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The fine River Tay heavyweight salmon was caught near Dunkeld on the River Tay during March. It was such a perfect Tay springer I just had to use it's photo on our guided salmon fishing day gift vouchers.
Buying a River Dee salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This was 1 of 2 20 pounders caught by this father & son salmon fishing guide guests on the River Tay during late March. The son had been given one of our salmon fishing gift vouchers for Christmas.
Buying a River Tweed salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This was a 23lbs heavyweight Spring salmon this lady caught on the River Tay after her husband had bought her a salmon fishing gift voucher for Christmas.
Buying a River Spey salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This successful salmon fishing guest had been given a gift voucher for his Christmas by his wife.
Buying a River Tay salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. These salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal salmon guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This a young but happy salmon fishing gift voucher recipient hold one of two heavyweight Spring salmon that he caught that day. I had to help him hold up this big fish for the camera.
Guided salmon fishing gift vouchers are available for all 4 of the big Scottish salmon rivers which are the Tay, Dee, Spey & Tweed. The fine Spring salmon these 2 fishers are posing with was hooked in the beautiful Guay Pool on the Kinnaird beat of the River Tay which is very close to the Perthshire village of Dalguise. I took this salmon capture shot after hooking this salmon as their salmon fishing guide and then handing my rod over for the guests to play the fish.

Fishing Gifts Scotland

By 28th November 2024

With Christmas fast approaching so does the dilemma of what to buy a loved one from the vast array of gifts on offer.

Consider a quality introduction to the exciting world of Scottish salmon fishing which could inspire the uptake of this amazingly 'natural' recreational activity that could easily last a lifetime.

Buying a River Tay salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. These salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal salmon guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This a young but happy salmon fishing gift voucher recipient hold one of two heavyweight Spring salmon that he caught that day. I had to help him hold up this big fish for the camera.

Scottish Salmon Rivers

Our guided salmon river gift vouchers are available on the four major Scottish salmon rivers Tay, Dee, Spey & Tweed which are all open for fishing by early February right through to at least the end of September. The logistical positioning of these rivers means there's at least one salmon river reasonably close depending on your Scottish location. Our guided salmon fishing experience is designed for both newcomers to the sport and for existing salmon fishers who could benefit from some professional 'fine tuning' to increase their tactical understanding and success ratio.

Buying a River Spey salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This successful salmon fishing guest had been given a gift voucher for his Christmas by his wife.

Which Salmon River To Book

The River Tay due to its central Scotland locational position is a very popular choice of venue as the Tay is within easy motorway commuting distance from the major hubs of Glasgow & Edinburgh. The Tay is also fortunate to have a huge loch fed headwater catchment which always provides fishable water conditions even during extended periods of low rainfall. The rivers Dee, Spey & Tweed are shallower rivers but are also famous Scottish salmon rivers and are well worth fishing and especially for those who are not based within reasonable commuting distance of the Tay. The initial river venue chosen for the gift voucher can also be changed after the recipient receives the gift (if required).

Buying a River Dee salmon fishing gift experience for a colleague or loved one is the gift of a lifetime and could easily be the start of a life long recreational pursuit obsession. Our salmon fishing gift vouchers include a personal guide, full salmon fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access. A fishing date can be decided later once the recipient receives their gift voucher. This was 1 of 2 20 pounders caught by this father & son salmon fishing guide guests on the River Tay during late March. The son had been given one of our salmon fishing gift vouchers for Christmas.

Learning To Salmon Fish 

All of the important basic skills of how to be effective on the riverbank are taught to our fishing guests. These skills include how to use a 15ft double handed salmon fly rod, wade correctly through a salmon pool and how to react to the take from a salmon when it happens. Other important salmon fishing skills that are taught to our guests are how to correctly 'approach' a salmon pool and how to 'read' the river to identify exactly where salmon are likely to be located which are all vital skills for success in this amazing natural pursuit.

Our quality assured guided salmon fishing gift vouchers are redeemable on the 4 major Scottish salmon rivers; Tay, Dee, Spey & Tweed. Salmon fishing dates can be arranged after the gift voucher recipient receives there gift voucher so no need to chose a fishing date prior to purchase unless you'd like to. We supply a professional salmon guide, full fishing equipment supply, tactical tuition and the salmon fishing access to a quality salmon river venue.

Buying A Salmon Fishing Gift Voucher

Follow this link for a detailed breakdown of everything that's involved in a guided salmon fishing experience gift voucher on one of Scotland's famous salmon rivers. An actual salmon fishing date(s) can be agreed with the salmon fishing gift voucher recipient after they receive their gift voucher so no need to prebook a specific fishing date unless of course you'd like to. All salmon fishing equipment including chest waders, waterproof jackets & life jackets are included so all that's needed to participate is a packed lunch, sunglasses and warm clothing. If local accommodation recommendations are also required links to the best local hotel options can also be forwarded. A personalised digital gift voucher will be delivered promptly via email and there's a field on the booking tab of each of the above river options which requests the gift voucher recipient's name.

 

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This perfectly timed photograph was taken by professional photographer Louise Bellin on the Kinnaird Beat of the River Tay at the famous Junction Pool which is directly where the River Tummel enters the Tay. Jock, dressed in traditional Tweeds and waders holds his fishing rod, demonstrating the perfect Spey cast required in this salmon fishing hot spot for maximum water coverage of the lovely Tay salmon pool.

Fine Tune Your Speycast

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The vast majority of Scottish Speycasters tend to cast like 'racehorses with blinkers on' with their heads only aligned to the target area and not to the crucial mid cast 'anchor point' which is vital for a perfectly timed power stroke delivery.
This perfect River Tay Springer was caught by myself on the 23rd of February from the Kinnaird salmon beat near Pitlochry. These early run Scottish salmon are perfect specimens and are guaranteed to get your heart racing. This fish was quickly returned and swam off strongly to continue its upstream migration to the upper reaches of the Tay. You can see the gold ABU Toby lure, Bruce & Walker Hexagraph spinning rod and Van Staal spinning reel used in the capture of this fine Spring run salmon.

Successful Salmon Spin Fishing

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Here's a few paragraphs on how to set a spinning lure hook based on practice not theory. Nothing beats professional time spent on a Scottish salmon river for observing the various aspects of this glorious pursuit.
This is the Steps Pool on the Newtyle Beat of the River Tay and I've drawn the optimal wade line in red which allows anglers to fish through the pool safely and effectively without spooking any salmon that may be present. I took this downstream shot while working as this guest's salmon fishing guide for the day.

Salmon Lie Approach

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12th August 2026

Over the decades I've seen great opportunities for an easy 'early day' salmon completely blown by anglers who put on waders that go up to their chests and think they have to do the same while wading in the river!
Here's Jock Monteith amidst a Spey casting lesson on the River Tay under the historic Telford Bridge demonstrating perfect D Loop loading with the single Spey cast. The traditional Spey cast is the most effective and satisfying casts. This photo was taken by local Dunkeld photographer Charlie MacDonald. Jock is wearing his Graham of Menteith tartan kilt while demonstrating Spey cast with his 15ft Monteith salmon fly rod.

The Spey Cast Swing

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Understanding the value of a correct 'logical' line lift at the beginning of the Spey cast is crucial for negating the cast crippling 'water resistance' experienced by an incorrect line lift. Today I'll elaborate on what maintains this 'ease and smoothness' of cast through the middle section of the cast known as the 'swing' which is crucial for adequate rod loading in the D Loop.
I designed this deadly salmon fly pattern 20 years ago while working as the Head Ghillie and salmon fishing instructor on the River Tay's Newtyle Beat. Here's the exact dressing before anyone asks; Hook: 1

Salmon Fly Selection

Jock Monteith

10th August 2026

There's been millions of words written on this fascinating subject over the decades by many serious salmon fishers who all have their own take on what the best patterns are. At the end of the day it boils down to faith as we will never truly get permanently inside a salmon's mind.
This guest was fishing with me on the River Tay near Dunkeld. This pool tail is a renowned hot spot for running salmon so I waded out to this fishing position to make it easier to fish the main salmon lie between the fisher and the far riverbank. Directly in front of the big tree that you can see on the opposite riverbank is the main salmon lie hot spot.

Important Riverbank Etiquette

Jock Monteith

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For the daily operation of any salmon beat to run smoothly it is important that all fishing guests read & understand the beat rules which are there primarily for safety reasons and to ensure the enjoyment of all paying guests.
Here's myself with a fine Spring salmon in the landing net immediately prior to its release. A good landing net with fish friendly mesh is an essential piece of salmon fishing equipment. I caught this fine salmon at the Daffodil Lie Pool on the beautiful Kinnaird Beat of the River Tay in Highland Perthshire.

Spin Fishing For Tay Salmon

Jock Monteith

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If your effective hooking rate with a spinner on the River Tay isn't close to 100% then there's a few different angles of thought to consider the next time you're out slinging cutlery across Scotland's biggest & deepest salmon river.
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Salmon Beat Ghillies

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Having served my time as a professional ghillie on the River Tay the next few paragraphs highlight a few of the finer points that I personally believe that makes a resident professional salmon beat ghillie stand out from the crowd.
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