West Haugh and Dunfallandy beats of the River Tummel in Pitlochry include of some of the finest salmon fly fishing water on this river and some of the very best spring salmon fishing in Scotland. The occasional fish is landed in January but from mid February onwards you can be sure that fish are in residence and when the main runs of springers are arriving from March to June top class fishing can
be expected whenever conditions are good. Flyfishing has become the most successful method in recent years and the lovely streamy water on this beat certainly lends itself to that method. Favourite flies include Willie Gunn, Ally's Shrimp, Cascade, Park Shrimp, Stoats Tail, Tosh and Garry dog. Many regulars use shooting heads or Skagit lines to cover the broad pools. Sinking, hover and intermediate lines are often used during the spring season. Spinning is also allowed and Rapalla, minnow and spoons account for a few nice fish each year.
