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Woman loses ‘half her leg’ and needs 55 surgeries after scratch from fishing line

Echo

Story: Cameron Hill

A woman lost half her thigh and endured 55 surgeries after a small scratch from a fishing line became infected. Michelle Milton, 36, now has a wound that oozes with pus and is begging doctors to remove her ravaged limb altogether. Her ordeal began on August 18, 2019, on a fishing trip when a line in her front pocket pierced her right thigh. Read more…

CROWN ACTORS DOMINIC WEST AND JIM MURRAY EXPLORE SALMON FISHING ON THE RIVER DEVERON

Scottish Field

Story: Elle Forbes

The Crown actors Dominic West and Jim Murray discover what is being done to help wild Atlantic salmon numbers in the River Deveron. They are an indicator for the health of our rivers, coastal environment and seas. But iconic wild Atlantic salmon numbers are in crisis having suffered a decline of 70% across the North Atlantic in the last 30 years. In the River Deveron, in Aberdeenshire, conservationists have launched a new project in a bid to protect the salmon, by safeguarding them against the effects of climate change. Read more…

Fury as water firm begins pumping wastewater into one of Britain’s most celebrated river that is famed for its salmon and trout fishing

Daily Mail

Story: John James

Furious residents living on the banks of the Test chalk stream in Hampshire have said planned pumping works from Southern Water could introduce ‘an Olympic swimming pool’ of sewage into the river every day. The Test in Hampshire, one of around 200 chalk streams in the world, is famed for its salmon and trout fishing and its diverse wildlife. Read more…

The Crown actor James Murray slams sewage discharge plan

BBC News

The Crown actor James Murray has branded plans to pour diluted sewage into the River Test as “sacrilegious”. Southern Water has installed equipment to allow it to carry out so-called over pumping to ease pressure on the sewage works at Longparish, Hampshire. Read more…

Puzzle emerger

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Fly Fishing in Scotland with Al Peake of Twin Peakes

Quill and Pad

Story: Colin Alexander Smith

One need only glance at a map of Scotland to see that there is a lot of water in a relatively small geographical area. In addition to the celebrated Lochs Lomond, Ness and Leven, Scotland’s crumpled, glacier-raked topography is striated with rivers large and small, not to mention the numerous sea and hill lochs. Which makes for a tremendous variety of fish, principally trout, salmon, and grayling, all ideal targets for fly fishing. Read more…

TV’s Paul Whitehouse casts first line to mark beginning of salmon fishing season

Shropshire Star

The comedian and star of the hit series Gone Fishing performed the opening honours at Meikleour on the River Tay. Comedian Paul Whitehouse has led the opening of the salmon fishing season on the River Tay. The star of the BBC’s hit series Gone Fishing performed the honours at Meikleour, a village in Perth and Kinross, on Monday. Read more…

Angler stunned after catching rare Atlantic salmon in London — one of the first in 200 years

The Sun

Story: Alex West

AN ANGLER was stunned after reeling in a rare Atlantic salmon while fishing in London — one of the first in 200 years. Hector Rodriguez, 34, caught the 3lb beauty on the River Wandle, a tributary feeding into the Thames. Read more…

The truth about false casting

Hatch Magazine

Story: Todd Tanner

If you spend much time reading about fly fishing, or hanging around with other fly fishers, you’re likely to run across a common theme in our sport. “We false cast too much. Stop it.” That admonition to limit or curtail our false casting is frequently followed with a bit of home-spun angling wisdom. “You won’t catch fish with your fly in the air. False casting is a waste of your time. Get your fly in the water.” Read more…

Tying a Greenwells Glory Dynamite Harry DryFly

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Dounreay Fly Fishing Association trophies are handed over

John O’Groat Journal

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association held its annual general meeting and presentation of trophies in the Brown Trout Hotel, with chairman George Robertson inviting Isobel Robertson to present the awards for the club’s 2023 competitions. Bank league: Loch Calder – Rusty Cup, Toby Bracey (heaviest fish – Tony Chalmers). Toftingall – Bloody Foreigner Trophy: Alex Donald (heaviest fish – Toby Bracey). Read more…

The Face of Angling Tourism in Wales in 2024

News from Wales

Story: Lisa Baker

Wales has proven itself a haven for anglers of all levels. From the serenity of its freshwater streams to the exhilarating challenge of its saltwater shores, Wales offers an abundance of fishing opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned angler seeking the thrill of catching trophy fish or a novice eager to experience the tranquillity of the outdoors, there is something for everyone. Wales’ fishing industry is committed to promoting tourism in the area. Several initiatives are in place to encourage anglers to visit Wales and take part in its world-class fishing opportunities. Read more…

Info on West Lothian agm, cod and shore leagues

The Edinburgh Reporter

Story: Nigel Duncan

West Lothian Angling Association host their annual general meeting on Thursday, January 11, at Livingston’s Howden Park Centre. The time is 6.30pm and the event doubles with the organisation’s regular fly tying night which ends at 21.00. The annual meeting forms the first part of the evening and everybody is welcome but only members will have voting rights, according to a spokesman. He said: “If you would like to see any changes to the club or the fishing please inform us beforehand as we can cover the topic during the annual meeting.” Read more…

Stockbridge: Fishing Breaks to host women’s fishing course

Andover Advertiser

Story: Kiran Sajan

A FISHING business based in a village near Stockbridge will be offering special fishing days for women in 2024. Fishing Breaks, based in Nether Wallop, is offering the experience to women after finding an increase in demand. It will be led by Gilly Bate, considered one of the most experienced fly fishers and guides in England. Read more…

The Bounder taught fly-fishing to the rich and famous

The Age

Michael Daunt, who has died aged 81, was a leading fisherman and instructor, author and journalist. In his time, he taught Spey salmon and brown-trout casting to celebrities including Eric Clapton, Jeremy Paxman, Guy Ritchie and Ronnie Corbett. A convivial figure and a raconteur, he was known to family and friends as “The Bounder”, a soubriquet in which he revelled. “In another life I think he would have been imprisoned,” was the verdict of his friend Paxman, author of Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life. Read more…

Fly Tying a Griffith’s Gnat by Mak

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Five to ditch and five to try: what fish should we be eating in 2024?

The Guardian

Story: Karen McVeigh

In a year of record-breaking temperatures and marine heatwaves threatening our already depleted seas, conservationists, supermarkets and even musicians, including Icelandic singer Björk, have spoken out over dwindling wild fish populations. Read more…

 Message in a bottle, new Vaila owner, fishing course and more…

Shetland News

Story: Hans J Marter

A MESSAGE in a bottle thought to have been thrown in the sea more than ten years ago has washed up in Yell. The bottle was found in Burravoe in Yell on Monday (1 January) – and it included a brief note and a 20p coin. Read more…

Donegal angler hooks Ireland’s, and perhaps Europe’s, first salmon of 2024

Donegal News

Story: Jerome Hughes

A Donegal angler, having landed the inaugural salmon of 2024, not only claims the Irish crown but potentially secures a European one as well. James Kenny, who made the catch from River Lennon near Ramelton on New Year’s Day, told Donegal News it came as a complete surprise. Read more…

2024 salmon fishing season starts badly on New Year’s Day

The Impartial Reporter

Story: Chris Donegan

New Year’s Day marked the start of the salmon fishing season, although apparently no-one told the fish. Or maybe somebody did, and the salmon – being wily, clever creatures – decided to keep their head down and mouths zipped closed, for fear of ending up on the dinner plate of some hungry hallion. Read more…

Tying a Coq de Leon Quilled Gordon by Davie McPhail

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Step Outside your Comfort Zone: “Fly Fishing the Surf”

Pursuits

Story: Ken Baldwin

Discover the thrill of fly fishing the surf and increase your angling skills. I love books. I collect them and actively seek them out in old bookstores and thrift shops. I’m always on the lookout for new fly fishing literature, both from known and unknown authors. Finding a well-written book is like treasure hunting. Finding a first edition of an old classic is treasure hunting. Read more…

Women shown fly fishing is a fine way to enjoy nature

The Irish Times

Story: Derek Evans

Women from all over Ireland arrived at Laois Angling Centre with one thing on their mind – to learn how to fly fish. The aim of this day for beginners was to introduce the women to fly fishing and to set them on the road to becoming independent anglers. The breeze that pulled at the upper layers of the lake didn’t achieve much of a ripple. Everyone was grateful that there was neither snow nor frost. Read more…

Mass strandings of rare fish baffle Orkney residents

BBC News

People in Orkney have been left baffled by the stranding of thousands of fish on beaches in Shapinsay and Finstown. Atlantic saury are considered to be rare in local waters. But in the last few days thousands of them have apparently deliberately swum ashore to die. Malcolm Russell, secretary of the Orkney Trout Fishing Association, told BBC Radio Orkney that some fish he returned to the sea turned back and grounded themselves again. Read more…

UK Gov Invests Nearly £21M in England’s Fisheries

Mirage News

The Environment Agency has today revealed how the money generated from over 900,000 licence sales has been reinvested into fisheries across the country. The Annual Fisheries Report sets out how £20,900,000 in income from fishing licences, further boosted by £1,400,000 of government funding, has been reinvested to maintain, improve, and develop fisheries, carrying out surveys of fish stocks, improvements to habitats, and supplying and restocking more than 450,000 coarse fish. Read more…

Finding religion on one of Canada’s last best Atlantic salmon rivers

Hatch Magazine

Story: Chris Hunt

I get it now. For years, I’ve bemoaned the notion that, for some deep-seeded reason known only to those crusty souls who worship at the altar of the Atlantic salmon, their chosen fish sits atop the throne of the fly-fishing monarchy. First, I’m a landlocked Idahoan, for whom the luster has worn off of my state’s meager steelhead fishing opportunities. At home, chasing fish returning from the ocean has become depressing. Every year, the numbers seem to dwindle. Now, the decision to stay off the water is based almost solely on a crisis of conscience. Do I dare fish for anadromous trout that are hardly viable now and likely won’t be with us, at least in any reasonable numbers, 20 years from now? Read more…

Lake Jurassic Yields Another Monster Trout

Zoutnet

Tying One of my Top Caddis Pupa Flies by Davie McPhail

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Wild salmon protection zones to be brought in next year

Insider

Story: Sarah Ward & Peter A Walker

Wild salmon protection zones will be introduced in the Hebrides and west coast of Scotland from February, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has said. The fish are under threat due to a range of pressures, including habitat barriers, invasive species and commercial aquaculture, and their numbers have declined in rivers across Scotland. Read more…

Minnows into seadogs: inside England’s new fishing apprenticeship

The Guardian

Story: Harriet Grant

Alfie Steer has chosen a different path to his friends. While they are studying for exams and filling out university application forms, the 17-year-old is setting his alarm for 2.50am and heading out to sea. By 5am, he is hauling crabs from the decks of his father, Alan’s, trawler. “Yes it’s rough and wet – and rolly in winter – but I love it,” he says with a grin. “I’m the only one out of my friendship group who has a full-time job. That’s a good feeling. I get a wage, and it’s a job I might do for the rest of my life.” Read more…

Author aims to raise salmon threat alarm with novel based in Aberdeen

Aberdeen Live

Story: Jamie Saunderson

An author hopes his novel about an Aberdeen teenager who discovers a love of fishing during lockdown will boost awareness of declining salmon numbers. Will Shropshire, a fly fishing enthusiast from the south of England who makes regular trips to the north-east to fish the River Dee, published his first book Silver Ghosts last year. It follows the story of Callum Anderson, a Garthdee youngster who feels lost in the summer of 2020 and passes the time by getting drunk with his friends. Read more…

Fishermen in North Yorkshire win landmark river legal case

BBC News

Story: Olivia Richwald

Fishermen have won a landmark legal battle against the government and the Environment Agency for failing to protect and restore a river ecosystem. Costa Beck, near Pickering in North Yorkshire, once had a reputation as the best fly fishing spot in the county. However, its decline prompted local anglers to take legal action after years of campaigning. Read more…

Project to save under-threat salmon in River Dee wins prestigious award

STV News

Story: Anne Smith

A project to save the threatened salmon population in one of the most famous salmon rivers in the world won a prestigious award. Plans to plant a million native trees along the banks of the River Dee in Aberdeenshire hopes to help cool water temperatures, which is vital for the species’ survival. The River Dee Trust’s Million Trees Campaign won the Nature and Climate Action Award in this year’s Nature of Scotland Awards. Read more…

Tying a Grey Goose Olive Nymph by Davie McPhail

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Scots out to rise up civil sea fishing list next year

The Edinburgh Reporter

Story: Nigel Duncan

Scotland host the Civil Service Sports Club shore angling championships next year and they are determined to make home advantage count. The three-man squad of Dunfermline-based Gus Brindle and Peter Smalls and David McKervail (Inverkeithing) finished fifth on the River Tyne near Newcastle in the event won by North-West of England with Eastern second and hosts North-East third. But Scotland at least they had the consolation of Smalls who fished a brilliant second-half of the match to finish in second place in his section. Read more…

RAMBLINGS OF A CATSKILL FLY FISHER

Tying flies

River Reporter

Story: Tony Bonavist

For some, fly tying is an art form, demonstrated by the significant beauty of the elaborate patterns developed in England and Scotland for Atlantic salmon fishing.  Based on their cost, an angler would not wish to lose many in a fish or on a snag. For others, fly tying is strictly a practical matter in that it offsets the cost of buying commercially tied flies, most of which are now tied offshore. Read more…

Fishing rights on the River Cocker go under hammer today

The Cumberland News

Story: Tracy Walker

Fishing rights on the River Cocker will be up for auction today, with a guide price of £20,000 to £30,000. Mitchells Land and Property are holding the sale in Cockermouth. “The property comprises 782 metres (855 yards) or thereabouts of single bank fishing on the River Cocker, including the pools known as ‘Coop Dub’ and ‘Turkey Farm Pool’,” states the property details. Read more…

Impressive 40-inch October salmon secures top prize

Border Telegraph

Story: John Hislop

THE River Tweed’s most prestigious prize, the Bemersyde Trophy, has been claimed by David Harris from Cheltenham fishing Carham beat. Harris secured the coveted award with the safe catch and release of an impressive 40-inch October salmon. The remarkable catch took place in the Three Staines pool just above the Wear, where Harris expertly played the fish, measured it at 40 inches, and captured a quick photo before releasing it back into the river. Read more…

Cleethorpes £75m salmon farm plans approved despite objections

BBC News

Plans for a £75m onshore salmon farm in Cleethorpes have been approved, despite objections to the proposals. The 10-acre (40,000 sq m) development would produce 5,000 tonnes of fish per year, according to the developer AquaCultured Seafood Ltd (ASL). Critics had raised concerns about its environmental impact, proximity to housing and the resort’s beach. Read more…

Tying The Welshman’s Button with Davie McPhail

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West Fife trio line up for Scotland in fishing contest

Dunfermline Press

Story: Clare Buchanan

Three West Fife fishermen carry Scotland’s hopes in the Civil Service Sports Club shore championships today (Friday). Gus Brindle and Peter Smalls from Dunfermline and Davie McKervail from Inverkeithing will cast a line in the six-hour event on the River Tyne between the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and St Peter’s Marine in Newcastle. All three have represented the Scottish region of the Civil Service before and a Tartan team last won at Otterspool on the River Mersey in 2021. Read more…

Brown trout fishing closed until March

Cornish Times

Story: Chris Hall

SOUTH West Lakes’ brown trout fisheries are now closed until next March, writes Chris Hall.  Autumn weather conditions have brought winds and heavy rain, with most of the reservoirs now full, and Roadford and Colliford water levels on the rise.  The South West Fly Fair at Roadford will be Sunday, February 25 – see the South West Lakes website for more details. The South West Lakes Trout Fisheries Report for November is as follows: Read more…

Björk releasing ‘lost’ song to fight salmon farms in Iceland

Hatch Magazine

Story: Chad Shmukler

Iconic musical artist Björk is re-releasing a “lost” song to help fund the fight against open net pen salmon farms in Iceland. The release is part of a collaboration with Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalia. The two have agreed to donate all proceeds from the sale of the new release to AEGIS, an Iceland-based non-profit dedicated to eradicating open net pen salmon farming in Iceland’s waters. Read more…

Fly Tying: Jeff Rowley – Humor and Creativity with an Edge.

Mens Journal

Story: Ken Baldwin

It was his Sculpin pattern that brought Flytier Jeff Rowley’s work to my attention. I remember first seeing it and thinking “Whoa, that’s a Sculpin that I want to fish in Alaska. I know I could catch some big fish on that thing.” So I reached how to him on Instagram and he agreed to send me some of his flies to try out. He tied me up two Redfish spoon flies, a Deer Hair diver, the Sculpin, and a custom Jellybean Zonker. Read more…

Defra’s failure to protect and restore water bodies ‘unlawful’, high court rules

The Guardian

Story: Helen Horton

The government and environment agency failed in their duty to restore and protect waterways from pollution, the high court has ruled in a significant case that could force an overhaul of the government’s plans. Fish Legal and Pickering Fishery Association took the government to judicial review over its river basin management plan for the Costa Beck river in the Humber district, which had a reputation as one of the best fly fishing spots in the UK until a few years ago. Read more…

A Quick and Easy Way to Frame a Fly

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Fly, sea and coarse fishing updates

The Edinburgh Reporter

Story: Nigel Duncan

Millhall near Polmont report that the second of their weekend sessions took place in arctic conditions but those who did take part reported good sport from both The Shallows and the deeper water off The Dam.  Defrosting and removing the ice from the boats delayed things a little on Sunday morning but an official said that safety comes first.   Sinking and intermediate lines coupled with a variety of lures worked well with snake, damsel and black and green rabbit patterns scoring high.   Anglers using floating lines had success with buzzer, diawl bach and app bloodworms and egg flies and blobs also worked well suspended under an indicator. Read more…

Angling after a great day out with St Luke’s Hospice

The Star

Story: John Highfield

The special angling party set off the hospice’s Ecclesall Road South site for a spot of fly fishing at the celebrated Peak District beauty spot. The session was organised in association with Ladybower Fisheries and supported by the British Disabled Angling Association, the leading disability angling charity in Great Britain, creating fishing opportunities, inclusive angling environments and equality for disabled children and adults with an interest in fishing. Read more…

‘Fishing is finished’ in Ballina if seals remain on Moy Estuary – O’Hara

MayoLive

SALMON fishing in Ballina will be finished as a tourism product if the seals in the estuary of the River Moy are not removed either by a cull or by another way according to a local councillor. Last month, Bonniconlon-based councillor John O’Hara caused controversy when he called for a cull of seals living in the estuary of the River Moy who he claims were leading to low stocks of salmon swimming up the river. Read more…

Green lands trophy treble

Leamington Observer

Story: Aaron Sutcliffe

BRIAN Green completed a treble of victories to win the 2023 Caparo AP Braking Angling trophy. Green finished ahead of runner-up Andy House to claim the overall title. And Green also claimed the knockout trophy ahead of Bob Smith and the heaviest fish prize with a 15lb 7oz catch at Meadowlands on Warren Pool. Green finished ahead of runner-up Andy House to claim the overall title. Read more…

Nantwich Angling Society seek to build new river fishing stages

Nantwich News

Members of Nantwich Angling Society are campaigning to install three new fishing stages along the River Weaver in Nantwich. The society says the idea will help to make the group more accessible to older members. It comes as the society has been working with local councillors and the Environment Agency to tackle recent pollution incidents in the river which have killed thousands of fish. Read more…

Searching for Fly Tying Materials

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Cramond anglers urged to attend annual meeting

The Edinburgh Reporter

Story: Nigel Duncan

Cramond Angling Club, who have a nine-mile beat on the River Almond, have confirmed that their 2023 annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 22 (7pm) at Cramond Boat Club. All members of the club are entitled to attend and general members, senior members and student members are entitled to vote. Read more…

Chlorine spill leaves dad fighting to save fishing club set up in memory of only son

Belfast Telegraph

Story: Stephanie Bell

A dad is battling to save a charity fishing club he set up in memory of his late son after a chlorine spill killed its entire stock. Kevin Magill launched Ross Jord Trout Fishery in Conlig in June 2018, five years after his son Ross (19) was found dead on Ballyholme beach. The charity became a big part of the local community after it opened, with anglers visiting from around the world and bringing welcome business to the area. Read more…

Annual close season for salmon and sea trout fishing commences

Gov.uk

The annual close season for Atlantic salmon and sea trout is in force on most rivers across England from today (Wednesday 1 November) to help protect the species from disturbance when spawning, supporting the health and resilience of these fish stocks. Wild Atlantic salmon and sea trout numbers are in decline, with stocks now categorised as being ‘at risk’ or ‘probably at risk’ in most rivers. The byelaws put in place prohibit fishing for these fish during the autumn and winter months, helping to protect them when they are at their most vulnerable. Read more…

Linlithgow extension plus latest on land and sea fishing

The Edinburgh Reporter

Story: Nigel Duncan

Linlithgow Loch has been granted an extension so anglers can now fish on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm during November, and the prospects look good. Tom Lambert, secretary of the Forth Area Federation of Anglers, who run the fishery, said that floating lines can work on the East Side of the lake which is shallower while other areas have produced with intermediate lines and lures. Booking is advised but not essential. Nearby, Millhall near Polmont report that their regular season is over but fishing continues at weekends. Read more…

Rutland Water Fly Fishing Club round-up

Rutland & Stamford Mercury

Story: James Bedford

After the recent frustrations of wet and windy weather, the elements were kind for Rutland Water Fly Fishers’ Club Championships. Moderate winds and mild temperatures greeted the 14 members who competed for the trophy. Recent fishing had been difficult, and this proved to be the case as Rutland Water provided one of her more tricky days. Read more…

John Bailey’s guide to guiding principles

Eastern Daily Press

Story: John Bailey

Don’t ask me how I came to start a career as a fishing guide 31 years ago, but I suppose I stumbled into it and have barely regretted a single day since. It really would not bother me a jot if I never personally caught a fish again and that actually increases the joy I get from helping others catch the fish of their dreams. Read more…

Thrunton Long Crag and Chatton fisheries host successful The Big One championship

Northumberland Gazette

Story: Bob Smith

The weekend saw the final of The Big One UK Greys Bank Championship, a competition for all fly fishermen with a first prize of £3,000, writes Bob Smith.

The finalists had come through qualifying heats to reach the two-day final, which was held at Thrunton Long Crag fishery on Saturday and Chatton fishery on Sunday. Saturday at Thrunton was a really good challenge for the anglers with Long Crag as flat as a mirror and bright sunshine. I was there at the start and the anglers were soon into fish. As the day progressed the trout were harder to tempt. When the results were analysed everything was to fish for the next day at Chatton, with Ryan Matthews in the lead and Tony Fox second. Read more…

Lake of Menteith October 27th 2023

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