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Opening Day on the Dee

The Dee shines again for 2025 with a fabulous turnout and opening Springers on the 1st Feb! Alisdair Ker of FishPal writes how his phone buzzed in his wader pocket to learn of the first fish.  This year, I was lucky enough to be fishing opening day at Woodend, situated just upstream from...

1st February 2025 Tweed Opening Photo & Film Essay

We (FishPal) attended the Tweed Foundation's formal opening ceremony in Kelso on Saturday the 1st of February. The event was full of excitement, "bringing together anglers, conservationists, and the local community in celebration of this world-renowned river." Something only days like these can...

Tay Opening 2025: FishPal Photo Competition Announcing the Winners! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s FishPal Photo Competition, showcasing the beauty, joy, and unforgettable moments of fishing across the UK and Ireland. After hundreds of incredible entries and some tough deliberation, we can now reveal the photos that captured the hearts...

Going for a Winter Wander: Rediscovering Your Local River

By Craig Somerville. There’s something magical about a winter wander along your local river before the fishing season begins. It’s a time to reconnect with the water, to breathe in the crisp, frosty air, and to let the anticipation of the season ahead build as the river reveals its secrets. Winter...

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Opening Day on the Dee

Opening Day on the Dee

The Dee shines again for 2025 with a fabulous turnout and opening Springers on the 1st Feb! Alisdair Ker of FishPal writes how his phone buzzed in his wader pocket to learn of the first fish.  This year, I was lucky enough to be fishing opening day at Woodend, situated just upstream from...

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1st February 2025 Tweed Opening Photo & Film Essay

1st February 2025 Tweed Opening Photo & Film Essay

We (FishPal) attended the Tweed Foundation's formal opening ceremony in Kelso on Saturday the 1st of February. The event was full of excitement, "bringing together anglers, conservationists, and the local community in celebration of this world-renowned river." Something only days like these can...

read more
Going for a Winter Wander: Rediscovering Your Local River

Going for a Winter Wander: Rediscovering Your Local River

By Craig Somerville. There’s something magical about a winter wander along your local river before the fishing season begins. It’s a time to reconnect with the water, to breathe in the crisp, frosty air, and to let the anticipation of the season ahead build as the river reveals its secrets. Winter...

read more
We’ve joined forces with Elveguiden! 🎣

We’ve joined forces with Elveguiden! 🎣

FishPal and Eleveguiden are joining forces with immediate effect. We are delighted to announce that FishPal and Elveguiden are joining forces with immediate effect. The merger brings together the leading providers of online bookings and data for fly-fishing in the UK & Ireland, Norway, Sweden,...

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Calling All Fly Tyers!

Calling All Fly Tyers!

Show Off Your Skills at the vice, on the FishPal Journal! Are you passionate about fly tying? Looking for a chance to showcase your creations to a larger audience? We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for skilled and aspiring fly tyers alike to be featured on the FishPal Journal!...

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