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Book corner #1 – An Angler Rambles

Posted on January 19, 2022 by gowens2013

DAA member Drew Jamieson, has just published a new book An Angler Rambles – Among Scotland’s Trout and Salmon This is the latest in a series of books about Scottish Salmon and Trout fishing published by Drew The book is … Continue reading →

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Spring 2022 Newsletter

Posted on January 14, 2022 by gowens2013

The latest DAA newsletter is now available for downloading, this is the 23rd issue and final issue to be produced by Dennis Toon. Huge vote of thanks to Dennis for all the effort put in over the years collating/publishing them … Continue reading →

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2021 AGM Notice

Posted on November 26, 2021 by gowens2013

The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Devon Angling Association will take place on Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 7.30 pm. The venue is The Arns, Alloa, the home of Clackmannan County Cricket Club. Regrettably, due to the Covid pandemic, attendance … Continue reading →

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Fly tying group @ Coopers Bar, Alloa – Tuesdays 7 to 9pm

Posted on November 8, 2021 by gowens2013

Scott Freeman and friends are back up and running the fly tying group based at Coppers, Alloa and held every Tuesday evening 7 to 9pm. All are welcome regardless of tying ability. Last week Ed Madril from Spain demonstrating Spanish … Continue reading →

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Salmon and Sea Trout returns

Posted on November 8, 2021 by gowens2013

Thank you for those members with Salmon & Sea Trout permits, who have already returned their catch returns! Just a wee reminder that members holding an All Species Permit are required to submit a catch return recording your fishing. This … Continue reading →

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End of Season 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by gowens2013

So today was the final day of the 2021 season on the River Devon with the final day of the Salmon/Sea Trout Season. I suspect some may have braved the elements for the final day, but the river was pretty … Continue reading →

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Himalayan Balsam plucking event – Monday 14 June 2021

Posted on June 1, 2021 by gowens2013

David Louden of Dollar is endeavoring to organise a series of community Himalayan Balsam plucking session along the Devon between the Haugh and Sheardale bridges. The first date in the diary is Monday 14th June between 9.30am and Noon Anglers … Continue reading →

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2021 Permits – March update #1

Posted on March 6, 2021 by gowens2013

The new season is getting very very close so time for an update on the permit situation, well for the moment it is literately a cut and paste of the last update Angling Scotland’s Covid guidance for angling – https://www.anglingscotland.org.uk/covid-19-advise-when-we-get-back-to-fishing/ … Continue reading →

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Great job opportunity for 18-24 year old from Clackmannanshire

Posted on February 23, 2021 by gowens2013

The Forth Rivers Trust are seeking to recruit a Project Support Officer, to support the trust’s work. The candidate will need to be aged 18 – 24, live in Clackmannanshire and not be currently participating in employment or education such … Continue reading →

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2021 Permits – February update #1

Posted on February 2, 2021 by gowens2013

I am sure that no-one needs any reminding that we remain in Covid-19 lockdown, but the current Scottish Government guidance allows angling as an appropriate activity providing appropriate social distance practice is maintained. Angling Scotland’s Covid guidance for angling – … Continue reading →

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