John Andrews is known as a 'fisher for all seasons'. In this 2 hour programme, he covers the complete spectrum of game fishing in Scottish waters, from harling on the River Tay in January, to battling sea trout in July in the Hebrides and Autumn 'greybacks' on the Earn in October.
'The Game Fisher's Year' is packed full of practical information and useful hints about the different techniques used on the waters covered in this programme. It makes a highly entertaining means of gathering the fruits of many years hard experience from a practising professional.
January - opening the salmon season on the Tay.
February - early fishing among the snow and ice on the River Dee.
March - managing fisheries. Hatchery work and stocking.
April - Tulchan on the Spay... spring salmon and Spey casting.
May - in the footsteps of Arthur Wood... greased lines at Cairnton.
June - glorious wild brown trout on Loch Levan.
July - battling sea trout and summer grilse on the mystical Isle of Harris.
August - the Commercial boys! Salmon netting on the Tay.
September - salmon at Murthly Castle.
October - big Autumn 'greybacks' on the River Earn.
November - the renewal... spawning salmon and sea trout on the River Almond.
December - closed month. Recipes to enjoy your catch.
DVD Info
Region: 0
Running Time: 116 minutes
Release Date: 11/02/02
