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Fly Fishing Adventures in Scotland 2026

Oct 20

The end of another Brown Trout Season and it has been one of the best ever but you always have to look to the future and with that in mind it got me thinking what matters most on a fishing trip? Is it catching fish or enjoying the moment?

A time to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

It's time to reflect and think about what I put in and what clients get out of my fishing trips. Yes everyone loves to catch fish there is no question in that but sometimes are we focused so much on catching we don't see what's in front of us. Scotland is not only beautiful but is constantly changing due to its seasons and every day is different. One day blowing a gale with torrential rain the next 30 degrees with not a cloud in the sky!. And always we expect to catch fish? and if we do we are the best angler ever and if we don't we tend to blame the wind, sun, rain, flies, gear, over fishing anything we can. But put simply should we not just be enjoying the fishing, wildlife and scenery and if we bump into a few fish along the way even better.

A lot of people ask me when is the best time to visit? when will I catch the most fish? My response is always lets just go and see what happens! as there is only two things I can't control the fish and the weather!

Planning a trip for clients is always extremely important to me. I need to think about where I am picking them up in relation to where I am taking them as nobody like to be stuck in car for longer than they need to be. What venue best suits the client? Is it someone that has never held a fly rod before or someone who is a pro! What are there expectations about the day? Are they happy just to be there or is catching a fish their prime objective. Also the weather can dictate many things, river heights, access to lochs and safety when fishing from boats all need to be considered. And then there is always a plan B!

Lets just say there is a lot to think about when taking someone fishing in Scotland to get the most out of the day.

If like me you just love being outside and enjoying everything to do with fishing Scotland is the place for you. I concentrate all my fishing on roughly about a dozen place this allows me to get to know the lochs/rivers but most importantly the people who run them. Treating venues with respect and making sure they are left for the next person to enjoy. If this sounds like your thing get in touch and I will get planning your trip.

It really has been an amazing year and I have loads of plans for next year so watch this space. Below are a few pics from the last few weeks.

Remember everything is included in my trips. I organise everything myself so you can be sure its all done correctly and their is always a plan B! If you have an ideas and want to make it happen then let me know and we will work together to organise your ultimate Scotland Fishing Trip.

Fishing Guide ( JJ )
Pick up & drop off at your accommodation
Fishing permits
Fishing tackle and gear
Photography

For all information check out the website, Instagram and Facebook.

http://www.instagram.com/kingfisherguides/

https://www.facebook.com/kingfisherguides

Cheers JJ

Fishing Scotland! Absolute Heaven!

Jul 3

With the fishing season well underway I have had plenty of trips to keep me busy. Clients from all over the world have been visiting Edinburgh and its been my pleasure to take them fishing in Scotland.

Sometimes its not just about the fishing its about sharing it with someone special. You just can't beat the atmosphere and peace and quiet Scotland has to offer.

What a memorable trip, Ian what a guy!

I know he won't mind me saying but at 86 years young!!! He really did make the most of his 5 day trip, 36 pike to the boat and a huge Brown Trout this was a trip of a lifetime.

So many great fish over the last few months. Enjoy the photos below and remember if you want to book or need any information please give me a shout.

Sometimes you can catch when their is not a cloud in the sky!

Well everyone knows fishing is best in the rain!!!!!

If it's completely wild fishing you are after I am lucky enough to be a member of a Brown Trout Fisher Heaven. May, June and July its fishing its best and with no limits on fishing time you can fish from dawn till dusk and believe me when you get their you will want to do just that. With my last few trip having well over 30 fish to the boat you just don't want to leave. All the Trout are stunningly marked and fight well above their weight.

Remember everything is included in my trips. I organise everything myself so you can be sure its all done correctly and their is always a plan B! If you have an idea and want to make it happen let me know and we will work together to organise your ultimate Scotland Fishing Trip.

Fishing Guide ( JJ )
Pick up & drop off at your accommodation
Fishing permits
Fishing tackle and gear
Photography

For all information check out the website, Instagram and Facebook.

http://www.instagram.com/kingfisherguides/

https://www.facebook.com/kingfisherguides

Cheers JJ

Lets go.. Brown Trout Season, First 4 weeks have been EPIC!!!!!!!

Apr 28

It takes a lot to make me speechless but after an incredible take and a run that spooled my reel this monster came to the net and a massive thanks to my friend Dave who kept me calm and managed to get an awesome pic before this wonderful creature was released to fight another day.

Peter with his first ever fish on fly ! and first fish in Scotland !

To say we were surprised was an under statement the plan was to take Peter out and hopefully catch some average size fish to get him used to casting, playing and generally learning fly fishing. The next thing we knew he was attached to this monster which after a very tense fight we got in the net. We both needed a sit down and a cup of tea to calm down which we did in pouring rain and 50mph winds but it didn't matter it was a fish of a lifetime.

It not all about big fish. Stunning scenery, great company and the ability to shut off and relax makes fishing in Scotland like no where else. All of these fish were caught deep down on Di5 and Di7 lines. When its cold and the fish are lying deep you need to get down to them fast and when these fish take they fight much bigger than their size.

Just great to be out on the water and with views like this I wouldn't want to be any where else in the world.

Always love meeting up with Bud from USA, fantastic fisherman and friend. Normally when I take people fishing I don't fish myself but Bud always like a bit of friendly competition and we had an incredible day with 12 fish to the boat and some really nice brown trout!