Opening Days of 2026: Cold, Windy... and Hard Earned Trout
Diary of a Trout Fisherman
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The 2026 trout season begins in true Scottish fashion - cold, windy and far from easy.
In these first outings of the year, I'm back on the River Don searching for wild brown trout in tough, early-season conditions. With low temperatures, strong winds and little surface activity, it becomes a session of working hard for every opportunity and adapting tactics to find feeding fish.
This is what early season fly fishing is like in the highlands - requiring patience, persistence and making the most of difficult conditions.
#flyfishing #troutfishing #wildbrowntrout
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Opening Days of 2026: Cold, Windy... and Hard Earned Trout
Diary of a Trout Fisherman
1,335 views
The 2026 trout season begins in true Scottish fashion - cold, windy and far from easy.
In these first outings of the year, I'm back on the River Don searching for wild brown trout in tough, early-season conditions. With low temperatures, strong winds and little surface activity, it becomes a session of working hard for every opportunity and adapting tactics to find feeding fish.
This is what early season fly fishing is like in the highlands - requiring patience, persistence and making the most of difficult conditions.
#flyfishing #troutfishing #wildbrowntrout