Anglers on the River Tweed have been urged to exercise restraint in their salmon fishing activities as the river faces pressure from declining fish stocks. Local authorities and conservationists are calling for a more sustainable approach to fishing, aiming to protect the salmon population for future generations. In this article, we delve into the current situation on the Tweed, explore the reasons behind the call for restraint, and highlight the efforts being made to ensure the river remains a thriving habitat for salmon.
Read moreDeveloped by Flyfish Europe in partnership with New Zealand rod makers Primal, the Chromatic is Primal’s first entry into the double-handed rod market.
Relative newcomers to the fly-fishing market, Swedish firm NAM is quickly building a reputation for innovation, quality, and style. Two of their latest products are the Scandi Integrated Shooting Head...
Marking the 150th anniversary of John Buchan’s birth, we explore the John Macnab author’s lifelong passion for fly fishing – from childhood days on the River Tweed to salmon conservation and his...
New to salmon fishing or a river? Ian Gordon reveals how to get to know a salmon beat with expert tips on permits, local insights, and reading the river to your advantage.
Two Scottish rivers have recorded dramatic increases in returning salmon in their second year of sonar count data
How many salmon are taken as bycatch at sea? Jonathon Muir identifies a knowledge gap that must be filled.
Visually sophisticated and offering high-performance braking and line management, this premium-priced fly reel is impossible to ignore
A trio of long tapered leaders designed to deliver flies delicately when faced with difficult low-water conditions
A celebration of the lives of the early professionals who knew their rivers better than anyone else, by the late Crawford Little. This article was first published in February 2019.
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