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Fishing – international bosses seek fresh talent
The Scottish National Fly Fishing League (SNFFL) would like to hear from all interested stillwater and river anglers, including previous SNFFL members, who would...
Fishing – winter sport still available
Loganlea trout fishery in The Pentlands offers anglers the chance to hook into some hard-fighting fish with a special deal in November.
You can use...
Fishing – special November deal at Loganlea
Loganlea trout fishery have confirmed they will be staying open in November.
And bosses will allow fishing by any method for the entire month.
Fishing is...
Cash available for river projects
The River Forth Fisheries Trust have confirmed that the Autumn 2017 round of applications is now open for projects in Falkirk, Edinburgh and West...
Fishing – dry fly key to Almond success
Dry fly patterns have proved successful on the middle stretch of The Almond where permits are issued by Cramond Angling Club.
Colin McKay has provided...
Fishing – Clyde bid to boost youth numbers
A good number of Lothians anglers fish The Clyde, including myself, and The United Clyde Angling Protective Association (UCAPA), who issue permits for a...
Fishing – work starts to give Almond eco-boost
Work has started on a £500,000 fish pass project on the River Almond on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Funding from Scottish Government and Heritage Lottery...
Fishing – organisers hook more than 50 for fun day
More than 50 people attended The Peeblesshire Trout Fishing Association open day and the figure was one of the best recorded by the association...
Fishing – top names scheduled for open weekend
Celebrities from the angling world will be in the Capital this weekend for a special open weekend hosted by Edinburgh Angling Centre at Granton.
Special...
Fishing – fish up to 18lbs in lake at Kailzie Fishery
Background: Kailzie Fishery is situated 2.5 miles south of Peebles on the B7062 and sits next to the River Tweed.
Follow the signs to Kailzie...
Fishing – top coach on duty at Peebles free day
Steve Culbert has been recruited to provide fly fishing coaching at the free family day hosted by Peeblesshire Trout Fishing Association on Saturday July...
Fishing – crayfish find sparks Tweed concern
An American signal crayfish has been found at the mouth of The Leithen Water, a tributary of The Tweed.
And the find by an angler...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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