River Ayr - Trout season opener 2023

Its March 2023 and the trout season in Scotland has officially begun!
Using various tactics, I try my hand at catching some early season trout on the Mauchline & Ballochmyle beat of the River Ayr, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
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[@barrylittle9254]

Brilliant video again

[@robertdoesfishing]

Nice one thanks very much for watching Barry 🙏

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Great video

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks very much pal 🙏

[@donnaperry7894]

Just discovered your videos; wonderful, and I like your demeanor and vice, along with your commentary these are great. Cheers from Maine USA

[@robertdoesfishing]

That’s very kind of you to say Donna thanks so much for watching, hope you’re having a great summer over in Maine!

[@NeverlateinaV8]

Good vid , the reel looks like a Danita , I still have two with spare spools ,

[@garynicholson2855]

Great rods Shakespeare you can't go wrong with them

[@robertdoesfishing]

Aye they do me just fine for now Gary. might upgrade at some point but there’s absolutely nowt wrong with them. Great value for money.

[@shuggyboyscotland9370]

Another great video robert am a Mauchline man ma self good to get some tips from your videos keep them coming 👍

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks very much pal 😊🙏

[@dongil123]

Very humble fishing video thanks 👍

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks very much for watching buddy 😊🎣🙏

[@darryldodd8508]

Nice video Rob, I've caught pike upto 10lb on Devon minnow on stillwaters.

[@robertdoesfishing]

I think it’s an underrated lure these days. Still right up there for me 😊 Thanks for watching bud 👍

[@darryldodd8508]

@Robert does fishing the funny thing was I left it on the bottom of the lake for at least 2 min then a quick retrieve. That worked at least 3 times

[@waynemasey545]

Nice video again next you tube star maybe keep it up l have a friend Alex in New Zealand makes a living with his fishing videos tripping on trout have a look he's good fished NZ a lot l believe the brown trout camé from loch Leven good luck keep it up Wayne in ecclefecan

[@ibelieve1468]

Great video, very enjoyable!

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@AJH-tv9rb]

I've got one of those reels Robert I've still got the 3 piece rod that came with it n they still catch 👍🏻

[@robertdoesfishing]

Awesome! I knew someone out there would know what I was banging on about 😊 I’m glad you are still getting good use out of it!

[@mrintresting256]

What a lucky man you are….stunning location despite the lack of action. Loved the video….look forward to seeing more! 46:54

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@Vassle]

I love my 9'6 5wt sigma, very good rod and reel combo. I also got the 10ft 7wt sigma but it was no where near as good IMO. I also upgraded to a premium fly line which was a good investment the line is much thinner, has less stretch and memory than the stuff that comes with the combo

[@robertdoesfishing]

I love it, it’s a great wee outfit. What line did you for? Thanks very much for watching 👍

[@charlestownchief69]

Another great video Robert, thanks for sharing, I’ve fished that stretch for the first time last year, it’s an absolutely stunning part of the river, and got a couple of good grayling at the same spot you got yours. I use the Agility 2 rods too, superb value. Just got the Agilty 2 Rise in a 4wt which should be good for up there. Thanks for the tips on set up, moved from Stillwater to river last year and still picking things up. Haven’t used streamers yet, but had a lot of success on that first pool with the klink ‘n’ dink set up. The way you structured the video is great, nice and clear so thanks again

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks again for watching Murray, really glad you enjoyed the video! I’m re familiarising myself with the river too after quite a bit of a hiatus, only really starting again since last year. Good to know you’ve had a bit of success on the beat as well. There are definitely some really good trout there, hopefully we can winkle one or two out this year 😊 Keep me posted with how you get on 👍

[@mrfunkymuir]

Loving the local knowledge, good video bud

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@bobsbrewery4884]

Nice to see a river i also fish on KZbin.The pool you fished where someone has built a seat.It used to be my favourite grayling pool on that section of the Ayr.But the Ayr was very poor for grayling this Winter past.It was full of Cormorant all winter.Maybe they are giving it a good hammering.I am home from work in a few days.I will likely fish the Clyde or Avon first before the Ayr.Looking forward to wetting a line.My name is Robert also.Look forward to watch your white Cart video.Always fancied getting the white Cart permit.Maybe next year.

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks very much for watching Robert! I hope you get into some fish on the Clyde or the Avon. I think the Clyde is on my list this year, just on a day ticket down at Abington. Quite fancy a go at the Annan too. Tight lines 🎣

[@neilsives533]

Hi Robert, Fly Fishing learns you Patience, good practice for when your Married. So hang in there. I have been fishing for 50years.

[@robertdoesfishing]

Ha very true, thanks very much for watching Neil 😊🙏

[@roddymcniven8734]

Nice one Robert, just found your channel, subbed up mate, some nice trout being caught on The Tay just now from Kenmore right down to where it meets the Tummel at Logierait.

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks very much Roddy! I’ve always fancied wetting a line on the upper Tay. My wife and I stayed at Balintaggart last year at GrandTully and I have to say there’s some lovely looking water about there. I’ll be up at Dalmarnock or Dalguise for a shot at the salmon at some point this year too 👍

[@darrellkelly7614]

My friend....learn to double haul cast. If done right it's haul ,double haul, cast...Cuts down on the false casts. And at keast use a sink tip on your flyline.. But great seeing ya

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@brianr9529]

Forgot to say my 1st fly rod 4 years ago was the delta classic, quiet heavy but a strong rod.

[@peteredwards9147]

The main thing with this outing is that you enjoyed yourself

[@robertdoesfishing]

Yes sir, doesn’t always turn out like you hope but it’s hard to beat being outdoors and enjoying the fresh air 😊

[@Emccgers]

Just bought a season ticket from Mauchline and Ballochmyle club, can't wait to get on the river, it's my first time fishing the river Ayr. I travelled down from Glasgow to Failford to check the river out, looks great, any info on that stretch just behind the pub down through the gorge is it safe for wading etc any information much appreciated 👍

[@robertdoesfishing]

Hi Erica, thanks for watching and welcome to MBAC! I’m sure you will love fishing the river Ayr, plenty of nice trout and always the chance of a salmon at the back end of the season. I actually haven’t fished the stretch down at Failford yet, it used to belong to another club and Mauchline only got the rights to that stretch this year so I don’t know it too well. Im sure if you ask the guys on the clubs Facebook page someone will be able to provide some info. Thanks again for watching and tight lines for the season 😊🎣

[@sledgeflyfishing]

It might not be your type off fishing but I've been useing a Shakespear Agility2 10ft 3wt for over a year now on still water trout, great fun, Shakespear do make a half decent rod. Had a 10lb trout a few weeks back and the Shakespear rod handle it great. Question, have you considered a trout spey / micro spey rod for those tough areas where you can't back cast? I keep looking at these 11.3ft double handle rods... any thoughts?

[@robertdoesfishing]

Oh nice, I hadn’t really considered the agility as a stillwater rod but I guess there’s no reason not to though! Glad to hear you’ve had success on it 💪 🎣 I have an 11ft switch rod that I’ve yet to try out but it will most likely be for summer salmon/sea trout fishing. I have seen the trout Spey outfits and I would probably like to have a try of one first to see how I get on with it before committing to buying one. Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@brianr9529]

Hi Robert, looks a fantastic place to fish, is that the helmsdale waders? The clyde is nearer to me and has some decent trout in it but I'd have no idea where to go. Mr Mcphail fishes Ayr aswell. Look forward to your next video. Hopefully I'll be out within a month and a half.

[@robertdoesfishing]

Hi Brian thanks for watching, yeah pretty sure the waders are the Helmsdale’s. Clyde’s definitely on my list for this year, I fancy a day shot down at Abington or thereabouts. Hopefully you get out and about 😊

[@brianr9529]

@@robertdoesfishing hope it's in a video bud. Yes I'll be off to some fisheries I've not been to yet.

[@matwatson5383]

Love the video. The river looks very "peaty". Is that the case? What sort of natural flylife is there?

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks very much Mat! Yeah the Ayr is a peaty river, most of the rivers certainly in Ayrshire are peaty and have the classic tea stained water. Regarding fly life the usual suspects appear on the river, upwinged flies, stoneflies, caddis, Mayfly, midges and gnats.

[@jafiraultza2232]

Nice video Robert. You have a new subscriber 😊. Do you have any information about where can I buy the season ticket for this part of the river ayr? Thanks! Any information will be appreciated. Ah! I hope to see you some day on the white cart.

[@robertdoesfishing]

Thanks very much Jaf. 🙏 Yeah if you have Facebook you can join the Mauchline and Ballochmyle Angling Club Facebook group and get in touch with Gordon Millar he will sort you out with a permit. Or if you find yourself passing Belston Loch which is the clubs stocked Loch you can pop in and see Max, you can buy one from him.

[@jafiraultza2232]

@@robertdoesfishing thanks mate. Thank you for all information

[@scottmcmurray944]

Nice video Robert good to see a stretch of water I fish myself through someone else’s eyes. I was speaking to you the other day from the bridge I was fishing annbank that day and was slow also. Tight lines for the season

[@robertdoesfishing]

Cheers Scott, been a slow start for me so far. Been out for some short sessions and no had a sniff of a trout yet 😂 Hopefully bump into you again soon to see how you’re getting on 👍

[@scottmcmurray944]

I’ve been the same to be honest not been great I’ve had a couple of trout and and grayling but been hard work! I’m back out tomorrow so fingers crossed hopefully see you on the river soon 👍 and look forward to seeing some more videos 👌

[@chrisjohnstone2392]

Robert I'm so new to fly fishing I've not even got a fly wet yet 😅...anyway watching the video and whilst you were describing your rods set up I couldn't take my eyes off your fishing vest...I've seen less equipment on a policemans vest 😅😅....my question is : what should I carry as a minimum when I start my fishing...should have started earlier, but ended tearing tendons in my ankle 😢😢... hopefully get out in the next few weeks 🤞

[@robertdoesfishing]

Ha thanks Jack yes the vest might seem a bit overkill to some, but to me I like to have everything I need on me if I’m out for most of the day including my lunch in the backpack section of the vest. The main thing is, it keeps everything I need and doesn’t hinder me or get in the way. As a minimum you’d probably want, Rod, reel, tippet/leader, flies and a net. Sorry to hear about your ankle that doesn’t sound pleasant, I hope it heals up soon and you can get out on the water!

[@brianr9529]

A rubber net so you can release fish without their fins being damaged. Thin long scissors or a release tool incase a fish takes a hook deep. Polaroid glasses to see into the water. Essential stuff.

[@chrisjohnstone2392]

@@brianr9529 got one mate 👍

[@brianr9529]

@@chrisjohnstone2392 good stuff.