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River Dee Trust | Fishing Report w/c 16th September

River Dee Trust | Fishing Report w/c 16th September

Fishing Report w/c 16th September Last week was very tricky for anglers as 2 days of a surprise summer arrived midweek with bright sunshine and temperatures getting up to the mis 20’s so the fish were keeping an extremely low profile. Towards the end of the week cooler weather came and I am hear...
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Tactics to try for September

Tactics to try for September

Tactics to try for September   Here are some tactics to try for September.... Things to think about...   As the temperature drops and the river has an autumnal feel to it my mindset changes...   Salmon are less willing to travel a long way for the fly so we are thinking much more about the depth...
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Blaine Lyon - World Champion 15' Distance Casting!!

Blaine Lyon - World Champion 15' Distance Casting!!

Blaine Lyon - World Champion 15' Distance Casting!!  Many of you will have met Blaine, and if you have spent any time with TwinPeakes will have watched him develop over the years. Blaine has been dedicated since the age of 16 to become the World number one at distance spey casting. In August at...
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Best Sporting Innovator 2024 | Winner

Best Sporting Innovator 2024 | Winner

We're excited to share that we've won the 2024 Country Sports Scotland Tourism Award for Best Sporting Innovator! Our team's dedication to making fly fishing accessible to all has led to breaking demographic barriers and launching angling initiatives across Aberdeenshire. We offer everything from professional fly casting lessons to guided trips, online tips, and a fully stocked tackle shop. Join us on your fly fishing journey—from your first cast to your first catch!
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Skagit: Not a Dirty Word

Skagit: Not a Dirty Word

  For those of us  raised on traditional speycasting in Scotland, the arrival of skagit lines on these shores was greeted with a mix of fear and horror! The legacy of fine and far off  dominated every right minded salmon fly fisher from the River Spey, to the River Tay, to the Tweed.  The ska...
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Gearing Up For Spring Salmon Fishing in Scotland

Gearing Up For Spring Salmon Fishing in Scotland

What Clothes Do I Need for Spring Fishing In Scotland? When we start spring fishing in Scotland, the truth is that it's actually the dead of winter. The seasonal spring months, when we start to feel some warmth, seem a distant prospect.   Spring fishing brings with it the broadest range of condit...
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A New Salmon Fly for Spring Salmon in Scotland

A New Salmon Fly for Spring Salmon in Scotland

Introducing the Spey Tail Salmon Fly Range

A meticulously crafted fusion of two iconic spring salmon fly styles, designed by renowned fly-tyer Stuart Foxall, the Spey Tail combines elements of his two favourite spring salmon fly styles- the Monkey and the traditional bucktail tube.
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LOOP Tackle - 150L Wheelbag Duffel

LOOP Tackle - 150L Wheelbag Duffel

The 150L Wheelbag from LOOP Tackle is the ultimate travel companion, offering incredible durability, functionality and a huge amount of space for all your gear, all while keeping excess weight to an absolute minimum. Created using a TPU coated 1200 x 600D ripstop polyester fabric; the bag feature...
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How to chose tackle for Pike fly fishing

How to chose tackle for Pike fly fishing

Noted pike fly fisher Stuart Smith talks us through the basics of fly fishing for pike, what factors influence his gear selection and what tackle you need to get started in this increasingly popular pursuit.   Choosing the right tackle for fly fishing for pike involves considering various factor...
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LOOP Tackle - Onka V2 Insulated Jacket

LOOP Tackle - Onka V2 Insulated Jacket

Designed to provide superior warmth and comfort in extreme conditions, the upgraded Onka V2 is LOOP's most advanced insulated jacket ever. Windproof, water resistant and fully packable, the Onka V2 functions as a tough and durable mid or outer layer that’s just at home on the river or in the moun...
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How to tie the Lightning Bolt Salmon Fly

How to tie the Lightning Bolt Salmon Fly

The Lightning Bolt is a tried and tested spring salmon fly used throughout Scotland. It is great in peaty water and we like to user it when there is a bit of sun in the sky. It can be tied fairly sparse and is irrestibable to a passing by springer.  Stuart Foxall talk through how to tie this fly ...
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