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Latest DAA newsletter

Posted on January 21, 2018 by gowens2013

The Winter 2017/Spring 2018 DAA newsletter is available for download here: DAA – newsletter – Spring 2018 This and older newsletter can be seen here: Newsletters

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2018 AGM update

Posted on January 21, 2018 by gowens2013

There was a strong turnout for the DAA AGM held at the Royal Hotel, Tillicoultry on 9th January and some lively discussions. The key issues that came up during the meeting were: Trout fishing on the Devon was generally very good with … Continue reading →

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New permit outlet in Alloa

Posted on January 21, 2018 by gowens2013

Please note that 2018 permits will be available from Buicks (Alloa) hardware store, Union Street, Alloa FK10 1EL

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The season end update

Posted on December 2, 2017 by gowens2013

So a month has passed since the official end of the Devon Angling Association fishing season, time to wrap up another season and bring you up to date. The Annual General Meeting of the Devon Angling Association will take place … Continue reading →

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2017 Season Salmon/Sea Trout catch returns

Posted on November 9, 2017 by gowens2013

Members holding Salmon/Sea Trout  are reminded that their catch returns must be submitted to the Hon. Secretary by 20th November. Salmon/Sea Trout returns are mandatory! You can either send the catch return issued with your permit directly to the Hon … Continue reading →

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Almost the 2017 season’s end update

Posted on October 25, 2017 by gowens2013

Well its that time of year again, nights are drawing in, the 2017 Brown Trout season on the River Devon is already over and the Salmon/Sea Trout finish on Tuesday 31st October. Time for an update! The last few weeks of … Continue reading →

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September update

Posted on September 6, 2017 by gowens2013

August has been notable for the most unusual of occurrences …….. rain, in fact enough rain to trigger a number of small spates in the river and fill Castlehill to just about the brim. Fingers crossed a couple of decent rain events may encourage a decent … Continue reading →

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River Forth Fisheries Trust summer news letter

Posted on September 6, 2017 by gowens2013

Our friends at the RFFT latest newsletter http://mailchi.mp/4ed942610725/river-forth-fisheries-trust-summer-2017-newsletter The RFFT have a few big projects on the go at the moment on the Allan and particularly on the Almond where they are undertaking a huge project to remove barriers to … Continue reading →

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Another DAA construction project

Posted on August 2, 2017 by gowens2013

The DAA work party have been busy today (before the rains came) putting the finishing touches to the new bridge they have built at Lower Mains A great effort by the lads which which will benefit anglers and members of the public If you … Continue reading →

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Brief mid-summer update

Posted on July 31, 2017 by gowens2013

Now the school holidays are upon us, the rain has arrived not quite enough to put much water in the river above the compensation flow from Castlehill (even after the weekend showers though the river at Vicars Bridge was well coloured at … Continue reading →

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