You can find Lochgilphead nestling at the top of Loch Gilp, itself a branch of Loch Fyne which is the longest sea loch in Britain and became famous for herring fishing during the early to mid 1900s.

Lochgilphead has a population of 3000 people and is the administrative centre of Argyll and Bute.

The town is situated in the heart of Mid Argyll and to the north lies Kilmartin Glen an area of internationally important archaeological land where there are more than 350 ancient monuments. Kilmartin House Museum, an award winning world- class centre, has a shop and café.

To the east runs the Crinan canal which cuts through the Kintyre Peninsula on the way to the Western Isles. It passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland and has an easily accessible towpath for walkers, cyclists and fishermen alike. It abounds with wild brown trout and is free to fish.

To the south lies Kintyre which has three ferry terminals where you can catch ferries to Islay, Jura, Gigha or Arran.

There are easily 100 lochs if not more within a one hour drive of Lochgilphead. Some are readily accessible such as the Coille-bharr and Loch Barnluasgan where you can step out of your car into the boats. Other lochs which are well worth a visit involve walks from 15 minutes to 2 hours but when you reach them you could very well feel you are the only person on earth.

Fyne Tackle is owned and run by the MacGilp family. It was established in 1995 by Archie and his wife Barbara. Archie a native of Mid Argyll is a keen and experienced fisherman and is well respected locally for his expertise and knowledge of all aspects of fishing both salt and fresh water. He is always on hand to give out advice and help on where to go fishing and what tackle is best suited.

The shop has been so successful that their son Archie has joined the team. Archie junior a former marine engineer is also an experienced fisherman and outdoor enthusiast.
Fyne Tackle is a specialised shop catering for the Outdoors.

It has a wide range of stock for the Outdoor and country sport enthusiast from fishing tackle to walking boots, Outdoor clothing to binoculars and camping equipment. We even stock a wide range of frozen baits for fresh and salt water fishing, between March and October we also hold worms for freshwater.

Mid Argyll caters well for the Outdoor enthusiast with numerous forestry walks and spectacular viewpoints. The Kintyre way also begins just fourteen miles south of us and runs onto Campbeltown at the southern end of Kintyre. Bird watching is also very popular in the area along with cycling and sailing. Brenfield Stables just five miles from us offers some of the best horse riding in Britain and they can cater for all skill levels.