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Discover the magic of trout fishing on Scotland’s River Don and River Deveron with TwinPeakes Fly Fishing. Slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience some of the best wild brown trout fishing in the UK. With prime dry fly action from April to July and excellent nymph fishing later in the season, there's something for every angler. Whether guided or DIY, let us help you create an unforgettable adventure.

We understand that salmon fishing isn’t the easiest sport to get into. At TwinPeakes, we pride ourselves on crafting each fishing experience to meet the unique needs of our guests. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned angler, we ensure that your day on the water is both educational and enjoyable. Our headquarters are at the Milton of Crathes, just outside Banchory and only 25 minutes from Aberdeen City and Airport.At TwinPeakes Flyfishing, we believe that the experience is everything. Tell us your preferred date and fishing ambitions, and we will make it happen.

HELP US ENSURE THIS MAGICAL CREATURE OF LIGHT REMAINS ON ROYAL DEESIDE  GO FUND ME Last year, something magical began on the River Dee. Actor and river activist Jim Murray reached out to the team at TwinPeakesFlyFishing with a unique request: to take a painted canvas and sink it deep into the w...

Will Peake offers a breakdown on the various types of lines and applications available to fly anglers when fishing with a switch rod. SHOP SWITCH LINES

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...

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...

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...

Stuart Foxall talks through the process of how to choose which salmon fly to tie on when spring fishing for Atlantic Salmon. Remember these is no right or wrong answer to this question and each river will have its own DNA and certain patters will be more successful than others, however these guid...

It's summer 2023, and Colin MacLeod embarks on one of our hosted trips to Iceland's famous Stóra Laxá river. A stunning, 90km long river that flows from Lake Grænavatn down to the glacial river of Hvítá, Stóra Laxá is famed for its combination of incredible runs of multi sea winter fish and spec...

Learn the techniques behind underhand casting, with legendary instructor and LOOP Tackle's Chief Rod Designer, Klaus Frimor. Göran Andersson, a renowned fly caster from Sweden, is often associated with the development and popularization of the underhand style of spey casting. The underhand style...

Rated in the top 6 Atlantic salmon rivers in Newfoundland and Labrador, the mighty Pinware river is famous for its prolific runs of Atlantic salmon, fast flowing nature and spectacular surroundings. Notorious for fishing the dry fly for multi sea winter fish, visiting anglers are able to learn th...

Ross Macdonald shows you how to tie his much loved pattern, the Park Shrimp. The 'Parky' as its affectionately known, is a renowned fish catcher throughout the UK, Ireland .... and beyond.