Return to Altyre, River Findhorn 14 July 2026

I return to the beautiful Altyre Estate on the River Findhorn at the invitation of Guide Ian Neale from www.speycaster.net The morning weather was perfect-overcast, calm and cool. The sun popped out and the wind picked up by the afternoon. I had a fantastic time exploring the runs and pools of Altyre. This was my last day on the Findhorn as I was travelling south to fish the River Spey the next morning. For information on fishing the River Findhorn, visit www.speycaster.net and e-mail Ian for details. Gear used: Rod: 12ft 6in Winston 6/7wt Reel: Hardy Marquis Salmon no. 2 Line: 450gr Skagit with a slow sinking polyleader. As the wind picked up, I switched gear to the following: Rod: 11ft Wildwater 7wt Reel: Hardy Marquis Salmon no. 1 Line: 480gr Skagit Max with a slow sinking polyleader.