_astroman1

There are a few places to fish that are pretty good, but it all depends what you are after. If you are into the river fishing, then the River Nith (Dumfries and Galloway) is good for Salmon and Sea/Brown Trout. The river Avon and Clyde (Lanarkshire) are both good as well. If you are into stillwaters then there are numerous trout fisheries about Lanarkshire, that can be found quite easily on the net, but I know that's not everyone's cup of tea. Not really sure about anything in ayrshire, but I'm sure there are loads of places to fish down that neck of the woods. Hope this is of some (limited) help. Cheers, astro

Banton Loch near Kilsyth is sometimes good. Permits are reasonably priced. If you fancy river fishing, the River Kelvin is quite productive at times. Cheers, _astroman1

For rainbow trout in small waters (such as fisheries, small lakes/lochs) I tend to find that the Montana Nymph and Yellow Dancer Lure are very successful. The Bibbio and Clan Chief are also good flies in my experience. I have heard of some people having success with Daddy's as well as Diawl Bach. But with Rainbow Trout, as far as I am aware, any fly is good on it's day!!