Scottish Gathering 2012

Paul Arden · Post by **Paul Arden** » Wed May 09, 2012 2:05 pm

Great shots Ben

As well as Peter's incredible tree (and totem pole) climbing skills, I was very impressed with his casting performance. He's only been flycasting for three years!

Cheers, Paul

Marc LaMouche · Post by **Marc LaMouche** » Wed May 09, 2012 2:48 pm

thanks Ben

Ben_D · Post by **Ben_D** » Wed May 09, 2012 4:05 pm

Paul Arden wrote:I was very impressed with his casting performance. He's only been flycasting for three years!

Cheers, Paul

Yeah, considering who taught him I'm very impressed if he has only been at it three years :p

Saw some awesome casting over the weekend, Stefan, Mike H and all the usual crowd who turn in big shots but there was great casting all round.

Highlights for me were seeing Mike Barrio & Kevin Muir throwing over 100' with several outfits, Simons loops. Tamas' smooth carries, Michael Buchan throwing a long way with most gear he picked up. Kevin Muir taking 3rd place and kicking my arse with the Barrio 3wt outfit. And personally, not getting too badly beaten by Hamish, that is important

Although I have a suspicion that unless I pull my finger out, I'll be getting a kicking next year!

Really enjoyed the time I spent Spey casting with Mike & Matt. Thanks for the tips mate, some of that Aussie shit is really quite cool

Cheers

Ben

Stoatstail50 · Post by **Stoatstail50** » Wed May 09, 2012 8:05 pm

Rats Tail almost looking as if he is enjoying a shootout

I'm only happy when I have my sleeves rolled up casting in a blizzard...all you other pro distance chappies can keep your pussy sunshine and gentle breezes...me and the Quebecois know whats what...

...and pack in the Rats Tail stuff man...jeeez...just takes one friggin' Aussie.... :glare: :glare:

Trevlett · Post by **Trevlett** » Wed May 09, 2012 8:51 pm

Had an awesome time!
Thanks to everyone involved for making it such a great gathering!

Watching the "top guns" is really quite breath taking!
Looking forward to next year already!

Cheers
Trev

A few pics from me..

Thomas_E · Post by **Thomas_E** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:34 pm

Great results and entertaining photos !

Too bad it was so far away from me.

Is there already any information about the Barrio GT 125 line ?

Thomas E.

fishingthefly · Post by **fishingthefly** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:45 pm

Hi Thomas

The GT125 lines are prototypes that we are working on and the Scottish Gathering was a great chance to give them a good workout!

The lines are still under development

Best wishes
Mike

John Waters · Post by **John Waters** » Thu May 10, 2012 1:06 am

Excellent casting, congratulations to all,

John

Bernd · Post by **Bernd** » Thu May 10, 2012 8:10 am

Great pics, huge casts and lots of fun as pictures tell.
Peter looks crazy up on the pole

!
Thanks for sharing.

fishingthefly · Post by **fishingthefly** » Thu May 10, 2012 1:54 pm

A few more pics ...............

scotty9 · Post by **scotty9** » Thu May 10, 2012 1:59 pm

Top pictures!

Simon Beaudoin · Post by **Simon Beaudoin** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:46 pm

Hi!
I know it’s been 2 months but haven’t had a minute to myself since back home.
Anyway I would like to thank you all for the great time we had in Scotland; it was great meeting you all.
A special thanks’ to Tammas, Mat(doogy), Stefan for teaching me how to cast for distance.
In fact, I don’t know if I should thank you guys because you might have created a monster. :p
Yes I may even have fun with that distance thing.

To Mike Barrio, for the great lines that we’ve tried.
And a special thanks to Ben for the organisation of everything and Paul for initiating all that.

Ho! And thanks to M. heritage for getting us lost on or first road trip to Scotland. No seriously, Nice meeting you Sir.

Even if I spent a lot of time struggling with my casting and my English, I had a really good time. I will be back for sure. And Paul, I might even have a plan next time. :p
Cheers!
Simon.

victor · Post by **victor** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 6:53 pm

Sorry about that Simon. Some of us are wondering if you caught salmon with those bombers.

Mike

doggy · Post by **doggy** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:28 pm

Simon Beaudoin wrote:Hi!
I know it’s been 2 months but haven’t had a minute to myself since back home.
Anyway I would like to thank you all for the great time we had in Scotland; it was great meeting you all.
A special thanks’ to Tammas, Mat(doogy), Stefan for teaching me how to cast for distance.
In fact, I don’t know if I should thank you guys because you might have created a monster. :p
Yes I may even have fun with that distance thing.

To Mike Barrio, for the great lines that we’ve tried.
And a special thanks to Ben for the organisation of everything and Paul for initiating all that.

Ho! And thanks to M. heritage for getting us lost on or first road trip to Scotland. No seriously, Nice meeting you Sir.
Even if I spent a lot of time struggling with my casting and my English, I had a really good time. I will be back for sure. And Paul, I might even have a plan next time. :p
Cheers!
Simon.

G'day Simon
It was great to meet and cast with yourself and Martain.
Its also great to hear that you have been working on your distance casting.
Your loops are super smooth and you need to become a distance casting monster.

Thanks for the bombers you guys gave me I haven't used them yet but I will chuck them at some Aussie species and see what happens.
Don't forget the horsey noise it's very important.
Doggy :kungfo:

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