Women in Angling: Contacts

Ladies 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…

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Ladies of the Lake

(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…

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Finland: Getting there

We travelled to the River Teno courtesy of the Finnish Tourist Board which publishes an excellent comprehensive brochure on angling throughout the country.  It contains details on a range of packages and destinations from accredited local operators.  Or check out www.finland.com. As a general guide a short-stay independent visit including flights, car hire, accommodation, permits and…

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