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 July 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.
5 July 2025
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.
4 July 2025
Professional career salmon fishing expert advice on how to force a salmon to take your fly when they are playing hard to catch.
3 July 2025
There are 2 different ways to book Scottish salmon fishing, one being with a professional salmon guide to give you the best chance of success or simply buying the salmon fishing access on its own.
2 July 2025
On the River Tay which is Scotland's largest salmon river it is vital that you come prepared with the correct salmon fishing kit levels.
30 June 2025
There are over 400 hundred salmon rivers in Scotland with some very famous river names amongst them like Tay, Dee, Spey & Tweed.
29 June 2025
A psychological & tactical profile breakdown of what separates regular salmon fishers from the elite team of sub surface salmon magnet technicians.
28 June 2025
Professional career based salmon fishing advice on how to make sure you catch many more salmon than most salmon fishers achieve.
27 June 2025
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.
26 June 2025
When you hook a powerful Scottish salmon it is important to keep your composure and know exactly what you should be doing for a successful outcome to the fight.
25 June 2025
Professional Scottish salmon fishing advice on targeting the correct depth of salmon fly to match the water conditions of the salmon river.
24 June 2025
Useful information on how to catch salmon on the rivers in Scotland with details of the type of rods, lures & flies that work best.
22 June 2025
Professional salmon fishing guide advice on the beautiful native otter populations that live on the River Tay and other Scottish salmon rivers.
21 June 2025
Professional career salmon guide advice on some of the optimal water conditions to catch salmon in during the Scottish salmon fishing season.
20 June 2025
Professional salmon fishing guide advice regarding what week days fishing is permitted for salmon in Scotland and other useful information.
19 June 2025
Professional career based salmon fishing advice about how to fish for salmon on bright light days.
18 June 2025
There are over 400 salmon rivers in Scotland and many of these river systems or tributary rivers have different timings of salmon runs and many are recent local rainfall dependent.
17 June 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.
16 June 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.
15 June 2025
Professional salmon fishing career advice on how to effectively set a spinning lure hook when fishing for salmon and other useful spin fishing tips.
14 June 2025
Knowing the right time to land a salmon after you've hooked it is very important for a successful outcome.
13 June 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.
12 June 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.
11 June 2025
An insight into what species of fish Scotland has in its many rivers, lochs and coastal areas and how to arrange fishing on one of the 4 major Scottish salmon rivers.
10 June 2025
A professional Scottish salmon fishing guide's 'career based' explanations as to why salmon jump in the rivers of Scotland.
9 June 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.
8 June 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.
7 June 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.
6 June 2025
A professional career based salmon fishing guide's breakdown of the functionality of a Scottish river salmon fishing hut.
5 June 2025
The famous River Tay in Scotland is one major river where boat fishing for salmon is sometimes an option based mainly on the prevailing water conditions.
4 June 2025
How to understand the best mental and physical approach to a Scottish salmon river which should be part of your advanced salmon fishing strategy.
2 June 2025
Scotland has many different species of fish that can be targeted on its many lochs and rivers.
1 June 2025
Straight forward factual information on the best way to book fishing on Scotland's famous River Tay for beginners or experienced salmon fishers.
31 May 2025
Straight forward factual information on the best way to book fishing on Scotland's famous River Tweed for beginners or experienced salmon fishers.
29 May 2025
Professional Scottish salmon guide career advice on the most effective River Tay salmon fly patterns that have accounted for thousands of salmon.
28 May 2025
