My name is Ian Andrew Campbell and I originally come from Scotland; I’m an enthusiastic fly fisherman who loves all aspects of the sport, including the opportunity to spend time outdoors. Having relocated to Normandy in Northern France, I’ll be posting info and pictures of the various fishing trips that I have planned for this coming season’s fishing. I’ll also tell you about the flies and techniques that I use. Whether I use either with any success we’ll have to wait and see……….
flyfishingfella 
Enjoyed the site.
Great site….hope to follow your adventures abroad too.
Thanks Nadim I will keep you posted!
Like the site Ian, nice to have bumped into you on the Kelvin, might give the fish worrying a go myself this summer!
Hi Iain I am sure you’ll get a great deal on a fly fishing starters kit at the Glasgow Angling Centre
Hi Ian, I read with anticipation. Keep the diary going. Take Care Pamela
Hey Ian, loved the blog, very insightful. It makes you appreciate the rivers in Scotland that little bit more. I enjoyed fly fishing with you In Carradale, hope you’re doing well, and keep up the good work!
Cheers Jamie keep up the fishing you’re a natural
Hi Ian. What do you think of Berville-sur-Mare now the sun has stopped shining? All those moody misty mornings on the banks of the Seine and the largest mosquitos I’ve even seen. If you go down the lane and turn left when you reach the river there are loads of blackberry bushes which were loaded with fruit. Have a great year ahead.
Mark and Karen
Hi Andrew –
I’m a Fly Fisher, just moved to London and am looking forward to this summer, hitting the streams around the U.K. I stumbled across your site as I was doing research on where to go fly-fishing.
I have a topic that might be of particular interest to you.
One of my good friends is putting together a film project on a 90 year old World War II Veteran going back to fly fish the rivers he saw in Normandy, France as a soldier. I think it would be very relevant project that you might be able to help us spread the word about or help support the project otherwise, if you would be so kind. Please check out the trailer—it’s two minutes and it pulls at the heart strings. Would be amazing to get this done.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/frank-moore-mending-the-line?c=home
Happy fishing and thanks for your consideration!
-Dave
Hi David, thanks for the link, the film does indeed tug at the heartstrings. I really hope your friend can achieve his goal and bring Frank back to Normandy to fish. I’ll post a link to the film on the blog. Hope you have a great season’s fly fishing.
Regards
Ian
Hi there, I am visiting Gavray between 16th and 21st May. Would you be able to suggest some trout fishing in the area? Many thanks, James
Hi James, the following two locations should be of interest to you, La Sienne at the village of Ver and L”Etang de Montaigu. Both are about 10 minutes drive from Gavray town centre. Permits are available from the newsagents in Gavray. Hope this is useful and tight lines!
Ian.
Cool Blog. I’m comin to Normady in late June. Any interest in showing a Canadian around a river ?
Cheers.
James
Hi James, where will you be based while in Normandy?
Hi Ian, good blog. My parents have a house near Gavray and I’m going out to visit them for a long weekend this weekend. I wonder if I could pick your brains about fishing in the area. I have always wanted to fish the Sienne but have never got around to it. thanks, James
Hi James, try downstream from the stone bridge at Ver, mornings might be best.
Hello FlyfishingFella, I don’t know if you noticed but somebody with big meaty hands and red haired arms are squashing the fish in several photos, I am not a fisher but enjoy the scenery !!!!! hehe your auld (very) school friend, cheers and aw ra best john mclean