Fly fishing in Scotland Blog

Planning a Scottish fishing holiday with your partner, family or friends doesn't have to mean everyone needs to be an angler. At You Fish Scotland, we regularly welcome visitors to Inverness and the Scottish Highlands who want to enjoy some of Scotland's finest fly...

Understanding the river is one of the most important skills an angler can develop. Before choosing a fly, changing a leader or making a cast, you should first ask a much more important question: what is the river telling you? Successful fly fishing is rarely about...

Finding the Right Fishing Guides for Your Business, Building Professional Standards & Putting Guests First By Wes Grant-Parke | You Fish Scotland The fly-fishing industry in Scotland offers incredible opportunities for individuals who are passionate about fishing,...

A late Atlantic Salmon from the River Findhorn Discover Atlantic salmon, wild brown trout, sea trout and professional fly fishing instruction with You Fish Scotland. If you are looking for guided fishing in Inverness, Scotland offers an incredible opportunity to...

Applications Now Open Are you an experienced, passionate and professional Fishing Guide or Ghillie looking for opportunities during the 2027 fishing season in Scotland? We are looking to build a network of reliable, knowledgeable, guest-focused guides and ghillies to...

Looking for a unique corporate team-building experience in Scotland that gets people outdoors, away from the office and doing something genuinely memorable? At You Fish Scotland, we specialise in creating tailor-made corporate fly fishing experiences across Inverness...

When people think about fly fishing on the River Spey, Atlantic salmon are usually the first fish that come to mind. The Spey is internationally recognised as one of Scotland's great salmon rivers, attracting anglers from across the world. However, the River Spey has...

By Wes Grant-Parke, You Fish ScotlandProfessional Scottish fly-fishing guide | SGAIC Qualified | FFI Certified Instructor Scotland’s Atlantic Salmon Are in Serious Trouble Scotland has a salmon problem. Not a minor problem. Not a problem that can be pushed into...

Fly Fishing with Dry Droppers: A Highly Effective Way to Catch Trout in Scotland Dry-dropper fly fishing is one of the most versatile and enjoyable ways to fish for wild brown trout in Scotland. It combines two highly effective techniques in one presentation: a dry...

Discover the Art of Fly Fishing in Scotland with You Fish Scotland Imagine standing beside a Highland river with the mountains rising around you, the sound of flowing water in the background and a fly rod in your hands. You make your first cast. The fly lands gently...

Professional Salmon Fishing with Quality Equipment from You Fish Scotland There is something incredibly special about fly fishing for Atlantic salmon in Scotland. Standing in a Highland river, watching the water, making the perfect cast and waiting for that...

When people book a fly fishing lesson, they quite rightly expect the instructor to know how to cast, understand the equipment and be able to explain the techniques clearly. But there is another side to becoming a good fly fishing instructor that is often overlooked....