Fishing for the truth about angling in Scotland
(This story was first published in The Herald, 15 August 2008) THE Scottish government has been accused of persisting with “misguided” policies towards the preservation of wild salmon stocks according to one of the world’s most respected conservationists. Orri Vigfússon, chairman of the North Atlantic Salmon Fund, claims the SNP administration “seems determined to pursue…
Continue ReadingSea angling in Scotland has won Scottish Executive funding worth around £40,000 to undertake the first serious study into its economic impact.
Continue ReadingGAME angling leaders give a warm welcome to the launch of the Scottish government’s strategic plan for the future of freshwater fishing but warn that anglers may have to pay more for their sport in future.
Continue ReadingCasting for Recovery, the charity which uses fly-fishing to help women recovering from breast surgery is coming to Scotland in 2009
Continue ReadingANGLING is waking up to a revolution in its corridors of power as work begins on an ambitious five year development plan under a new and unified Scottish development organisation.
Continue ReadingThe organisers of sea angling in Scotland are struggling to land a team of youngsters to fish for their country against world champions England and the other home nations
Continue ReadingLadies websites Fishing for Everyone Fly Females www.reelbacking.com www.wildtroutfisher.co.uk Lesley Crawford, one of the few UK female guides and casting instructors as well as author of several books on trout fishing. Ladies-only Fly-fishing Clubs Invicta Angling Club. Oldest in Scotland, established 1966. Secretary, Carolyn Shafto 01360 440077 St. Serfs Angling Club. Established 1986. Secretary, Bunty Webster 01382…
Continue Reading(Full version of an article which first appeared in The Herald Saturday magazine in March 2008) WOMEN have always held a sort of stately presence in the male-dominated world of angling. Well, both the Queen and her dear old Mum were known to enjoy a spot of salmon fishing now and again. Occasionally a TV…
Continue ReadingLoch Fitty owners deny rumours surrounding the closure of one of Scotland’s top fly-fishing venues. Full version of a story published in January 2008.
Continue ReadingHow Paul Devlin cornered the fishing tackle market from the heart of Glasgow’s deprived Possil. Full version of the Sunday Herald article (25 November 2007).
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