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You will notice that there is no introduction to this section yet.
I would like to fill this gap with an introduction from a local angler [or someone who is a frequent visiting fisherman] for every one of the geographical pages on Fatfisherman.com.
The many thousands of anglers now regularly using these pages prefer to read something written by someone who can see the area from an insider's point of view. They know the best spots, not just the ones that first time or overseas visitors usually visit or that are well known outside of the area.
Each introduction carries the e-mail address of the contributor so that anglers can get in touch with them if, for example, they are planning a trip [unless the contributor is unable to do this] so it could bring you extra business if you own a local fishery or tackleshop, charter boat or magazine etc.
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Galashiels - Border Angling Centre97 High Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1RZ - 01896-751620 Galashiels - J & A Turnbull30 Bank Street, Galashiels, Selkirkshire TD1 1EN - 01896-753191 Jedburgh - The Country Sport ShopInformation6-8 Canongate, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire TD8 6AJ - 01835-863019 Kelso - Forrest of Kelso 40-41 The Square, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7HL - 01573-224687 Kelso - Tweedside Tacklehttp://www.tweedsidetackle.co.uk36 - 38 Bridge Street, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7JD - 01573 225306 - Tweedsdie tackle for all your fishing, shooting and country clothing needs..
Acreknowe ReservoirInformationSatellite View01450-373543 - Permits from 1 Union Street, Hawick... Alemoor Loch (Reservoir)InformationSatellite ViewCoarse fishing, with the main species being pike, perch and roach... Alton LochInformationSatellite View01836 339757 - Bank and Boat fishing for Rainbow trout and Wild Brown Trout... Clerklands FisheryFisherySatellite ViewClerklands Farm, Melrose - Peter Forsyth - 01835870733 or 07732775845 peterforsyth1966@live.co.ukColdingham LochFisherySatellite View018907-71270 - Boat and Bank Fishing for Rainbows and Brown Trout. Coldingham Loch, which is 22 acres in extent, forms the focal point of the estate. It is one of the oldest-established trout fisheries in Scotland and offers top class fly fishing for brown, blue and rainbow trout. Regularly stocked throughout the season this 'managed' fishery has a reputation for the quality of its fast growing trout... Conundrum Farm FisheryInformationSatellite View.Two small spring fed lakes separated by a grassed over Dam set in secluded farmland. It would appeal to the angler who likes a small secluded fishery reached by easy access via the A1 road. It is situated 1 mile north of Berwick turning off the A1 immediately after the Berwick By-pass. It was initially built in 1850 to supply water to Berwick and was then know as Pedigar Lough. When Berwick went onto mains water it was drained and it became a marshy area of the farm. In 1998 it was re-constructed and opened as a fishery in 1999 by Nigel and Lynn Dudgeon who own and manage the fishery. The two lakes are located immediately one above the other with the top lake being 1 acre and the bottom one 3.5 acres. The maximum depth of the fishery is 14ft beside the Dam of the bottom lake... Hass LochsFisherySatellite View01835 862377 - Jedforest Angling Association has the privilege of owning two five acre lochs just a few miles south of Jedburgh. The Hass Lochs sit amongst rolling hills with spectacular views of the Cheviot Valley. These well stocked waters offer excellent sport with rainbow trout in excess of 10lb in residence . There is also a head of brownies but we do ask their return... Headshaw LochInformationSatellite View;01450 376809 - Boat and Bank Fishing for Rainbows and Brown Trout... Kailzie Fishery (Kailie Fishings)FisherySatellite Viewjane.jimmy@btinternet.com 01721 729020 or 0773 1103 056 - Kailzie Fishery caters for all types of anglers from beginners to experts. The preferred flies for the winter months are Orange Fritz, Viva, Cats Whisker and Ace Of Spades. During the spring the fish will be attracted to Tadpoles and Damsels. In the summer buzzers and Daddies, on the surface. These flies can be bought at the fishery, tied on hand by experienced fly tiers... Lindean ReservoirInformationSatellite ViewPermits from Rodgersons Newsagents, 6 High Street, Selkirk - 01750 20749 - The reservoir is no longer used as a public water supply and caters mostly for nature lovers and fishermen... Loch of LowesInformationSatellite ViewAlso run by St Marys Loch AC - Permits from the H Brown the Keeper, call 01361 883466 or 01750 42243... Portmore Game Fisheries (Syndicate)FisherySatellite ViewPortmore Loch constitutes over 100 acres and is situated in a secluded natural setting within a remote portion of the private Portmore Estate located approximately 17 miles south of Edinburgh and within easy drive of the Glasgow area. The loch, which dates back to the ice age, has operated as a private fishery since the end of the 19th century when Loch Leven strain brown trout were introduced to supplement the indigenous brown trout population. Today’s trout population consists of both brown trout species and is further supplemented with hard fighting rainbow trout... River WhiteadderInformationSatellite ViewThe Whiteadder Angling Association controls a large tract of Brown Trout fishing from the Whiteadder source at Clints Dod in the Lammermuirs to below Chirnside... Selkirk PondInformationSatellite ViewFrom Selkrik cross the river past the rugby club on left and turn left onto the A708 towards St Mary's Loch. After approx 1 and a half miles turn right into The Philiphaugh Estate road, take first right and follow road to T junction, turn right. Car park in field on right hand side after approx 50 yards. Pond is just beyond car park in wooded area... St Marys LochInformationSatellite ViewSt Mary's Loch and the Loch o' the Lowes are situated on the A708 between Selkirk and Moffat in the Scottish Borders.... Talla Reservoir InformationSatellite View01899-880272 - Boat and Bank Fishing for Brown Trout and Artic Char Watch Fishery (Watch Reservoir)FisherySatellite View.Longformacus, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3PE 01361 890331 watchfishery@fsmail.net Remote, natural 119 acre fishery. It would appeal to anglers who like totally relaxing, wild and isolated surroundings. Buzzards and Osprey have been spotted around the Loch. It is situated 28 miles and a 35 minute drive south after the end of the Edinburgh by-pass near to Duns. It is a 1.5 hour drive north on the A1 from Morpeth. It is stocked regularly with both Rainbow and Brown Trout two thirds of which are between 1lb 8oz and 3lb and the other third of which are 4lb and over... Whinney Loch Fishery - Westloch (Coldingham Loch)InformationSatellite ViewWhinney Farm, Westloch, Coldingham, Berwickshire TD14 5QE - The whinney loch is a secluded 3 acre bank fishery offering fantastic Dry fly , Nymph and Wet fly fishing for hard fighting Blues Rainbows and Brown trout. It is situated in the picturesque surroundings on the Berwickshire Coast close to coldingham and St Abbs and is easily accessible from the A1. Fishing is with floating line with a single de-barbed hook. No large lures, static Boobys, sinking lines or roly-poly retrieve allowed... Wooden LochInformationSatellite View01835 850788 - boat and bank fishing for rainbows and browns
Berwick and District Angling Clubhttp://www.whiteadder.co.uk/129 Etal Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick Chatton Angling Association10 Church Hill, Chatton, Alnwick, Northumberland Coldstream and District Angling Associationhttp://mediamice.net/cdaa/12 Priory Hill, Coldstream, Berwickshire - Coldstream & District Angling Association is concerned primarily with Fly Fishing only, for Brown Trout and Grayling. There are 18 beats in total, which are between Birgham and Milne Graden. This permits Coldstream & District Angling Association the ability to provide fly fishing for 64 rods along the 26 miles of the North and South banks combined on the River Tweed. And to ensure that our members and visitors continue to enjoy this beautiful river the Association is very proactive in assisting the Tweed Trout & Grayling Initiative with their conservation efforts... Earlston Angling AssociationArticle36 Queensway, Earlston, Berwickshire Eckford Angling AssociationThe Buccleuch Estates Ltd
Bowhill, Selkirk Eye Water Angling Club2 Tod's Court, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5HW Gala Angling AssociationInformationgala.angling@btinternet.com - The Association was formed way back in 1860. Our waters cover roughly 13 miles of Upper and part Middle Tweed, from Ashiestiel to Lowood. About 5½ miles of the Gala Water and ¾ mile of the lower part of the Ettrick Water. Gordon Fishing ClubBurnbrae, Eden Road, Gordon, Berwickshire, TD3 6UU - 01573 410357 Greenlaw Angling AssociationSecretary - T Waldie - 26 East High Street, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, TD10 6UF 01361 810291 or (eve) 01361 810542 Hawick Angling Club6 Sandbed, Hawick TD9 0HE - 01450 373 771 Jedforest Angling Associationhttp://www.jedforest-angling.co.ukSecretary/Treasurer - J.Oliver. 67 Howden Cres, Jedburgh Tel : 01835 863239 - J.A.A. would like to offer all anglers the opportunity to fish beautiful stretches of the River Teviot and other club waters near the historic town of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders... Kelso Angling AssociationInformationLen Bolton, Secretary - 01835 850380 - Elmbank, 33 Tweedside Park, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7RF - Kelso Angling Association offers fishing for wild trout on around 8 miles of the Rivers Teviot and Tweed, and a short stretch of the River Eden. It also offers grayling and roach for those interested in coarse fishing... Ladykirk and Norham Angling Association8 St Cuthberts Square, Norham, Berwick-on-Tweed. TD15 2LE - 01289 382467 Melrose and District Angling AssociationSecretary T McLeish - Planetree Cottage, Newstead, Melrose, Roxburghshire - 01896 822232 Morebattle Angling Club17 Mainsfield Avenue, Morebattle, Kelso, Roxburghshire Peeblesshire Salmon Fishing AssociationMessrs Blackwood & Smith, W.S.
39 High Street, Peebles, Peeblesshire EH45 8AH
Peeblesshire Trout Fishing AssociationInformationPeter Reith - Secretary - St Fillans, Wells Brae, Innerleithen - 0870 1317128 - The Peeblesshire Trout Fishing Association is proud to offer excellent fishing for brown trout and grayling in the very heart of the Scottish Borders. The association permit allows fishing on approximately 23 miles of the River Tweed and 5 miles of the Lyne Water in Peeblesshire with the exception of private stretches which are clearly marked with notice boards... Scotts Coarse Angling Clubhttp://www.scottscoarseanglingclub.co.ukTreasurer - Duncan Ross
The Boston School House, 43 Newtown Street
Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3AS
Tel 01361 883608 : Mob 07971 198826
E-mail : duncanross@onetel.netSelkirk and District Angling AssociationMeadow Cottage, Scott's Place, Selkirk TD7 4DR 01750 20748 St Boswells & Newtown District Angling Associationhttp://www.stboswells.bordernet.co.uk/organisations/50.htmlSecretary - W. Rodger, Bruntyburn, Ancrum, Jedburgh St Mary's Loch Angling Clubhttp://stmarysloch.googlepages.com Please Email us for fishing information at stmarysloch@googlemail.com or phone 07980350031 and for fishing permits please phone Peter our loch keeper Home - 01750 423290 - Mobile – 07907531605 The Whiteadder Angling AssociationWebsiteSecretary - Sarah Watson, Glenmhor, Easter St, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3DN - waafisher@yahoo.co.uk - The Whiteadder Angling Association has been in existence since 1930 and its objectives are to: Preserve and protect the fish. Prevent poaching and illegal fishing. Promote and improve fishing on the Whiteadder and tributaries. Manage the Association funds in the interests of Angling...
Boathouse Cottagehttp://www.boathousecottage.co.ukBoathouse Cottage stands on its own by the banks of the River Tweed. At the end of a quiet country lane, it is about half a mile from the centre of Norham village. Located between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Coldstream on the Scottish border it is an ideal holiday cottage for exploring the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland... Slipperfield Holiday Cottageshttp://www.slipperfield.com/2010brochure.pdfSlipperfield House and the two cottages are positioned about one and a quarter miles south of West Linton in private grounds of approximately one hundred acres consisting of attractive woodlands and a private loch, situated at the foot of the Pentland Hills. Private fishing... The Wheatsheaf - SwintonFisheringThe Wheatsheaf is ideally situated for Scottish fishing holidays, with access to some of the best sea trout and salmon fishing in the Scottish Borders. Specifically we are within easy reach of the River Tweed and its lower tributaries the Whiteadder and the Till. Read the latest review (scanned) in Trout and Salmon, page one, page two, page three. If you're after brown trout and rainbow trout fishing then both the Watch Reservoir and Coldingham Loch are local favourites. Excellent sea fishing can be had off the east coast of Berwickshire... Westloch House Estate Self-catering HolidaysCottagesThere are three traditional stone-built cottages on the estate and all have been recently modernised. The remaining six lodges of Cedarwood construction are individually situated and landscaped amongst the trees and shrubs to ensure seclusion and to catch the maximum sunshine. Car parking spaces are provided....
Trout and Salmon Tweed Angling FairThe Trout and Salmon Tweed Angling Fair is held adjacent to the Tweed’s world famous Junction Pool in Kelso at the superb Springwood Park and Exhibition Centre in the Scottish Borders....
Tweed Foundationhttp://www.tweedfoundation.org.ukThe Tweed Foundation, a company with charitable status, aims to protect and enhance the economic and social value of the fishes of the Tweed and the Eye through the study, maintenance and restoration of their populations, ecosystems and habitats and the encouragement of wider participation in angling... Tweed Trout and Grayling Initiativehttp://www.tweedfoundation.org.uk/ttgi/The Tweed Trout & Grayling Initiative (TTGI) was set up to create self sustaining management of the wild trout and Grayling fisheries within the Tweed system. It aims to do this by gathering the information needed to advise local Angling Associations on the correct management of their Association water. The initiative uses volunteers to help gather this information and it is hoped that this will provide the anglers with the tools needed to one day manage their Association water’s themselves.
The Initiative is a flagship project and its management plan is designed so that it can be adapted to and replicated on other rivers throughout the country. Although started with European money the Initiative is largely funded by 13 local Angling Associations all of which are members of the Federation of Border Angling Associations (the Federation administers the Brown Trout & Grayling angling within the Borders). The Initiative commenced in May 2005...
Clerklands Fly Fishery BlogBLOGClerklands Fly Fishery Blog Start here! Clerklands is a beautiful loch of around 4 acres in size and is up to 25ft deep in places. It is a very tranquil place to fish and have a relaxing day. It is set within the Riddell Estate, which lies about 5 minutes drive from Selkirk and about 10 minutes from Hawick...
Lazy G-Diver Charters - St Abbshttp://stabbsdiving.comLazy G~Diver is moored at St Abbs which boasts fantastic underwater scenery and is home to Scotland's only Voluntary Marine Reserve...
Crabtree & Crabtreehttp://www.crabtreeandcrabtree.comWe don't just let holiday homes in the Tweed Valley. We live here. We know every mile of the riverbanks, hillsides, beaches, towns and villages. The special places, the hidden gems. Every property is handpicked by us. For location, facilities and ambience. For all the comforts of your home from home. Additional services include catering options, child care, transport, special events. We can arrange all your fishing, shooting and golf. From fishing beats to fish and chips, we want to make your great escape even greater... Tweed Guidehttp://www.tweedguide.comFor hassle-free fly fishing in Scotland packages, organised and designed for your particular needs including instruction, waders, all equipment and a friendly and experienced guide. We can even arrange to pick you up from Edinburgh Airport or from your Hotel...
Nobody Just A Fishermanshttp://www.nobodyjustafishermans.co.ukFor many years now I have been a keen Stillwater Fly Fisherman on fisheries from the North of England into Scotland. I have a good knowledge of many fisheries in the area with much personal experience of fishing them... Scottish Borders Fishinghttp://www.scottish-borders.info/fishing.htmlNot only will you be able to boast about the size of the one that got away, but if you try fishing in the Tweed you can genuinely tell those back home that you've been fishing in one of the top salmon rivers in the world...
Hardy Greys Academyhttp://www.tweedguide.com/about.phpTweed Guide founder Bill Drew is a qualified fishing instructor (GAIC) and fishing writer based in Selkirk and featuring in Trout and Salmon, Fish and Fly (UK), Rackelhannen (Scandinavia), Fishfly (USA) and Forbes.com (USA & Global). Ron McCombe lives near Coldstream. A member of GAIA, he is a qualified salmon trout and grayling casting instructor. He is passionate about grayling fishing and is a well known wildlife photographer. Ron is a member of the Hardy Greys Academy as a professional fly fishing instructor. Kailzie Fishery Guided River FishingGuidingGuided Fishing on the River Tweed for Trout and Grayling. All equipment included (Rod, reel, flies, waders, jacket, glasses and Permit)...
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