I cannot believe this was the last time I was out fishing – no story however still a lot of fun!
Highland Picture Dump
A good AirnB, good chat, good food and good fishing – cannot really ask for anything else.
This gets blamed on us.
I got to the river and the hailstones started…
Goodbye old boots!
You were the most uncomfortable boots I ever owned.
First River Kelvin Trip of 2025: A Lesson in Patience
First trip out of the year and I blanked – to be fair my first cast rose a trout however either I was too rusty or the fish was only playing I will never know. I only had a few hours spare and I just decided to go for it. The temp according to the…
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I have been writing now about urban rivers and the River Kelvin for nearly …checks calender 23 years – Urban Fly Fisher was the first dedicated fly fishing blog to hit the internet and I have met a lot of new friends along the way. As much as this is a personal affair I sometimes…
Some folk are totally bonkers
After a New Year’s trip to Centre Parcs, I stopped at Abington Services on the way home. Anglers appreciate this particular service area for its proximity to the Clyde and its trout fishing opportunities. I couldn’t help but smile, remembering how the kids were already clamoring for Burger King on the way to Centre Parcs….
The last time…
So the last time I went fishing was in September – it was blazing sunshine and a totally flat calm. My last Wednesday on the river was a total burn out – that is to say it was in fact the last day of blinding sunshine. The temp must have topped 24 degrees and it…