I’m a middle-aged Shetlander now living in Scotland’s central belt, and fly fishing is my passion. This blog shares how fly fishing, rooted in my Shetland upbringing, has become a source of comfort and hope for me during difficult times. The calm rhythm, patience, and excitement of fishing have helped me navigate grief and personal growth, offering resilience and connection.
Welcome to Fishing with Munro
Here, casts are long, patience is short, and fish seem to always outsmart me. Every day by the water is good, even if only midges bite. I excel at snagging trees and losing big catches, and my stories about fish are as true as they come.
Join me for an honest account of how fly fishing supports me through loss and shapes who I am. The site covers all things Fly Fishing, Fly patterns, and Dapping.
Whether you’re here to learn or just laugh at my fishing mishaps, you’re in the right place.
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Latest Posts
- Mayfly Fly Pattern: Tying Materials, Seasons and Tactics
Pattern Overview When most anglers picture a mayfly hatch, they’re thinking of the dun stage that magical moment when freshly emerged mayflies sit on the surface with their upright wings, drifting downstream like tiny sailboats. It’s one of the most iconic sights in fly fishing, and matching it well can turn a quiet evening into […]
- Millhall Reservoir Catch Report: Daddies Raised Them, But Hook Ups Were Hard Won
A fly fishing session isn’t defined by the number of fish that make it to the net. My latest visit to Millhall Reservoir was one of those days where the trout kept me interested from the first cast to the last, even if the final catch tally didn’t quite reflect the amount of action on […]
- A Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing: Slow Down, Look Closer, and Let the Loch Teach You
Learn how to start fly fishing with simple loch fishing tips on gear, casting, fly choice, retrieves and reading the water to help beginners catch more trout. - What Trout Taught Me: 10 Beginner Fly Fishing Mistakes
I reflect on my early mistakes in fly fishing, highlighting lessons learned from failures rather than successes. Key errors include fishing too quickly, changing flies too often, and ignoring environmental clues. Ultimately, these experiences emphasize the importance of observation, patience, and learning from challenges, making mistakes an essential part of improvement. - Nothing Fly Success at Allandale Tarn
The Conditions There’s something about arriving at Allandale Tarn under a soft overcast sky that always feels promising, and this… Read more: Nothing Fly Success at Allandale Tarn