Tag: Allandale Tarn
Kingdom champs, Tarn re-opens plus sea fishing updates
Scott Mudie has confirmed the dates for the Kingdom Fly Fishing Championship which will have two heats and a final.
Eden Springs hosts heat one on Saturday, June 1, and there are 26 spaces and...
Cold snap hits fishing in Central Scotland
The cold snap closed several fisheries in Central Scotland this week including Drumtassie Coarse near Blackridge, Allandale Tarn at West Calder, Magiscroft near Cumbernauld and Bowden Springs, near Linlithgow, as temperatures plunged well below zero and ponds...
Local reservoir updates
Millhall near Polmont hosted a fundraiser on behalf of the Scottish Disabled Fly Fishers Association which raised over £800 towards next year's international team.
The competition winner was B Gair with N Burns in...
Latest from local fisheries
Karen Jack, owner of Loganlea Fishery (pictured), confirms that this will be the final week of the 2023 season and they are open for bookings only. They are closed on Wednesday, October 18. Call...
Competition time at The Tarn
There will be a full house at Allandale Tarn on Sunday when the Scottish National Stillwater Bank Angling Championships hold centre stage with 28 pegs booked.
Therefore, the popular water is closed to walk-up fly...
Fishery bosses re-open after winter shutdown
It's a big week for fishermen in the Lothians. Linlithgow Loch re-opens on Wednesday, March 1 for the season and several others are set to follow soon.
Morton Fishings, now under new management, re-opens after...
Stillwater Championship dates confirmed
Local venues have been confirmed for the The Scottish National Stillwater Championship qualifiers and the winners will represent Scotland in the Home Internationals.
Brian Quinn, well-known for his fund-raising activities for the Scotland youth team,...
Allandale Tarn re-opens after temperature checks and Scotland ladies carp team enjoy 42-hour training...
Popular fishery Allandale Tarn near West Calder has re-opened after being shut temporarily because of high temperatures and owner Iona Allan reminds customers of the current fishing times.
They are Saturday 9am to 9pm, Sunday...
Scotland quartet Hungary for more after debut in world-class event
Two Edinbugh-based anglers, James Dornom from Currie and Davie Corcoran from Davidson's Mains, have just returned from the WalterLand Masters in Hungary, featuring "world-class" anglers.The quartet, which also included James Woodrow from near Cumbernauld...
Anglers out in force at Linlithgow
Linlithgow Loch, a popular fishery for anglers all over the Lothians, has re-opened again after the winter shutdown and fishermen are advised to book ahead. The loch is open from 9am to 4pm seven...
Fishing – Linlithgow Loch bosses hope to open soon
An inspection will be held at Linlithgow Loch (pictured) in the next few days to see if fishing can resume after an algae outbreak. We'll update with news when we have it.
Also in West...
Fishing – best to check with individual fisheries before travelling
Anglers looking to try new equipment received as presents over Christmas can cast a line at several local fisheries during the Festive period.However, it is best to check with individual fisheries before travelling and,...
Fishing – angling chair calls for anglers to adhere to Government guidelines
Angling Scotland have encouraged fishermen to follow the latest guidelines as outlined by the First Minister in Parliament, particularly in relation to travel.David Ogg, chairman (pictured), said that the organisation was doing all it...
Fishing – Ogilvie the outright winner at Thorntonloch
Bass Rock SAL are due to hold the next round of their popular Summer League matches on Wednesday (May 29) at Seacliff Beach near North Berwick, registration at 6.30pm.
Craig Ogilvie from North Berwick won...
Fishing – codfather Derek picks right spots to keep anglers happy
Cod, and lots of them, have been keeping anglers happy offshore and Derek Anderson of Eyemouth-based Aquamarine reports a bonanza for clients.
One angler landed 17 off Spittal and fishermen also had good results just...
Fishing – Bass Rock host Christmas hamper event
Bass Rock SAL fish their Christmas hamper event on Wednesday (December 19), weather permitting.
The venue is Dunbar sea wall with registration at 6.30pm at the Dunbar Harbour bridge.
Craig Ogilvie invited anybody interested to come...
Fishing – Loganlea make late-season offer to anglers
Karen Jack of Loganlea Trout Fishery is now offering any legal method, keep-what-you-catch, permits for £25. They run from 9am to 5pm.
Bill Taylor, the owner of Tweeddale near Gifford, reports that catches are good...
Fishing – Cramond bosses looking for big AGM turnout
Cramond Angling Club officials urge members to attend their AGM on Wednesday, 21 November (7.30pm).
Secretary Joe Arndt said the committee hope for a good attendance as there are a number of key issues to...
Fishing – family open day on Saturday
Peeblesshire Trout Fishing Association host their Family Day on Saturday from 10am to 4pm at Kailzie Fishery near Peebles. It is sponsored by Fastflies.co.uk.
There are instructors on hand to assist with casting and to...
Fishing – Allandale Tarn-ing on the style
Allandale Tarn fisheries near West Calder is basking in the good weather and receiving great comments about their hard-fighting fish.
Many anglers are reporting snapped lines, straightened hooks and long runs well down into their...
Fishing – things are hotting up on the water
The weather is still having an impact on local trout fisheries and the prospect of Beast from the East 3 over Easter is a real threat.
Clubbiedean above Colinton in the Pentlands still closed but...
Fishing – Allandale Tarn – a venue for all seasons
Allandale is a member of the Association of Scottish Stillwater Fisheries (ASSF) and the spring-fed lakes have excellent water quality, ensuring a great range of fly life all year round. It is a sheltered...
