If you're new to this amazing sport or wish to maximise your chances of success during your Scottish salmon fishing trip then it is advisable to book a professional salmon fishing guide.
13 April 2025
Knowing the right time to land a salmon after you've hooked it is very important for a successful outcome.
12 April 2025
Learn how to perform the traditional Scottish Spey cast with a complete breakdown of the vital components that make up a perfectly delivered Spey cast.
10 April 2025
Professional salmon fishing guide Jock Monteith's assessment of the different types of salmon fly fishing available in Scotland on the 4 major Scottish salmon rivers; Tay, Spey, Dee & Tweed.
9 April 2025
How to understand the importance of controlling the speed & depth of your salmon fly which is a vital skill when fishing for salmon in Scotland.
8 April 2025
Professional Scottish salmon fishing guide advice on when Atlantic salmon spawn in the rivers of Scotland.
7 April 2025
It is mandatory under Scottish law to have a permit for fishing access whilst fishing on Scotland's rivers for salmon, sea trout or brown trout. A fishing licence is currently not required on the vast majority of Scottish rivers.
6 April 2025
Understanding how to wade safely in a salmon river should always be the number one priority and secondly how to optimise your salmon catch potential.
5 April 2025
On the many salmon river valleys of Scotland there are great hotel accommodation options for visiting salmon fishers.
4 April 2025
Professional career based salmon fishing advice about how to fish for salmon on bright light days.
3 April 2025
There are over 400 hundred salmon rivers in Scotland with some very famous river names amongst them like Tay, Dee, Spey & Tweed.
2 April 2025
Information on how to properly unhook and release a Scottish salmon with conservation of future salmon stock levels in mind.
1 April 2025
Professional Scottish salmon guide career advice on the most effective River Tay salmon fly patterns that have accounted for thousands of salmon.
31 March 2025
Professional career Scottish ghillie advice regarding the conservation of wild Scottish salmon stocks and the practice of 'Catch & Release'.
30 March 2025
Crucial information on how to effectively set a salmon fly hook during the adrenalin charged moment when a salmon takes your fly.
29 March 2025
Professional career based advice on how to select a sink tip when salmon fly fishing for salmon in Scotland.
28 March 2025
Professional Scottish salmon guide advice on how to conduct yourself properly on the salmon rivers of Scotland.
27 March 2025
Professional Scottish 'career based' salmon fishing guide advice on how best to align your salmon fishing approach to high water conditions.
26 March 2025
Here's a few personal thoughts on how to restore wild Scottish salmon stocks back to their pre-mid 1980's former glory and why this is fairly achievable if these effective actions are taken now.
25 March 2025
Professional salmon fishing guide advice regarding what week days fishing is permitted for salmon in Scotland and other useful information.
24 March 2025
Booking a professional salmon fishing guide gives you the advantage of learning on day 1 the essential salmon fishing skills you need for success in this amazing Scottish rural pursuit.
23 March 2025
Professional Scottish salmon fishing guide career based advice on why a salmon takes a fly in the fresh water of a river when it's not in the river to feed.
22 March 2025
There are various different components required to effectively fish for salmon in Scotland which are all important for a successful fishing trip.
21 March 2025
Knowing how to optimally time your salmon fishing trip to Scotland is a key factor for success and there are a few different components to consider.
20 March 2025
A professional salmon fishing guide will give you the best chances of success on the Scottish rivers as a guide will provide all of the essential equipment, tactical tuition & seasonally appropriate salmon river access.
19 March 2025
Professional career based salmon fishing advice on where the main likely salmon hooking areas are to be found on Scottish rivers.
18 March 2025
Professional Scottish salmon guide advice about how to tune into a Scottish salmon river and align your vibe with that of the river environment.
16 March 2025
A professional Scottish salmon fishing guide's assessment of the current wild Atlantic salmon stocks present in the Scottish salmon rivers.
There's a vast array of information on the fascinating topic of salmon fly selection that can be rather confusing if you delve too deeply into this subject.
15 March 2025
Professional Scottish salmon fishing guide advice on the best times of the day to catch salmon during the fishing season.
13 March 2025
On some of the big Scottish salmon rivers it is possible to spin fish under certain water conditions. The River Tay allows spin fishing at all times.
11 March 2025
A professional Scottish salmon fishing guide's career based insight into what colours of salmon fly work best and when to use them.
10 March 2025
How to understand and learn the importance of good riverbank movement which is a largely untaught yet vital skill when fishing for salmon in Scotland.
9 March 2025
A professional Scottish salmon fishing guide's 'career based' explanations as to why salmon jump in the rivers of Scotland.
8 March 2025
It's very important when you're salmon fishing on a Scottish river to deploy effective riverbank movement spacings between each cast.
7 March 2025
When you book a professional Scottish salmon fishing guide you will be taught how to fly fish with a double handed salmon fly rod and other important fishing skills.
6 March 2025
