Hi all,

I've recently had a big career change, and from my love of fishing for Barbel and Chubb on the Southern chalk streams and rivers like th Bristol Avon, I've now moved to Ayrshire and find myself surrounded by fly fishing venues and rivers....

I know nothing of this discipline of the sport, never done it, wouldn't know where to start....

Can anybody give me pointers on Clubs or associations in the Dumfries Galloway & Ayrshire area (I'm located in Ayr), a guide so I can try it with some expert advice, equipment advice like rods and centre pins nets packs etc etc...

I'd even ask about passes and licenses, as I'm aware they differ from the usual coarse licenses that I've bought and when the season runs as again I'm aware it differs from the coarse rivers April to June close season.......

Thanks guys,

Maybe I'll meet a few angling buddies in the future

Andy

Cant help you with the ayr area but you wont need any rod licenses as we dont have them in scotland.

Dozens of members from Ayrshire,Just bide your time and they will probably get in touch.you are surrounded by great fishing.Some of the best in Britain,(but don't tell anybody)

Jim

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Welcome Andy, as Jim says plenty of lads on the forum from that area, and yes we know already about the good fishing James.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

Hello fella's

Be good to meet some more local chaps, I'm new to the area so know nothing of this awesome fishing, though I've seen plenty of rivers and streams that look superb...

You'll love it - and the great news, as roeroeyerboat has already stated, is that north of the border you won't need a rod licence.

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That wouldn't happen with a Pridex

Andy

They'll look a lot better with some good chub and barbel in them

That's correct. You will, however, still require a permit.

There is a tackle shop in Ayr that will be able to suppy information (and permits for some stretches).

Hi ,
This will give you an idea of what you can achieve on the fly ..

OF HILL AND LOCH

Kindest regards
JOHN

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Thanks guys, been very helpful, gonna get to the tackle shop in Ayr as soon as i can sneak away from work early one afternoon....