Description
Guided Fly Fishing River Tay for Salmon: Wading or Boat fishing
Alba Game Fishing deliver guided salmon fishing trips, across a wide variety of River Tay Salmon Beats.
To begin with, our fishing guides, and, or SGAIC spey casting instructors will work to enhance your day. Moreover, they can help you learn to Spey cast, or make improvements to your existing skills.
Firstly we will give you solid advice on reading the river, fly choice and salmon fishing techniques. You can fly fish, or spin cast on the River Tay, allowing to mix up your day with different fishing styles.
In addition, we provide quality fishing tackle. We have double hand Spey rods by Sage, Scott Mackenzie, Orvis and Vision. These rods, are carefully matched with a selection of Rio fly lines
Conveniently, to save you luggage space, we will provide Orvis breathable waders, and boots with tungsten studs. In fact, we hold all sizes for men and women. This takes away the worry of sterilising boots and waders. In fact sterilising equipment, is a mandatory requirement when using overseas gear in our rivers.
Finally, transport to and from your accommodation to the river can be arranged. Also we can provide delicious riverside lunches.
History of the River Tay – one of the world’s best salmon rivers
The River Tay is internationally renowned for its Atlantic salmon fishing, and one of the best salmon rivers in the UK. It is without doubt, one of the world’s most iconic rivers.
Moreover, anglers come from far and wide to fish for wild Scottish salmon on the River Tay.
Interestingly, the River Tay is the longest river in Scotland, at 117 miles long. Its source and headwaters comes from the west coast of Scotland. The river empties Loch Tay at Kenmore, and then meanders eastwards to the Tay Estuary, and North Sea.
Also, the Tay regularly produces very big salmon, including the current UK rod caught salmon record. This was caught by Miss Georgina Ballantine in 1922, and weighed 64lbs.
The Atlantic salmon is such a powerful fish, and somehow a symbol of ancient Scotland. Every anglers dream, is to catch a salmon in Scotland. According to Visit Scotland, catching one, one of the top ten attractions in Scotland.
The River Tay is Scotland’s longest and largest salmon river. The salmon season starts each year on the 15th of January and closes on the 15th of October. You can extend fishing to 31st October by switching to the excellent tributaries like the River Earn, and the River Tummel. The former is one of the best Autumn rivers for Salmon in Scotland.
A typical salmon fishing day on the River Tay
Of course, our guides can arrange to collect you from your hotel. A typical salmon fishing day runs from 08:00 to 17:30, however we flexible with timings.
Secondly, if you are fishing the Tay, the best cities to stay, are Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Strathtay areas. A full list of our recommended fishing accommodation can be found here.
Secondly, our team have one goal, to maximise your chances of catching a salmon, and deliver an enjoyable experience.
Rest assured, our fishing tackle is of the highest quality. Your guide will bring double hand Spey fly rods and spin casting rods. Moreover, we constantly explore and update tactics, when targeting salmon in Scotland.
Thirdly, if you are fly fishing, our River Tay salmon flies are lovingly tied by our guides, and highly effective. Indeed, we have a range of line choices, to cover all scenarios. Additionally, we stock Shooting Heads, Spey lines, Short Spey and Skagit all perfectly balanced to maximise your enjoyment and chance of catching.
To conclude, there’s no need to bring any gear. If needed, we provide Orvis wading jackets and Orvis breathable waders. Reassuringly, we carry a stock in all sizes for men and women. Rest assured, our wading boots are with expensive tungsten studs for better grip.
Moreover, it’s important to bring your sunglasses, but if you forget, don’t worry, we carry spares.
Lastly, your guide will be on your shoulder all day and is happy to give you casting tips, take photos and share stories. Finally, when you need solitude, we’ll take a back seat and stay within eyeshot in case you need us.
Included in your fishing day
- Salmon Fishing permits for a prime beat of River Tay
- Transport arrangements from Edinburgh, Gleneagles, St Andrews or Perth
- Professional Orvis Endorsed fishing guide and SGAIC casting instructor
- The latest fishing tackle and techniques; hand tied salmon flies, and premium fishing tackle.
- Spey Casting clinic, lessons or fine tuning if required
- Photographs of the day, link to Dropbox (taken by your guide on a compact camera or iPhone)
- Clothing, footwear/ waders, and spare sunglasses
- Brand new Crewsaver auto – inflate life vest (see below)
- Alba Game Fishing “fishing in Scotland” Baseball cap (see below)
Optional Extras
- Professional photographs of your fishing experience by a dedicated professional photographer. We us a Nikon D850 frame format Nikon DSLR and prime lenses. Link sent to Dropbox or DVD provided – £350.00
- Gourmet cooked riverside lunches served in a riverside cabin, with wine and a welcome dram. Organic or locally sourced ingredients. – £40 for one £60 for two.
- Excellent Fishing Accommodation
- Specialist Box of salmon flies, hand tied by Alba Guides 20 of the best salmon flies for the River Tay (that work) £80.00
