Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Salmon Fishing Scotland Happy New Year 2014.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Happy New Year 2014.


Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2014 NEW YEAR when it comes.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Salmon Fishing Scotland Merry Christmas 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Merry Christmas 2013.

Wishing all a very peaceful and merry Christmas.

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Salmon Fishing Scotland Winner of Savills Malloch Trophy 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Winner of Savills Malloch Trophy 2013.

The Savills Malloch trophy has been decided for 2013 and this is the official press release by Andrew Graham-Stewart.

2013 winner of Scotland’s most prestigious angling award, the greatest honour in British gamefishing, announced.

The 2013 winner of the Savills Malloch Trophy – for the largest salmon caught by an angler on the fly and safely returned during the year in Scottish waters – has been announced. The successful angler is Shamus Jennings CBE from County Down for a fish, estimated at 50 lb, landed in the River Tweed.

Mr Jennings, on being told of the decision of the Savills Malloch Trophy Committee on December 13th, commented: “I am delighted to have been awarded this prestigious trophy and highly honoured to join such select club. I was fortunate enough to catch a 25 lb salmon the day before. That was my biggest fish to date and it is unbelievable that I was able to better it so dramatically the very next day”.

Mr Jennings’s heavy cock salmon was caught on the Boleside beat of the Tweed on October 29 and measured, before being carefully released back into the river. To be eligible for the trophy a fish must be caught on a fly in a sportsmanlike manner and be returned unharmed.

The fish was 50 inches long with a girth of 33 inches. The dimensions and photograph were considered by Dr Ronald Campbell, Senior Biologist at the Tweed Foundation, who estimated the weight at “over 50 lb”, making it the biggest salmon caught in a Scottish river for decades.

Mr Jennings’s salmon was hooked from the boat on a Boleside Shrimp fly, tied by Boleside gillie Nigel Fell on a Bruce and Walker 16 ft Parabolic rod in the Glenmayne pool. Mr Jennings, who is co-owner of the Boleside beat, added: “A few years ago I hooked an absolute monster of a fish in exactly the same spot. I lost it after 90 minutes. This time I resolved to play my fish of a lifetime very hard to bring it to bank as quickly as possible. In the event it was landed in just 45 minutes”.

At the Savills Malloch Trophy Committee meeting on December 13th several possible contenders from a wide range of rivers between the Highlands and the Borders, were considered. Mr Jennings’s entry, which fulfilled the relevant criteria including best evidence, was endorsed as the winner for 2013. His name will be engraved on the Tay Foundation’s trophy, joining an illustrious list of previous winners which stretches back four decades. He will also receive a replica Malloch Trophy and a £250 House of Bruar Gift Voucher.

Roddy d’Anyers Willis of Savills, a member of the Savills Malloch Committee, commented: “I am delighted that this sensational conservation award has been won by Shamus Jennings for his monster fish, estimated at 50lb, from the Tweed. It is ironic that I may find myself presenting this spectacular silver salmon trophy to the person to whom I sold the Boleside beat, along with his brother, in 2002. Congratulations to Shamus on this fantastic personal achievement”.

Robert Rattray, Secretary of the Savills Malloch Trophy, said: “It is noteworthy that Scotland seems to be producing an increasing number of large salmon in the 25 lb to 30 lb plus class. It is also worth mentioning that from the 2014 season the Committee has decided to widen the criteria for deciding the annual winner. From now on it will not necessarily be awarded for the largest fish although this will remain an important consideration. Other factors such as the time of year of capture, the condition of the fish and how it is handled – in line with best catch and release practice – will also be taken into account”.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Salmon Fishing Scotland 2014 Tay Salmon Season to be opened by Scotland's First Minister.

Salmon Fishing Scotland 2014 Tay Salmon Season to be opened by Scotland's First Minister.

Details are now being released on the River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Opening day celebrations for 15th January 2014.

The Opening of the 2014 Salmon Fishing Season at Dunkeld on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

The DUNKELD OPENING DAY GATHERING COMMITTEE are pleased to announce and invite you to attend the opening of the river at Dunkeld by SCOTLAND'S FIRST MINISTER ALEX SALMOND MSP
On Wednesday 15th January 2014 at Dunkeld House Hotel.


The 2013 Opening day gathering at Dunkeld.

Business Breakfast-Hilton, Dunkeld House 8.15am (£10 per person)
Riverside Reception:Open to all from 9.00am
Opening of the river at 9.30am

The Perthshire Chamber of Commerce & Dunkeld Opening Day Gathering Committee have the pleasure of inviting you to an Opening Day Business Breakfast at Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel on Wednesday 15th January 2014 at 8.15am

Speakers: Scotland's First Minister, Alex Salmond & Stephen Leckie, President, Perthshire Chamber of Commerce.

£10 per person-please book in advance-contact Terri McAllister at Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel on 01350728337 or email terri.mcallister@hiton.com or contact Lorna Birse-Stewart on 07831131313/01738583733 email: birsestewart@gmail.com

The Dunkeld Gathering Committee.
Dunkeld & Birnam Angling Association
Dunkeld & Birnam Tourist Association
Dunkeld House Fishings
Hilton Dunkeld House
The Tay Foundation
The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board
Perthshire Chamber of Commerce.




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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing review for the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing review for the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.

The river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland has had an excellent salmon fishing season by modern standards as the FishTay web site have reported over 8000 Salmon and Grilse for the 2013 fishing season. In terms of the salmon and grilse catch, the 2013 season total shows an 18 % increase on 2012 and a 26 % increase on the 5 year average for FishTay beats.

A spring beauty from Catholes at Stanley.
Catches reported per month through the season were as follows Jan 38, Feb 151, Mar 391, Apr 708, May 930, Jun 647, Jul 511, Aug 888, Sep 1659 and October 2123. The spring period from January to May was the big talking point, showing a staggering 82.5 % increase on 2012 and a 98% increase on the 5 year average. The summer period was not so prolific due to very low water, June to August was down 15.6% on 2012, but the autumn was a more positive period, September to October showed a 20% increase on 2012. Another aspect of the catch was the continuation of larger multi sea winter salmon being caught throughout the Tay system in the 20 to 30 pounds class plus a few over 30.

A summer salmon from Cargill.
To provide some context it has to be said the 2013 salmon rod catch was extremely heartening although everyone had to work extremely hard to achieve these results. The spring was the big plus which should bring renewed interest in spring fishing for 2014 and the on coming season is being greeted with much anticipation. The summer and early autumn was more difficult in most areas with no rain from May until early October because of excessive low water even for the Tay. It must be said the low water did suit some areas as salmon got held back in the main river and did not disappear up the tributaries. The end of the season was heartening with a substantial increase especially in October with a 40% increase on 2012 after the rain at last arrived, however there was with a feeling that a real autumn run had not taken place. Fresh salmon were still running the river right up to the last day and the extra 2 weeks extension continued to give the local economy a much needed boost.

An autumn fish from Scone.
The river cannot be complacent about these figures as we expect a lot more and every effort must be made to take the river forward to the levels of the past and put the mighty Tay in its rightful position of being the premiere salmon fishing destination in the world. The river has had a superb run and catch this season, which may just be down to the majority of anglers returning salmon over the past seasons. Thank you to all anglers who have this season returned their salmon and in particular spring salmon to maintain our sport for the future, it is vitally important and is a great contribution by individuals who care for their sport and the river. Well done! It should be pointed out there are a number of beats that do not report catches on the FishTay website and the full rod catch for the River Tay in 2012 will be quite a bit higher than shown on the FishTay website.

Last light on the 2013 season.

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