Ghillies, Guides & Tuition
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Fly casting Instruction & angling excursions
Fishery Ghillies:
A ghillie’s responsibilities can vary depending on the fishery as can the quality of instruction depending on the number of years’ experience. Ghillies are usually only too willing to give some instruction, but they do normally expect anglers to have the basic skills required. The helpfulness of a ghillie will depend on his other responsibilities for that day. If boat fishing then the ghillie will normally be with you all day, manoeuvring the boat over known fish lies, advising you on flies and so on, and providing some instruction if necessary. It is worth checking with the fishery beforehand to see what the situation is with regards to their ghillies, what service they provide as standard and what can be provided if required.
Tuition:
Anyone wishing an introduction to freshwater angling or wanting to learn the basic skills often asks about the availability of suitable instruction. Parents often take their children or spouses along to introduce them to angling so require this form of expertise available, giving them the opportunity to continue fishing while instruction is given. Some fisheries will, as standard, have this kind of expertise readily available, whilst others may require bringing in instructors. This service can also be available independent to fisheries. See below for a list of Angling Guides that offer fly casting tuition………..
Angling Guides:
Angling guides are a relatively new resource in the Outer Hebrides and there are several guides available. You can hire them to join you for the day on the fishery or on other waters they have more experience of. Guides are experienced anglers and are a very good source of information and knowledge. Before asking an angling guide to join you on a fishery you should first check with the fishery that they are prepared to allow this. If they do allow fishing guides to accompany you then it’s good practice to ask them to recommend one to you. Never turn up with an angling guide without first having cleared it with the fishery.
Useful Contacts:
Below is a list of angling guides whose services can be invaluable, not only to the novice, but also to the adventurous angler.
Heather Isle Adventures is a small business run by David Owen (DaveO) and Naomi. Our aim is to enhance your holiday experience on the Isle of Lewis. DaveO is an experienced fly angler offering a life time of fishing knowledge to clients. Whether you are a complete novice, wanting to try your first cast in these stunning surroundings, or an experienced angler in pursuit of our famous wild brown trout we have something to offer. More information on what DaveO has to offer anglers or novice anglers can be found on the links below…………
Website: Heather Isle Adventures
Facebook: The Heather Isle Angler
Email: Heather Isle Adventures
Mobile: 07426 659 978
Iain Leitch is a highly qualified Scottish Game Angling Instructor (SGAIC) and Guide, who specializes in all aspects of single and double handed fly fishing techniques including Spey casting. Individual one-to-one & group sessions catered for. Iain is also a member of the Scottish Anglers National Association (SANA) as well as being registered with CRBS for child protection disclosure.
Please contact Iain for details of his guiding and casting tuition rates:
Email: Iain Leitch
Mob: 07449 324 555
Hebridean Fishing Adventures is a new venture owned and operated by experienced Ghillie/Guide, Colin Macleod. A Hebridean native with 25 years experience of guiding and fishing throughout Lewis and Harris. Colin is now offering his services across the island to showcase the amazing fishing on offer.
Have a look at Colin’s website and social media sites for what he offers both experienced and novice fly fishers…………
Website: Hebridean Fishing Adventures
Facebook: Hebridean Fishing Adventures
Instagram: Hebridean Fishing Adventures
Email: colin@spateflyfishing.com
Mobile: 07830 535 228