I called go and he tightened into a fish of approaching 3lb. Make your fishing dreams come true today and tomorrow. This makes more sense when you consider that the nymphs can rise to the surface several times in the half-hour prior to actually emerging. Tickets can be had from various sources in the Biggar area including the Esso garage and also from The Anglers Emporium in Hamilton. If wading is difficult then I woul d send you to the upper Clyde around Abington and Crawford. This is normally an F Fly with a flexifloss body or more recently an F Fly variant which is basically the same fly but tied using snowshoe hare fur rather than cul de canard, which can get gunged up with trout slime. Fishers, 9 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8HN. You would be very lucky to find anyone fishing in the loch nowadays as The Clyde has a very diverse population of fish species, from Atlantic salmon , Brown Trout, Pike, Grayling, Barbel to name only a few. This is the perfect all-season private cottage for you to use for family retreats, fishing & hunting trips or peace and tranquillity. Although these fish are exceptional, there are usually 5lbs plus fish taken each season and some of these are taken on fly. 17K views 9 years ago Fishing for Grayling on the River Clyde, near Glasgow. You can fish by any legal method (except Prawn bait). United Clyde Angling Protective Association Ltd, Copyright United Clyde Angling Protective Association Ltd. I always work upstream and will often concentrate on the pocket water and the fast water at the run into a pool as I seem to take more fish from this type of water when fishing blind. It is valid for parts of the Mouse, Douglas Water, Medwin, Duneaton Water and the River Clyde, upstream of Motherwell Bridge, with the following exceptions: Lamington Association stretch from Roberton Burn to Thankerton Bridge, Stonebyres Falls to Stonebyres Bridge (both banks). The Clyde fisher, historically speaking, has been a man who uses "stick bait" or cased caddis larva, as well as the spun natural minnow or maybe the "bairdy" or stone loach. Alex Laurie , now into his 50th year, has been fishing since the tender age of 12. Anyone interested in fishing River Clyde or waters within the wider area in Scotland, United Kingdom should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. The east or north wind blows upstream in the upper reaches. The Clyde River has been providing good fishing over the past couple of weeks, with plenty of different species involved. Adult Annual 26.00. The upper river has long been highly regarded as a trout and grayling stream,. I use a #6 line for ease of casting when I know I will be using the deep nymph. Joining the L.L.A.I.A. This fish was witnessed by a U.C.A.P.A. We lease a stretch of the river Clyde from Boat Bridge, Thankerton, to the Bower Pool at Roberton. Anonymously collected data through Google Analytics to help us understand how you interact with www.fishingmegastore.com. : SC184714). a nice wee variant which works well, easy to change the tag colour if required. Bus Tours. In winter we fish for Grayling and the once much neglected fish is now providing good winter sport. Kenny started writing about his new found enthusiasm for fishing initially as a simple diary to review how he fared at particular venues. Select a 6 WT rod and include caddis and trico flies in your tackle box. Walking Tours. Not a bad night's work! Click the PDF link to download a higher resolution printable version of the map. . This decision can be reversed. The trout undoubtedly take the nymphs, which crawl out of the water to hatch. Full Forum Listing. Pearsall's "Gossamer" silk was the tying silk of choice, the thicker "Naples" thread being too thick on the size 16 hooks used as standard on most of the patterns. Next main event is usually the march brown hatch, the bulk of which happens during April and peters out during early May. The splashy nature of the rises though is a give away that the trout are rocketing about here and there to take the nymphs just sub surface. Apparently the lucky captor arrived on the doorstep with the fish in a plastic bag for the U.C.A.P.A. The Clyde fisher, historically speaking, has been a man who uses stick bait or cased caddis larva, as well as the spun natural minnow or maybe the bairdy or stone loach. Colours, too, were subtle and generally subdued, in keeping with the natural insects they were intended to represent. Anyone interested in fishing Clyde River or waters within the wider area in New South Wales, Australia should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. Loch Cleuch - 'Top' loch Cleuch is a almost 100ft higher in altitude than Lyoch, and once you've made the heart thumping walk up the hill, like all hill lochs should be accessed, you are rewarded with a heather lined slice of the Highlands, in Lanarkshire, and an even more remarkable view than down the hill. We make available only the highest quality fly fishing gear at deep discounted prices such as fly fishing rods, fly boxes, waders or wading boots, fly fishing reels, flies, and tackle. Buy fishing permits online or call our fishing helpdesk. . Water Birds. There is plenty of easy access and stiles, parking areas are all clearly marked. River Clyde Dave Downie Fishing River Clyde The River Clyde, famous for the ship building people forget that there is a hidden gem further upstream, where the Brown trout grow large and stunning with their special Clyde spots, small and marble looking. 272 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JR Scotland. Another fly, which I have been doing pretty well with, is a small, olive-bodied elk hair caddis. I did spot a fish for a mate and had the pleasure of watching the fishs mouth open to sip in his wee nymph. Nunavut. 21lb 1oz, Graham King, Adams Mill Fishery, Bedford, 2006, Scottish Record: utmx_section("Personal Footer"). The Chairman, Secretary and Directors welcome you to the new UCAPA Ltd website and invite you to browse around and become familiar with the association and some of our activities. The Migratory Fish Permit is valid only on that part of the MAIN STEM of the River Clyde between Stonebyres Falls and Motherwell Bridge with the exceptions of certain restricted areas: Strictly NO FISHING from Stonebyres Falls to Stonebyres Bridge (both banks) Power Station Property. Grayling Once upon a time the river held only brown trout in the upper reaches. U.C.A.P.A. They are available for a longer time. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack. with the island clearly visible in the foreground alongside a fishing boat. Hogganfield loch in Glasgow is great fun ; pike not so big though. For sure!