UK +44 131 560 6629 USA TOLL FREE 800-972-0408
Best Fishing Tackle for use in Scotland
To begin, if you are fishing in Scotland, what is the best tackle to use? This is a list of fishing tackle we offer our guests to enjoy whilst fishing with Alba in Scotland.
At Alba Game Fishing we pride ourselves on using the highest-quality fishing tackle to help maximise your chances of success, whatever species of fish in Scotland you aim to target. Equally, we are also constantly updating tackle, upgrading and trading old gear in. In 2022 we added eight new Sage rods, and 10 new auto inflate life vests
Why its good to leave your waders at home
It’s never a good idea to burden yourself unnecessarily and fly into Scotland with lots of tackle and waders. Firstly, waders would have to be thoroughly sterilised before wearing them in a Scottish river, for fear of introducing parasites such as Gyrodactalus Salaris.
Secondly, we can save you the hassle of carrying extra weight, and the worry you might lose your tackle on the journey. We provide everything you need to fish in Scotland. High quality rods, reels and a choice of Rio Fly lines for all scenarios.
Our breathable Orvis waders are comfortable and we match them with sturdy wading boots fitted with PosiGrip tungsten studs to ensure a good grip, we have them in all sizes. We also carry a stock of women’s fishing waders, including the award-winning, lightweight Orvis Waders.
The best fly rods for river fishing in Scotland
To begin, Alba is a Sage Experiences Outfitter. This means we carry a huge range of Sage rods for guests to enjoy. For trout and grayling we use Sage R8 fly rods, mainly 5 and 6 weights. Also we carry a stock of specialist nymphing rods, including the Sage ESN and Redington Strike. Equally if you fancy trying the Sage Trout Spey rod, we have a few in stock. These are ideal for streamer fishing and swinging big flies.
We carry stock of a wide range of waders and boots in various sizes for men, women and kids.
Orvis Sonic and Access waders are breathable and comfortable and we carry Redington waders.
Also included in your day are high quality wading boots up to size 15 US. Equally all the boots are fitted with tungsten studs. We hold over 50 Pairs of both in stock.
As well as waders and boots, we carry a large stock of Orvis wading jackets. Finally if you need a wading staff, we will offer you one to use for the day. help.
Fishing Clothing for all seasons – what to wear?
Footwear
All year round, regardless of what time of year I would recommend waterproof training shoes, for boat fishing waterproof outdoor boots or waterproof outdoor boots, for bank fishing. For anything else, chest waders and boots with studs. This includes predator fishing from the sea shore, as the studs will give ultimate grip and the waders stop you getting splashed by the odd rogue wave.
Nov – March:
Firstly I recommend wearing base payers, trousers and top. Then warm fleece trousers a long-sleeved shirt made of merino wool or thermal material like Polartec. Next a thick fleece or Patagonia nano puff jacket. You can then wear a second lightweight thermal jacket on top of this. This is why Patagonia jackets are so versatile and lightweight and don’t take up space when packing. Remember to bring a warm hat and most importantly, polarised sunglasses, for eye protection.
Alba can provide lightweight waterproof wading jackets, over trousers. Furthermore if wading, we supply breathable waders, boots and auto inflate PFD life vests.
Lastly, two pairs of socks are essential(a thin pair and thicker pair). The water is very cold and your feet need warmth. To accommodate this, we go up a size in wading boots.
April – Oct:
Soft thermal under trousers are best, a long-sleeved thermal (merino wool, polartec or capilene) T-shirt, and a lightweight fleece or micro puf patagonia jacket. It pays to bring thin thermal leggings too, in case you want to layer up when wading. In April, Sept and Oct the weather can turn cool so bring extra body layers. A baseball hat and warm hat as back up and most important, polarised sunglasses.
In addition, bring extra socks too, usually a thin pair with a warm merino pair on top works best. The water is cold in April. We always go up a size when supplying wading boots to allow for this.
Alba will provide lightweight waterproof jacket, trousers and if wading we supply waders, wading jackets, wading boots and auto inflate life vests.
The Weather in Scotland
Scottish weather is totally unpredictable. This is because we are close to the sea. In fact Scotland is influenced by both Arctic weather, and the warm air from the gulf stream.This contrast. Consequently this makes for unpredictable weather, and indeed some dramatic scenery and skyscapes.
In the winter the temperature tends to hover around the 3 degrees c mark, with occasional frosts. Snow tends to only settle on the higher ground and in the mountains. We have an expression in Scotland, 4 seasons in one day and in the summer this can sometimes be the case. Its best to always have a few spare layers, and indeed an extra pair of socks!
