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
- Yellow Owl Fly Pattern: Tying Materials, Seasons and Tactics
Pattern Overview The Yellow Owl is a bright, slim, semi emergent pattern designed to imitate hatching midges, emerging caddis, and… Read more: Yellow Owl Fly Pattern: Tying Materials, Seasons and Tactics - Nothing Fly Pattern: Tying Materials, Seasons and Tactics
The Nothing Fly is an effective micro emerger pattern designed for trout fishing, particularly in calm waters. Its low profile mimics struggling insects, ideal for situations when trout are selectively feeding. Sizes range from 16 to 22, and success depends on patience and precise placement during quiet conditions. - Understanding Lochs and Reservoirs: A Beginner’s Guide
A beginner’s guide to loch vs reservoir fly fishing, covering wild trout, stocked trout, wind, depth, watercraft, and simple stillwater tactics. - Loch Ordie Fly Pattern: Tying Materials, Seasons and Tactics
Pattern Overview The Loch Ordie is a classic Scottish trout fly named after Loch Ordie in Perthshire, Scotland. It was originally developed as a dapping fly and later adapted into a successful wet fly pattern. Pattern Details The Loch Ordie is particularly popular in northern Scotland, especially Shetland. In Shetland, anglers regard it as an […]
- 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 […]