This page will cover what most people would refer to as the Upper Clyde, from near its source deep in the Borders to around Blantyre, South of Glasgow. Below this the river widens to become the Mid Clyde which while holding Trout and Coarse species, is probably more interest to the angler seeking Salmon and Sea Trout.
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What a stunning day! Very cold but still, and wall to wall blue skies (once the freezing fog cleared) and with little rain this week the River Clyde was in beautiful shape for a spot of Grayling fishing.
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I was finally convinced to get myself a “proper” Czech Nymphing rod and plumped for the new version of the Hanak 4 in 1 Czech Nymphing rod from Unique Flies . I have to say I preferred the finish on the “original” Hanak rods, with the “stealth” matt black finish, but apparently, they have stopped doing them like this and their rods are now a glossy green.
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I’ve been tying a few Grayling Bugs to replenish my stock, must’ve left about £20 of tungsten headed flies on the bottom of the Dee last week.
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I have posted already about the actual fishing part of my trip to Wales. I had a great time on the weekend though it was my second time on the course having attended the event in November last year which had much the same format. I felt that as a relative “newbie” to river fishing after a 30 year break and also never having fished for Grayling, that it would do me a lot of good in going last time.
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