The man who is casting is often out of position to see the fish, so his partner does the spotting and calls the shots. Although there are trout and grayling within Glasgows city boundary, it is only from Motherwell upstream that the river really appeals to the fly fisherman. 21 April 2018. The old Clyde fishers were masters at tying their "flees" sparsely on small hooks. The river is crystal clear on a gravel bottom; easily and safely wade-able running through open country the whole time. On the subject of wind, a west or southwest wind is upstream on the lower reaches up to Kirkfieldbank. They are available for a longer time. By using line-mending techniques like stack mending, the indicator can be made to run drag free like a float, which is partly what it is in this method. Craig McDonald is a very well know river angler and fly tier on the fly fishing scene, best know for his ability to adapt 'normal' trout and grayling fishing flies and turning them into something 'special'. Walking Tours. Bruino said: Hi Finglas, Should join Fishclyde face book page to get relevant updates on river also useful to look at SEPA water levels for Hazelbank for you can plan your day's fishing on areas best at different water levels. Website updating but in the mean time No permits required as the fishing isnt bailiffed in any way shape or form, you will however pay a mental price if like me, you see . . Pinkston Watersports. Made in the UK, proven world-wide. Experiences from 14. Permits Almost the whole of the river from Motherwell upstream is in the hands of three clubs, as far as trout fishing is concerned. Nine miles all in, this is made up of eighteen leases and we rely on the continuing goodwill of our landlords for the superb unspoilt surroundings and fishing. See 4 Experiences. The United Clyde Angling Protective Association offers tickets at the following prices. A very formal affair and not short of the local notables. Trout Season and day permits are available from the following outlets, and MUST be purchased prior to fishing the river. Worth watching if you can get hold of a copy. Lamington was formed as a Club in the late 1800s and we have positive records from 1931, these records starting with the minutes of the AGM held on 9th January 1930.