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Lamprey watch

Posted on July 6, 2016 by gowens2013

July heralds the peak spawning season for the unique parasitic lamprey species the Sea Lamprey. The organisation Lamprey Watch are asking for anglers to report any sightings of Sea Lamprey spawning ……… which is an extraordinary sight See https://envscot-csportal.org.uk/lampreywatch/2016/03/24/when-where-and-how-to-look-for-lampreys/ To learn more … Continue reading →

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River Forth Fisheries Trust – Spring 2016 newsletter

Posted on April 2, 2016 by gowens2013

Our friends at the Trust have published their latest newsletter covering their wide scope of work and exciting projects throughout the catchment http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=d609b5fce77f392cee5505b8e&id=e007c93904&e=724fc538e8  

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The Devon’s other anglers

Posted on April 2, 2016 by gowens2013

In my experience the most likely mammal you are likely to encounter in the river other than other anglers, are dogs! I have even been knocked of my feet by an over exuberant Labrador (thankfully towards the bank, avoiding a … Continue reading →

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Glenquey on the opening day of the season

Posted on March 16, 2016 by gowens2013

Naturally enough some of Glenquey’s most enthusiastic regulars (Ian, Alan and Donald)  took advantage of the new early start of the season at Glenquey and turned out on Tuesday for the opening day of the season at the reservoir.  By all accounts … Continue reading →

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Opening of the 2016 season

Posted on March 14, 2016 by gowens2013

Well tomorrow is Tuesday 15th March and is of course the opening day of our 2016 Season 🙂 Permits have been distributed to all the usual outlets (see https://devonanglingassociation.org.uk/about-3/permits-2/ ) The day is set fair, perhaps a wee bit of haar early … Continue reading →

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Engineering works downstream of Vicars Bridge

Posted on March 7, 2016 by gowens2013

Anyone travelling along the Dollar-Muckhart road or on the back road from Vicars Bridge to Blairigone will have noticed the large scale excavations underway by the track that runs down to the river by Mains of Blairingone These works are … Continue reading →

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Wild Fisheries (Scotland) Bill/Draft Wild Fisheries Strategy

Posted on February 20, 2016 by gowens2013

Members and visitors are urged to visit and contribute to the latest consultation of the Wild Fisheries Review: https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/wild-fisheries-reform-team/draft-wild-fisheries-strategy The document takes some reading but the proposed regulations will probably result in fundamental changes to angling in Scotland. The associated consultation provides you with … Continue reading →

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Looking forward to the new season

Posted on February 20, 2016 by gowens2013

The new season is now only 24 days away and I am sure we are looking forward to fishing our favourite pools, hot spots at Glenquey Reservoir and exploring the subtle changes in the river caused by this winter’s many … Continue reading →

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It’s only ……

Posted on January 27, 2016 by gowens2013

……. 48 days to the start of the new season! At times in the last week it has almost felt like April (though to be fair it has on some days felt like January too, all on the same day). … Continue reading →

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Braving the elements – work parties !

Posted on January 20, 2016 by gowens2013

A bit of cold and snow does not put of the regulars of the DAA work party getting on with preparing the river for the new season For the last two Wednesday the guys have been clearing the winter’s spate … Continue reading →

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