- Club water
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Potty's Palmer on the bob and Sedgehog on the point.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
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- Shetland Anglers Association permit.
A good match for Longa Water — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Longa Water on Valla Field, near Westing, Unst -- a small Shetland loch known for brown trout. Terrain map
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for summer fishing.
- Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 15 March → 6 October
Longa Water
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Potty's Palmer on the bob and Sedgehog on the point.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
- Shetland Anglers Association permit.
A good match for Longa Water — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Longa Water on Valla Field, near Westing, Unst -- a small Shetland loch known for brown trout. Terrain map
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for summer fishing.
- Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 15 March → 6 October