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Fishing – entries still available for top competition
You still have time to enter The Scierra Pairs which carries the highest prize fund in British competition fly-fishing with prizes at every heat...
Fishing – tight lines at three local fisheries
The cold weather had made the trout reluctant to feed in local rivers, but good sport has been reported in three local reservoirs.
At Glencorse,...
Fishing – smiles better at Morton Fishings
Kelso anglers enjoyed their recent outing to Morton Fishings.
It’s their first trip to the water near Mid Calder for two years and they were...
Fishing – Trust confirm fish pass opening
The River Forth Fisheries Trust plan to open the Fair a Far Weir fish pass on Saturday, 21 April (11.30am).
It was cancelled in early...
Fishing – Water of Leith opens on April 1
The Water of Leith is described as a silver thread in a ribbon of green. It rises in the Colzium Springs in the Pentland...
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...
Fishing – Almond is so easy to reach
Last season West Lothian Angling Association(WLAA) upped their permit cap from 100 to 150 permits.
WLAA chairman Bruce Hope says the early indications are that...
Fishing – curtain up on season at two fisheries
Two popular local trout fisheries open their doors officially this weekend.
Karen Jack at Loganlea high up in the Pentland Hills is delighted that the...
Fishing – Newell hooked on Scotland
The largest dedicated festival of fly fishing and fly tying made such an impact that it will be held again next year.
Organiser David Newell...
Fishing – latest info on trout fisheries
Several of the local fisheries have updated us with information about opening dates.
Currently, the access to Loganlea is blocked by snow but Karen Jack...
Fishing – the latest on where to source permits
Trout fishing for most local rivers officially opens on Thursday, March 15 and anglers can’t wait to get out there.
Permits for the Almond and...
Fly fishing festival set for Stirling
What is claimed to be the largest dedicated festival of fly fishing and fly tying to be held in Scotland takes place in Stirling...
Conservation key to the future
Many Lothians anglers fish the Clyde and conservation and the encouragement of young anglers were the two key messages stressed at the official salmon...
Fishing – top prizes for national team fund-raiser
Over 60 anglers from all over Scotland and a group from the North of England will contest a major fund-raising event in the Lothians...
Fishing – Hope outlines Almond permit plans
Bruce Hope yesterday described The Almond as a hidden gem as he updated anglers on the situation of permits for next season.
The newly-appointed chairman...
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...
Rosslynlee – new owners bring changes
Background: This was not an ideal day for fishing. The temperature gauge on the car registered 1C and I twice skidded on black ice...
Fishing – deadline looms for applications
The Rivers for All project is intended to support organisations and communities seeking assistance with their own projects.
They should also meet RiverLife: Almond &...
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 – young angling project making real strides
A number of Lothians anglers - myself included - are members of the United Clyde Angling Protective Association (UCAPA) and secretary Tom McGregor reports...
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 – 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 – 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...
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