Fishing for the truth about angling in Scotland
THIS, or at least a very close cousin, is set to occupy my attention for the next few days in one of the UK’s most scenic fly-fishing locations. Loch Fada on Skye is home to one of the most prolific mayfly hatches you are likely to encounter anywhere in the UK. They are in your…
Continue ReadingRUBBISH anywhere is a sorry sight. And sadly is a reflection on our society today, one where even a little respect for the places where we live and play, seems to have evaporated. The carefree “chuck it” brigade are no strangers to angling unfortunately, as anyone who has visited the banks of some of our…
Continue ReadingCanadian study condemns beavers as having a ‘major adverse impact’ on migratory fish such as salmon and sea trout.
Continue ReadingMOTHERWELL angler David McAuley narrowly missed lifting Scotland’s richest fishing prize for the second time in two years today, when he was narrowly beaten into second place in the final of Ayrstrike 2009 by 0.9kg. The top spot, and a prize of £3000 went to Ian Fewtrell from Wigan with a bag of carp, rudd,…
Continue ReadingThe emergency meeting of the Loch Lomond Angling Improvement Association last week, delivered a victory for the existing committee but no mandate for the status quo. So what next?
Continue ReadingThe god of angling works in mysterious ways, as Gordon Mack learns from long and bitter experience.
Continue ReadingSave The Doon salmon campaigners unite and petition gathers strength
Continue ReadingScottish Power issued the following statement to Between The Lines today following a request for an explanation about why it was necessary to change river abstraction levels. In order to meet the forthcoming requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive, Scottish Power have been working on proposals in conjunction with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency…
Continue ReadingANGLERS IN Scotland have launched the country’s first comprehensive shark tagging programme in an effort to protect the many species of fish which are at risk of being wiped out in local waters. The move by grassroots conservationists seizes the initiative and exposes Government reticence to take immediate direct action, despite signing up last month…
Continue ReadingScotland were pushed into third position behind Wales and England in the spring home international fly-fishing competition at Chew on Friday. The Scots, led by Jock Kettles, equalled the Welsh for numbers of fish – 44 – but lost out at the weigh-in. Kettles with nine fish for 16.1lb was fourth in the overall individual…
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