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The Winter 2019 newsletter

Posted on January 18, 2020 by gowens2013

For members not able to attend the AGM the latest newsletter is available to download here DAA – newsletter – Spring 2020

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Alloa Fly Tying group

Posted on January 17, 2020 by gowens2013

ALLOA FLY TYING GROUP DAA member Scott Freeman has been running a fly tying group for a couple of months. They meet most weeks on a Tuesday between 7pm and 9pm at Coopers in Alloa (23 Kellie Place, Alloa, FK10 … Continue reading →

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REMINDER – DAA AGM 14th January 2020 @ 7.30pm – Royal Arms, Tillicoultry

Posted on January 11, 2020 by gowens2013

Just a wee nudge 🙂 The Devon Angling Association’s AGM will take place in the Royal Arms, Tillicoultry at 7.30pm on 14th January 2020 All members are welcome

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River Devon – Wild Trout Trust advice

Posted on January 11, 2020 by gowens2013

During the autumn committee member Bob Wright arranged for the Wild Trout Trust’s Gareth Pedley (Conservation Officer North) to undertake a day long survey of a number key locations along the Devon. The Wild Trout Trust are a conservation charity that … Continue reading →

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Fish in the classroom – Forth River Trust Crowdfunder

Posted on January 11, 2020 by gowens2013

The Devon Angling Association has for a number of years supported the Forth Rivers Trust ‘Fish in the Classroom’ programme financially and practically. In 2020 we will once again support a primary school within the Devon’s catchment. To quote the … Continue reading →

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DAA AGM 14th January 2020 @ 7.30pm – Royal Arms, Tillicoultry

Posted on December 1, 2019 by gowens2013

Title says it all! The Devon Angling Association’s AGM will take place in the Royal Arms, Tillicoultry at 7.30pm on 14th January 2020 All members are welcome

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DAA branding for clothing

Posted on December 1, 2019 by gowens2013

The DAA’s Colin Smail has organised a means of obtaining Devon Angling Association branded clothing ……… as a brand it will probably won’t rival Next or FCUK but is a lovely emblem to add to clothing of your choice For … Continue reading →

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2019 season catch up

Posted on December 1, 2019 by gowens2013

The wet autumn meant for the first time in a number of years a decent number of salmon (and some sea trout) were caught in the last couple months of the season. Final catch returns are being collated for Marine … Continue reading →

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2019 Salmon/Sea Trout catch returns

Posted on November 11, 2019 by gowens2013

A quick gentle reminder to members holding a Salmon/Sea Trout permit, that we require a catch return by November 20 even if a NIL return Please also note the requirement in the catch return to record the fishing effort (number … Continue reading →

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September 2019 update – Part 3 – Working with the Forth River Trust

Posted on September 28, 2019 by gowens2013

One of the important tasks that members of the DAA committee undertake is supporting the Forth River Trust’s biologist undertaking their routine surveys of the River Devon. This year: Bob Wright, Keith Broomfield and Alan Graham assisted with kick sampling … Continue reading →

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