I was recently kindly invited to fish a private beat on the North Esk by my good friend and very […]

I was recently kindly invited to fish a private beat on the North Esk by my good friend and very […]
Heavy skies, spectacular scenery as I head out of the river into the loch for a day on the water […]
An invite from friends and fellow accomplished anglers Kevin and Malcolm McCormick to have a day on the infamous ‘Junction Pool’ on the Tweed needed absolutely consideration before saying definitely yes! Kevin’s lad Lewis also joined us adding some youthful energy to the group. Renowned around the world the Junction Pool considered as the Holy Grail by anglers everywhere and the chance to spend a day fishing it was a huge chance not to be passed over.
My good friend and experienced angler Michael King and I had planned a long overdue two day trip on Lomond […]
March 21, 2020 Following a long winter close season and not to mention the increasing restrictions and health measures it […]
Smile! A face only a Mother could love! A 15lb fish from a trip far North for a few days […]
As a recent ‘nubie’ to fly tying of all of a few months I have started to notice a few […]
With the relentless weather and torrents of water everywhere there’s nothing to do but prepare, maintain and check gear for […]
I have during the past few months thrown myself into trying to understand the basics of fly tying. On the […]
An interesting historical account of James (Jimmy) Mackay (J.W.Mackay, Stromness) builder of mahogany clinker dinghies including my own. Mackay Boatbuilders […]