Monthly Archives: February 2014

Scottish Government Review of Wild Salmon Fisheries

Published 28th February 2014 | By admin

The Scottish Government issued a press release today regarding the recently announced review of the wild salmon fishery in Scotland. Alex Salmond announced at the Tay Opening Ceremony that the review would be chaired by Andrew Thin, outgoing… Continue reading →

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Salmon scale readings

Published 19th February 2014 | By admin

Each year the Spey ghillies collect DNA samples from some of the rod caught fish along with a few scales to allow the fish to be aged. Steve Burns has just finished aging the 2013 rod caught… Continue reading →

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Spey opening ceremony

Published 17th February 2014 | By admin

At 9am this morning the 2014 River Spey salmon angling season was officially declared open. The ceremony as usual was held in Aberlour.

Opening cermony location in Aberlour

A good crowd turned out for the opening and yet… Continue reading →

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Opening Day 2014.

Published 8th February 2014 | By admin

Well it is just a week till opening day on the Spey. Today the weather is warm and pleasant and the river is at a perfect height I just hope it remains so next Tuesday.

Euan McIlwraith, BBC Presenter from… Continue reading →

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Spey Fishery Board Annual General Meeting

Published 1st February 2014 | By admin

The Spey Fishery Board Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 14th February 2014, commencing at 2 pm at the Grant Arms Hotel, 25 The Square, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HF in terms of the Salmon and Freshwater… Continue reading →

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