James Waine, Scottish fishing guide
Trout and Grayling Fishing Guide

James Waine

James offers relaxed, knowledgeable fly-fishing days on the wild rivers of northern England and Scotland, with a particular passion for trout and grayling.

Trout & graylingWild riversFly fishingBeginners welcome

Named-guide requests are welcome and subject to location and availability. If James is unavailable, Bill can recommend a suitable member of the guide team.

Since 1999Planning guided fishingPrivate daysTailored to the guestEquipment & permitsArranged where requiredAll abilitiesBeginners welcome
Meet James

A Passion for Wild Northern Rivers

James spends much of his time exploring the wild rivers of northern England and Scotland in search of trout and grayling.

His enthusiasm for these waters brings a strong sense of place to a day, alongside practical knowledge of the fish and the methods used to reach them.

Relaxed, Enjoyable Guiding

Whether a guest is picking up a fly rod for the first time or refining an established technique, James aims to create an enjoyable and unhurried day.

His approach combines clear tuition with an appreciation of the river, its wildlife and the wider experience of fishing in a beautiful setting.

Fantastic day. Caught my first grayling and had a nice day with James. Learned a lot as well.

Mike — USA
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