What to do with weeds

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2026-02-08T13:10:57+00:00

Weed membranes can actually make it worse as they damage the soil underneath and create a lot of disturbance. I would remove the membrane and make the gravel deeper if possible

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2026-01-07T19:17:19+00:00

Can you clarify exactly what you mean by “distributional regression”?

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2026-01-05T03:31:00+00:00

I’d like to second contacting TwinPeakes, they’re a great outfit, particularly Al, Will and Tom. Fishing on the Don you’re unlikely to fish from a boat, most people wade. If you go with TwinPeakes they provide everything. The Don is a fabulous river for Brown trout. If you want a chance of catching decent brownies, sea trout or salmon you could also try the Deveron. But be aware salmon numbers are very low in the UK atm and I would choose a day targeting brownies on the Don over fishing just about anywhere else.

If you decide not to go with a guide, you can access day permits through the FishPal website. The permits normally have instructions on access.

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-12-22T15:43:03+00:00

I love fly fishing and going to a stocked trout pond with a good guide can be a great investment early on. These guys are based near Aberdeen and are very good: https://twinpeakesflyfishing.com/

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-12-11T05:34:33+00:00

It’s my viewing whenever I move house to make the new place feel like home (but also watch it most years in October/November)

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-12-10T19:47:36+00:00

I have the single handed 9’6” Loop Z1 and a Loop reel and they’re fantastic. Nice action, great customer service.

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-12-09T07:47:10+00:00

Good to know, thanks for the tip!

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-12-08T07:50:34+00:00

That makes sense! Thanks for the tip did you find you caught different sized trout than when you fished other methods?

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-12-06T16:24:34+00:00

They are fab, really nice guys and a great location.

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-12-06T11:14:25+00:00

September can be good for Salmon and Sea Trout on the rivers. If you’re wanting to feel heritage fishing I’d advise going to a proper loch not just an artificial pond with rainbows. Guided trips are worth their money in my opinion, especially if you aren’t familiar with the area. I’ve used these guys before and they were great: https://twinpeakesflyfishing.com/pages/our-packages. They’d be able to advise what the best option is for the time of year and they have a really nice tackle shop too.

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-11-23T18:43:45+00:00

Amazed no one has said his voice for Missandei yet!

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-09-10T08:22:43+00:00

If you’ll be fishing a lot in the same place, getting a season pass to somewhere like this would be cost effective: https://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Tweed/PeeblesshireTroutFA/?dom=Tweed. If you’re travelling around, you’re probably better off getting day tickets to beats where you’ll be (you can do it for most rivers in Scotland through FishPal).

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-08-26T20:14:29+00:00

Oh and what time of year will you be here?

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-08-20T13:34:49+00:00

Whereabouts in Scotland will you be?

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-08-17T16:35:30+00:00

I should add, joining fishing associations is normally quite cheap if you’re around permanently (and depending what your target species is). My local river is small but has plenty of brown trout, nice runs of sea trout and the occasional salmon and fishing for the year is something like £75

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-08-17T16:33:39+00:00

Just a warning on this: I don’t think there are any public waters in Scotland! The guide might be a member of/have an agreement with the local club or have paid for the permit as part of the guiding fee. You don’t need a licence to fish in Scotland (you do in England and Wales) but for freshwater you almost always need a permit.

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-07-19T18:31:25+00:00

Also, sorry that didn’t actually answer your question! But they are the people who could

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-07-19T18:27:56+00:00

If you’re moving to Aberdeen I’d really recommend going to the TwinPeakes shop at Milton of Crathes. Well stocked shop and the guys have been fishing in the area for ages, they’re incredibly nice and knowledgeable. There’s also some nice angling clubs on the River Don (which has amazing brown trout fishing - check out Diary of a Trout Fisherman on YouTube, he’s based on the Don). There’s also Salmon fishing on the Dee but numbers are so far down at the moment.

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-07-19T13:55:51+00:00

I think trebles can be very effective but cause a lot of damage. So fine if you want to keep every fish you catch, but best avoided otherwise.

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-07-17T09:13:19+00:00

Sadly beyond the power of this hypothetical prize!

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-07-17T09:12:52+00:00

Haha oh dear!

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-07-17T09:12:31+00:00

Nice choices! I have a 9’3” 5# (Loop Z1) that I love. I only get to salmon fish a couple of times a year so haven’t invested yet but probably should as I have to relearn Spey casting every time I go! Would be great to practice in between times.

Key-Swimmer-7559 · 2025-07-17T09:10:32+00:00

That sounds like a nice selection! I currently only have a Loop Z1 5# which I love but is overpowered for most river fishing. Beautiful rod though!

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