Hi folks ,
Only started fly fishing last season "luv it" anyway i have a holiday home on the isle of arran and noticed alot of sea trout movment in and around the bay where i live ! Its usually late on august/sept time but looking to give it a bash , i have most of the kit but need info on what flies , is it better with incoming tide , sinking or floating lines ?? . I will be doing most from thd shore but do have a small rib if needed .

KR

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Hi RR
don't no much about the sea trout in the sea maybe some of the orcaidians will help you out with that. I am going walking in Arran in July so do you know what like the brown trout fishing and lochs are like.
cheers

You have a PM Blobbie

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Arran is a lovely little island. I have familly in brodick and used to go there every summer when i was younger. I never fished on the island, but i'll have to take my rod next time, if there's a chance for a sea trout
As for tacticts, have a look at the sea trout section on here Orkney Trout Fishing Association Home Page
In general up here, its better to fish the ebb tide and its a good idea to look for a bay with some fresh water running in to it.
A floater or slime line are all you would need, as all the fish ive caught were knee deep or less!!
I use a 10lb leader, about 8 feet in lentgh. Orange seems to be a colour they like very much, so i recommend trying a nicks lure or simillar, heres 1 i had a few on last year.
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Hope this helps

Cheers Thorfinn

Hi Thorfinn ,
Great info buddy can't wait to give it a bash , as for Arran i agree its a wonderfull island , we have a family place in lamlash over looking holly island ! Just pictured myself waist high casting away sun setting ! bliss

Here's hoping you return Soon" you know you wanna "

KR

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