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Post by FlyBri on Jan 24, 2006 13:53:11 GMT -5
Where abouts in Glasgow and do you have your own transport?
There are a fair few weegies on here (myself an expat now) who should be able to help you out.
Cheers
Bri
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Post by macrickster on Jan 24, 2006 15:01:42 GMT -5
hello there mate i stay in the north side of the city(milton)and yes i do have transport thats not a problem and i would be ever so grateful forany help or advice ive been and tried a couple of places mainly carbeth just to learn the art of f/fishing doing no bad in the casting side but i no theres loads more room for improvement as up to say twelve month ago hadnt touch a fishing rod so i no theres plenty to learn about flys tend to baffle me once ive tried a few colours and patterns with no joy iam lost so as i said any help would be grateful thanks again Ricky tightlines (ps sorry 4 taking so long 2 answer) cheers
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Post by FlyBri on Jan 25, 2006 4:32:05 GMT -5
hello there mate i stay in the north side of the city(milton)and yes i do have transport thats not a problem and i would be ever so grateful forany help or advice ive been and tried a couple of places mainly carbeth just to learn the art of f/fishing doing no bad in the casting side but i no theres loads more room for improvement as up to say twelve month ago hadnt touch a fishing rod so i no theres plenty to learn about flys tend to baffle me once ive tried a few colours and patterns with no joy iam lost so as i said any help would be grateful thanks again Ricky tightlines (ps sorry 4 taking so long 2 answer) cheers Morning fella Ok - so I'm assuming that you've only fished still waters thus far and haven't got onto rivers yet? This is probably a good start anyway as it makes it easier to get your casting sorted to begin with. I know Milton well (my wife went to primary school there for a year or two). Not too far away there's a fishery at the back of bearsden - avoid it as it's a cement lined hole in the ground and looks like a muddy swimming pool (I forget the name). Likewise I seem to remember there is a hole in a farmers field underneath some power cables in or near Milton - again it's horrible to avoid. For a decent small still water I'd go to Swanswater near Stirling. Probably 20-30mins from you by car and has some good variety and nice views over the surrounding hills. See: www.swanswater-fishery.co.uk/I also believe that North Third and Carron Valley reservoir (again similar distance from you) are very good larger still waters. I'd recommend trying to find a boat partner to take you along for your first outing. To this end I'll post to a few of the local guys to see if anyone would be able to offer you an outing. Okay, now the rivers. You're a lucky beggar living up there and should take full advantage of the reasonably prices wild brownie and migratory fishing available. I'd recommend you look at the Kelvin Angling assoc. - ask in Caffaro Bros in Glasgow for your £10 season long permit for miles of river fishing! Not always picturesque but wild fish and challenging. Then there are loads of great rivers for brownies, sea trout and salmon in the lomond area and stirlingshire. For this I'd have a look at John Grays new website: www.trout-salmon-fishing.com This is an amazing website and John who created it posts on here so PM him if you have any other questions (John's a very helpful chap). In terms of flies, for the rainbow stuff you can take all variations, but then an olive gold head damsel won't go far wrong in most stocked still waters. For the wilder fish whether in Carron or in the rivers, I'd ask advice. Again I'd suggest going along to Cafaros bros in Glasgow as they'll spend loads of time with you and not try to rip you off. Hope that gets you started Bri |
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Post by FlyBri on Jan 25, 2006 4:32:44 GMT -5
PS - looks like your original post has been deleted?
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Post by macrickster on Jan 25, 2006 13:59:22 GMT -5
bri just reading your message sorry its taking so long i will pm u iam trying to get ma head around this computer
macrickster (ricky)
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Post by aliferste on Feb 7, 2006 14:52:56 GMT -5
Give me a shout when the season starts and I will meet you down the Kelvin  |
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Post by macrickster on Feb 7, 2006 17:10:54 GMT -5
WOULD THE ROD IVE GOT BE OK FOR KELVIN 7/8WT
MACRICKSTER ( RICKY)
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Post by sandfly2 on Feb 7, 2006 18:10:36 GMT -5
WOULD THE ROD IVE GOT BE OK FOR KELVIN 7/8WT MACRICKSTER ( RICKY) You would be better with something like a #5 but your #7/8 is still useable . Davy . |
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Post by aliferste on Feb 9, 2006 2:57:42 GMT -5
WOULD THE ROD IVE GOT BE OK FOR KELVIN 7/8WT MACRICKSTER ( RICKY) Would be a little on the heavy side although I am sure I could loan you a rod for the session ! |
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Post by macrickster on Feb 9, 2006 11:12:59 GMT -5
Aliferste
Sorry for taking so long for reply,am still trying to learn how to use the forum site properly. And thats not sayin how mince i am on computer (smile) anyway that would be excellent and look forward to that u can PM me when ever ur going so till next time all z best Macrickster
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