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I'm fishing it in a few weeks and have been advised by a real good angler to use the Rekeflua and Pot Bellied Pig / Frances 😉

I've been thinking of getting a new reel for a while. I have a few modern reels but generally revert back to my Hardy Marquis, occasionally my Guideline Haze. I am seriously considering getting a Danielsson reel for my 'go to' shooting head reel for 9 to 11 weight shooting heads. I just can't...

I know this has been discussed before but it probably needs a straight question. Who regularly 'switches' casting styles with their switch rods? I have done this in the past with some customised rods before 'switch' became the latest thing (granted it is now a few years into the commercial...

Two of one of my favourite salmon rivers (not the most productive) but one of my favourites, along with one of the best places I have fly fished for Pollock.

A couple of months ago I had a couple of issues that required a few phone calls to the Glasgow Angling Centre. I never really thought about it at the time, but I just checked my mobile bill and because they use a premium number the costs quickly rack up. Approximately 20 minutes of chatting to...

I have removed the latest football related thread as it had descended into bitter arguments at times and swearing at others. We do not want swearing on the forum.

For all of our members that might have a little extra cash that needs spending on fishing related items, please click on the link to the Dee Trust auction. There are tackle, clothing, food, drink, UK and International fishing lots in the auction catalogue. All proceeds raised will go towards...

Some of our younger members who wet a line on Deeside will be interested in the Callum MacKenzie Cup. All details can be found in this link... http://fishdee.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/callummackenziecup.pdf The Cup has been provided by Ballogie Estate, with the support of the Mackenzie...

OK folks - the competition is now open for the October 2012 Fish of the Month. The usual rules will apply. All entries must be accompanied by a photograph or video of the catch, along with details of where the fish was caught, and what tactics were used. Up for grabs for the lucky winner is a...

OK guys and gals - welcome to the September 2012 fish of the month comp. The usual rules will apply. All entries must be accompanied by a photograph or video of the catch, along with details of where the fish was caught, and what tactics were used. Up for grabs for the lucky winner is a...

Welcome to the Fish of the Month competition for August 2012. Up for grabs for the lucky winner is a Salmon Fishing Forum cap, as available in the forum shop... SFF Shop The rules are that you must submit at least one photo of your capture along with the story of where and when it was caught...

Welcome to the Fish of the Month competition for July 2012. Up for grabs for the lucky winner is a Salmon Fishing Forum cap, as available in the forum shop... SFF Shop The rules are that you must submit at least one photo of your capture along with the story of where and when it was caught...

Welcome to the latest Fish of the Month competition for June 2012. Up for grabs for the lucky winner is a Salmon Fishing Forum cap, as available in the forum shop... SFF Shop The rules are that you must submit at least one photo of your capture along with the story of where and when it was...

This thread has been temporarily (possibly permanently) removed until we put it through the seive!

Does anybody have a spare spool for a Scientific Anglers System 2 1011 reel that they are willing to part with for a fair price?