September Flies:
September – Stillwater Fly Selection September stillwater fishing in the UK often benefits from cooler nights and more stable conditions, which can encourage trout to … Read more
Fishing Tips and Advice.
Welcome to the Granite City Fishing Tips and Advice section.
Whether you’re new to fly fishing or a seasoned angler looking to improve your results, you’ll find useful tips, tactics, and advice to help you catch more fish. From stillwater fly fishing techniques and fly selection guides to seasonal fishing tips, tackle advice, and fish-finding strategies, our articles are designed to help you get the most from every session on the water.
We share practical, real-world fly fishing knowledge gained through years of experience fishing UK lochs, reservoirs, and stillwaters. Learn when to fish certain flies, how to fish them effectively, and discover proven methods that can help increase your catch rates throughout the year.
Check back regularly as we continue to add new fishing tips, tutorials, and expert advice to help you become a more successful fly angler.
October Flies:
October – Stillwater Fly Selection October stillwater fishing in the UK is shaped by cooler water temperatures, shorter days, and a noticeable shift in fish … Read more
Why Cold Weather is Best for Trout Fishing
Over the last 2 years, I have stopped fly fishing from late June until mid-August, sometimes a bit later if the water temperature is still … Read more
Top Strategies for Fishing Buzzers in Still Waters
What Are Buzzers The term buzzer refers to anglers flies which imitate the pupa of the aquatic midge. Every still water in the UK contains … Read more
Stillwater Dry Fly Fishing.
Stillwater dry fly fishing is an exciting method where you cast imitations of adult insects directly onto the surface of lakes and reservoirs. To master this, … Read more
How to fish the Shimmer Worm.
Shimmer worms are a highly effective, squirmy fly fishing pattern used for trout and grayling, popular at Scottish stillwaters like Lochter Fishery. For the best results, suspend … Read more
Catching Trout in the cold.
Winter stillwater trout fishing involves fishing slowly and sometimes not so slowly with larger, more visible, or high-movement lures, such as boobies and snakes, as well … Read more
How to fish the Famous Dancer lure.
The Yellow Dancer is a popular trout lure, especially on stillwater. For best results, use a floating or intermediate line and fish it with a short pull … Read more
How to fish dry flies.
Fishing dry flies on stillwater involves understanding how to create a natural presentation, targeting rising fish, and using appropriate techniques for different conditions.Key elements include degreasing … Read more
