The Scottish Federation of Sea Anglers SFSA recently announced its return to the match calendar and hosted its first sea angling event over the weekend as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ease. Mike Horn the Chairman of the Scottish Sea Federation (SFSA) held the event on Saturday 12th of June 2021 at Dundee’s renown Riverside Drive. […]
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Covid 19 Guidance Scotland, Latest News
Key Changes for Level 4 areas with effect 12 March 2021 (full details will be publish as soon as approved by Sportscotland)
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Mar
Mar
1. Travel (applicable at all time). a. Adults (over 18). NO CHANGE (Stay local, no travel outside local authority area) b. Children (17 and under). May travel outside local authority area for some organized sport/activity at their usual club/facility. 2. Coaching. a. Adults and children 12 and over. Organised outdoor non-contact group training sessions for […]
Covid 19 Guidance Scotland, Latest News, Law
COVID-19 – ANGLING IN AREAS WHERE ENHANCED LEVEL 4 ‘STAY AT HOME’ RESTRICTIONS APPLY
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Jan
Jan
Covid-19 guidance for Anglers, Clubs and Fisheries in Scotland as for January 6th 2021. Currently awaiting approval.
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Oct
Participate and fill out the survey created by Marine Scotland.
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Jul
Jul
Record numbers of fishermen are casting a line post lockdown as Scotland returns to the new normal, ticket sales are up at local fisheries and waters.
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Jul
Jul
Record Carp of 25lb caught from Eliburn Reservoir. John revealed his previous biggest catch at the water was an 18lb carp and he said: “I’d been at the lake since Sunday night and the best fish I had landed was a 14lbs carp.”So, I changed my position on Tuesday to be at the area where the weed at been cut in a bay area near the car park.”
Latest News, Law, Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Dog Walkers urged to be vigilant following the discovery of nets and lines in two Lothians rivers
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Jun
Jun
East Lothian Partnership Against Rural Crime (ELPARC) and the Forth District Salmon Fishery Board (FDSFB) say bailiffs have recovered two illegal nets and a number of set lines. A spokesman said: “The nets are used to take large quantities of salmon and sea trout which can have a substantial impact on the fish populations in the rivers, […]
Latest News, Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Anglers allege untreated sewage from old mine workings could lead to “an environmental disaster on Lothians river”
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Jun
Jun
Marc (cor) Anderson, president of Musselburgh and District Angling Association (MDAA), claims otters, kingfishers, salmon, sea trout, trout, grayling and swans are in danger. He urged urgent action to protect the river and spotlighted an on-going issue on the South Esk where the water has turned orange. The keen fisherman also claimed that education is […]
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Jun
Jun
Now, the water is patrolled on a 24-hour basis, including at night. And police have also increased their surveillance of the picturesque reservoir which lies above Balerno and is also a popular place for walkers and cyclists. The move comes as officials of non-profit-making organisation, Malleny Angling Ltd, who administer Harlaw, bid to protect their stock of […]
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May
May
Scottish Government has decided, based on their scientific advice, that the time is not yet right to lift the current lock-down restrictions in Scotland, other than to allow individuals to spend more time exercising.
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