 April 2022

River Tummel Spring Fishi

The River Tay has many fine and independently large salmon fishing tributary rivers. The River Tummel is however one of the most renowned when it comes to Spring salmon fishing as the bulk of Tummel salmon show up at that time.
Sunday 3 April 2022

River Tay Spring Fishing

The River Tay represents one of Scotland's very best Spring salmon fishing locations especially during the months of April & May. This perfect fish was caught on the last pool of the River Tummel which is a 'no-brainer' as many salmon ascend the River Tummel during the Spring months.
Thursday 31 March 2022

Fishing The River Tay In

Spring salmon fishing in Scotland is the most amazing component of the entire salmon fishing season for many. This is primarily due to the fact that nothing beats the power and beauty of a fresh run Scottish Spring salmon.
Saturday 26 March 2022

The Riverbanks Of The Tay

Look at this for the most perfect shot of natural salmon river brilliance. Put yourself in the picture and feel the energy of the mighty River Tay and with a bit of luck and the right guidance feel the buzz from catching Scotland's most iconic gamefish.
Thursday 24 March 2022

Salmon Rivers In Scotland

Here's a lovely Speycasting shot taken from the banks of Scotland's famous River Tay. If you book a professional salmon fishing guide you receive high quality Spey casting and salmon fishing tactical tuition as part of that professional service which will also increase your chances of success.
Monday 21 March 2022

Salmon Fly Selection

If you're new to Scottish salmon fishing and have rightfully booked a professional Scottish salmon fishing guide to navigate you to the salmon river hots spots and be sure to also let him advise you on which salmon fly patterns are most effective to use.
Sunday 20 March 2022

Catch A Spring Salmon

With the 2022 Scottish salmon fishing season now open thoughts of encounters with perfect Scottish Spring salmon will be resonating in the minds of thousands of dedicated Scottish salmon fishers. Nothing beats the physical beauty of a fresh run Spring salmon nor the excitement of the cold water battle.
Wednesday 16 March 2022

The Perfect Salmon Fishin

There's nothing that beats the excitement of catching a fresh run Scottish Spring salmon on the fly during the early months of the salmon fishing season. This perfect fish was one such example that took the fly within a few feet of the riverbank in the high water conditions of early Spring.
Sunday 13 March 2022

Trust The Professional

Make sure your Scottish salmon fishing trip is optimally planned by someone who's 'walked the walk' in this business and who knows exactly what they're doing. Your timing when visiting any Scottish salmon fishing venue plays a big part in success.
Thursday 10 March 2022

Spring Salmon In The Rive

There's many fine Spring salmon in the River Tay during the early less popular Spring months of January, February & March. It's amazing to me that with warmer global temperatures everyone knows about that the vast majority of salmon anglers still wait for the traditionally warmer months of April & May before they go salmon fishing!