what flies to use when fishing in scotland?
913034
If its brownes he's after, I would recommend,on the point, black and peacock spider,blea and black,coachman,mallard and claret,peter ross and silver butcher.For nympth patterns use pheasant tail,stickfly and shrimp. Middle fly needs to be flashy ie,dunkeld wickhams fancy.Top fly needs to be a bushy fly that you can dibble across the surface waves like red palmer or zulu.In summer a small muddler works wonders.Small single dries will work in late evening.If fishing from the bank dont cast to far,try to fish at 45 deg in front and work your way along the bank.Dont forget to keep the rod up .Brown trout take from below and will not chase a fly like rainbows.As the fish will manly small its best to use light gear no5/6 weight lines a long rod is useful about 10ft it is also long enough to use on a boat. Hope this goes some way to helping you out  only wish I could be with him as well.Best of luck and tight lines.
51810
depends on what kind of fly you are using, the length of the fly rod and I would add the size of the stream and/or river. I like to use the Orvis leaders as they have a loop already tied on the butt end, makes for an easy loop to loop connection.
1128903
the flounder in jersey just go nuts over marabou jigs.You'll need light tackle,4 lb test is perfect, but the just cant resist an eighth oz jig. I like green,yellow white and grey jigs. Bass Pro has them real cheap.There is no need to tip them with bait.I'll guarantee if you try this you'll kill them.
1102326
go buy wire leader.there will be a clip at one end and a barrel swivel at the other.clip your lure on the clip and tie the barrel to the line .use them up north on blues.youll never lose your lure
666804
Gold spinners usually work well for trout in stained water.  Also try live bait, crawlers, minnows etc, gaudy colered lures (rapalla, hot-n-tot).\n\nIt may not be the lures, it may be where you are fishing.  If you are in the north and the water is still pretty cool your best bet would be to work the shallows (especially bays in inlets).  As the water warms up the trout go deeper and you'll have to change your tactics.
560712
Try Maggotdrowning (The UK's No.1 freshwater fishing messageboard): http://www.maggotdrowning.com\n\nAlso Amazon, where you can buy a copy of "John Wilson: Baits & Artificial Lures" which is absolutely packed with information on it. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0752219294/qid=1148527855/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_0_4/202-1803687-5659022
409156
You'll want to use the small spinning outfit.The lures you'll want to use will be too light to cast with anything else.Any small spinner (Panther Martin,Mepps,Roostertail)in silver,yellow,or white,seem to be the preferred colors.Small spoons also work in the same colors.Contact my profile if you have more questions.
651139
I prefer spinning--the reel with a bail.  There are also bait casting or level wind and spin casting reels(Zebco 33 is a good example).\n\nIf you have never fished before, you might want to start out with a spin cast reel.  The are the least likely to give you problems.
207948
Any season really. A muddler resembles a sculpin minnow which should be in the river system most of the season as opposed to a fly that resembles an insect that has a duration of activity/season.Early spring & Autumn may be a little stronger season for the Muddler as the insects aren't buuuzng around as much. Try stripping short lengths of line on your retrieve to simulate the short nervous burst that a small minnow swims with. I prefer a leader usually as long as the rod I'm using and a light tapered tippet 6X or 7X (Approx 2-4 pound test). Tight Lines!
690778
fish bait. use for flie fishing.
606952
HERE IN THE SOUTH CRICKETS AND CATALPA WORMS(WHEN IN SEASON) ARE THE BEST BAIT FOR BRIM. BUT YOU CAN'T RULE OUT RED WORMS OR TINY JIGS EITHER
236156
I go fly fishing for trout! It's a lot of fun. I find that brown and green flies work the best.
1069125
Obviously it's best to try and "match the hatch" but if you don't know whats hatching the try a wet  MONTANA nymph. If you can see fish rising to dry flies then I like to try a SEDGE. If you use a very dark one then you can see it floating on the water even at quite long range and this helps. If I had only one fly in my box then it would have to be a bloody butcher. A great allrounder. Good luck and thanks for your question!!
961682
you can flyfish for all species including saltwater\nyou target your species with the type of fly they might like-what type of bug do they eat?-when does it spawn?what time of day do they fly around ?etc....
1021025
Depends.\n\n\nWhat type of fishing are you doing? Salt or freshwater?\nWhat species of fish are you hoping to catch?\n\nIf I "HAD" to buy an "all-around", "Cheap-as-dirt",  Fly-fishing outfit it would probably be in the 7-9 weight class.\n\nAn 8WT "Reddington" or "St. Croix" rod matched with a "Ross" or "System 2" reel would do ALOT of your inshore-saltwater ,( Reds, Trout, small Drum,), & freshwater, ( Bass, Crappie, large Trout, Small-Medium Salmon), fishing. \n\nYou can get one of these outfits for around $200. Add GOOD fly-line, & backing, $260. Add flys & misc. tackle, $300. \n\nOr,  you can buy a fly-fishing "kit"  from one of the larger companys, (Bass Pro Shops or Cabelas). They will cost approx., ($275-$300), BUT, the quality of your gear will "slightly" diminish. \n \nIf you MUST go "DIRT-CHEAP", get a cheaper reel before you buy a cheaper rod. (A good inexpensive reel is a 1594 1/2 ,Pflueger reel, $40).In flyfishing, a good "fast-action" rod is "key" to success.\n\nIf you are new to the sport, don't let some "expert" tell you to buy a $500-$1000 rod!   Most $100-$200 rods will be fine for any "novice". IF , you "fall in love" with the sport & you want to buy something more "savy" try "Sage", "Scott", G-Loomis" rods, (these rods start at $130-$1200). \n\nFind a local pond to "practice" your fly-fishing skills. Bass & Sunfish flys are inexpensive, (try Walmart), and "Sunnys & Large-Mouth" are MUCH easier to catch than your average , Trout , Salmon, Red , or "Looper".\n\nGood fishing!
1055818
try http://www.virtualflybox.com/. or http://www.sportfishingbc.com/. both sites have a comprehensive list of fly patterns. really hope it helps.\ntight lines to you.
616715
Minows are the best bait for lake and river fishing..grasshopers are second best then night crawlers