Tag: fly fishing
Fishing – Cook and Dewar go forward to national Scierra Pairs final
Owen Cook and Brian Dewar won a heat of the nationwide Scierra Pairs competition at Glencorse Reservoir.
They collected and amazing weight of 36lbs 12oz on a day when the fishing was first class.
In second...
Fishing – social media key to surge in membership
West Lothian Angling Association are enjoying a record year for membership according to founder member Douglas Hall.
Almost 100 anglers now hold permits for their eight-mile stretch from near Newbridge to Kirkton at Livingston.
And Douglas...
Fishing – megastore reveal Edinburgh open weekend dates
Edinburgh Angling Centre have confirmed the dates for the first open weekend at their Granton store.
They promise tackle demonstrations, fishing tuition, new product launches, competitions, deals and special offers.
Their open weekend in Glasgow earlier...
Fishing – a quick guide to trout permits on some Lothians rivers
The trout fishing season started on Wednesday, March 15 and you may be interested in getting a permit for local waters.
Here, as a reminder, are a sample of waters who have submitted details to...
Fishing – Linlithgow Loch – a spectacular setting with worldwide appeal
In the shadow of stunning Linlithgow Palace, the loch is a spectacular place to fish and the water attracts anglers from around the world.
Although once famous for large brown trout, now most of the...
Fishing – Glencorse, a stunning venue for quality trout
Background: Glencorse RSV is one of the most stunning locations for trout fishing in the Lothians and it is only 15 minutes from Edinburgh. It is situated at the foot of the Pentland Hills...
Fishing – Bangour Fishery a fine early-season venue
Bangour Fishery has been restored and claims to provide anglers with everything they need for a great day on the water.
The well-maintained venue is 700 feet above sea level and lies in the south-east...
Fishing – young Scots need help to bring back gold
The Scottish Youth International fly fishing team travel to Llyn Brenig in North Wales for the 33rd Youth International Fly Fishing Competition in August and coaches are determined to bring back gold.
However, the 14-strong...
Fishing – Rosslynlee has a reputation as a good top of the water fishery
Within five minutes of parking my car at Rosslynlee Trout Fishery, two anglers had their rods bent by fish.
That is, to my mind, a solid endorsement of the sport available at the 5.25 acre...
Fishing – Morton Fishings – a heat venue for major British pairs event
The Scierra Pairs carries the highest prize fund in British competition fly-fishing.
There are prizes at every heat in addition to the final and the format allows a pair of anglers entering to fish in...
Fishing – free fly fishing basics courses start on Saturday
Orvis in Edinburgh start their free learn fly fishing basics courses this weekend - perfect for the opening of the trout season on 15 March 2017 - and they are designed for beginners of all...
Fishing – Glasgow open weekend – coming to Edinburgh soon
Thousands of fishermen from all over Scotland attended the open weekend at the Glasgow Angling Centre at The Point Retail Park.
The Edinburgh Reporter visited to see what was going on.
https://youtu.be/L_yvkeSc4GE
And bosses revealed that they are...
Fishing – Paul Buchanan discusses the art of fly selection
International angler and coach, Paul Buchanan, from Livingston says: "As a fly fisherman, it is understandable that you need to place a certain level of importance on the subject of flies but, as you...
Fishing – Paul Buchanan looks at tackle maintenance
International fishermen Paul Buchanan continues his fishing series with a look at tackle maintenance.
He said: "I always intend to be more active in the tackle maintenance department but it is the same every year...
Fishing – Q & A with Scottish international Paul Buchanan
Fishing coach, Paul Buchanan, continues his series and this time he looks at common issues raised by anglers.
Q: I can never get near a rising fish – they always seem to stop rising before...
Fishing – the close season, a time for reflection
Paul Buchanan, who has captained Scotland's river fly fishing team and is one of the most capped river internationalists in the UK, starts his fly fishing series for The Edinburgh Reporter with a look at tackle...
Fishing – becoming a better angler – Paul Buchanan
This, the first in a series by well-known small rivers fisherman and coach, Paul Buchanan, is written at a level that could benefit both beginners and more experienced improvers with hopefully the odd nugget...
Fishing – Scottish Government rules out rod licence proposal
Proposals to introduce rod licences and a new wild fisheries levy will not be taken forward, Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced.
The Scottish Government has ruled out these measures, as well as the criminalisation...
Fishing – river project looking to work with community groups
RiverLife is an ambitious project targeted at reconnecting communities and wildlife with the Almond and Avon rivers and to restore the natural heritage.
The bulk of the project is made up of works including improving...
Fishing – new regular column exclusive to our readers
Fishing is exceptionally popular in Britain, with many people of varying ages taking to the rivers, lakes, canals, and shores on a regular basis.
It has in the dark and distant past been considered a predominantly...
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