Fishing for the truth about angling in Scotland
THERE’S nothing like the first outing of the season to stir the blood. Hope always seems undiminished by a dark wet winter. So a even a couple of casts from the bank in cold, blustery conditions on the vast acreage of Loch Awe in Argyllshire, with the occasional sleet shower passing by and Ben Cruachan…
Continue ReadingIT started out as a simple cycle run from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch along the towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal. A glorious day we thought, and a chance for an easy pedal with the occasional opportunity to find out how the regular small groups of anglers were faring in the bright sunshine. For the…
Continue ReadingMY STORY earlier this week commenting on shark tagging in the drive to increase our knowledge and understanding of endangered fish species, has prompted an interesting response from one of the founders of the new River Clyde website. John Blair says that Clyde pike are soon to be the target of a tagging programme. He…
Continue ReadingTHE River Clyde, one of the most famous rivers in the world, is a magnet for anglers, particularly its mid and upper reaches. Its reputation as a salmon fishery is also recovering. So a single website catering for the diverse needs of thousands of fishermen who take to its banks each year, is long overdue.
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