Category Archives: Glenquey journal

DAA update June 2018

Posted on June 18, 2018 by gowens2013

The now traditional spring draught continues with Saturday’s minor spate having little impact on river levels. The fishing on the river hasn’t been impossible but stealth and care is required not spook fish. Despite the difficult conditions some nice fish have … Continue reading →

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Glenquey – Missing rod tip

Posted on June 18, 2018 by gowens2013

Cailean Moore posted on the welcome page: Would everyone who fishes Glenquay keep their eyes peeled for a rod top section. My friend lost his top section for his Sage fly rod. If you find it please contact me and … Continue reading →

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Late spring update

Posted on May 24, 2018 by gowens2013

May has finally seen temperatures rise; the arrival of the first groups of swallows and black headed gulls to the river signified that the river was at last coming to life! Firstly I am sad to report the death of Gordon Forbes a few weeks … Continue reading →

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Lost property at Glenquey

Posted on May 24, 2018 by gowens2013

Fishing related lost property was found at Glenquey by Donald Macgregor; if you have left something there get in touch with David Mudie or via thedaa@talktalk.net and we will see, if it is the offending property, that you are reunited!

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2018 Season – early season update and news

Posted on April 14, 2018 by gowens2013

Well the season is almost four weeks old, though until the last few days, it’s hard to remember such a wintery start to the season. Jim Milne was up at Glenquey very early in the season, reported fishing between ice … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the 2018 season

Posted on March 14, 2018 by gowens2013

The weather doesn’t look like it is going to be too kind for the opening days of the season; cold east wind, sleet & snow …….. don’t panic in a few weeks time winter will be a distant memory, hopefully 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Season 2018 news

Posted on February 24, 2018 by gowens2013

Well the new season is a mere 19 days away! It may be a slow start to the season with the imminent arrival of the ‘Beast from the East’, spring may be a wee bit delayed this year. I have … Continue reading →

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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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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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