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UK +44 7734 810 706  

USA TOLL FREE 800-972-0408

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  • About
    • About Home
    • Why Alba Game Fishing
    • Team of fishing guides
    • Videos
    • What Fishing Tackle is best in Scotland
    • Fishing in Scotland – Blog
    • 2020 Fishing and Touring in Scotland Brochure
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    • Trout Fishing in Scotland
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Fishing in Scotland – Blog

Writings musings, ideas, tips and techniques, all relating to fishing trips in Scotland. Written by our team of professional fishing guides and fishing friends, throughout Scotland.

Classic salmon fly, River Spey, Miss Grant

Salmon Flies – Zeros to Hero’s

April 13, 2022
Everyone has an opinion, when it comes to choosing the best salmon fly. I’ve seen the most dog eared twisted and gnarled flies catch fish. …
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Classic salmon fly, River Spey, Miss Grant

Classic Scottish Salmon Flies – river Spey and River Dee

April 2, 2022
Last September I was fishing for salmon on the Tulchan “A” beat of the River Spey. It was a real please and privilege to meet Head …
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float tube, pike fishing, belly boat, Pike fishing

Fly fishing from a Float tube- best techniques and safety tips

March 27, 2022
How my passion for Float Tubing was formed – Shetland 1996 In the dead of night on a loch in Shetland, during the “Simmer Dim” (when …
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orkney, trout fishing, Sanday, wild brown trout, fly fishing, brownie, dry fly

Fish Species found in Scotland (a comprehensive guide)

March 20, 2022
This article details the main species of freshwater and saltwater fish found throughout the diverse regions of Scotland, and around our coast line. Brown Trout – …
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river Annan, River Nith, trout fishing, grayling fishing, Orvis fishing guide

What is the best time of year for fishing in Scotland? (month by month guide)

March 18, 2022
Fishing in Scotland offers great variety of species. A step by step guide to each month and what species to target. Where in Scotland offer …
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trout fishing, dry fly, evening rise,

Mental Wealth – (Fishing for improved mental health)

March 16, 2022
Fishing has always been there. Sometimes on the back-burner but nevertheless, still there simmering away for when I next need a hit. For us all …
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River Spey, Salmon Fishing, Playing a salmon

Reggae got Soul, Spring Salmon Fishing River Spey

March 13, 2022
Having spent a while thinking of a trip to the river spey. I say a while. What I really mean is twenty years. My thought …
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River Orchy, Salmon Fishing, Spey Casting, Fishing Guide, Argyll, West coast Scotland, Loch Awe, Grilse, Summer Salmon, Scotland, Scenic River, alba Game Fishing

Best Fishing near Glencoe and Fort William

March 24, 2021
Fort William and Glencoe offer many fishing opportunities, set amidst spectacular scenery. There are numerous salmon fishing opportunities in the area. The River Lochy offers …
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river tay, salmon, Stewart Collingswood, fishing, fly fishing, Atlantic Salmon, scotland, holidays, vacations, alba game fishing

The Best Fly Fishing Techniques For Salmon In Scotland

February 23, 2021
Salmon Fishing in Scotland – Advanced tip and techniques Scotland has over 400 notable salmon rivers, including the Big 4, The River Spey, The River Dee, …
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salmon, River Tay, River Earn, River Ericht, River Tummel, fresh, Atlantic Salmon, catch and release, Autumn, Cock fish

Salmon Fishing on the River Tay – a comprehensive guide

December 16, 2020
River Tay beats – from Estuary to Loch Tay This is a comprehensive guide to the different salmon fishing beats on the River Tay system. Starting …
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Orvis Clearwater, Euronymphing rod, Orvis fly rod

Orvis Clearwater 10ft #2 weight – review

November 25, 2020
Is this the best value euronymphing rod?…read on.. The Orvis Clearwater 10ft 2 weight nymphing rod, was a nymphing rod I eagerly awaited, and due to …
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river tay, salmon, Stewart Collingswood, fishing, fly fishing, Atlantic Salmon, scotland, holidays, vacations, alba game fishing

Fishing in Scotland for better mental health

November 6, 2020
Post Lockdown Breaks for Better Mental Health Salmon Fishing on the River Tweed in Autumn 2020 has been a difficult year for all of us, in so …
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grayling, euronymphing, scotland, river Teviot, river tweed, sage ESN, Sage ESN reel, LTD net

Learn The Best Techniques for Grayling Fishing In Scotland’s Rivers

November 5, 2020
Euro Nymphing for Grayling in Scotland In Scotland, we are blessed with approx 30,000 lochs filled with wild brown trout as well as iconic salmon rivers …
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Salmon Fishing, Scotland, Spey, Vacation, Luxury, Land Rover Discovery, Spey Casting, Unique Tour

How to fish the rivers in Scotland for salmon (beginners)

June 15, 2020
Everything you need to know about getting started with salmon fishing This is a comprehensive no-nonsense guide to getting started, if you’re looking to learn how …
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Foulain cottage, Loch Eriboll, Durness, River Polla, Salmon fishing, trout fishing, Shore fishing, pollack, beaches, staycation.

The Best Fishing staycations in Scotland

May 26, 2020
Safe and isolated locations to practice social distancing when fishing As Scotland emerges from the Covid pandemic, people are looking to escape to the outdoors post …
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Fishing post Covid 19 – how to keep it safe

May 24, 2020
A new and safer way to fish – Post Covid Slowly we seem to be emerging from one of the worst pandemics in history and …
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Trout – Ray Bergman. The all-time best seller of American angling books

May 7, 2020
American Flies in Scotland? Surely that won’t work? It all started during Lockdown, I called one of our best fishing guides John, just to catch up …
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Coronavirus Update

March 17, 2020
Update on safety procedures for safe fishing trips The Remote Scottish Highlands is the place to be during this crisis Dear Friends and Travellers: In light of …
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