Tag: Edinburgh fishing news
Fishing – crayfish find sparks Tweed concern
An American signal crayfish has been found at the mouth of The Leithen Water, a tributary of The Tweed.And the find by an angler is causing real concern among the many from the Lothians...
Fishing – Cook and Dewar go forward to national Scierra Pairs final
Owen Cook and Brian Dewar won a heat of the nationwide Scierra Pairs competition at Glencorse Reservoir.They collected and amazing weight of 36lbs 12oz on a day when the fishing was first class.In second...
Fishing – search is on to attract more women into fishing
Scottish Ladies are keen to encourage more women into fly fishing.Dione Roberts, secretary of the Scottish Women's Fly Fishing team, says it is a shame that more don't take up a sport which has...
Fishing – new Clubbiedean owner wants to encourage youngsters to fish
Clubbiedean Fishery in the Pentland Hills has just changed hand following a tender process.Former joiner and keen fisherman Steven Johnston from South Queensferry is the new man in charge.And he has enjoyed a strong...
Fishing – keeping out of sight is so important
Paul Buchanan is an international angler and a seasoned campaigner on The Almond around his home in Livingston.He says we are now in BOOM time and many species of upwing olives are now hatching....
Fishing – hard going for anglers at start of Saturday series
Edinburgh and Lothians Coarse Angling Club held the first of the Summer Saturday Series at Orhill Fishery.The morning was bright, a little chilly but with no wind of note. Prior to the draw, a...
Fishing – Scotland looking to reel in fresh sea fishing talent
Scottish team bosses are looking for candidates to boost their pool of talent ahead of international matches later this summer.Here, one of the team, Heather Lauriston, explains that coaching is provided and that you...
Fishing – entries still open for pairs competition
Entries are still available for the Scierra Pairs which carries the highest prize fund in Britiish competition fly fishing.There are prizes in the heats and final and the format allows a pair of anglers...
Building a brighter future through fishing
Get Hooked on Fishing (ghof) is an angling charity which creates opportunities for young people, building a brighter future for them, their families and local community.
It was set up in 2000 by Mick Watson,...
Fishing – fundraiser for Scotland ladies
The Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing team will host a fundraiser on Sunday April 23 at Rescobie Loch near Forfar.The event runs from 9am to 5pm and it is sponsored by Kingennie Angus Angling and...
Fishing – a quick guide to trout permits on some Lothians rivers
The trout fishing season started on Wednesday, March 15 and you may be interested in getting a permit for local waters.Here, as a reminder, are a sample of waters who have submitted details to...
Fishing – Pellow wins first Summer Series match
Edinburgh and Lothians Course Angling Club recently held the first of their Summer Series at Orchill Fishery, Perthshire.Anglers faced a bright, still day that started cold but slowly warmed up. Not the best conditions...
Fishing – Loganlea ‘could be in the Highlands’
Loganlea Trout FisheryBACKGROUND: Edinburgh is just minutes away but 'you could be in the Highlands' according to owner Karen Jack. Picturesque Loganlea lies in the Pentland Hills Regional Park and fishermen from as far...
Fishing – Coarse fishing bosses looking for coaches and volunteers
Many people fish the Union Canal - myself included - near Edinburgh and I have recently received my membership card for The Scottish Federation of Coarse Angling (SFCA) which is accepted by Scottish Canals...
Fishing – Club stalwart Bryan wins final Winter League match
Bryan Hewitt won the final match in the Winter League Series hosted by Edinburgh and Lothians Coarse Angling Club.The club stalwart triumphed at Magiscroft Fishery near Cumbernauld with 15lb 5oz, writes Geoffrey Lowe.In effect,...
Fishing – free fly fishing basics courses start on Saturday
Orvis in Edinburgh start their free learn fly fishing basics courses this weekend - perfect for the opening of the trout season on 15 March 2017 - and they are designed for beginners of all...
Fishing – Glasgow open weekend – coming to Edinburgh soon
Thousands of fishermen from all over Scotland attended the open weekend at the Glasgow Angling Centre at The Point Retail Park.The Edinburgh Reporter visited to see what was going on.https://youtu.be/L_yvkeSc4GEAnd bosses revealed that they are...
Fishing – Volunteers wanted for River Esk clean-up
Musselburgh and District Angling Association are gearing up for the new season this month.The committee has organised a River Esk clean-up on Saturday, March 11 at 10am (meet at Job Centre) in a bid...
Fishing – Allandale Tarn – a venue for all seasons
Allandale is a member of the Association of Scottish Stillwater Fisheries (ASSF) and the spring-fed lakes have excellent water quality, ensuring a great range of fly life all year round. It is a sheltered...
Fishing – Morton Fishery regularly boasts catches of fine specimens
Morton Fishery near Livingston (close to the Lizzie Brice Roundabout on the A71) provides sport for anglers from as far afield as Edinburgh and Glasgow.The fishery, which is open seven days, regularly boasts catches...
Fishing news round up
There is a new leaseholder at Clubbiedean Reservoir in the Pentlands following a recent tender process by Scottish Water.
Members of the current Clubbiedean Fishing Club have been told that it will not exist after...
