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Angling bosses up pressure for phased return
David Ogg, chairman of Angling Scotland (AS), which represents game, coarse and sea fishermen north of the Border, has put forward 'a progressive approach'...
Fishing – Home International postponed for 12 months
The women's fly fishing Home International at Lake of Menteith on May 28 has been put back a year because of the world-wide pandemic.
Lothians-based...
Fishing – stay at home advice underlined by local associations
One angler has been pictured on social media fishing at Polton on the Esk and Musselburgh and District Angling Association have issued fresh advice...
Anglers ‘flaunt’ Government lockdown
Forth District Salmon Fishery Board bailiffs have removed a number of anglers from various fisheries.
A spokesman reminded everyone that fishing is NOT an essential...
Water of Leith closed to anglers
The Water of Leith was due to re-open for angling on Wednesday, 1 April 2020 but the activity has now been temporarily banned because...
Fishing – Almond bosses advise angers to stay at home
West Lothian Angling Association bosses, who look after a nine-mile stretch of The Almond from Newbridge to Kirkton in Livingston, have urged their permit-holding...
Fishing – permits for The Esk at Musselburgh now available
Musselburgh and District Angling Association confirm that season tickets are now available to fish the River Esk.
Anglers can get them at Ace Bike Co,...
Fishing – changes at Tarn for next season
A new toilet block, which will be suitable for disabled anglers, is being installed at Allandale Tarn which will re-open in mid-February.
Bosses are taking...
Fishing – Alba Game Fishing host free course for youngsters
One of Scotland’s fishing experienced specialists is offering a free taster session for youngsters next year.
Sunday, March 15 has been booked at Whinney Loch,...
Fishing – Tweeddale winter league start date
Tweeddale Millennium boss Jacko Jackson has confirmed that his Winter League will start on Saturday, November 2.
There are ten rounds and the entry is...
Bangour Fishery – aiming to offer a complete package
Bangour Trout Fishery was built as a water supply for a former village hospital. It was stocked with brown trout to keep the water...
Rock ramp boost to River Almond ecosystem
The Howden rock ramp aims to return salmon and other fish to their ancient spawning ground in Almondvale.
And building Britain’s largest rock ramp at...
Fishing – Britton triumphs in Scotland ladies fund-raiser at Bangour
Two Bangour Fly Fishing Club members finished in the first three after the Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing team fund-raiser on their home water.
Alex Britton...
Fishing – ladies invited to coarse fishing coaching day
Heather Lauriston reports that the Scottish Federation of Coarse Angling have a ladies coaching and development day on Saturday, August 3 (9am) at Orchill...
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...
Fishing – free scheme to encourage more youngsters into the sport
Fishery boss Fraser Thomson has launched a free scheme for the school summer holidays to encourage more young people into the sport.
Thomson is offering...
Fishing – Connet and Kettles claim Scierra Pairs final slot
Mike Connet and Jock Kettles qualified for the final of the Scierra Pairs following victory in the latest heat of one of Britain’s leading...
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...
Fishing – Still Game star sees anglers reel in big trout at Drumtassie
Busy Drumtassie trout fishery is fast gaining a reputation for regularly producing big fish with Martin O’Hara holding the venue record of 22lbs.
Jocky Weir...
Fishing – TV star Paul Young at Drumtassie on Sunday
Still Game star Paul Young will be at Drumtassie Trout Fishery near Blackridge to meet anglers on Sunday from 9am.
The Edinburgh-born actor, who also...
Fishing – Water of Leith coming to life
Action seems to be picking up on the Water of Leith with several anglers reporting good catches including John Dingwall. His success has generally...
Fishing – Stenhouse is major draw for Lothians anglers
Stenhouse Trout Fishery may be in Fife but it is hugely popular with anglers from the Lothians and Edinburgh.
Why? Because it is only 35...
Fishing – evening permits available at Harlaw and Threipmuir
Evening permits will be available this season at Harlaw and Threipmuir Reservoirs, two miles south of Balerno.
Malleny Angling Club administer the reservoirs in the...
Fly fishing – big show on this weekend at Stirling
The Scottish Fly Fair is on this Saturday and Sunday at The Stirling Court Hotel in the University of Stirling.
Organiser David Newell said expert...
Fishing – Jacko to take over at popular East Lothian fishery
John Jackson from Stoneyburn in West Lothian takes over the lease for the popular Tweeddale Millennium near Gifford in March.
He replaces long-time owner Bill...
Fishing – anglers casting for big money prize
Leeanne Aitchison created Drumtassie Trout Fishery from nothing thanks to hard work and a vision.
Now the popular, 18-month-old venue regularly welcomes anglers from as...
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...
Fishing – Williams beats weather to land top prize
Steve Williams travelled a long distance from Jarrow near Sunderland to win the Bass Rock sea angling challenge. He edged Dunbar angler Chris Empson...
Almond rock ramp project is major boost
Works to help fish like salmon, sea trout, brown trout, lamprey and eel over a redundant structure in the River Almond at Howden in...
Fishing – fly dressers to fore in city and Penicuik
The Edinburgh Fly Dressers Club has started its winter session and it meets every Wednesday at Slateford Bowling Club, Lanark Road, Edinburgh at 7:30pm.
The...
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