Salmon Fishing Scotland.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Fishing January 2012 on the Tay.

2012-01-28T18:19:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Fishing January 2012 on the Tay.

Dawn breaks on a cold January morning in Tayside.

Graham Fyfe with a 14 pounds spring salmon caught on the lower Stobhall beat in the Linn pool at Bellymore on a Toby Salmo.

Benchil beat on the lower Tay just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland on a cold January morning after a hard frost.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Sunset on the Tay January 2012.

2012-01-27T17:48:00.001Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Sunset on the Tay January 2012.

A lovely sunset on the river Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland on a cold January day. Alas no spring salmon today but a cracking day to be out on the river.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland January 2012.

2012-01-25T18:19:00.002Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland January 2012.

The Tay continues to produce early run spring salmon in the second week of the 2012 salmon fishing season.

A superb 17 pounds spring salmon caught by John Murray from the boat in the Wash House on the Upper Scone fishings at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Alan McCaig caught this cracker from the boat on the Upper Scone fishings. Alan caught his fresh run fish in the Tarr Tank on a Harled fly and it weighed 18 pounds.

Karen Grant with an 11 pounds fresh run spring salmon caught on a Devon in the Wash House from the boat on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley.

This was another beauty caught at Upper Stobhall by ghillie Ernie Duff on a harled Copper Kynoch in the Woodside from the boat.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Spring Salmon on the Tay in January 2012.

2012-01-24T19:20:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Spring Salmon on the Tay in January 2012.

The beats around Stanley were successful today landing 4 fresh run spring salmon.

This was a 13 pounds beauty from the Stobhall beat caught in the Linn pool. David Murray caught this beauty casting a Toby on the Bellymore.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Week Salmon Fishing Report January 2012.

2012-01-22T18:29:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Week Salmon Fishing Report January 2012.

The 2012 Salmon Season opened on the Tay on Monday past with great publicity in the press and on television. The various issues and activities appeared on Television, Radio and Press giving the river high exposure.

There were opening day events throughout the Tay district with the larger ceremonies taking place at Dunkeld and Kenmore. Steve Lomas, Manager of St Johnstone FC and former Manchester City, West Ham United, Queens Park Rangers and Northern Ireland midfielder, opened the salmon fishing season on the Tay at Dunkeld House in front of a large gathering on Monday. The ceremony was organised by the Dunkeld and Birnam Tourist and Angling Associations and was supported by the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board marking the start of the 2012 season. MP’s and MSP’s were also in attendance and the event was televised by STV news.

Some video footage of the Opening Day ceremony at Dunkeld on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

After all the excitement of the opening day ceremonies it was down to the real act of fishing and the first whole week of the season. I am pleased to say the river got off to a flying start with some good spring salmon landed and there was a great feeling of expectation. There has been far less Baggots and Rawners this year and a good number of Kelts which has meant a good spawning season.

Good conditions prevailed for the week, which resulted in success for beats throughout the river as well as some higher beats. The river temperature of around 40F or 4C meant salmon could be expected anywhere in the system rather than only on the lower river as in the past couple of years and this proved to be the case for the opening week.

20 salmon were reported last week with the best salmon of 22 pounds being landed by former Islamouth ghillie Brian Brogan on the opening day.

This won him the coveted Redford Trophy for the largest opening day fish. 2 other fresh salmon were also landed on the Islamouth beat on the opening day. A few other top quality early run spring salmon were landed during the week. Stobhall had a good opening week landing 4 springers. Tommy Andrew and David Cargill landing 2 cracking salmon on Saturday despite a rising river.

Ghillie John Bennett had a 17 pounds beauty on Benchil, John Murray landed a fresh salmon from the famous Pitlochrie pool on Upper Scone and Alum Williams had the first salmon from Lower Redgorton. It was also encouraging to see a couple of spring salmon being caught in the upper river at Edradynate and Findynate. Spring salmon have also got up to the Isla with Coupar Grange landing a couple in the week.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone sent me of spring salmon and all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences this and last season on the river.
I would be most grateful if you to do the same this season by emailing me at
robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for Week commencing 23rd January 2012.

2012-01-22T18:19:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for Week commencing 23rd January 2012.

Currently the river is running at good height following a rise at the end of last week. Colder and more settled weather will continue over the next few days giving the river a great chance of producing some good sport and some early "Bars of Silver".

The weather is to remain cold and settled. The water temperature is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4 degrees Celcius, which is ideal for this time of year. The temperature may come back further with the colder forecast during the week ahead but any salmon that are running may be spread throughout the system after milder conditions prior to the opening day giving everyone a good chance for the coming week. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river. There will no doubt be quite a few kelts about on many beats and possibly some later run fish, which have yet to spawn.

As to methods, once the river settles fishing by any method will have to be slow and deep with large lures to catch the elusive Tay Springer. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year but be warned wrap up well or it will not be a pleasant experience.

Harling on the Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's policy for January - May 2012 is that all spring salmon should be released, i.e. the Tay has adopted a policy of 100% catch and release for spring salmon. Spring salmon are a scarce and precious resource. Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.

To help you follow our guidelines I have included these helpful pointers.

How to SAFELY Release a Salmon
“The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water
and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers.
“Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival.”
Lee Wulff, Atlantic Salmon Journal Winter 1964/65

• Use barbless or pinched hooks
• Retrieve your fish quickly; release it immediately
• Keep the fish in the water
• Use rubber or knotless cotton net, if one must be used
• Cut the leader if necessary
• Remove the hook carefully
• Hold the fish gently in natural swimming position, facing upstream until it revives
• Don’t pump the fish. That is, don’t move the fish back and forth in the water.

How should hooks be removed?
Very Carefully
In quiet water, bring the wild salmon quickly within reach. Leaving the salmon in water and without squeezing it, remove the hook carefully with pliers or thumb and forefinger. If a net must be used, it should be rubber or knotless cotton. If necessary, cut the leader near the fly and spare the fish.

James McKay from Perth about to release a spring salmon at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
The Science of Live Release
“Peer-reviewed science supports live release as a proven and effective conservation tool.”
Dr. Fred Whoriskey,
ASF Vice-President, Research & Environment

Studies in North America and Europe have shown live release works, and in some instances Atlantic salmon have been angled 2 and 3 times.
Science has shown that virtually all Atlantic salmon will survive when released, as long as the angler uses the proper techniques, refrains from angling in overly warm water, and does not overplay the Atlantic salmon.
Like athletes sprinting on a track, Atlantic salmon build up lactic acid in their muscle tissues when they are being played.
The Key is Oxygen – The fish need oxygen in order to recover and continue their journey.
To recover, Atlantic salmon need:
• careful handling by the angler to reduce stress
• to remain in the water where they can breathe and reduce the oxygen deficit in their tissues
• to be held in an upstream position for water to flow more easily across their gills

Photographing Your Spectacular Live Release Salmon.

Use a photo partner:

* Digital camera: make settings on the camera before you begin fishing or use a point and shoot film camera. Give it to your partner before the angling session.

* Whether a digital camera or a film camera, tell your partner to fill the frame, and take several images.

* If it is a film camera, be sure there is film in the camera. This may seem to be a simple matter, but mistakes do happen...

Let your Partner get into Position:

* Tell him/her what you are going to do. Alert your partner before you take the fish out of the water.

Support the Atlantic salmon:

* Carefully take the barbless hook out of the fish’s mouth. With rod tucked under your arm, move one hand to the base of the tail. With your other hand, support the fish under the forward part of its body. Keep it in the water, with the fish pointed upstream to help its recovery.

* If a third person is present, give him or her the rod to hold, so you can concentrate on the wild salmon.

Take the Picture Quickly:

* With your photo partner warned, raise the wild Atlantic salmon partially out of the water for less than five seconds - or consider leaving it semi-submerged for the photo instead!

Return the Fish to Continue its Spawning Run:

* Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild salmon to swim away on its own.

* Digital cameras offer the opportunity to adjust the film speed to suit conditions. In low light, such as evening, morning, heavy cloud, or deep shadow, consider setting the speed to 400, to take care of both movement and the low light. Experiment beforehand on speeds above 400, as many digital images become heavily pixilated at greater sensitivity.

* Remember to adjust the white balance for deep shadow, to warm the image.

* Today’s print films even at 400 speeds are superb. Use 400-speed film at dawn, dusk or in shadow.

* Don’t forget to smile! Your photo is a valuable memory.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay January 2012.

2012-01-21T17:48:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay January 2012.

The first spring fishing week finished on the Tay today with some very encouraging catches. There are a few good fresh fish running the river but it is a case of being in the right place at the right time and having some luck on your shoulder. The Stobhall beat finished the opening week on a high landing 2 lovely fresh spring salmon and completing a superb opening week with 4 fresh fish.

This was Tommy Andrew with a 14 pounds beauty caught from the boat in Finford Head on the lower Stobhall beat just above Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

A superb 16 pounds Tay spring salmon caught by David Cargill harling in the boat at Tams Corner on a Copper Tomic.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Conflict on the river Tay.

2012-01-20T18:07:00.001Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Conflict on the river Tay.

Whitewater rafters vow to fight ban on using top salmon river.

A sheriff ruled adventure river sports pose an 'unreasonable interference' with anglers' rights.

An adventure company has vowed to appeal a ruling which banned whitewater rafting from one of Scotland's top salmon rivers.

Anglers, including the 150-strong Aberfeldy Angling Club, have won a legal bid to limit the time rafters can use a stretch of the River Tay in Highland Perthshire.

At Perth Sheriff Court on Thursday, sheriff Michael Fletcher ruled that whitewater rafters posed "an unreasonable interference with the rights of anglers".

Adventure sports on the river will be banned on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday every week during the salmon season, a decision which companies say will cost jobs.

Jason Mason-Strang, of adventure company Nae Limits, said moves to challenge the ruling overturned were already under way.

He said: "We are taking legal advice at present because we feel this process has not been conducted in a fair manner.

"For many years, rafting groups and anglers and landowners have been able to sit around the table and discuss possible agreements about use of the river and about conduct and behaviour.

"Yes, the talks have not always been easy but we have managed to discuss things and try to find workable solutions. This has not happened at all here.

"We were given no opportunity to defend ourselves or discuss the issues and the repercussions for the area, employment-wise will be significant."

In their legal action, anglers argued: "The River Tay is the premier angling river in Scotland.

"Salmon fishing rights are, and have long been, a valuable property right in Scotland. Both the pleasure to be obtained from the fishing, and the value of these rights, are substantially dependent on the quality of the fishing and on the peace and quiet of the river environment.

"They are reduced if the fishing is disturbed. There has long been some use of the river by canoeists and kayakers; unlike rafters such users retain control of their vessels and are generally respectful of the rights of others."

Rafters and anglers reached an agreement about river usage in 1994 but the number of rafts increased and the agreement broke down, according to court papers.

In recent years the river could be used by up to 70 rafts in one morning, anglers say.

The new decision will cut the number of days rafting can be done on the river from 365 to 248 in a year.

Mr Mason-Strang said: "We have trained our staff with a strict code of conduct which takes into account the rights of other river users.

"It has taken us lots of talking to the fishing groups to have them operate anything near similar standards.

"This part of the story has not been told. All we are looking for is an opportunity to speak up on behalf of our industry, our customers and employees who will have their jobs threatened."

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay January 2012.

2012-01-19T18:03:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay January 2012.

A cracking 17 pounds spring salmon caught by Ghillie John Bennett on the Lower Tay Benchil beat below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland. John caught his salmon spinning a Betwood Spey devon from the bank in the Long Shot.

John carefully releasing the salmon back to the river.

This was Lower Redgortons first spring salmon of the 2012 season caught by Alum Williams. Alum was harling with ghillie Stuart Lean in the Hummel Hole when the salmon took a harled tube fly.

Spring Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay on the Benchil beat below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland using a G Loomis NRX fly rod and a Skagit fly line. Unfortunately this was not a spring salmon but a Kelt.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay January 2012.

2012-01-18T08:47:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay January 2012.

John Murray with a fresh run 11 pounds spring salmon caught on the Upper Scone beat in the famous Pitlochrie pool at Stanley.

Ian Mercer playing and landing a lively salmon on the Opening day in the Wash House on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland. The salmon weighed 20 pounds but unfortunately was not fresh run. This salmon was a Rawner which is an unspawned male fish.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Ceremony 2012.

2012-01-17T19:44:00.002Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Ceremony 2012.

Salmon season gets under way on banks of River Tay.

St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas was given the honour of making the first cast of the year.

The salmon season has got under way with a traditional ceremony on the banks of the River Tay.

Some video footage of the Opening Day ceremony at Dunkeld on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

Crowds of anglers and local residents gathered in Dunkeld for the traditional blessing on Monday.

Experts are predicting a bumper season following some of the best conditions the Tay has seen for several years.
Salmon season gets under way on banks of River Tay

The honour of making the first cast of the year fell to St Johnstone football manager Steve Lomas.

He said: "I haven't fished in 20 years and it showed.

"It was thoroughly enjoyable and I think it's very important as somewhat as an outsider to try and embed yourself in the local community.

"They are two years into a catch-and-release scheme to get the stocks back up and it seems to be working well."

William Jack, chairman of the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board, said it was a "great day" for everyone interested in angling.

He said: "At long last those of us who are really keen on angling are allowed to start fishing again. This is the opening of the 2012 season and anybody involved in angling at all is excited about today.

"It's been an excellent turnout and so many different facets of the local community have been involved. A lot of that is down to the efforts of all the people who've laid on such a terrific facility for us."

STV News clip on the Tay Opening Day 2012.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing 2012.

2012-01-17T18:39:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Fishing 2012.

These were some more Opening Day images from Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland and a fresh Spring salmon caught on the Catholes on the second day.

Ian Mercer playing a lively Rawner in the boat in the Wash House on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley.

Looking down the river Tay towards Stanley Mills on a cold first day.

The tail of Horsey at last light on the opening day.

A 14 pounds spring salmon caught on the Catholes in the Byers pool just above Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland First Spring Salmon form the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2012.

2012-01-16T19:56:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland First Spring Salmon form the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2012.

At last the 2012 Tay Salmon Season opened on the river today with great expectation.

After a very cold start to the day but ideal conditions the river Opened for 2012.

Tommy McLean from Dumblane with an 18 pounds spring salmon caught in the famous Pitlochrie pool at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Scottish Ghillie Martin Ritchie holds a 22 pounds springer from the Islamouth beat caught by former Islamouth ghillie Brian Brogan who moved up to the Cairnton beat on the Dee. This was the largest Tay Spring salmon from the Opening day and won the Redford Trophy 2012.

Islamouth Ghillie Martin Ritchie with another first day Tay Springer weighing 15 pounds.
All the spring salmon today were returned to the river. A great start to the river, well done everyone and let us hope this is a start to a great season on the river Tay.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Ceremony 2012.

2012-01-16T19:22:00.002Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Ceremony 2012.

The river Tay Salmon Season opened at Dunkeld, Perthshire today with great excitement.

A view of the river from Dunkeld prior to the opening.

Tay District Salmon Fishery Board Chairman Bill Jack addressing the opening gathering at the Dunkeld Hilton Hotel.

Local MP Pete Wishart addressing the gathering.

Steve Lomas, St Johnstone manager about to make the first cast on the Tay for the 2012 opening of the Salmon season.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Day Prospects 2012.

2012-01-15T17:22:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Day Prospects 2012.

The river Tay Salmon fishing season 2012 Opening day is now only a few hours away until the first day and the magical first cast. The excitement is building to the opening day ceremonies up and down the river with the best conditions for a number of years.

Steve Lomas, Manager of St Johnstone FC and former Manchester City, West Ham United, Queens Park Rangers and Northern Ireland midfielder, will “open” the salmon fishing season on the Tay at Dunkeld House on Monday January 16th. A ceremony, organised by the Dunkeld and Birnam Tourist and Angling Associations supported by the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (TDSFB), will mark the start of the 2012 season. Other ceremonies will be organised throughout the river including the traditional Kenmore opening on Loch Tay.

Video of the famous Stanley Salmon Beats on the river Tay prior to the 2012 Opening Day. Included is the Wash House, Pitlochrie pool, the back of the Mill and Horsey on the Pitlochrie beat, the tail of the Catholes and the Back Dam on the Catholes beat and Todd Holes, Aitken Head and the Long Shot on the Benchil beat.

Currently the river is running at an ideal height following heavy rain and unseasonal high temperatures melting the snow in the hills over a week ago. Colder and more settled weather over the last few days have improved conditions remarkably giving the river a great chance of producing some good sport and some early "Bars of Silver".

The weather is to remain cold and settled. The river has dropped back down to a more realistic level for the opening day. The water temperature has dropped as well sitting now below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4 degrees Celcius which is ideal for this time of year. The temperature may come back further with the colder forecast during the week ahead but any salmon that are running may be spread throughout the system giving everyone a good chance on the first day. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river. There will no doubt be quite a few kelts about on many beats and possibly some later run fish, which have yet to spawn.

As to methods, in settled conditions fishing by any method will have to be slow and deep with large lures to catch the elusive Tay Springer. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year but be warned wrap up well or it will not be a pleasant experience.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's policy for January - May 2012 is that all spring salmon should be released, i.e. the Tay has adopted a policy of 100% catch and release for spring salmon. Spring salmon are a scarce and precious resource. Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

Tight lines for 2012.

Celebrate the Tay Opening with a Dalmore Tay Dram.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Scottish Salmon Season Opening 2012 on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

2012-01-14T10:30:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Scottish Salmon Season Opening 2012 on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

Ally McCoist could not open the Tay season due to work commitments however we have a more than suitable replacement in Steve Lomas.

St Johnstone FC Manager Steve Lomas to “open” the season on the River Tay, the home of good value salmon angling.

Steve Lomas, Manager of St Johnstone FC and former Manchester City, West Ham United, Queens Park Rangers and Northern Ireland midfielder, will “open” the salmon fishing season on the Tay at Dunkeld House on Monday January 16th. A ceremony, organised by the Dunkeld and Birnam Tourist and Angling Associations supported by the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (TDSFB), will mark the start of the 2012 season.

The formal opening of the river, accompanied by music and pipers, will take place 9.30 am by the Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel, with the first cast being taken by Steve Lomas.

River Tay Salmon Fishing Season Opening in Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland 2010.

William Jack, chairman of the TDSFB, commented: “On the opening of the new season the Tay Board would like to take the opportunity to counteract the widely held misconception that salmon angling is the preserve of the wealthy. For example in February there are currently over 3,000 rod days available on the Tay. Half of these cost £30 pounds or less and 95 per cent less than £60. Often this will include assistance from a ghillie with a boat. In addition there is a great amount of water owned or managed by clubs and associations, offering easy access at little cost. Obviously many prices increase as the season progresses but there is still a wealth of good value fishing available to all”.

On January 16 anglers will be competing for the Redford Trophy, awarded for the biggest spring salmon caught and safely released on the main river.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Opening Day 2012.

2012-01-13T08:39:00.003Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Opening Day 2012.

This is SILVER WILKIES article in the Scottish Daily Record today written by Arnot McWhinnie.

The Tay, the mightiest salmon river of all, opens its banks for the 2012 season on Monday with ceremonies from Dunkeld up to the head of the river at Kenmore. (January 16)

We are all eternal optimists, and even if conditions aren’t just perfect, anglers from all over the country will be casting their flies, devons and spoons across the river hoping to catch the most prized salmon of all – a Tay opening Day springer.

An Opening day salmon caught by Arnot McWhinnie in 2010.

The Tay, Scotland's longest, most awesome, and most prolific salmon river, invariably produces a springer unless conditions are such that fishing is completely ruled out.

In times gone by the river produced lots of these hard fighting fish. On my first ever visit to fish the Tay – it was on the opening day in the early 60s – I managed to catch my first ever springer.

Terrific catches were sometimes made on opening day, particularly on the lower beats where salmon were held up by a temperature barrier, the Stanley Weir, which was subsequently blown up.

Sadly, nowadays, the spring run has greatly deteriorated and there are not so many about.

There is, however, still not one day in the entire year that a fresh run salmon with sea lice still on its back doesn’t nose into this wonderful river, so there is always an opening day chance for anglers.

Just a few weeks ago a cracking 16 pounder was caught at Dunkeld by an angler legally fishing out of season for brood stock.

In addition, the river should also have a stock of very early running springers, salmon which arrived at the end of October and in November and December to rest in the pools.

The river temperature has also been abnormally high of late which should result in salmon spreading themselves throughout the system, so ever beat has a chance.

There is also a chance that a lucky angler might connect with an enormous springer because last year there was an unprecedented number of these huge 30lb plus fish running the river, including a massive one of 38lbs landed in April.

Once again the coveted Redford Trophy awarded annually to the angler who catches the heaviest salmon on opening day from the Tay is on offer.

Robert Jamieson, of the famous fishing tackle and gun shop, James Crockart & Son, in Allan Street, Blairgowrie, is again offering a £200 voucher to the angler who lands it.

The Trophy founded in 1986 in memory of a great Tay fisher, the late Ian Redford, of Errol who was mine host at the Newtyle Beat tells a story of tremendous fish.

The late Ian Redford with opening day salmon from 1979 flanked by legionary scottish ghillies Willie Laird and Callum Gilles.

The heaviest fish inscribed on it was a beauty of 29lb caught in 1987, and the next biggest, a 28 pounder.

But on the day any salmon, no matter how small, could be a winner.

To stake your claim for the trophy you must contact Crockart’s either personally at the shop or by phone at 01250 872056, by 5.00 p.m. on the opening day.

Remember, however, that fish which have been killed will not be accepted. The Tay's rules for January till May recommend that all spring salmon should be released to protect a scarce and precious resource for the future.

Anglers are therefore well advised to take a camera so that their catch can be recorded. If it is not possible to weigh it, carry a tape measure so that the girth of the fish just in front of the dorsal fin and its length from nose to the fork of its tail can be recorded which will help to calculate its weight.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Day 2012.

2012-01-12T16:58:00.001Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Day 2012.

The final preparations for the river Tay Salmon Fishing Season opening Day 2012 are being made this week. Ghillies up and down the river are getting their boats back on the river for the big day on Monday.

Boats at the ready.

Ghillies at Stanley taking the boats to the river.

The Woodside on the Catholes beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

The Wash House at Stanley. The river is still high but colder and drier weather over the next few days should make conditions for the first day good.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for Opening Day 2012.

2012-01-09T17:09:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for Opening Day 2012.

The river Tay Salmon fishing season 2012 Opening day is now fast approaching with a week to go to the first day and the magical first cast. The excitement is building to the opening day ceremonies up and down the river.

High water at Stanley Mills on the lower Tay.

Currently the river is running very high with heights of 4 feet at Kenmore, 6 feet at Caputh and 9 feet at Ballathie after all the heavy rain and unseasonal high temperatures melting the snow in the hills.

The weather is to remain mild until Thursday but then get much colder which should help the river drop back down to a more realistic level for the opening day. The water temperature is 41 degrees Fahrenheit or 5 degrees Celcius which is high for this time of year. The temperature may come back with the colder forecast for the end of the week but any salmon that are running may be spread throughout the system giving everyone a good chance on the first day. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river. There will no doubt be quite a few kelts about on many beats and possibly some later run fish, which have yet to spawn.

As to methods, once the river settles fishing by any method will have to be slow and deep with large lures to catch the elusive Tay Springer. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year but be warned wrap up well or it will not be a pleasant experience.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's policy for January - May 2012 is that all spring salmon should be released, i.e. the Tay has adopted a policy of 100% catch and release for spring salmon. Spring salmon are a scarce and precious resource. Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Sun Set on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

2012-01-09T16:23:00.002Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Sun Set on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

Sun set over the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland. In a weeks time the sun will be rising on the 2012 Salmon fishing season.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Driven Pheasant Shooting Perthshire, Scotland 2012.

2012-01-07T17:47:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Driven Pheasant Shooting Perthshire, Scotland 2012.

These are some images from the Dungarthill Pheasant shoot at Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland in January 2012.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland January 2012 Flood on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

2012-01-05T17:15:00.003Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland January 2012 Flood on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

This is the mighty river Tay in full flood today at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

The river went up to over 4 metres at its height which is in the region of 13 or 14 feet above summer level.

The river never seems to settle for more than a couple of days before there is another spate.

The country continues to take a battering with yet more severe weather. Wind and rain, the next thing will be the snow!

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Fishing Extention October 2011.

2012-01-04T10:08:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Fishing Extention October 2011.

Weather means Tay Salmon Fisheries Board learned little from extended season.

Published in the Courier : 03.01.12 By Richard Burdge

The first year of an experiment carried out on the River Tay was hampered by poor weather.
Anglers on the Tay were granted an extended season in 2011 with the start of a three-year trial. Instead of closing on October 15, the season continued to October 31.

The idea was to give anglers the opportunity to continue fishing when catches are peaking but far from ideal weather conditions did little to encourage the angling fraternity to take advantage of a couple of weeks of extra fishing.

When the experiment was announced, the Tay Salmon Fisheries Board explained their thinking saying: ''Given that the best catches of the season are often made in the last two weeks of the season and against this background of seemingly later runs, it has been decided to review the closing and opening dates of the Tay season.

''As part of this process it is necessary to obtain information about the types and numbers of fish which might be expected to be caught if the season was extended permanently.''

Board director Dr David Summers said they were still analysing the statistics but it was unlikely much could be learnt from the first year of the trial.

''I would say that the catches were not particularly high. Conditions during the extension were poor,'' Dr Summers said. ''It was very wet so the fishing conditions were not conducive (to fishing), none of the beats were particularly heavily fished.''

He said it would appear the situation on the Tay in 2011 mirrored that of the Tweed — the biggest runs of fish were in August into September.

''Our intention is to try it for three years but from the first year's results it does not look that there was a large run (during the trial),'' he said.

Restricted to the main stem of the Tay, not the upper Tay or tributaries, the trial was limited to the river from Perth to Dalguise and catches were released after statistics were recorded.

During the extension it was a legal requirement that all salmon caught were released and barbless hooks were used with no bait.

Looking ahead to the new season, which begins on the Tay on Monday January 16, Dr Summers said he was loath to make specific prophecies.

''What can we expect next year? In truth we have no idea,'' he said. ''I would not like to make predictions.''

He said what happened out in the Atlantic was in many ways ''a lottery'' but they hoped to see a continuation of recent trends which have seen a number of large fish taken from the river.

''Historically the big fish are caught early in the season,'' he said. ''We are hoping there will be more of them next year but only time will tell, there is no predicting.''

In April last year a novice angler caught a massive 38lb salmon on the Tay, the biggest spring fish for a number of years. Around the same time a number of large fish in the 25lb to 35lb range were landed on the Tay.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland First Snow of 2012.

2012-01-02T15:59:00.002Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland First Snow of 2012.

Video of the first snowfall of 2012.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Happy New Year 2012.

2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Happy New Year 2012.

A good New Year 2012 to one and all.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Merry Christmas.

2011-12-22T17:06:00.001Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to one and all.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Day 2012.

2011-12-21T16:02:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Day 2012.

THE RIVER TAY OPENING DAY GATHERING 16th January 2012.

The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board and Dunkeld Hilton House Hotel
in association with
the Dunkeld & Birnam Tourist and Angling Associations
have pleasure in inviting you to attend

THE RIVER TAY OPENING of the 2012 SALMON FISHING SEASON

Monday 16th January 2012

Business Breakfast– Hilton Dunkeld House 8.30am- 9.30am
9:00am ~ Community Reception at the Hilton

9.30am ~ Opening Of The River by Ally McCoist
Accompanied by Pipes and Music

Video of 2011 Tay Opening day celebrations.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Pheasant Shooting December 2011.

2011-12-16T17:19:00.001Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Pheasant Shooting December 2011.December Pheasant shooting in Perthshire, Scotland.

Labradors at the ready to flush the birds.

A cold December day at Dungarthill near Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2011.

2011-12-15T16:25:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2011.

A cold December evening as the sun goes down on the Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Savills Malloch Trophy 2011.

2011-12-13T12:47:00.001Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Savills Malloch Trophy 2011.

2011 winner of Scotland’s most prestigious angling award, the greatest honour in British gamefishing.
Article written by Andrew Graham-Stewart.
The Chairman of the Tay Foundation, owners of the Savills Malloch Trophy – for the largest salmon caught on the fly and safely returned during the year in Scottish waters – is delighted to announce that this year’s winner is Sam Valentine for a fish of 34.5 lb landed on the River Nith.

Mr Valentine commented on being told of the decision of the Savills Malloch Trophy Committee on December 12th: “In 27 years of fly-fishing it has always been my ambition to catch a salmon of over 20 lb. In November this ambition was well and truly achieved! I saw something huge breaking the surface of the water. It appeared almost like the back of a seal. Two casts later my line just stopped. At first the fish seemed unaware that it was hooked. Then it took off and I had an epic battle of 45 minutes before eventually we were able to land it. After quickly weighing it, we returned it to the water and with a flash of the tail it swam off very strongly”.

Mr Valentine’s magnificent salmon was caught on the Dalswinton beat of the Nith on November 16 and weighed in a weigh-net, 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 in accordance with best catch and release practice.

Sam Valentine (right) and Dougie Smith, gillie at Dalswinton on the Nith, (left) with the 34.5 lb salmon from the River Nith, which was carefully returned to the water.

At the Savills Malloch Trophy Committee meeting on December 12th nine possible contenders, the great majority in excess of 30 lb, landed by both male and female anglers in a wide range of rivers between the north Highlands and the Solway, were considered. Mr Valentine’s entry, which fulfilled the relevant criteria including best evidence and careful handling, was after lengthy consideration endorsed as the winner for 2011. His name will be engraved on the Tay Foundation’s trophy, joining an illustrious list of previous winners which stretches back four decades.

Savills Director Roddy Willis said: “As sponsors of the Savills Malloch trophy we are delighted to see it head south to the River Nith. It exemplifies that one does not have to fish one of the Big Four Scottish rivers to be in with a chance of winning this trophy and indeed of catching a leviathan salmon”.

The Committee also agreed to make a special award to 14 year old Frank Cotton, who landed and released a fine 28.5 lb spring salmon in the Tweed at Sprouston in May. Robert Rattray, of CKD Galbraith and Secretary of the Savills Malloch Trophy for the Tay Foundation, commented: “Frank’s tremendous achievement should be a real inspiration for all young salmon fishers. In his youth he has caught the fish of a lifetime! Furthermore the fact that he returned the fish sends out a highly positive conservation message”.

Frank Cotton with his 28.5 pounds beauty.

The encouraging number of large salmon entered for this year’s Savills Malloch Trophy is consistent with a remarkable, unprecedented in recent decades, increase in 2011 in the numbers of larger salmon – fish that have remained at sea for three or even four years. On some rivers fish in the teens of pounds dominated catches in May and June and throughout the season heavier fish have been unusually common with plenty in the 20 lb to 30 lb class and several in the 30 lb to 40 lb class.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland First Winter Snow on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland December 2011.

2011-12-05T16:30:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland First Winter Snow on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland December 2011.

Today Tayside and much of Scotland awoke to the first snowfall of the 2011/2012 winter.

Looking south from Stanley on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

The Wash House at Stanley just above Stanley Mill.

The tail of Pitlochrie pool at Stanley on a very cold winters day in December.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Weather Extremes on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

2011-12-01T17:45:00.001Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Weather Extremes on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

What a difference a year makes in the weather on Tayside.

This was a 4.5 metre flood on the Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland today 1st December 2011. Tayside has certainly had an abundance of rainfall since the summertime but this has been the biggest flood.

Exactly a year ago in the last week of November and early December 2010 we were knee deep in snow.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Atlantic Salmon Recognition.

2011-11-23T13:01:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Atlantic Salmon Recognition.

These are pictures of Atlantic salmon at different stages of their life in fresh water.

Fresh-Run Salmon
Recognised by the pristine condition and bright silver flanks. Fish straight from salt water have loose, easily detached scales and many carry sea lice which drop off within a few days. Hen salmon (illustrated) have a tiny kype on the lower jaw but unlike cocks they retain normal head proportions while in the river.

Maturing Cock and Hen
Cock: The combination of "tartan" colours is typical although shades vary - the fully developed kype, used in fighting rivals, and the enlarged adipose fin, are the most consistent indicators of maturity.

Hen: These are usually less coloured than cocks of similar age and they never have enlarged jaws. This one will have spent a few weeks in river or estuary - note the coloured head and lack of true silver flanks.

Cock and Hen In Breeding Dress
Cock: The combination of 'tartan' colours is typical although shades vary - the fully developed kype, used in fighting rivals is the most consistent indicator of maturity.

Hen: This is a summer fish - springers are often darker by spawning time while late entrants may still be silver flanked. Fully mature hens have soft, swollen bellies and spawning is imminent if they also have protruding vents.

Kelt
Kelts are salmon which have spawned. Usually identified by the thin shape, distended vent and presence of "gill maggots" on the red gill filaments, they are often encountered by anglers in spring when they regain a silvery appearance and can be mistaken for fresh run Springers. Kelts must be returned unharmed to the water.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring and Autumn Salmon Flies.

2011-11-21T17:04:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring and Autumn Salmon Flies.

30 Spring and Autumn Fly Selection and C & F Tube Fly Box.
12 different top quality Salar Salmon Fly Tubes, Temple Dogs and Pot Belly Pigs designed by a Scottish Ghillie in different sizes in a New C & F 1401 Tube Fly Waterproof Box. This unique 30 Salmon Fly Selection is available in a variety of sizes for all occasions. The fly selection includes successful proven patterns on several Scottish and Foreign rivers over the last few years such as the Monkey, Orange and Yellow Mouse Tubes in 2, 1.5 and 1 inches, The Spring Special in 2, 1.5 and 1 inches, Black and Yellow Temple Dog in 1.5, 1 and 1/2 inches, Willie Gunn Temple Dog in 1.5, 1 & 1/2 inches and Pot Belly Pigs in Yellow and Orange Firelighters, Bob's Orange and Black Shrimps, Cascaders and Raiders all in 12 and 20mm. These flies have the X Factor and are a truely all round selection for any salmon fishing experience.
Total Cost £90 and it is post free.
This is now available in the Salmon Fly Shop for a limited period.

This is my range of Spring Salmon flies which are available from the Salmon Fly Shop. You can also deal directly with myself at robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com. Simply click on the link and I can email you a cost by return. You can send a cheque or I can invoice you through Paypal and you can pay by credit card.
There is something available for all conditions. Tight lines.

Monkey Aluminium Tube. Available in 2, 1 1/2 and 1 Inches.
Cost £2.85

The Yellow Aluminium Mouse. Available in 2, 1 1/2 and 1 Inches.
Cost £2.85

The Orange Aluminium Mouse. Available in 2, 1 1/2 and 1 Inches.
Cost £2.85

Spring Aluminium Tube. Available in 2, 1 1/2 and 1 Inches.
Cost £2.85

The Goldie Aluminium Tube. Available in 1 and 3/4 Inch Tubes.
Cost £2.85

The Crewsader Aluminium Tube. Available in 1 and 3/4 Inch Tubes.
Cost £2.85

The Carron Aluminium Tube. Available in 1 and 1/2 Inch Tubes.
Cost £2.85

The Raider Aluminium Tube. Available in 1 and 3/4 Inch Tubes.
Cost £2.85

Willie Gunn Temple Dog. Available in 1.5, 1 & 1/2 inches aluminium tubes which are easy to cast.
Cost £2.85

The Black and Yellow Temple Dog. Available in 1.5, 1 & 1/2 inches aluminium tubes which are easy to cast.
Cost £2.85

The Cascader Pot Belly Pig. Available in 12mm and 20 mm.
Cost £3.00

The Raider Pot Belly Pig. Available in 12mm and 20 mm.
Cost £3.00

The Orange Firelighter Pot Belly Pig. Available in 12mm and 20 mm.
Cost £3.00

The Yellow Firelighter Pot Belly Pig. Available in 12mm and 20 mm.
Cost £3.00

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Salmon Fishing Scotland November 2011 on the middle Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

2011-11-12T16:50:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland November 2011 on the middle Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

The river Tay at Balldaroch on the middle river on a lovely November day.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland November 2011 on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

2011-11-10T16:57:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland November 2011 on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

These are a couple of pictures I took as the light faded today.

The Wash House on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

The sun going down on the famous Pitlochrie pool at Stanley.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon fishing beat owners plan to go to court over Rafting on river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

2011-11-08T13:56:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon fishing beat owners plan to go to court over Rafting on river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

This is an article in the Herald in Scotland by Brian Donnelly today.
It is viewed by anglers as a key Scottish salmon location, while to rafters it is the ideal place for white-water thrills.

But now fishing beat owners are planning to take court action after a clash between the two groups on the River Tay.

Several owners have joined forces after claiming years of negotiations have failed to find a solution to disagreements between anglers and rafters over access to the Upper Tay between Grandtully and Aberfeldy.

It is claimed the increase in white-water rafting is putting anglers off from venturing to the river.

The beat owners said many people no longer want to fish the waters because of “excessive disturbance and noise from boating activity”. This, in turn, is affecting fishing businesses in the area.

They added that since Land Reform legislation was introduced in 2003, rafting activity has increased dramatically – although this is contested by rafters who said the sport had already been growing in popularity before then.

A local access forum has recommended certain days be set aside each week for rafting and it is understood fishing beat owners are backing moves to formally allocate three days for rafting in a joint writ that is expected to be served on Perth and Kinross Council.

Rafters have said, however, that “genuine voluntary restrictions” have been put in place by commercial companies. One rafting source said: “In Scotland you can use any water at any time. As long as you are being responsible then you should have the right to use the river.”

But Angus Crow, chairman of the Lower Grandtully Timeshares, claimed: “It is so sad that it has had to come to this.

“We have a shared interest in the river and have been working through the accepted channels allowed for within the access legislation, to hopefully reach an agreement which allows both the rafting and fishing business to flourish.

“As it is, the present system is unworkable and while the rafting businesses expand and improve in profitability, the fishing interests are on their knees. Most of the fishing beats in this area are seldom fished now.

“Tenants come once and never return and one of Scotland’s heritage assets is being decimated.

“We are frustrated that, while we are prepared to accept, albeit reluctantly, the recommendations of the Local Access Forum, the rafting companies are not. Without going to court we are powerless to defend our property assets and hard-won business.”

Tay District Salmon Fishing Board pressed the council for a bylaw to be introduced earlier this year, amid claims that rafters were not exercising their access rights responsibly.

But the council said at the time that “for a bylaw to be considered the council would have to be convinced the nuisance merits criminal sanctions, and that the bylaw could be effectively enforced”.

Now the legal writ calling for rafting days to be restricted is being served on Perth and Kinross Council.

A spokesman for local authority said last night: “The council has received nothing of this nature to date.”

Nature-based tourism is worth at least £1.4 billion a year to the Scottish economy and supports the equivalent of 39,000 full-time jobs.

A study last year found the wider range of adventure activities – that also includes mountain-biking, rafting and kayaking – are worth about £178 million.

A study from 2004 stated that fresh water angling was worth about £113m to the Scottish economy.

That total is expected to be far higher now.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay fishing beat owners serve writ in rafting dispute.

2011-11-07T18:42:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay fishing beat owners serve writ in rafting dispute.

This appeared on the STV news today.
Proprietors on the Upper Tay say whitewater rafting on the river is 'decimating' their sporting estates.

Fishing beat owners on the River Tay are taking court action over an access dispute with rafters on the water.

The proprietors on the Upper Tay are taking the legal action after years of fruitless discussions between themselves and white water rafters.

Fishermen claim that the large numbers of rafters who use the water in Perthshire make it impossible for them to enjoy their sport.

Earlier this year, the Tay District Salmon Fishing Board unsuccessfully asked Perth and Kinross Council for the introduction of a byelaw restricting the use of the Upper Tay by rafters.

Fishing beat owners on the water will serve a writ on the council calling for a ruling on the dispute after talks mediated by the Local Access Forum over the past few years proved unsuccessful.

Angus Crow, chairman of the Lower Grandtully Timeshares, said: "It is so sad that it has had to come to this. We have a shared interest in the river and have been working through the accepted channels allowed for within the access legislation, to hopefully reach an agreement which allows both the rafting and fishing business to flourish in this part of the river.

"As it is, the present system is unworkable and whilst the rafting businesses expand and improve in their profitability, the fishing interests are on their knees. Most of the fishing beats in this area are seldom fished now. Tenants come once and never return and one of Scotland’s heritage assets is being decimated.

"We are utterly frustrated that whilst we are prepared to accept, albeit reluctantly, the recommendations of the Local Access Forum, the rafting companies are not, and without going to court we are powerless to defend our property assets and hard won business."

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Perth Fireworks 2011.

2011-11-06T21:21:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Perth Fireworks 2011.

Video of the Perth Round Table Fireworks on the South Inch Perth Scotland 2011.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Extension of Salmon Netting causes fury form Anglers.

2011-11-02T15:59:00.001Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Extension of Salmon Netting causes fury from Anglers.

This is an article currently appearing on fishingnewseu.com
Esk Salmon Board dismayed by Scottish Government decisions.

THE Esk Salmon Board says it is on collision course with Scottish Government following recent decisions allowing increased commercial exploitation of salmon stocks.

This follows a packed public meeting in Brechin on October 27, attended by over 100 including all major wild fish interests as well as local angling associations, at which unanimous dismay at the decisions of Scottish Ministers was expressed. The Scottish Government declined to attend.

The Esk District Salmon Board Fishery Board (EDFSB) has been urged to consider all its options in response to the Scottish Government’s failure to back spring salmon conservation measures and its intention, in an unprecedented move, to extend the salmon netting season into September.

The Scottish Government has turned down the EDSFB’s application for a delay to the start of the salmon netting season in the South Esk District for a period of five years. Consequently Usan Fisheries, Scotland’s largest netting company and operators of the major mixed stocks coastal fishery south of Montrose, will be able net and kill spring salmon throughout May, many of which are destined for the South Esk, a Special Area of Conservation for salmon. The South Esk is currently in breach of the EC’s Habitats Directive in that early-running salmon stocks continue to decline.

The Scottish Government is also considering a licensed extension to the South Esk netting season to September 14 for three years from 2012; the statutory closing date for netting is August 30. Fish killed during this period will represent payment to Usan Fisheries for allowing Marine Science Scotland access for tagging and releasing fish and taking genetic material for research purposes throughout the netting season and the extension.

Hugh Campbell Adamson, Chairman of the EDFSB, commented: “It was clear from the depth of feeling at the meeting that stakeholders share our surprise at these decisions. Despite the explicit support for controls in May from both Marine Scotland Science and SNH, the Government’s advisers, Ministers are permitting netting in May. We are also perturbed by the Government’s unilateral intention to allow netting in September – without any discussions with the Board, Trust or other stakeholders. We are urgently seeking further information and clarification from Scottish Government.”

Guy Linley Adams, lawyer for the Salmon and Trout Association and advisor to the EDSFB, said: “The Board has duties under statute and European law to protect salmon stocks and so has little option but to question the Scottish Government’s failure to support the Board’s application to end netting in May. In my opinion the Government has given undue weight to the private property interests of the netsmen and has failed to appreciate that the Habitats Directive requires action to protect Atlantic salmon in the wider public interest.”

Bill Balfour, Vice President of Brechin Angling Club, said: “It is anathema that the Government should propose that Usan Fisheries be allowed to kill even more fish – as a reward for their co-operation with Marine Science Scotland’s research programme. Anglers are constantly exhorted by Scottish Government to reduce exploitation through catch and release and yet it is now actually sanctioning increased exploitation by the nets. This is hardly a consistent approach to conservation. Furthermore the proposed research would seem to be of dubious benefit and surely there are better ways of targeting £150,000 per annum.”
Orri Vigfusson, Chairman of the North Atlantic Salmon Fund, added: “The refusal of Scottish Government to reduce salmon netting and the new proposal to extend the netting season enabling even greater exploitation are contrary to the basic internationally-accepted principles of good salmon management. These decisions are also highly provocative to those fishing communities – notably the Greenlanders and the Faroese – which play host to Scottish salmon during their marine feeding phase and which have refrained from commercial netting of these stocks for many years in the interests of conservation. The latest actions by Scottish Government will only increase local pressure to re-open these fisheries. If this came to pass, then the implication for stocks of Scottish salmon would be very serious indeed.”

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Last day on the Tay October 2011.

2011-10-31T19:04:00.001Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Last day on the Tay October 2011.

This was the last day of the 2011 salmon season on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland. It has not been an easy season with extreme fluctuating river levels and a lack of grilse however there have been some positives to take forward to next season. The river has certainly benefited from all the multi sea winter salmon that have been caught and long may this continue into 2012.

This was a gathering at Benchil on the lower Tay just below Stanley. Malcolm Inness's party welcomed Arnot McWhinnie who presented Lee Conway with the Redford Trophy. Lee caught the largest opening day salmon in 2011. Now we look forward to the 2012 opening day.

A typical autumn scene at Benchil.

A sea liced 8 pounds salmon caught on the Catholes on the last day of 2011 season landed by Charlotte Gifford.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

2011-10-31T18:46:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

Billy Davidson playing an autumn salmon fly fishing in the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Billy with the fish prior to release.

Tim Greenfield playing an autumn salmon on the fly at the tail of the Horsey pool on the Pitlochrie beat.

Tim with the fish.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 29th October 2011.

2011-10-30T14:51:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 29th October 2011.

River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 29th October 2011.
The last full week of the late October experimental fishing on the Tay was reasonable despite fluctuating river levels and a maximum of effort to gain results. Hopefully the river will settle for the last day and let us go out on a high note.

The river temperature has dropped to around 46 degrees Fahrenheit or 8 degrees Celsius.

145 salmon were reported last week.

On the lower river 110 salmon were caught. The lower river is consistently producing however with difficult conditions last week with spate on Tuesday and rising water on Saturday the catches were again hard earned. The lower river produced a number of fresh salmon throughout the week, which was very encouraging for the extension experiment. There was also a continuation of large salmon being caught, which was another plus point. Stobhall and Islamouth had 22 pounds salmon during the week.
Hopefully the river will settle after the weekend spate for the last day.

A fresh late run grilse caught by Charles Gifford on the Catholes.

The middle river reported 24. The current conditions of higher river levels should push more fish up into the middle river. Most beats had some fish during the week with hopefully more to come. During the extension period fresh salmon continue to run into the middle river with the high water levels.

Jim McEwan with a lovely fresh autumn salmon caught at Kercock.

David Snowball with a fresh 15 pounds autumn run salmon from the Kercock beat on the middle river.

On the upper river 5 were reported, which was disappointing from recent weeks after the current spates and fresh water would have helped salmon filter up to the upper beats. Dalguise continued to have success, which was encouraging.
The count at the ladder in Pitlochry is now over 6500, which is superb news for future years.

The Isla reported 0.

The Earn reported 6 from Lower and Upper Aberuthven.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone sent me of spring salmon and all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences this and last season on the river.
I would be most grateful if you to do the same this season by emailing me at
robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the last day of October 2011.

2011-10-30T14:37:00.000Z

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the last day of October 2011.
River Tay Prospects for the last day of October 2011.

The weather is to be unsettled. The current weather can be view here. The water temperature continues at 46 degrees Fahrenheit or 8 degrees Celsius. Floating lines with sink tips are the order of the day but with colder weather a sunk line may be required.

The Tay at Stanley in Autumn colours.

The river temperature has fallen but with fresh water; this will encourage salmon run throughout the river to be caught in all areas of the system. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the lower, middle and upper river.

Salmon fly fishing on the Tay.

The river is running high meaning that salmon and grilse will still be running and favour the lower, middle and upper Tay beats conditions permitting. A run of Multi-Sea winter salmon are also running the Tay with now several salmon are being caught in the 20 plus pounds range which is superb news. A Malloch Trophy salmon is a real possibility!
There is good availability throughout the river so why not have a go.

As to methods, spinning from the bank, fly fishing with sink tip floating lines and harling are the favoured Tay pursuits at this time of year. Currently we have excellent fly fishing conditions on the Tay with a number of salmon being landed on the fly recently.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's requirements for the extension period that all salmon are returned and barbless hooks are used.

Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.

To help you follow our guidelines I have included these helpful pointers.

How to SAFELY Release a Salmon
“The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water
and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers.
“Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival.”
Lee Wulff, Atlantic Salmon Journal Winter 1964/65

• Use barbless or pinched hooks
• Retrieve your fish quickly; release it immediately
• Keep the fish in the water
• Use rubber or knotless cotton net, if one must be used
• Cut the leader if necessary
• Remove the hook carefully
• Hold the fish gently in natural swimming position, facing upstream until it revives
• Don’t pump the fish. That is, don’t move the fish back and forth in the water.

How should hooks be removed?
Very Carefully
In quiet water, bring the wild salmon quickly within reach. Leaving the salmon in water and without squeezing it, remove the hook carefully with pliers or thumb and forefinger. If a net must be used, it should be rubber or knotless cotton. If necessary, cut the leader near the fly and spare the fish.

James McKay from Perth about to release a spring salmon at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
The Science of Live Release
“Peer-reviewed science supports live release as a proven and effective conservation tool.”
Dr. Fred Whoriskey,
ASF Vice-President, Research & Environment

Studies in North America and Europe have shown live release works, and in some instances Atlantic salmon have been angled 2 and 3 times.
Science has shown that virtually all Atlantic salmon will survive when released, as long as the angler uses the proper techniques, refrains from angling in overly warm water, and does not overplay the Atlantic salmon.
Like athletes sprinting on a track, Atlantic salmon build up lactic acid in their muscle tissues when they are being played.
The Key is Oxygen – The fish need oxygen in order to recover and continue their journey.
To recover, Atlantic salmon need:
• careful handling by the angler to reduce stress
• to remain in the water where they can breathe and reduce the oxygen deficit in their tissues
• to be held in an upstream position for water to flow more easily across their gills

Photographing Your Spectacular Live Release Salmon.

Use a photo partner:

* Digital camera: make settings on the camera before you begin fishing or use a point and shoot film camera. Give it to your partner before the angling session.

* Whether a digital camera or a film camera, tell your partner to fill the frame, and take several images.

* If it is a film camera, be sure there is film in the camera. This may seem to be a simple matter, but mistakes do happen...

Let your Partner get into Position:

* Tell him/her what you are going to do. Alert your partner before you take the fish out of the water.

Support the Atlantic salmon:

* Carefully take the barbless hook out of the fish’s mouth. With rod tucked under your arm, move one hand to the base of the tail. With your other hand, support the fish under the forward part of its body. Keep it in the water, with the fish pointed upstream to help its recovery.

* If a third person is present, give him or her the rod to hold, so you can concentrate on the wild salmon.

Take the Picture Quickly:

* With your photo partner warned, raise the wild Atlantic salmon partially out of the water for less than five seconds - or consider leaving it semi-submerged for the photo instead!

Return the Fish to Continue its Spawning Run:

* Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild salmon to swim away on its own.

* Digital cameras offer the opportunity to adjust the film speed to suit conditions. In low light, such as evening, morning, heavy cloud, or deep shadow, consider setting the speed to 400, to take care of both movement and the low light. Experiment beforehand on speeds above 400, as many digital images become heavily pixilated at greater sensitivity.

* Remember to adjust the white balance for deep shadow, to warm the image.

* Today’s print films even at 400 speeds are superb. Use 400-speed film at dawn, dusk or in shadow.

* Don’t forget to smile! Your photo is a valuable memory.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

Tight lines.
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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

2011-10-29T18:34:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

Simon Smedley with a sea liced autumn salmon caught in the Pitlochrie pool at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Autumn colours on the river at Stanley on the lower Tay.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

2011-10-28T18:46:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

Billy Davidson with a cracking late run autumn salmon caught on a Devon from the Long Shot on the Benchil beat of the lower Tay just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

An autumn scene in late October on the lower Tay at Benchil.

A typical autumn salmon.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

2011-10-27T19:31:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

Tim Greenfield hooks into an autumn salmon fly fishing in the Horsey pool of the Tay on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

The salmon turned out to be a very late run grilse covered in sea lice and not very large.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Earn October 2011.

2011-10-27T19:20:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Earn October 2011.

Ray Gardiner with a large autumn salmon caught on the Earn at Trinity Gask. Ray caught this salmon on a Rapala and it was estimated at around 31 or 32 pounds.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Late Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

2011-10-27T19:07:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Late Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

After yet another spate the river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland started to settle back to a reasonable height today giving anglers a chance of sport.

James McKay from Perth plays a lively autumn salmon in the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat.

A good autumn salmon was successfully landed weighing 17 pounds despite being coloured.

Simon Smedley with a 7 pounds autumn salmon landed in the Horsey pool on a Toby salmo.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

2011-10-26T18:16:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

Charles Gifford with a fresh run late autumn grilse caught on the Catholes beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland. This was one of two salmon Charles caught spinning in the Back Dam pool of the Catholes today in fairly adverse conditions. Well done Charles.

An autumn scene in late October on the Tay at Stanley on the lower Tay.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay Ghillies Long Service Awards.

2011-10-25T17:03:00.001+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay Ghillies Long Service Awards.

At the recent River Tay Annual Awards dinner held at the Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel 3 Tay Ghillies received long service awards from Roddy Willis of Savills and board chairman Bill Jack. The ghillies had 125 years service on the river between them and this was recognized at the dinner. They were Peter Keay of Scone Estates Almondmouth beat, Geordie Mainland of the Taymount beat and Bert Shearer of Glen Lyon Estates.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 22nd October 2011.

2011-10-23T20:33:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 22nd October 2011.

River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 22nd October 2011.
The first week of the late October experimental fishing on the Tay was reasonable despite fluctuating river levels and a maximum of effort to gain results. Hopefully the river will remain settled for the current week and give us good prospects for the coming days with a reasonable weather forecast.

The river temperature has dropped to around 46 degrees Fahrenheit or 8 degrees Celsius giving the river favourable conditions but may drop with colder weather coming.

163 salmon were reported last week.

On the lower river 128 fresh salmon were caught. The lower river is consistently producing however with difficult conditions last week the catches were again hard earned. The lower river produced a number of fresh salmon throughout the week, which was very encouraging for the extension experiment. There was also a continuation of large salmon being caught, which was another plus point. A 32 pounds autumn salmon was caught at Ballathie although not registered and a sea liced 25 pounds fish was caught at Luncarty.
Hopefully the river will remain settled and continue to drop for this coming week, which should make for excellent prospects and improved catches.

25 pounds sea liced autumn salmon from Luncarty Pool.

A fresh run sea liced salmon caught at Stanley on ther lower Tay.

The middle river reported 27. The current conditions of higher river levels should push more fish up into the middle river. Most beats had some fish during the week with hopefully more to come. More information from this area would be welcome to expand on this report in the future.

On the upper river 4 were reported, which was disappointing from recent weeks after the current spates and fresh water would have helped salmon filter up to the upper beats.
The count at the ladder in Pitlochry is now over 6500, which is superb news for future years.

The Isla reported 0.

The Earn reported 4 from Lower and Upper Aberuthven.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone sent me of spring salmon and all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences this and last season on the river.
I would be most grateful if you to do the same this season by emailing me at
robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 24th October 2011.

2011-10-23T20:26:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 24th October 2011.
River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 24th October 2011.

Currently the river is big after more rain but hopefully will settle for the start of the coming week and hopefully it will give the river a good week. Hopefully the autumn run will continue to improve and will build into a good run over the last week after the disappointing grilse run.

The weather is to be unsettled for the week with rain on Tuesday, which hopefully will not unsettle the river, and after that the weather is again to get much colder. The current weather can be view here. The water temperature continues at 46 degrees Fahrenheit or 8 degrees Celsius. Floating lines with sink tips are the order of the day but with colder weather a sunk line may be required.

The Tay at Stanley in Autumn colours.

The river temperature has fallen but with fresh water; this will encourage salmon run throughout the river to be caught in all areas of the system. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the lower, middle and upper river.

Salmon fly fishing on the Tay.

The river is running at a reasonable height meaning that salmon and grilse will still be running and favour the lower, middle and upper Tay beats conditions permitting. The encouraging grilse run in Summer 2010 might suggest that we will see more 2 sea-winter fish this year, so let’s hope that some of these turn out to be the early-running bars of silver that we are all hoping for. A run of Multi-Sea winter salmon are also running the Tay with now several salmon are being caught in the 20 plus pounds range which is superb news. A Malloch Trophy salmon is a real possibility!

There is good availability throughout the river so why not have a go.

As to methods, spinning from the bank, fly fishing with sink tip floating lines and harling are the favoured Tay pursuits at this time of year. Currently we have excellent fly fishing conditions on the Tay with a number of salmon being landed on the fly recently.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's requirements for the extension period that all salmon are returned and barbless hooks are used.

Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.

To help you follow our guidelines I have included these helpful pointers.

How to SAFELY Release a Salmon
“The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water
and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers.
“Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival.”
Lee Wulff, Atlantic Salmon Journal Winter 1964/65

• Use barbless or pinched hooks
• Retrieve your fish quickly; release it immediately
• Keep the fish in the water
• Use rubber or knotless cotton net, if one must be used
• Cut the leader if necessary
• Remove the hook carefully
• Hold the fish gently in natural swimming position, facing upstream until it revives
• Don’t pump the fish. That is, don’t move the fish back and forth in the water.

How should hooks be removed?
Very Carefully
In quiet water, bring the wild salmon quickly within reach. Leaving the salmon in water and without squeezing it, remove the hook carefully with pliers or thumb and forefinger. If a net must be used, it should be rubber or knotless cotton. If necessary, cut the leader near the fly and spare the fish.

James McKay from Perth about to release a spring salmon at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
The Science of Live Release
“Peer-reviewed science supports live release as a proven and effective conservation tool.”
Dr. Fred Whoriskey,
ASF Vice-President, Research & Environment

Studies in North America and Europe have shown live release works, and in some instances Atlantic salmon have been angled 2 and 3 times.
Science has shown that virtually all Atlantic salmon will survive when released, as long as the angler uses the proper techniques, refrains from angling in overly warm water, and does not overplay the Atlantic salmon.
Like athletes sprinting on a track, Atlantic salmon build up lactic acid in their muscle tissues when they are being played.
The Key is Oxygen – The fish need oxygen in order to recover and continue their journey.
To recover, Atlantic salmon need:
• careful handling by the angler to reduce stress
• to remain in the water where they can breathe and reduce the oxygen deficit in their tissues
• to be held in an upstream position for water to flow more easily across their gills

Photographing Your Spectacular Live Release Salmon.

Use a photo partner:

* Digital camera: make settings on the camera before you begin fishing or use a point and shoot film camera. Give it to your partner before the angling session.

* Whether a digital camera or a film camera, tell your partner to fill the frame, and take several images.

* If it is a film camera, be sure there is film in the camera. This may seem to be a simple matter, but mistakes do happen...

Let your Partner get into Position:

* Tell him/her what you are going to do. Alert your partner before you take the fish out of the water.

Support the Atlantic salmon:

* Carefully take the barbless hook out of the fish’s mouth. With rod tucked under your arm, move one hand to the base of the tail. With your other hand, support the fish under the forward part of its body. Keep it in the water, with the fish pointed upstream to help its recovery.

* If a third person is present, give him or her the rod to hold, so you can concentrate on the wild salmon.

Take the Picture Quickly:

* With your photo partner warned, raise the wild Atlantic salmon partially out of the water for less than five seconds - or consider leaving it semi-submerged for the photo instead!

Return the Fish to Continue its Spawning Run:

* Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild salmon to swim away on its own.

* Digital cameras offer the opportunity to adjust the film speed to suit conditions. In low light, such as evening, morning, heavy cloud, or deep shadow, consider setting the speed to 400, to take care of both movement and the low light. Experiment beforehand on speeds above 400, as many digital images become heavily pixilated at greater sensitivity.

* Remember to adjust the white balance for deep shadow, to warm the image.

* Today’s print films even at 400 speeds are superb. Use 400-speed film at dawn, dusk or in shadow.

* Don’t forget to smile! Your photo is a valuable memory.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

2011-10-21T19:56:00.001+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

Chris Moore hooks a good autumn salmon fishing from the bank on the Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Chris successfully landed a sea liced 12 pounds salmon however it was badly marked by a seal coming up the river. The salmon was still managed to be returned with no more harm and hopefully will spawn later in the year.

John Mollison with a 25 pounds sea liced salmon caught on the Luncarty beat on a Devon.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

2011-10-21T19:30:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

I Scruton and M Ward landing autumn salmon fly fishing on the Tay in the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

2011-10-20T19:51:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

Late October can provide some top quality salmon fly fishing on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

Ian Scruton plays an autumn salmon in Horsey on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire.

The salmon was covered in sea lice.

A small sea liced grilse also caught on the fly.

A cracking 17 pounds sea liced autumn salmon on the fly form Horsey caught on a Turbo disc tube fly.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

2011-10-20T19:30:00.002+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

The river settled back to a good height today after recent rain and gave all the beats a chance of good sport.

This is young Jack Tong with his first ever salmon on his first day on the river. This is definitely one to remember as it weighed 32 pounds. Ghillie George McInnes holds the magnificent salmon for Jack. Well done.

Gavin Barwick releases a good autumn salmon on the Benchil beat. Gavin was fishing with his father, Ghillie Dave Barwick.

Ian Scruton with a sea liced 10 pounds autumn salmon caught fly fishing on the Pitlochrie beat.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

2011-10-19T19:42:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

Autumn salmon being hooked, played, landed and released on the lower Tay fly fishing in the Horsey pool on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Quality Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

2011-10-19T18:45:00.001+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Quality Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

The extension period is now well under way on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland. Sport has not been easy to come by but some top quality salmon are still being caught especially on the lower Tay.

This was an estimated 28 pounds sea liced autumn salmon caught by Alistair Dunbar fly fishing on the lower Tay. Alistair also caught a 22 pounds bar of silver fly fishing on the same day. Hopefully as the river drops back again after all the rain on Monday the catches will increase over the next few days and there will be some more top quality salmon caught on all the beats.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay Salmon Fishing October 2011.

2011-10-18T19:03:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay Salmon Fishing October 2011.

We are now into the extension period on the Tay until the end of the month.

Alistair Sheach nets an autumn salmon for Tom Aberdein in the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat.

This was Tom's first ever salmon.

Tom Muir with a 6 pounds salmon from the Pitlochrie pool caught on a Flying C.

Steve McGrandles with a sea liced 13 pounds salmon caught on a Toby in the Pitlochrie pool from the bank.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 15th October 2011.

2011-10-16T19:00:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 15th October 2011.

River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 15th October 2011.
The second week of October on the Tay was much improved but still with a maximum of effort to gain results. Hopefully the river will remain settled for the current week and give us good prospects for the coming days with a reasonable weather forecast. We are now going into the experimental season extension until the end of the month.

The river temperature remains settled around 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 degrees Celsius giving the river favourable conditions but may drop with colder weather coming.

336 salmon were reported last week.

On the lower river 288 fresh salmon were caught. The lower river is consistently producing however with difficult conditions last week the catches were again hard earned. Quite a number of old salmon have been dropping back down the river over the last few weeks giving the lower beats resident fish which is a good foundation for the autumn fishing but extremely hard to catch. Hopefully now there will be an increase in the autumn run to give a good end of the season and give all the beats some good sport. Several good quality salmon continue to be caught throughout the river weighing in the 20 pounds plus range. Salmon in the mid twenties continues to be caught which has been a major plus this season. Almondmouth and Dalmarnock recorded salmon at 26 pounds this past week.
Hopefully the river will remain settled and continue to drop for this coming week, which should make for excellent prospects and improved catches.

Sandip Datta with an autumn salmon on the fly at Stanley.

James McKay with a fly caught salmon from Horsey on the Pitlochrie beat.

The middle river reported 36. The current conditions of higher river levels should push more fish up into the middle river. Most beats had some fish during the week with hopefully more to come. More information from this area would be welcome to expand on this report in the future.

On the upper river 9 were reported, which was disappointing from recent weeks after the current spates and fresh water would have helped salmon filter up to the upper beats.
The count at the ladder in Pitlochry is now over 6500, which is superb news for future years.

The Isla reported 0.

The Earn reported 3 from Lower and Upper Aberuthven.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone sent me of spring salmon and all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences this and last season on the river.
I would be most grateful if you to do the same this season by emailing me at
robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 17th October 2011.

2011-10-16T18:49:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 17th October 2011.

River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 17th October 2011.
Currently the river is settled for the start of the coming week and hopefully it will give the river a good week. Hopefully the autumn run will continue to improve and will build into a good run over the last couple of weeks after the disappointing grilse run.

Autumn scenery on the Tay at Stanley on the lower Tay.
The weather is to be reasonably settled for the week with rain on Tuesday, which hopefully will not unsettle the river, and after that the weather is to get much colder.The current weather can be view here. The water temperature continues at 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 degrees Celsius. Floating lines with sink tips are the order of the day but with colder weather a sunk line may be required.

The river temperature remains constant with fresh water; this will encourage salmon run throughout the river to be caught in all areas of the system. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the lower, middle and upper river.

Salmon fly fishing on the Tay.

The river is running at a reasonable height meaning that salmon and grilse will still be running and favour the lower, middle and upper Tay beats conditions permitting. The encouraging grilse run in Summer 2010 might suggest that we will see more 2 sea-winter fish this year, so let’s hope that some of these turn out to be the early-running bars of silver that we are all hoping for. A run of Multi-Sea winter salmon are also running the Tay with now several salmon are being caught in the 20 plus pounds range which is superb news. A Malloch Trophy salmon is a real possibility!

There is good availability throughout the river so why not have a go.

As to methods, spinning from the bank, fly fishing with sink tip floating lines and harling are the favoured Tay pursuits at this time of year. Currently we have excellent fly fishing conditions on the Tay with a number of salmon being landed on the fly recently.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's requirements for the extension period that all salmon are returned and barbless hooks are used.

Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.

To help you follow our guidelines I have included these helpful pointers.

How to SAFELY Release a Salmon
“The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water
and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers.
“Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival.”
Lee Wulff, Atlantic Salmon Journal Winter 1964/65

• Use barbless or pinched hooks
• Retrieve your fish quickly; release it immediately
• Keep the fish in the water
• Use rubber or knotless cotton net, if one must be used
• Cut the leader if necessary
• Remove the hook carefully
• Hold the fish gently in natural swimming position, facing upstream until it revives
• Don’t pump the fish. That is, don’t move the fish back and forth in the water.

How should hooks be removed?
Very Carefully
In quiet water, bring the wild salmon quickly within reach. Leaving the salmon in water and without squeezing it, remove the hook carefully with pliers or thumb and forefinger. If a net must be used, it should be rubber or knotless cotton. If necessary, cut the leader near the fly and spare the fish.

James McKay from Perth about to release a spring salmon at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
The Science of Live Release
“Peer-reviewed science supports live release as a proven and effective conservation tool.”
Dr. Fred Whoriskey,
ASF Vice-President, Research & Environment

Studies in North America and Europe have shown live release works, and in some instances Atlantic salmon have been angled 2 and 3 times.
Science has shown that virtually all Atlantic salmon will survive when released, as long as the angler uses the proper techniques, refrains from angling in overly warm water, and does not overplay the Atlantic salmon.
Like athletes sprinting on a track, Atlantic salmon build up lactic acid in their muscle tissues when they are being played.
The Key is Oxygen – The fish need oxygen in order to recover and continue their journey.
To recover, Atlantic salmon need:
• careful handling by the angler to reduce stress
• to remain in the water where they can breathe and reduce the oxygen deficit in their tissues
• to be held in an upstream position for water to flow more easily across their gills

Photographing Your Spectacular Live Release Salmon.

Use a photo partner:

* Digital camera: make settings on the camera before you begin fishing or use a point and shoot film camera. Give it to your partner before the angling session.

* Whether a digital camera or a film camera, tell your partner to fill the frame, and take several images.

* If it is a film camera, be sure there is film in the camera. This may seem to be a simple matter, but mistakes do happen...

Let your Partner get into Position:

* Tell him/her what you are going to do. Alert your partner before you take the fish out of the water.

Support the Atlantic salmon:

* Carefully take the barbless hook out of the fish’s mouth. With rod tucked under your arm, move one hand to the base of the tail. With your other hand, support the fish under the forward part of its body. Keep it in the water, with the fish pointed upstream to help its recovery.

* If a third person is present, give him or her the rod to hold, so you can concentrate on the wild salmon.

Take the Picture Quickly:

* With your photo partner warned, raise the wild Atlantic salmon partially out of the water for less than five seconds - or consider leaving it semi-submerged for the photo instead!

Return the Fish to Continue its Spawning Run:

* Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild salmon to swim away on its own.

* Digital cameras offer the opportunity to adjust the film speed to suit conditions. In low light, such as evening, morning, heavy cloud, or deep shadow, consider setting the speed to 400, to take care of both movement and the low light. Experiment beforehand on speeds above 400, as many digital images become heavily pixilated at greater sensitivity.

* Remember to adjust the white balance for deep shadow, to warm the image.

* Today’s print films even at 400 speeds are superb. Use 400-speed film at dawn, dusk or in shadow.

* Don’t forget to smile! Your photo is a valuable memory.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

2011-10-15T19:47:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

Casting , hooking, playing and returning an autumn salmon on the Tay using a G Loomis NRX 15 foot fly rod at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

2011-10-13T21:05:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

Eileen Saunders hooks, plays and returns an autumn salmon fly fishing on the Tay on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

2011-10-13T19:19:00.001+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

It was a good day for the fairer sex today on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Eileen Saunders hooks into an Autumn salmon fly fishing from the boat at the tail of Horsey.

Eileen plays the salmon carefully.

An autumn 8 pounds salmon was successfully landed. This was one of three salmon Eileen landed all on the fly casting from the boat.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing October 2011.

2011-10-12T21:06:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing October 2011.

An autumn salmon being hooked , played and released on the Tay on the Horsey pool on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

2011-10-12T19:53:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

Francis and Tom Jennings with a cracking autumn salmon caught by Francis Jennings on a Devon from the Long Shot pool of the lower Tay Benchil beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

2011-10-12T19:49:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

An autumn salmon being played on a red devon and landed on the Benchil beat of the lower Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

2011-10-11T21:32:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing on the lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

Tom Jennings with a lovely fresh 16 pounds autumn salmon caught on Devon fishing from the bank in the Cawn Pore pool of the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

2011-10-10T19:03:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

George McKinlay playing an autumn salmon on a Devon in the Long Shot pool of the lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 8th October 2011.

2011-10-09T19:55:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 8th October 2011.

River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 8th October 2011.
The first week of October on the Tay was reasonable but still with a maximum of effort to gain results. Hopefully the river will remain settled for the current week and give us good prospects for the coming days with a much more improved weather forecast.

The river temperature settled around 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 degrees Celsius giving the river favourable conditions.

Catching autumn salmon on the lower Tay.
270 salmon were reported last week.

On the lower river 238 fresh salmon were caught. The lower river is consistently producing however with difficult conditions last week the catches were again hard earned. Quite a number of old salmon have been dropping back down the river over the last couple of weeks giving the lower beats resident fish which is a good foundation for the autumn fishing but extremely hard to catch. Hopefully now there will be a start to an increase in the autumn run to give a good end of the season and give all the beats some good sport. Several good quality salmon continue to be caught throughout the river weighing in the 20 pounds plus range. Salmon in the mid twenties continues to be caught which has been a major plus this season. Ballathie recorded a 26 pounds salmon.
Hopefully the river will remain settled and continue to drop for this coming week, which should make for excellent prospects and improved catches.

Peter Foster with a 12 pounds autumn salmon form the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley.

The middle river reported 21. The current conditions of higher river levels should push more fish up into the middle river. Most beats had some fish during the week with hopefully more to come. More information from this area would be welcome to expand on this report in the future.

On the upper river 9 were reported, which was disappointing from recent weeks after the current spates and fresh water would have helped salmon filter up to the upper beats.
The count at the ladder in Pitlochry is now over 6500, which is superb news for future years.

The Isla reported 0.

The Earn reported 2 from Lower Aberuthven.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone sent me of spring salmon and all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences this and last season on the river.
I would be most grateful if you to do the same this season by emailing me at
robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 10th October 2011.

2011-10-09T19:45:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 10th October 2011.

Currently the river is settled for the start of the coming week and hopefully it will give the river a good week. Hopefully the autumn run will improve and will build into a good run over the coming weeks after the disappointing grilse run.

The weather is to be settled for the week with less chance of rain which at last should give the river a chance of a good week, hopefully this will a start a healthy autumn run and much improved catches. The water temperature has dropped to 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 degrees Celsius. The current weather can be view here. lines with sink tips are the order of the day!

Salmon fly fishing on the Tay.

The river temperature remains constant with fresh water; this will encourage salmon run throughout the river to be caught in all areas of the system. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the lower, middle and upper river.

The Tay at Stanley.
The river is running at a reasonable height meaning that salmon and grilse will still be running and favour the lower, middle and upper Tay beats conditions permitting. The encouraging grilse run in Summer 2010 might suggest that we will see more 2 sea-winter fish this year, so let’s hope that some of these turn out to be the early-running bars of silver that we are all hoping for. A run of Multi-Sea winter salmon are also running the Tay with now several salmon are being caught in the 20 plus pounds range which is superb news. A Malloch Trophy salmon is a real possibility!

There is good availability throughout the river so why not have a go.

As to methods, Spinning from the bank, fly fishing with sink tip floating lines and harling are the favoured Tay pursuits at this time of year. Currently we have excellent fly fishing conditions on the Tay with a number of salmon being landed on the fly recently.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's conservation policy for the remainder of the season which is that all hen fish of any size and all cock fish over 10 pounds should be released. All coloured and gravid fish should be released. No more than one clean fish weighing, where possible, less than 10 pounds should be retained per angler per day.
Anglers should not use worms in September or October in any part of the district.
Worming in June, July and August only. During the months of June, July and August the Board requests that worming should only be undertaken with Circle Hooks or Shelton release hooks which are designed to help prevent deep hooking. Contact the Tay Board for details of suppliers.
Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.

To help you follow our guidelines I have included these helpful pointers.

How to SAFELY Release a Salmon
“The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water
and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers.
“Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival.”
Lee Wulff, Atlantic Salmon Journal Winter 1964/65

• Use barbless or pinched hooks
• Retrieve your fish quickly; release it immediately
• Keep the fish in the water
• Use rubber or knotless cotton net, if one must be used
• Cut the leader if necessary
• Remove the hook carefully
• Hold the fish gently in natural swimming position, facing upstream until it revives
• Don’t pump the fish. That is, don’t move the fish back and forth in the water.

How should hooks be removed?
Very Carefully
In quiet water, bring the wild salmon quickly within reach. Leaving the salmon in water and without squeezing it, remove the hook carefully with pliers or thumb and forefinger. If a net must be used, it should be rubber or knotless cotton. If necessary, cut the leader near the fly and spare the fish.

James McKay from Perth about to release a spring salmon at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
The Science of Live Release
“Peer-reviewed science supports live release as a proven and effective conservation tool.”
Dr. Fred Whoriskey,
ASF Vice-President, Research & Environment

Studies in North America and Europe have shown live release works, and in some instances Atlantic salmon have been angled 2 and 3 times.
Science has shown that virtually all Atlantic salmon will survive when released, as long as the angler uses the proper techniques, refrains from angling in overly warm water, and does not overplay the Atlantic salmon.
Like athletes sprinting on a track, Atlantic salmon build up lactic acid in their muscle tissues when they are being played.
The Key is Oxygen – The fish need oxygen in order to recover and continue their journey.
To recover, Atlantic salmon need:
• careful handling by the angler to reduce stress
• to remain in the water where they can breathe and reduce the oxygen deficit in their tissues
• to be held in an upstream position for water to flow more easily across their gills

Photographing Your Spectacular Live Release Salmon.

Use a photo partner:

* Digital camera: make settings on the camera before you begin fishing or use a point and shoot film camera. Give it to your partner before the angling session.

* Whether a digital camera or a film camera, tell your partner to fill the frame, and take several images.

* If it is a film camera, be sure there is film in the camera. This may seem to be a simple matter, but mistakes do happen...

Let your Partner get into Position:

* Tell him/her what you are going to do. Alert your partner before you take the fish out of the water.

Support the Atlantic salmon:

* Carefully take the barbless hook out of the fish’s mouth. With rod tucked under your arm, move one hand to the base of the tail. With your other hand, support the fish under the forward part of its body. Keep it in the water, with the fish pointed upstream to help its recovery.

* If a third person is present, give him or her the rod to hold, so you can concentrate on the wild salmon.

Take the Picture Quickly:

* With your photo partner warned, raise the wild Atlantic salmon partially out of the water for less than five seconds - or consider leaving it semi-submerged for the photo instead!

Return the Fish to Continue its Spawning Run:

* Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild salmon to swim away on its own.

* Digital cameras offer the opportunity to adjust the film speed to suit conditions. In low light, such as evening, morning, heavy cloud, or deep shadow, consider setting the speed to 400, to take care of both movement and the low light. Experiment beforehand on speeds above 400, as many digital images become heavily pixilated at greater sensitivity.

* Remember to adjust the white balance for deep shadow, to warm the image.

* Today’s print films even at 400 speeds are superb. Use 400-speed film at dawn, dusk or in shadow.

* Don’t forget to smile! Your photo is a valuable memory.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

2011-10-07T20:39:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay October 2011.

Mick Beham playing and landing a lovely fresh 15 pounds autumn salmon on the lower Tay, Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

2011-10-07T18:53:00.001+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland October 2011.

Mick Beham lands a lovely fresh 15 pounds autumn salmon with his colleagues in the back ground. Mick caught his salmon on the lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland in the Long Shot pool from the bank.

Alan McCaig from Bridge of Allan with a 20 pounds autumn salmon caught fly fishing in the Black Stones pool of the Catholes at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

2011-10-06T18:58:00.001+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fishing on the Tay October 2011.

The autumn salmon fishing is well under way now but has the true autumn run started?

Peter Varney plays a salmon in the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Finally after a lengthy struggle Trevor McCann nets Peters salmon which turns out to be a good fish.

Peter holds the superb 21 pounds sea liced autumn salmon. Hopefully there will be a lot more of these quality autumn salmon to run over the next few weeks.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn October 2011.

2011-10-05T19:20:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn October 2011.

We have now crept into October in Perthshire, Scotland and the autumn colours are very much evident. The salmon fishing has not been easy recently but hopefully a good autumn run of large bars of silver will enter all the rivers and make the season go out with a bang.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Salmon October 2011.

2011-10-04T19:24:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Salmon October 2011.

Peter Foster form London playing an autumn salmon from the boat on a Devon in the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Peter successfully landed this 13 pounds salmon before releasing it back to the river.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing October 2011.

2011-10-03T21:31:00.001+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing October 2011.

Alistair Sheach playing and landing a very lively salmon in the Horsey pool at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland on a Rapala.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 1st October 2011.

2011-10-02T20:21:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 1st October 2011.

River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 1st October 2011.
The last week of September on the Tay was much reasonable but still with a maximum of effort to gain results. Hopefully the river will remain settled for the current week and give us good prospects for the coming days with a much more improved weather forecast. The grilse run has not happened in any numbers and after the remarkable summer fish we await the autumn run now.

The river temperature settled around 55 degrees Fahrenheit or 13 degrees Celsius giving the river favourable conditions.

313 salmon were reported last week.

On the lower river 264 fresh salmon were caught. The lower river is consistently producing however with difficult conditions last week the catches were again hard earned. Quite a number of old salmon have been dropping back down the river over the last couple of weeks giving the lower beats resident fish which is a good foundation for the autumn fishing but extremely hard to catch.

Alistair Sheach with a 13 pounds fresh salmon form the horsey pool at Stanley.
Hopefully now there will be a start to a good autumn run to continue to the end of the season and give all the beats some good sport. Several good quality salmon continue to be caught throughout the river weighing in the 20 pounds plus range. Salmon in the mid twenties continues to be caught. Ballathie recorded a 30 pounds salmon followed by a 28 pounds fish at Upper Redgorton and a 26 pounds fish at Stobhall.
Hopefully the river will remain settled and continue to drop for this coming week, which should make for excellent prospects and improved catches.

Kate Bennett with her first ever salmon caught on the Islamouth beat weighing 12 pounds.

The middle river reported 35. The current conditions of higher river levels should push more fish up into the middle river. Most beats had some fish during the week with hopefully more to come. More information from this area would be welcome to expand on this report in the future.

On the upper river 14 were reported, which was disappointing from recent weeks after the current spates and fresh water would have helped salmon filter up to the upper beats.
The count at the ladder in Pitlochry is now over 6400, which is superb news for future years.

The Isla reported 0.

The Earn reported 0.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone sent me of spring salmon and all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences this and last season on the river.
I would be most grateful if you to do the same this season by emailing me at
robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 3rd October 2011.

2011-10-02T20:07:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 3rd October 2011.

River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 3rd October 2011.
Currently the river is settled for the start of the coming week and hopefully it will give the river a good week. Hopefully the autumn run will improve and will build into a good run over the coming weeks after the disappointing grilse run.

The weather is to be settled for the week with less chance of rain which at last should give the river a chance of a good week, hopefully this will a start to a healthy autumn run and much improved catches. The water temperature is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit or 13 degrees Celsius.
The current weather can be view here. Floating lines with sink tips are the order of the day!

Salmon fly fishing on the Tay.
The river temperature is rising and with fresh water, this will encourage salmon run throughout the river to be caught in all areas of the system. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the lower, middle and upper river.

James McKay from Perth about to release a spring salmon at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
The Science of Live Release
“Peer-reviewed science supports live release as a proven and effective conservation tool.”
Dr. Fred Whoriskey,
ASF Vice-President, Research & Environment

Studies in North America and Europe have shown live release works, and in some instances Atlantic salmon have been angled 2 and 3 times.
Science has shown that virtually all Atlantic salmon will survive when released, as long as the angler uses the proper techniques, refrains from angling in overly warm water, and does not overplay the Atlantic salmon.
Like athletes sprinting on a track, Atlantic salmon build up lactic acid in their muscle tissues when they are being played.
The Key is Oxygen – The fish need oxygen in order to recover and continue their journey.
To recover, Atlantic salmon need:
• careful handling by the angler to reduce stress
• to remain in the water where they can breathe and reduce the oxygen deficit in their tissues
• to be held in an upstream position for water to flow more easily across their gills

Photographing Your Spectacular Live Release Salmon.

Use a photo partner:

* Digital camera: make settings on the camera before you begin fishing or use a point and shoot film camera. Give it to your partner before the angling session.

* Whether a digital camera or a film camera, tell your partner to fill the frame, and take several images.

* If it is a film camera, be sure there is film in the camera. This may seem to be a simple matter, but mistakes do happen...

Let your Partner get into Position:

* Tell him/her what you are going to do. Alert your partner before you take the fish out of the water.

Support the Atlantic salmon:

* Carefully take the barbless hook out of the fish’s mouth. With rod tucked under your arm, move one hand to the base of the tail. With your other hand, support the fish under the forward part of its body. Keep it in the water, with the fish pointed upstream to help its recovery.

* If a third person is present, give him or her the rod to hold, so you can concentrate on the wild salmon.

Take the Picture Quickly:

* With your photo partner warned, raise the wild Atlantic salmon partially out of the water for less than five seconds - or consider leaving it semi-submerged for the photo instead!

Return the Fish to Continue its Spawning Run:

* Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild salmon to swim away on its own.

* Digital cameras offer the opportunity to adjust the film speed to suit conditions. In low light, such as evening, morning, heavy cloud, or deep shadow, consider setting the speed to 400, to take care of both movement and the low light. Experiment beforehand on speeds above 400, as many digital images become heavily pixilated at greater sensitivity.

* Remember to adjust the white balance for deep shadow, to warm the image.

* Today’s print films even at 400 speeds are superb. Use 400-speed film at dawn, dusk or in shadow.

* Don’t forget to smile! Your photo is a valuable memory.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland The River Tay Dinner & Auction 2011.

2011-09-30T19:02:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland The River Tay Dinner & Auction 2011.

The River Tay Dinner & Auction 2011.

Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel, Riverview Marque, Friday 14th October 2011.
SPEAKER: FIONA ARMSTRONG.

Auction and annual raffle draw.

TICKETS £85 PER PERSON

TABLES OF 10

Black tie/highland dress

Tickets still available from River Tay Offices, Tel 01738 583733.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Salmon fishing on the Lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland September 2011.

2011-09-29T19:53:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Salmon fishing on the Lower Tay, Perthshire, Scotland September 2011.

The last few days of September 2011 on the Tay have not been easy but with some luck and and a bit of effort catches can still be achieved.

Peter Annan playing a salmon from the boat on a spinner.

Mark Emms hooks a good autumn salmon in the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Mark with the 12 pounds fresh run autumn salmon.

Mark carefully returns the salmon back to the river.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Large Autumn Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

2011-09-28T19:15:00.001+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Large Autumn Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

Ken MacKenzie hooks into a good autumn salmon on a devon in the Todd Holes pool of the lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

After a lengthy struggle the salmon has run down stream by at least 300 yards into the Long Shot.

A 20 pounds hen fish was landed then successfully released back to the river. Well done Ken, it was certainly a salmon to remember.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

2011-09-28T18:52:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

Mark Emms hooks a good salmon in the Long Shot pool of the Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Mark lands the salmon with the aid of ghillie John Bennett.

Mark with the 14 pounds autumn salmon prior to release.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Tay September 2011.

2011-09-27T22:16:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Tay September 2011.

Ken MacKenzie playing a lively 15 pounds autumn salmon on the lower Tay at Horsey pool on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

2011-09-27T19:22:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

Ken MacKenzie with a lovely fresh 12 pounds autumn salmon caught in the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Ken playing another salmon from the boat on a spinner.

Ken successfully landed this 15 pounds autumn salmon.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fly Fishing on the Middle Tay September 2011.

2011-09-26T20:09:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Fly Fishing on the Middle Tay September 2011.

This was a first ever salmon fly fishing for Phoebe Scruton aged 12 on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

Phoebe plays the salmon from the boat on the lower Murthly beat much to the excitement of beat ghillie Donald Tritton.

Phoebe successfully landed the 12 pounds salmon and is pictured with a proud father.

Pheobe releases the salmon back to the river. Well done.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 24th September 2011.

2011-09-25T20:15:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 24th September 2011.

River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for week ending 24th September 2011.

The third week of September on the Tay was much improved but still with a maximum of effort to gain results. Hopefully the river will remain settled for the current week and give us good prospects for the coming days with a much more improved weather forecast. The grilse run has not happened in any numbers and after the remarkable summer fish we await the autumn run now.

The river temperature settled around 52 degrees Fahrenheit or 11 degrees Celsius giving the river favourable conditions.

349 salmon were reported last week.

Playing an autumn salmon on the Tay.

On the lower river 307 fresh salmon were caught. The lower river is consistently producing however with difficult conditions last week the catches were again hard earned. Quite a number of old salmon have been dropping back down the river over the last couple of weeks giving the lower beats resident fish which is a good foundation for the autumn fishing. Hopefully now there will be a start to a good autumn run to continue to the end of the season and give all the beats some good sport. Several good quality salmon continue to be caught throughout the river weighing in the 20 pounds range.

A teenage autumn salmon from Luncarty pool.
Hopefully the river will remain settled and continue to drop for this coming week, which should make for excellent prospects and improved catches.

The middle river reported 34. The current conditions of higher river levels should push more fish up into the middle river. Best salmon off the river for the week was caught at the Dunkeld House beat and weighed 25 pounds. Most beats had some fish during the week with hopefully more to come. More information from this area would be welcome to expand on this report in the future.

On the upper river 8 were reported, which was disappointing from recent weeks after the current spates and fresh water would have helped salmon filter up to the upper beats.
The count at the ladder in Pitlochry is now over 6400, which is superb news for future years.

The Isla reported 0.

The Earn reported 0.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone sent me of spring salmon and all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences this and last season on the river.
I would be most grateful if you to do the same this season by emailing me at
robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 26th September 2011.

2011-09-25T20:01:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 26th September.

River Tay Prospects for the week commencing 26th September.
Currently the river is settled for the start of the coming week and hopefully it will give the river a good week. Hopefully the autumn run will improve and will build into a good run over the coming weeks after the disappointing grilse run.

The weather is to be settled for the week with less chance of rain which at last should give the river a chance of a good week, hopefully this will a start to a healthy autumn run and much improved catches. The water temperature is around 52 degrees Fahrenheit or 11 degrees Celsius.
The current weather can be view here. Floating lines with sink tips are the order of the day!

Salmon fly fishing on the Tay.
The river temperature is rising and with fresh water, this will encourage salmon run throughout the river to be caught in all areas of the system. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the lower, middle and upper river.

James McKay from Perth about to release a spring salmon at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
The Science of Live Release
“Peer-reviewed science supports live release as a proven and effective conservation tool.”
Dr. Fred Whoriskey,
ASF Vice-President, Research & Environment

Studies in North America and Europe have shown live release works, and in some instances Atlantic salmon have been angled 2 and 3 times.
Science has shown that virtually all Atlantic salmon will survive when released, as long as the angler uses the proper techniques, refrains from angling in overly warm water, and does not overplay the Atlantic salmon.
Like athletes sprinting on a track, Atlantic salmon build up lactic acid in their muscle tissues when they are being played.
The Key is Oxygen – The fish need oxygen in order to recover and continue their journey.
To recover, Atlantic salmon need:
• careful handling by the angler to reduce stress
• to remain in the water where they can breathe and reduce the oxygen deficit in their tissues
• to be held in an upstream position for water to flow more easily across their gills

Photographing Your Spectacular Live Release Salmon.

Use a photo partner:

* Digital camera: make settings on the camera before you begin fishing or use a point and shoot film camera. Give it to your partner before the angling session.

* Whether a digital camera or a film camera, tell your partner to fill the frame, and take several images.

* If it is a film camera, be sure there is film in the camera. This may seem to be a simple matter, but mistakes do happen...

Let your Partner get into Position:

* Tell him/her what you are going to do. Alert your partner before you take the fish out of the water.

Support the Atlantic salmon:

* Carefully take the barbless hook out of the fish’s mouth. With rod tucked under your arm, move one hand to the base of the tail. With your other hand, support the fish under the forward part of its body. Keep it in the water, with the fish pointed upstream to help its recovery.

* If a third person is present, give him or her the rod to hold, so you can concentrate on the wild salmon.

Take the Picture Quickly:

* With your photo partner warned, raise the wild Atlantic salmon partially out of the water for less than five seconds - or consider leaving it semi-submerged for the photo instead!

Return the Fish to Continue its Spawning Run:

* Support the salmon underwater in a natural position facing the current, handling it as little as possible. Give it time to recover. The goal is for the wild salmon to swim away on its own.

* Digital cameras offer the opportunity to adjust the film speed to suit conditions. In low light, such as evening, morning, heavy cloud, or deep shadow, consider setting the speed to 400, to take care of both movement and the low light. Experiment beforehand on speeds above 400, as many digital images become heavily pixilated at greater sensitivity.

* Remember to adjust the white balance for deep shadow, to warm the image.

* Today’s print films even at 400 speeds are superb. Use 400-speed film at dawn, dusk or in shadow.

* Don’t forget to smile! Your photo is a valuable memory.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing on the lower Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland 2011.

2011-09-23T18:55:00.001+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing on the lower Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland 2011.

Andrew Thacher plays an autumn salmon in the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

The salmon was successfully landed. Andrew had a memorable day landing his first 2 salmon ever.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland September Salmon fishing on the lower Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland 2011.

2011-09-23T18:43:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland September Salmon fishing on the lower Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland 2011.

Frank Muller plays a good salmon in the Aitken Head pool of the lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

A cracking 11 pounds autumn salmon is landed on a flying C

Andrew Shorthouse plays a salmon from the boat in Ship Linn.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland September Salmon fishing on the Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland 2011.

2011-09-22T21:27:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland September Salmon fishing on the Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland 2011.

It was a good day on the Stanley water despite the overnight rising river.

Tim Greenfield playing a salmon on the gabian baskets on the Horsey pool.

A lovely 12 pounds salmon is successfully landed.

Frank Muller plays a lively salmon on the scone bank on the Horsey pool on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

A 12 pounds salmon was landed on a flying C.

A magnificent 17 pounds autumn salmon is landed by Frank Muller from the Wash House pool on a flying C.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Quality Salmon on the lower Tay September 2011.

2011-09-22T19:39:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Quality Salmon on the lower Tay September 2011.

September is seeing some top quality autumn salmon being caught on the mighty Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

This was a superb 19 pounds salmon caught on the Luncarty beat of the lower Tay on a devon today by Ghillie John Bennett.

Luncarty was producing some top quality autumn salmon today. This was a 21 pounds fresh autumn salmon landed on a spun devon from the bank.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

2011-09-21T21:20:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

Andrew Shorthouse playing and landing an autumn salmon spinning on the Horsey pool of the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

2011-09-21T18:56:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Autumn Fishing on the lower Tay September 2011.

Brian Giles hooks into a salmon fishing from the bank at Aitken Head on the lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Brian successfully lands the salmon.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Quality Salmon on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland September 2011.

2011-09-20T20:06:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Quality Salmon on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland September 2011.

Andrew Shorthouse had a good day on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland today. This was an 8 pounds fresh salmon landed in the Horsey pool on a devon.

Andrew plays another good salmon.

Andrew lands a superb 14 pounds autumn salmon caught on a devon from the bank in the Horsey pool.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Quality Salmon on the Tay September 2011.

2011-09-20T19:08:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Catching Quality Salmon on the Tay September 2011.

A superb 22 pounds fresh autumn salmon caught on the Luncarty beat on a devon.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the Middle Tay September 2011.

2011-09-20T19:01:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the Middle Tay September 2011.

This was a superb 25 pounds salmon caught on the Dunkeld House beat at Dunkeld, Perthshire yesterday on a Rapala from the boat. This was clearly a fish that had been in the river for a while but still a magnificent salmon to catch.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the Tay September 2011.

2011-09-19T22:48:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the Tay September 2011.

Chris Harris playing and landing an autumn salmon on the lower Tay Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the Lower Tay September 2011.

2011-09-19T18:52:00.000+01:00

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the Lower Tay September 2011.

Tim Greenfield with a cracking 16 pounds autumn salmon caught on the lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland. Tim caught his salmon spinning a devon from the bank.

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