Tag: Malleny Angling
Ronnie receives special award from Malleny Angling
Rognvald 'Ronnie' Robinson is a well-known face at Harlaw and Threipmuir Reservoirs above Balerno in The Pentland Hills, but the 84-year-old does more than just fish.
He acts as stand-in bailiff, provides detailed reports on...
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.
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Fishing – Taylor delighted with season opening
Glencorse boss Bill Taylor (pictured) is delighted with catch returns and comments from anglers since his season opened last week.Big numbers have been reported along with the quality of the trout landed.Nearby, Loganlea has...
Fishing – McGarry cashes in as anglers claim local waters are ‘on fire’
Bonnyrigg angler Sean McGarry (pictured) landed 47 trout during a session at Rosslynlee, backing up his 33 and 23 from previous visits this Spring.The water is said by anglers to be "on fire" and...
Fishing – good catches at Harlaw but concern over social conduct
The fishing at Harlaw and Threipmuir in the past week started well then, as the warm weather and bright sun conditions arrived, fishing became more challenging, writes Robert Ross, a director of Malleny Angling...
Fishing – reservoirs and car parks temporarily closed in Pentland Hills
Harlaw (pictured) and part of Threipmuir Reservoir in the Pentland Hills will not open for the season as planned on April 1 because of the world-wide pandemic.
Confirmation comes just days before the scheduled opening...
Fishing – Irvine buzzing after bagging specimen fish
Neil Irvine landed a 22lb pike at Pottishaw near Whitburn. The fish was tempted by a buzzer and landed on a 5wt rod.
However, owner Fraser Thomson has now suspended fly fishing for pike as...
Fishing – bailiffs appeal after find of nets and set lines
Forth District Salmon Fishery Board bailiffs have been on patrol on the River Tyne and found nets and set lines hidden near the banks of the River Tyne at a well-known poaching hotspot.
A spokesman...
Fishing – Scotland ladies going for gold
Scotland's ladies fly fishing team, which includes several members from the Lothians, are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to land gold in an international clash at Draycote Water in England.
The squad, which...
