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Firstly, welcome to our Fishing Blog. In brief, you'll find, writings musings, ideas, tips and techniques. Above all, relating to fishing trips in Scotland. Meanwhile, if you feel you have something to contribute, we'd love to hear from you. Finally, this has been written by our team of professional fishing guides and fishing friends, throughout Scotland.
Best Techniques for Grayling Fishing
Euro Nymphing techniques for Grayling in Scotland Firstly Grayling fishing in Scotland is world class and we are blessed with some of the best rivers anywhere in Europe. In addition 30,000 lochs filled with wild brown trout as well as iconic salmon rivers like the River Spey, River Tay, River Tweed, and River Dee. There […]
How to fish the rivers in Scotland for salmon (beginners)
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 to fish for salmon. So you want to get into salmon fishing but don’t know where to start? Hopefully this guide will help. This is a simple guide to […]
Ray Bergman trout flies, do they work in Scotland?
American Flies in Scotland? Surely that won’t work? To begin, I first heard of Ray Bergman during lockdown. I called one of our best fishing guides John, just to catch up really. It was great to get a conversation about fly fishing, instead of the daily routine of looking after my wee boy. I like […]
Fishing Tackle & Techniques for Salmon
A breakdown of the best fishing tackle to use in Scottish rivers when salmon fishing To begin, this is a simple (not too technical) guide to the best fishing tackle, techniques and flies to use for Salmon Fishing holidays in Scotland. In addition an a definition and explanation of the differences between skagit, short spey (scandi), […]
Best trout flies for Scotland
The article will help you identify some of the best trout flies for Scotland. Scotland offers a wealth of trout fishing, in rivers, lochs and trout fisheries. You can fish for wild brown trout, rainbow trout and sea trout. In fact, in Scotland, there are over 30,000 lochs to choose from. There are also thousands […]
The best fishing near Gleneagles
The Best Fishing near Gleneagles Firstly Gleneagles is a stunning resort in Scotland, but perhaps you want to look beyond the trout fishing ponds they offer? Here is a comprehensive guide to all the fishing that is close to Gleneagles. In summary the best river fishing and loch fishing for trout and salmon that is […]
Mixed Touring and Fishing Holidays in Scotland
Unique vacations in Scotland, mixing fishing and touring – ideal for couples If touring Scotland is on your bucket list look no further. This tour mixes fishing and touring and is ideal for couples. We’ve created a tour which takes in the very best of Scotland. We try to avoid cliches and stay away from […]
The Best Fishing near North Berwick
North Berwick and The Golf Coast fishing options If you are visiting North Berwick and the East Lothian golf coast, and looking for the best fishing spots, then read on. This is a corner of Scotland offering angling diversity, and the convenience of being close proximity to Edinburgh. It is often overlooked by tourists who […]
A blank and memorable day fishing on the River Annan
To begin with, This article on the River Annan was co-written by Orvis Endorsed Guide Stewart Collingswood and Austin Hagwood, National Geographic Early Career Grantee. Fishing Guide’s Introduction – by Stewart Collingswood Blanking or getting skunked is something you rarely hear fishing guides write about. Let’s face it: if you’re a guide, promoting your services […]
The Best Shore Fishing in Scotland
Firstly, Fly Fishing in Scotland has occupied most of my life. In fast, I’ve been guiding anglers for the last 20 years. It’s fair to say I’ve traveled the length and breadth of the country seeking out new, exciting venues. Meanwhile, one October several years ago, a companion and I stumbled upon a proverbial goldmine. […]
