Early May Fly Fishing On A local Scottish Loch

After a record cold April has spring arrived at last? Early May should be prime time, but is it? Out with the fly rod in variable weather and scenery to die for!

[@ross1458]

The weather here in West Virginia has wild too. I will thanks to your videos and an Escape to the country shows never complain about the wind on my favorite river again. The Elk River is known for being windy but can’t hold a candle to Scotland. Keep posting. Lunch at work is better when I can watch these.

[@wildfisher]

Glad you enjoy the videos Michael and many thanks for you comments. 👍

[@stuartjones7903]

Beautiful indeed and I am Welsh so we have our fair share of places like that ,thanks for a brilliant share

[@wildfisher]

Thanks for your comment. 😊

[@timothywilliams7264]

If I didnt live in the USA id love to come teout fish with you all. Seams like it be a blast.

[@wildfisher]

Our local fishing is not world class, but we are lucky to have it! I've never fished in the US, but a nice trip to Montana would be fine if we ever escape from this virus. Maybe one day! 😊

[@keithelliot3772]

Very relaxing.

[@wildfisher]

So much so I very nearly fell asleep. 😂 Thanks for the comment.

[@thecumbriaflyfisher7704]

Lovely video. Makes me yearn to get back to some Scottish lochs. Thanks for sharing.

[@wildfisher]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@edmundwadeson1885]

Many Thanks for your words and that gorgeous wild brown trout - what a Beauty. I am watching from Bend Oregon where I too love the wild places here and the trout that reside in them. Edmund Wadeson.

[@wildfisher]

Thank you for your kind comments ad I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers and all the best from a wet and windy Scotland! 😊

[@stuartjones7903]

Hi Edmund ,I am from North Wales UK but used to travel to Zig Zag Welches very frequently a few years back ,the guy who owns the road bike store in Zig Zag mall is a very good friend of mine ,if you drive past pop in and say Stui from North Wales says hi ,I have fished the Sandy and Deschutes several times and hiked all over there , unbelievably beautiful

[@edmundwadeson1885]

@@stuartjones7903 Hi Stuart, I am from Croft in Leicestershire and now live in Bend Oregon where we have year round fly fishing and beautiful waters everywhere. I know the Welches fly shop from my 7 years living in Portland. I don't get there much any more after moving to Bend 17 years ago. This year has been fabulous for trout here in Oregon with fish up to 24" falling to my rod and flies. Cannot complain at all.. Best Wishes to you..Edmund Wadeson.

[@stuartjones7903]

@@edmundwadeson1885 If you ever find your self driving past the bike shop in Welsches say hi to George Wilson please and I am envious of you as I now the area very well

[@stuartjones7903]

Know

[@Stevie_ONeill_Flyfishing]

Nice one , a lovely looking trout .. cheers Stevie

[@wildfisher]

Thanks Stevie I might head back up there today. 😊

[@caorach3354]

Excellent job Fred, and you even got a fish in what was clearly tricky conditions.

[@wildfisher]

Thanks Philip. I have to admit I kinda fluked that fish leaving the flies in the water as I moved forward to try to cover another I saw rise - but hell I'm counting it. I tried the same tactic again a few times but with no luck. 😂

[@blacksaltscotland]

Agreed on the weather. Went up high in the Galloway mountains overnight and got caught in a blizzard. Later the same day it was 16° Gotta love spring, ey?

[@wildfisher]

The weather is nuts. My local river was over its banks 2 days ago and the loch that feeds it is still at least 2 feet above normal and muddy. This is November weather at it's most fierce.

[@blacksaltscotland]

@@wildfisher Aye had the same here. coldest, craziest spring in my life, I'd bet.

[@natureexpeditions]

Nice one 😊👍🏻 good catch

[@wildfisher]

It's good to get out! 😊

[@richardjohnson3463]

As a new subscriber today (you were recommended by "caorach") may I say what a pleasure it is to find a channel like yours. Looking forward to working my way through your back catalogue, and new videos to come. Tight lines!

[@wildfisher]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@davidprocter1585]

Loved this vid, I think the bad weather enhances the "Highland experience"! I ought to do more of this kind of fishing, come up to Scotland a fair bit. I just tend to have a couple of hours on my local stream, 5 mins walk from home, it's just too convenient! Getting a bit lazy with my you tube fishing vids. Have to get my finger out. A club I was in used have an upland reservoir, very scenic, full of wild, hardcase little brownies, but the bloody stupid members wanted bigger fish so they filled it with rainbows! I left soon after, but walk up there now and again. I'm subscribing and watching a few more of these 😊

[@wildfisher]

Glad you enjoyed it. I know what you mean, my local river is only a short walk away and it' often tempting not to make the effort and go elsewhere. 😊

[@jimmccarron1286]

Your site was recommended by caoroch and I'm glad he did, I'm in Ayr and enjoy the hill lochs above Loch don, and up in assent , great videos mate tight lines.

[@wildfisher]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for your comment. 👍

[@duncaninglis1406]

Have you not heard that you should wet your hands before handling a fish you’re going to return. If fishing barbless with a trout hooked like that you can run your hand down the leader, grab the fly and shake it off without touching the fish. Lovely spot and lovely wild brownie.

[@wildfisher]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I always wet my hands when handling fish and have fished only with barbless hooks for many years. 😊

[@davidprocter1585]

He did, just as he drew the small trout in

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

I;vw never done still water fishing.Those fish are magnificent. I feel lost with still water-Ilm so used to working the currents and holding places in small streams. :-)

[@wildfisher]

These huge lochs can be a bit daunting. I just look for features and try to divide them up into small areas. A bay, a rock, a fallen tree or log, a weed bed etc and fish around those.

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

@@wildfisher Yes, I know that's the way to fish them. I may give it a try with a friend. Beautiful fish you have. :-)

[@wildfisher]

@@TERRYBIGGENDEN Thanks for the comment. 👍

[@robertgreen5217]

At least you got one you will never tier of that scenery 👍

[@wildfisher]

Aye it's a fine spot. Were it not that I am getting old and slow I might have had a few more! 🤣 I took out a season ticket for that loch this year, so as Arnie once said "I'll Be Back"

[@Tjk186]

What's your favorite fly rod and line weight Fred ?...your Sage ZXL and a 4 weight floater?

[@wildfisher]

The #4 weight Sage ZXL for most of my river fishing Trevor, sometimes use a #4 weight Sage Z Axis on bigger rivers or lochs as it has a bit more power. I also use a Scott S4 #5 weight quite a bit too, mainly on lochs.

[@Tjk186]

Thanks Fred

[@mark2727]

Just curious, what are the fishing regulations for a non resident in Scotland? A. Yank like myself traveling and fishing?

[@wildfisher]

There are no state fishing licenses all you need is permission from the club or owner. Just ask locally or do a search online for the water you want to fish. The vast majority are available. This is worth having although it's a little out of date. www.amazon.co.uk/Rivers-Lochs-Scotland-2013-2014-ebook/dp/B00D86XBWC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35DBIPQYWVQ77&keywords=rivers+and+lochs+of+scotland&qid=1647633189&sprefix=rivers+and+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1 👍

[@mark2727]

Thank you. Fishing in the Highlands, what rod & fly line weight is best?

[@Followthepath89]

Any suggestions on a good setup I’m just getting back into sports again used to love fly fishing back in the day

[@wildfisher]

A #5 weight 9 mid flex foot rod is a good compromise for river, small stream and loch. Take a look at Maxcatch lines and reels on Amazon these won't break the bank. Shakespeare rods are good value for money. I'd avoid very stiff rods.

[@Followthepath89]

It’s mostly small lochs or reservoirs round here that I’m likely to fish I used to use a orvis back in the day but that was 20 years ago I’ve forgotten how to even attach a leader lol 😝 I’ll get there eventually just at the looking stage really used to tie my own flys when I was a kid so would like to get back into it are the Amazon packages any good or I’m I better going to Glasgow to get setup

[@paulpryce1961]

What did you catch the trout on and was it just a single fly

[@wildfisher]

Size 10 Dunkeld if I remember correctly. 😊

[@paulpryce1961]

@@wildfisher thank you

[@mateusztalaga4667]

What Length Fly rod would would you recommend for loughs?

[@wildfisher]

I use a 9 foot rod and find that is OK 😊

[@mateusztalaga4667]

@@wildfisher alright Thanks!

[@hughdavidson9489]

Where is that Loch

[@the5oclockhero479]

What Loch is this?