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When the Evening Rise Never Comes
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A Shetlander in the Central Belt, Still Looking for the Same Quiet. Water I Grew Up With, The Water I Fish Now
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Threipmuir Reservoir Fly Fishing (Edinburgh, Scotland): Windy, Cold First Trip of 2026 for Brown Trout
My first fishing outing of 2026 was on Threipmuir Reservoir—and the weather wasn’t exactly for the faint‑hearted. From the moment we arrived it felt like one of those days where you’re fighting the elements as much as you’re trying to catch fish. The air had that sharp, biting edge to it, the kind that seems…
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Scottish Stillwater Fly Fishing During a Mayfly Hatch
The Great Mayfly: A Day at Threipmuir It was June 2018 when I arrived at Threipmuir Reservoir, a place that always seems to hum quietly with expectation. The air felt alive thick with pollen, possibility, and the sort of optimism that only a day outdoors can inspire. The forecast promised overcast skies and a gentle…