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Pre-2020 season roundup

Posted on February 17, 2020 by gowens2013

It doesn’t really feel like it but the 2020 season is only four weeks off ! The river has once again seen a series of massive spates. Storm Dennis contribution resulted in the river peaking at the SEPA gauge downstream … Continue reading →

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Wild Trout Trust – ebay auction from 20th March 2020

Posted on February 17, 2020 by gowens2013

The excellent Wild Trout Trust begin their annual auction to raise funds for conservation work all over the UK to improve the riparian habitat for trout (and everything else that shares the water) Details are here https://www.wildtrout.org/content/auction-0 and a copy … Continue reading →

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DAA 2019 Annual General Meeting

Posted on January 18, 2020 by gowens2013

The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Devon Angling Association was held on Tuesday 14th January at the Royal Arms in Tillicoultry with a turnout of 18 members. Our president Bryan Anderson thanked the committee and work parties for the … Continue reading →

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The Winter 2019 newsletter

Posted on January 18, 2020 by gowens2013

For members not able to attend the AGM the latest newsletter is available to download here DAA – newsletter – Spring 2020

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REMINDER – DAA AGM 14th January 2020 @ 7.30pm – Royal Arms, Tillicoultry

Posted on January 11, 2020 by gowens2013

Just a wee nudge 🙂 The Devon Angling Association’s AGM will take place in the Royal Arms, Tillicoultry at 7.30pm on 14th January 2020 All members are welcome

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River Devon – Wild Trout Trust advice

Posted on January 11, 2020 by gowens2013

During the autumn committee member Bob Wright arranged for the Wild Trout Trust’s Gareth Pedley (Conservation Officer North) to undertake a day long survey of a number key locations along the Devon. The Wild Trout Trust are a conservation charity that … Continue reading →

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Fish in the classroom – Forth River Trust Crowdfunder

Posted on January 11, 2020 by gowens2013

The Devon Angling Association has for a number of years supported the Forth Rivers Trust ‘Fish in the Classroom’ programme financially and practically. In 2020 we will once again support a primary school within the Devon’s catchment. To quote the … Continue reading →

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2019 season catch up

Posted on December 1, 2019 by gowens2013

The wet autumn meant for the first time in a number of years a decent number of salmon (and some sea trout) were caught in the last couple months of the season. Final catch returns are being collated for Marine … Continue reading →

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2019 Salmon/Sea Trout catch returns

Posted on November 11, 2019 by gowens2013

A quick gentle reminder to members holding a Salmon/Sea Trout permit, that we require a catch return by November 20 even if a NIL return Please also note the requirement in the catch return to record the fishing effort (number … Continue reading →

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September 2019 update

Posted on September 28, 2019 by gowens2013

So next Saturday will bring to an end the 2019 Brown Trout season on the Devon and at Glenquey. The weather forecast suggest another damp week with the risk of heavy rain on Thursday so it looks like although the … Continue reading →

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