I’m a middle-aged Shetlander now living in Scotland’s central belt, and fly fishing is my passion. This blog shares how fly fishing, rooted in my Shetland upbringing, has become a source of comfort and hope for me during difficult times. The calm rhythm, patience, and excitement of fishing have helped me navigate grief and personal growth, offering resilience and connection.

Welcome to Fishing with Munro

Here, casts are long, patience is short, and fish seem to always outsmart me. Every day by the water is good, even if only midges bite. I excel at snagging trees and losing big catches, and my stories about fish are as true as they come.

Join me for an honest account of how fly fishing supports me through loss and shapes who I am. The site covers all things Fly Fishing, Fly patterns, and Dapping.

Whether you’re here to learn or just laugh at my fishing mishaps, you’re in the right place.

Latest Posts

• Evening Fly Fishing Catch Report 06/06/2026
  This report records the outcome of an evening fly fishing session conducted under difficult but informative conditions, during which fish… Read more: Evening Fly Fishing Catch Report 06/06/2026
• When the Evening Rise Never Comes
  This season has been a strange one so far. I usually prefer evening fishing, and in a normal spring I… Read more: When the Evening Rise Never Comes
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  I Took This Because I Wasn’t Okay: Finding Pause in Small Moments
  I took this photo because I needed to stop. Not in a poetic way. Not in a “mindfulness” way. I… Read more: I Took This Because I Wasn’t Okay: Finding Pause in Small Moments
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  A Shetlander in the Central Belt, Still Looking for the Same Quiet. Water I Grew Up With, The Water I Fish Now
  I live in Livingston now. I still say that like I’m borrowing the sentence from someone else. Like it might… Read more: A Shetlander in the Central Belt, Still Looking for the Same Quiet. Water I Grew Up With, The Water I Fish Now
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  Fly Fishing Catch Report 20/04/2026
  Location & Conditions My local reservoir on 20/04/2026. Conditions were good for the time of year with a light wind… Read more: Fly Fishing Catch Report 20/04/2026