Scotland: home of haggis, Highlands and some of the best freshwater fishing in the world. From coast to country, this magnificent region offers anglers of all abilities the opportunity to catch some of the world’s most sought-after freshwater fish, including Salmon, Trout and the elusive Vendace. But where in Bonny Scotland should you stay to […]
Freshwater Fishing in Scotland
9lb 7oz rainbow is biggest Rutland Water trout of the season
A superb week’s fishing at Rutland Water with plenty of fish being caught including both the season’s best rainbow and the best brown to date. Sheffield angler Mick Herbert boat fished nymphs to net a very solid looking 9lb 7oz rainbow that fell to a size 14 buzzer. The best brown trout of the season […]
Buzzer hatch at Pitsford Water the best for years
Caption: Ollie Harnwell shows off a 7lb 12oz Rainbow he caught at Ravensthorpe this week. Ollie was fishing alongside his Grandfather using on a floating line with a black buzzer. Week ending 13 April 2014 • Sensational sport with all four fisheries buzzing!• Grafham Water rod average of 7.74• Rod average at Rutland Water 6.42• […]
Specimen Sea Trout Wins Ireland’s Catch Of The Week Award
English visitor John Allen caught landed this fine 9lb specimen sea trout while fishing in Lough Currane, Ireland off a spot known as the Black Rocks. Guided by boatman Jim Sayers, John fooled the mind conditioned fish using a small rapala type lure. The catch wins him the Irish Specimen Fish award this week. http://fishinginireland.info/
Trout To Over 9lb At Ringstead Grange
Ringstead Grange had another good week although the weather was changeable with lots of good quality fish coming out. The largest fish of the week went to Dave Strudwick from Burton Latimer, weighing in at 9lbs 2oz (pictured) caught on a Gold Head Damsel. Paul Shephard from Bedford had his limit the largest weighing 5lbs 12oz. […]
Chetco River Record Rainbow Trout
Bob Gaines has potentially tied up the IGFA All-Tackle Length record for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) with this 75 cm fish he caught while fishing Oregon’s Chetco River. Gaines enticed the trophy rainbow with a custom nymph fly and needed 10 minutes to land the fish after hooking it alongside guide Rye Phillips. If approved, […]
Wild Trout Trust eBay auction raises £59,413
The Wild Trout Trust auction on eBay was a resounding success, raising £59,413. The money will be used to help fund the Trust’s work to provide practical advice to fishing clubs and landowners to improve habitat for wild trout and sea trout. Thank you so much to all the very generous donors and bidders who […]
Incredible rod average at Rutland and Ravensthorpe
• Stunning start to the season at Rutland Water with a rod average of 9.25 • Another fantastic week at Ravensthorpe with a rod average of 10.4 • Bob Church Open at Grafham Water19 AprilThis annual match for the Frank Cutler Trophy raises funds for charityCall 01480 810531 for more information Rutland WaterDawn on Saturday […]
Money Raised For Tweed Foundation
Pic Caption: Photograph enclosed Nick Yonge, Director, Tweed Foundation and Mark Cockburn CEO FishPal. FishTweed were delighted to hand over a cheque for £3,000 to Nick Yonge, Director at the Tweed Foundation, on Friday 7th February 2014. The money was raised through anglers giving donations when making bookings on the FishTweed site and will be […]
Farlow’s Sold To Wealthy Russian
Iconic London fly fishing tackle shop Farlows has been purchased for an undisclosed sum. The major shareholder of the company involved, BDBCO 870 Limited, is Vladimir Rybalchenko of the Kharlovka Atlantic salmon reserve, a wealthy Russian national with a passion for salmon fishing and conservation. Total-Fishing.com understands that the deal includes repayment of all debt, plus […]
Blind Angler Achieves Fastest Trout Slam
Australian angler Cynthia Stevens is the IGFA’s newest member of the Trout Royal Slam, which she completed in an incredible 15 days during a whirlwind trip through North America. Not only did Cynthia complete her Royal Slam faster than anyone in IGFA history, she did it without the use of her eyes, as Cynthia is […]
50lb Salmon Caught On Scotland’s River Tweed
A 50lb salmon has been reported from Scotland’s River Tweed. The cock fish, the biggest salmon caught anywhere in the UK so far in 2013, was caught on the fly on the Boleside Beat by Shamus Jennings, who is part owner of the stretch with his brother Francis. The mighty salmon was measured at 50 […]
Scotland Sweep The Board At 2013 Bank Fly fishing international
Scotland swept the board at the 2013 Bank Fly fishing international held at Lochter Fishery, Old Meldrum, Aberdeenshire, securing team gold, the top individual award and the award for the longest fish.Teams of six representing England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales spent a week of practice at the venue’s Heron and Osprey Lakes with the fishing […]
Cochrane Buzzing After 2013 Team England Fly Fishing Bank Final
Pic: Steve Cochrane This year the Team England Fly Fishing Bank Final was held on Saturday 5th October 2013 at Chatton Fly Fishery, Northumberland. Three lakes were used for 48 anglers who were competing for six places to represent England in next year’s International. Tactics on the day included intermediate lines with small lures, floating […]
Seighford Sharks Show Their Bite In Airflo International 2013
Pic: First place Seighford Sharks Anglers from all over the UK and Europe headed to Rutland Water for the two day final of this prestigious match. At the end of Day One (Tuesday 1 October) the Seighford Sharks with 45 fish for 129lb 6 3/8oz looked to have a comfortable margin of nearly 20lb […]
