Flies and Tactics: Fly Fishing for Grayling with Scott Nellins
Published: 19th December 2025 | Author: Fulling Mill
You will enjoy our video with Scott Nellins if you’re interested in fly fishing for grayling. In this video, we follow Scott from Fly Fishing Team England during a day of grayling fishing. The River Dee has some of the best opportunities to catch large grayling during the winter. Throughout the film, Scott describes the best flies, tactics, gear, and tips for catching grayling during the winter. Scott shows his favorite grayling flies and how he likes to fish them. Whether it be with a euro nymphing approach or covering water using an indicator nymphing rig, Scott demonstrates how to nymph for grayling.
As you watch the film, it is clear that Scott thinks through every move. He describes his thought process on reading water and identifying where the fish are holding in the river. Scott also explains the importance of slowing down your flies in winter. Like most fish during the colder months, a low and slow approach is key. Scott shares his learnings from his experience on the water and while fly fishing competitively around the world for Team England. From fly selection and rigging, strike detection, and fish landing technique, this video will make you a better grayling angler.
Watch this video with Scott to learn how to fish for grayling or catch more fish on your next grayling fishing trip. Filmed by the talented Patrick Tillard, this video is packed with technical tips for all anglers and offers valuable advice for anyone interested in winter fly fishing.
Watch Here: Fly Fishing for Grayling with Scott Nellins
About Scott Nellins
Based in the North East of England, Scott regularly travels across the UK to compete in a wide range of individual and team competitions. His favourite method of fishing is euro nymphing, followed closely by dry fly. His preferred quarry is grayling. Scott describes himself as an impatient angler—always looking to tweak, refine, and adapt his approach, a trait that stems from his competitive background.
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