Loch an Iasgaicg

This holds a very large amount of fish and on its day can give the very best of sport. First one must fish the stream into the Loch from the hut side. This must be done standing well back, as the fish lie just where the gravel starts dipping into the depths of the loch. Crunching about in waders, or flashing a long rod with heavy line, will surely spoil your chances. Approach it carefully and fish it gently. Then take the boat across and land at the sandy bay on the south bank. Then fish the stream again very carefully from this side. Do not wade further down than the two stones. NEVER EVER WADE ACROSS THE NECK OF THE STREAM. This will scare the fish, and put them down. Fishing from the boat can be very successful if there is a good breeze. Smallish flies are the most successful, with the dropper cutting the surface. Fish will take very close to the boat so there is no need to use a large rod and heavy tackle. If a fish is hooked from the boat, it is best to beach the boat on the road side of the loch and play your fish from here. Otherwise the fish is likely to get into weeds with the inevitable disastrous result. In heavy water the tail of the loch is good, from where it draws out down to below where the burn comes in on the south bank.

 

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