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New books by DAA member Drew Jamieson

Posted on February 5, 2019 by gowens2013

Some of our members may be familiar with DAA member Drew Jamieson from encounters with him on the Devon or from reading some of his work in the likes of The Scotsman (where he has been their angling correspondent), Trout … Continue reading →

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Permit prices 2019

Posted on January 18, 2019 by gowens2013

Following the AGM the DAA confirm that there will be a modest increase in permit prices for the 2019 season; Junior permit prices remain unchanged. Permit prices will be RIVER DEVON – BROWN TROUT 2019 Adult Season                      £20.00 Junior Season                     … Continue reading →

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Notes from the AGM – Tuesday 15th January

Posted on January 16, 2019 by gowens2013

On a fairly miserable evening out of doors,  24 members of the Devon Angling Association attended the Annual General Meeting at the Royal Arms, Tillicoultry. The meeting was opened by DAA President Bryan Anderson who set out some of the challenges … Continue reading →

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DAA AGM – 15th January 2019

Posted on December 29, 2018 by gowens2013

Just a reminder the Devon Angling Association AGM will take place on Tuesday 15th January 2019 at the Royal Arms, Tillicoultry at 7.30pm All members are welcome Royal Arms location:    https://goo.gl/maps/n1MeE5edXB32  

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FOR SALE – fly tying equipment

Posted on December 29, 2018 by gowens2013

A collection of fly-tying equipment including vices Fly-tying equipment including vice, capes etc. is available for sale; an ideal way to get into making your own flies! For details please contact David Mudie: Telephone:     01259 213891 Email:             dkmudie@gmail.com  

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2018 wrap up

Posted on December 1, 2018 by gowens2013

Today is the first day in December, so a quick apology for not getting an update earlier! The season closed on 31st October on a spectacularly beautiful day which I spent fishing at Rackmill and the Haugh, without so much … Continue reading →

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Nearly seasons end

Posted on September 28, 2018 by gowens2013

The Brown Trout season comes to a close next Saturday. It hasn’t been a classic season on the Devon with really tough conditions generated by the prolonged summer drought and Scottish Water abstraction in the Ochils reservoir resulting in consistently low water until  Castlehill … Continue reading →

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August 2018 update

Posted on August 13, 2018 by gowens2013

The prolonged drought may be coming to an end (hopefully) but the river remains steadfastly at a very low level. Castlehill Reservoir has a huge, mostly negative, impact on the river but at these times the compensation flow keeps the river in reasonable condition. It will … Continue reading →

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A823 Dunfermline – Gleneagles road closed at Rumbling Bridge from 20th August 2018

Posted on August 13, 2018 by gowens2013

Please note that if you are heading to the River or Glenquey that the A823 will be closed at Rumbling Bridge from the 20th August for a period of 2 weeks.

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A823 Closed at Castlehill Reservoir – roadworks and access to Glenquey

Posted on June 18, 2018 by gowens2013

Early in the Spring we were told that there would the A823 would be closed around Castlehill Reservoir for Scottish Water works. This work will commence 2nd July 2018 but will now be undertaken with a lane closure and traffic lights. … Continue reading →

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