Fishing Tackle at Fort William Estate

Fly Rods

Double-handed 14'-15' feet for medium/high water.
10-13 foot single/double-handed rod for low water

Lines

Fast sink tip i.e. sink rate 6 - 8 ips or T-300 till mid May
Floater/intermediate/slow - medium sink tip Summer/Autumn.
As some of our pools are very deep, sink tips do generally fish better.

Leader Line: 8 - 12 lb BS

Spinning: 10-11 foot rod. Line 10 -12 lb BS

Chest waders are necessary for fly fishermen. Wading is generally good on the mainly gravel bottom.
Rod & reel hire is available.
Nearest tackle shop is Cappoquin (5 miles), owner John Murphy Tel. 058 54152

Ghillies

Should you require a personal ghillie, we have a very good team here at Fort William and we recommend that you book in advance to ensure availability.
Ghillies cost from 80 euro/day up to 110 euro/day depending on number of rods and particular ghillies (as some are qualified fly casting instructors).

Fly casting tuition can be organised with a qualified instructor, if booked in advance.
Their fees must be settled directly.