Category Archives: DAA News

The new DAA newsletter

Posted on January 15, 2016 by gowens2013

The annual newsletter has been published for distribution through the usual outlets and is available to be read here: Newsletters Thanks to Dennis Toon for his excellent work producing the newsletter (for the eighteenth year on the trot) and to every one that … Continue reading →

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Greetings, it’s only 60 days to go!

Posted on January 15, 2016 by gowens2013

A slightly belated Happy New Year to all our members and visitors With the thermometer plunging and the Ochils white with snow, its nice to reflect that the new fishing season on the Devon is only 60 days away! Hopefully … Continue reading →

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DAA Annual General Meeting – 12th January 2016

Posted on January 6, 2016 by gowens2013

The Annual General Meeting of the Devon Angling Association will take place at The Royal Arms, Tillicoultry, on Tuesday 12th January 2016 at 7.30 pm. Location https://goo.gl/maps/FkyGM5vQzqF2 There will be much to discuss alongside the normal business of the evening, in … Continue reading →

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Fly tying course – Spring 2016

Posted on December 22, 2015 by gowens2013

Jim Milne of The Angling Shop in Alloa [39-41,  Drysdale Street, Alloa] will be running fly tying lessons for twelve weeks from Monday January 11th running from 6pm to 8pm at Alloa Academy. Jim is a very skilled fly-tyer, therefore the classes … Continue reading →

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Forth District Salmon Fishery Board – Annual Report 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by gowens2013

The Salmon Board have issued their Annual Report for 2015 which is free to download from: Click to access FDSFB-Annual-Report-2015-DRAFT.pdf It covers the activities of both the Salmon Fishery Board and the River Forth Fisheries Trust work. There is quite a bit about the … Continue reading →

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River Forth Fisheries Trust – Autumn 2015 newsletter

Posted on November 2, 2015 by gowens2013

Our friends at the Fisheries Trust have published their latest newsletter, which is well worth a read and illustrates the fantastic work that is being carried out throughout the Forth catchment: http://eepurl.com/bDsJID There is a short article about the work carried out … Continue reading →

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Catch returns 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by gowens2013

A gentle reminder that holders of Salmon and Sea Trout permits must complete a catch return by the 20th November As an alternative to the paper return issued with your permit there are a number of options for submitting returns. … Continue reading →

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That’s it the 2016 season is over

Posted on November 2, 2015 by gowens2013

The Salmon and Sea Trout season came to end on Saturday 31st October, with a bit of a whimper. There had been a momentary buzz of excitement following persistant rain on the Wednesday lifting the river nearly 2 feet near … Continue reading →

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River Devon – October update

Posted on October 25, 2015 by gowens2013

The trout season closed on Tuesday 6th October, despite a weekend of rain, with a river in bare bone condition. Its been a good season for the trout anglers, the wet winter, spring and early summer ensured the river ran … Continue reading →

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Glenquey seasons end

Posted on October 24, 2015 by gowens2013

Glenquey season ended on the 30th September with the water level at a relatively low level reflecting both the extremely dry late summer and Scottish Water’s work programme for the reservoir. The low water level has allowed work parties to … Continue reading →

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