I walked part of lower beat 4 with out lead river manager today and I can report that: – the insects are hatching The swallows are swallowing, actually we saw…
Fishing Masterclass
You will see and appreciate the skills of a fishing master, John “the heron” Convoy fishing the dam wall at Bangour a week ago. See how he sits motionless, blending…
Bangour Outing -Saturday 8th April
The picture shows catch it, haud it and daud it, at Bangour last Saturday, this was where most of the fish were caught, although Gordon Brown picked up a couple…
Work Party – Mains burn clearance!
Big shout out for Alan Crawford who cleared out the confluence of the Mains Burn and our beloved River. The work party then turned is gaze to the burn blockage…
Our captain Bill Salmond showing how its done
Bills fine Rainbow taken from Millhall at the open day!
2022 First fish….and its a tourist!
Well done to Dave Nisbet for hooking this beauty, on a teal black and silver at Burgh Mills on Friday 18th March. It’s difficult to say if it’s a sea…
Johnnys Chairs
The access stairway to Johnnys chairs have had a makeover, the original stairs have been completely renovated courtesy of River Manager Alan Crawford,….. and an additional set of steps has…
Craigs First Scottish Salmon
This picture, taken in August 2021, just after the heavy rains, shows Craig Blacks fine grilse taken on an olive from lower beat 4. It measured 55cms or 22.6 inches.…
Alan Crawfords grand day out
Please find attached the outcome of Alan Crawfords day out on beat 4 in early August. Alan is establishing himself as the go to expert these days fishing mainly weighted…
River Avon tourist
Lovely to see these moving freely about the River Avon, however I worry about how hungry it might be and how many of his pals he invites to dine?