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Welcome to your premier source for the latest updates in the world of game fishing. Stay informed about crucial developments affecting wild trout, sea trout and salmon across the UK and beyond.
From conservation efforts and environmental challenges to exciting angling opportunities and gear innovations, our expertly curated news section keeps you at the forefront of the fly-fishing community.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to the sport, our timely reports and in-depth analyses provide essential insights to enhance your fishing experience and knowledge.
Latest articles
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Conservation
Sonar reveals salmon recovery
Two Scottish rivers have recorded dramatic increases in returning salmon in their second year of sonar count data
By Hollis Butler
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News
Ness hydro scheme runs dry
Highland Council has rejected a controversial pump storage hydro scheme that conservationists warned could devastate migrating salmon
By Hollis Butler
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News
Can science save the River Itchen?
The Environment Agency has launched a critical study into the state of salmon on the River Itchen, aiming to improve fish passage
By Hollis Butler
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News
Dam good news on the river Deveron
Wild salmon have regained access to over 11km of prime spawning habitat on the River Deveron, for the first time in more than 150 years
By Hollis Butler
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News
European cormorant plan aims to protect fisheries
A groundbreaking European management plan could finally address the cormorant crisis that has been devastating UK fisheries for decades
By Hollis Butler
