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A91 closure at Dollar – 10th to 14th August

Posted on August 5, 2015 by gowens2013

I am informed that the A91 will be closed between Monday 10th and Friday 14th August 2015 for carriageway upgrades: http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/transport/roadreport/ I am sure that the diversion will be clearly signed but anglers heading in either direction between Tillicoultry and Dollar will … Continue reading →

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Lost tackle – Wednesday 5th August

Posted on August 5, 2015 by gowens2013

We would be grateful to any members or visitors who happen upon a rod and reel in the river, get in touch via the website or the Secretary via: Contact One of the river’s most enthusiastic angler got himself into a wee … Continue reading →

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Wild Fisheries Review

Posted on July 2, 2015 by gowens2013

The Forth District Salmon Fishery Board are seeking advise from anglers in the Forth Catchment on the issues relating to the Wild Fisheries Review to inform their own response on our behalf It is important to be aware this review … Continue reading →

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River Forth Fishery Trust summer newsletter

Posted on July 2, 2015 by gowens2013

There is plenty of interesting reading in the RFFT’s summer newsletter which can be found here: http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d609b5fce77f392cee5505b8e&id=b720dd27ce    

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NOTICE – Car Parking at Glenquey

Posted on April 14, 2015 by gowens2013

Just a wee reminder for anglers fishing at Glenquey, car parking is strictly not permitted on the Scottish Water road beneath the dam. Please use the DAA’s dedicated car park provided, park responsibly leaving space for other cars and under no circumstance take your vehicle … Continue reading →

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Catching them young!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by gowens2013

I was sent this photograph this week by the DAA president Bryan Anderson, showing Bryan taking his five year old nephew for his first fishing lesson on the Devon I dread to think what the age difference is, but I know … Continue reading →

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A pollution near miss

Posted on March 6, 2015 by gowens2013

On Wednesday 4th March 2015 with our new season just eleven days off, the Devon and a very lucky driver had an extremely close call. In the early hours an articulated fuel tanker came off the A977 at Powmill and ended up in … Continue reading →

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Safe passage – Scotland against Salmon farms

Posted on February 19, 2015 by gowens2013

The Association have been approached by the campaign group Protect Wild Scotland for support for their ‘Safe Passage’ campaign They are advocating and campaigning for at the Scottish Government and the salmon farming industry immediately establish : A Moratorium on … Continue reading →

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Clearing timber – DAA work party on Wednesday 11th February

Posted on February 11, 2015 by gowens2013

The guys have been out today clearing fallen lumber from the river above the Black Bridge (road up to Sheardale, between Dollar and Tillicoultry) A lot of hard work on chilly February afternoon’s helps a whole season of fishing in the … Continue reading →

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River Forth Fisheries Trust – Anglers map of the Rivers Forth, Teith, Lenny and Allan Water

Posted on February 11, 2015 by gowens2013

I am sure that both members and visitors to the Devon will visit other local rivers in the district in particular the Allan, Forth and Teith. The River Forth Fisheries Trust are raising money by selling Anglers Maps of the Rivers … Continue reading →

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