robbie
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Post by robbie on Sept 30, 2007 12:17:05 GMT
I think everyone should watch this film at least once. If you do not get anything from the rest of the film, I can guarantee seeing Hugh Falkus hurling himself, fully clothed and in chest waders, into a freezing river is very very funny. The video is 50 minutes long. Presented by Falkus, it is obviously a bit dated now. Filming techniques have improved enormously since this was made and the quality suffers slightly from age. The film covers a fishing year and talks about life-cycle of the Salmon and also shows some sea trout fishing, with an 8 pounder being caught. Arthur Oglesby and the actor Michael Horden also make appearances As so few Salmon fishing films are made, I would call this a classic, and therefore recommend it
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Post by dorchfisher on Jan 11, 2009 14:50:15 GMT
I'll second that Robbie,
Cosidering when this film was made and some of the origional ideas and the excellent naration for a fishing video this is definitely a clasic and not just in the field of instructional videos, it definitely appeals to the wider audience>
There was a similar sequil to this called 'self prtrait of a happy man' does any one recall seeing this?
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Post by G Ritchie on Jan 11, 2009 17:18:36 GMT
I think that 'Self portrait of a happy man' was actually made before 'Salmo the leaper'. They were both originally broadcast on BBC2 as part of the World Around Us series. I remember seeing them at the time but have never seen the self portrait of a happy man program repeated, I would love to obtain a copy. You are right, Salmo the leaper is one of the classics and one that every keen salmon and sea trout angler should watch.
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Post by goosander on May 26, 2009 18:14:41 GMT
Do not try his jumping in the river and trying to float downstream feet first unless you have three persons with you to get you out. A number of years ago i got my feet washed from under me wading on a gravel spit. Rembering the instructions i tried to get my feet up but no sooner done than my head was under. Being a good swimer i tried various strokes but the only one that worked was the "dog paddle" It took three people to hold on to me and get the waders down and get rid of some of the water before i could attempt to leave the river. The water was coming out of my mouth and my nose. Get a life jacket. Bob
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Post by sinkingtip on May 26, 2009 18:38:26 GMT
Touch mouse I've never lost my footing to date although I seem to remember Shuggie advising that you should keep your gob firmly closed - "ship too much water first time down and you wont come back up" - a wholly sensible move in my opinion.
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alta
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Post by alta on Jun 7, 2009 12:55:18 GMT
This is a lovely fishing video. It has so much interesting material and reminds you of the old days. Is it possible to get on DVD these days?
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Post by Yorkshire Esk on Jun 7, 2009 13:01:35 GMT
There are odd ones about at highly inflated prices.
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conwyrod
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Post by conwyrod on Jun 7, 2009 13:12:29 GMT
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Post by salmo on Jun 7, 2009 13:59:36 GMT
There are odd ones about at highly inflated prices. I suppose it is all relative. I would imagine that anything Falkus is considered 'collectible' these days salmo
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Post by Yorkshire Esk on Jun 7, 2009 17:19:35 GMT
Put me down for a copy if you do go for it.
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