Fly fishing in Scotland Blog

Scotland has long been recognised as one of the world's premier fly fishing destinations. From the legendary Atlantic salmon rivers of the Highlands to crystal-clear lochs filled with wild brown trout, visitors travel from every corner of the globe to experience our...

When learning to fly fish, most anglers focus on choosing the right fly, reading the water, or improving their timing. However, one of the biggest factors affecting your casting performance is something many people have never heard of—concave and convex rod tip paths....

Experience World-Class Guided Atlantic Salmon Fishing in the Scottish Highlands Few angling experiences compare to the thrill of hooking a wild Atlantic salmon on a fly. The power, speed and determination of these magnificent fish make every encounter unforgettable....

Scotland is blessed with thousands of miles of trout rivers and over 30,000 lochs and lochans, making it one of the finest destinations in the world for wild brown trout fishing. However, one question I am asked more than any other is: "What fly should I use?" The...

The 2026 brown trout fishing season in Scotland has started in spectacular fashion, with some of the best fly fishing conditions we have experienced in recent years. Across the Scottish Highlands, anglers have enjoyed exceptional sport thanks to prolific March Brown...

There are moments in life that stay with you forever, and passing my THCI (Two-Handed Casting Instructor) and CI (Casting Instructor) qualifications with the Fly Fishers International is one of those moments. This achievement was never simply about learning how to...

The 2026 season has started exactly how every guide hopes it will—full of energy, optimism, and, most importantly, incredible people from all over the world coming together to experience the very best of fly fishing in Scotland. At You Fish Scotland, the early part of...

Becoming a Certified Scottish Game Angling Instructor http://www.sgaic.co.uk/ is not something that happens overnight. It is a journey of dedication, discipline, and an unwavering passion for the sport. For me, it has been a two-year commitment of structured training,...

Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon are in serious trouble. For those of us who live and breathe our rivers, this is not news—it’s something we see with our own eyes every season. But the scale of the decline is now undeniable, and the response from those in power simply...

On the 15th of October, a new and deeply personal chapter begins. After years of dedication to guiding, teaching, and sharing the waters of Scotland, I will be stepping into a full-time commitment to something even bigger — a completely free charity focused on helping...

One of the biggest challenges in preparing for the SGAIC and FFI examinations is just how different single-handed and double-handed casting truly are, despite sharing the same fundamental principles. On paper, they’re both fly rods.In practice, they are two distinct...

As the 2026 trout season approaches, there is a strong sense of anticipation at You Fish Scotland — but also reflection. This season feels different. It represents not only the continued evolution of professional fly fishing in Scotland, but also my final full season...