Where can I fish for grayling in Scotland?

These are mostly found along the central belt of Scotland. The main rivers for winter Grayling fishing in Scotland are the River Tweed, River Annan, River Clyde, River Earn, River Nith, River Tay, River Tummel and River Teviot. All are reachable within approximately one hour drive from from Edinburgh city centre.

When can I fish for grayling?

Grayling are caught all year round and a day on any of these rivers, at any time of the year, will usually result in the capture of a few fish. The best time of year for grayling fly fishing is from September to December when they are at their most active and feeding hard throughout the day.

Can you catch grayling in summer?

They are generally a more popular angler’s fish in the autumn and winter. A summer grayling is still an excellent hard fighting and challenging fish and, whenever you catch one you can be sure it will fight in a more dogged manner than a trout and use the currents and downstream pressure of the water to resist you.

What is the best fly for grayling?

Best Winter Grayling Flies

• Pink Bomb Nymph. Tied on a size 8 or 10, this nymph features Tungsten beads allowing it to be worked effectively in deeper flowing water.
• Peacock Perdigon TB.
• Pink Tag Jig.
• Duracell Jig.
• Red Collar Leggy PTN.
• Hotspot PTN jig TB.
• Pink rapid pheasant tail.
• McPhail Grayling Jig.

Where can I fish for grayling?

Popular fishing holes along the Alaska Highway which leads southeast of Fairbanks include the Chena River, Piledriver Slough, Salcha River and Birch Lake. Northeast of Fairbanks, look for grayling in the Chatanika River, Faith Creek, Birch Creek, and many other streams and lakes.

Is there good trout fishing in Scotland?

The Lochs of Scotland are one of the top dream Fly-fishing destinations in the world, harbouring the most beautiful wild Brown Trout you will ever catch. The Highlands of Scotland is also home to some of the most breathtaking glens and rivers to walk and wade for both Brown Trout and Sea Trout.

Are Grayling hard to catch?

Grayling are not particularly hard fighters; some small head shakes, short runs, and maybe a jump if you are lucky. They are unlikely to tangle you in any cover. Their propensity to bite and their beauty make them a worthy fish to target however.

Are Grayling bottom feeders?

Grayling are bottom feeders and although they will occasionally rise for flies at the surface, at least 95% of their feeding is on the bottom of the river. Nymph patterns are generally best for Grayling, although they really need to be weighted and a size 12 should be considered quite a big fly, by Grayling standards.

What is the season for Grayling?

The season for Grayling can vary slightly from river to river but being spring spawners, the Grayling season is similar to coarse fish. Grayling come in to their own during the Autumn and Winter months. On my local river the Grayling season runs from June 16th -14th March.

How do you fly fish for grayling?

Grayling Fly Fishing Tips and Tactics

1. Don’t write off dry flies. Start with dry flies for grayling, simply for the pleasure of it!
2. Try the deadly suspended nymph. This method is an absolute banker.
3. Watch the water.
4. Pecking order.
5. Weighted nymphs.
6. Leader materials.
7. Downstream spiders.
8. Wading is a must.

Will Grayling take spinners?

Grayling are typically caught with artificial baits including small spinners, lightweight jigs, wet flies, and dry flies. They can be easily caught using a spinning rod and spinning reel.

Is it illegal to fish on a Sunday in Scotland?

The Laws in England & Wales are markedly different, that’s a whole other topic. You can legally fish for Brown Trout in Scotland on Sundays, but not for migratory species like Salmon or Sea Trout.