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Discover Sustainable Fishing Practices and Salmon Conservation Insights
Ian Gordon's blog is a treasure trove for salmon fishing enthusiasts and conservationists. Dive into his insights on sustainable fishing practices to protect our rivers and ensure the longevity of salmon populations. Whether you're interested in flycasting tuition, top fishing destinations, or the role of sustainable fishing practices in modern angling, this blog provides valuable knowledge and inspiration to enhance your fishing experience.
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Should Catch and Release Be Mandatory by law in Scotland?
This is a question being posed right now by the Scottish Government. For my readers, this is my response and take on it all. Many thanks...
Ian Gordon
Aug 16, 20223 min read
The End Of an Era
Catherine Wills - My Employer During my Time at Knockando. On this day in 1985 I learned I had secured a job as a Ghillie on the...
Ian Gordon
Aug 11, 20224 min read
The Blanda Fly Fishing Lodge
"How refreshing it was to know I'm not fishing over stones or empty pools"! I lost count of how many times I heard this over the past 3...
Ian Gordon
Jul 25, 20223 min read
Salmon Recovery Creates 1000s more Jobs.
Have a little look at what I believe to be the only project that can honestly say, with almost 100% certainty, has helped salmon recover.
Ian Gordon
Jul 6, 20223 min read
Two Different Spey Casting Styles
A slightly different blog today giving those who have come on my courses and those subscribed to my Blog some valuable information. I'm...
Ian Gordon
Jun 29, 20221 min read
Big Wye Salmon
Big Wye Salmon we’re commonplace in the not too distant past but to catch a 30pounder on any British River is now very rare.
Ian Gordon
Jun 9, 20226 min read
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May 29, 20220 min read
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May 25, 20220 min read
Cadence Ian Gordon Rods Open for Business
It has been a long time in planning, testing, and getting everything in place but we are finally there with the new rods and reels. I had...
Ian Gordon
May 8, 20223 min read
River Spey 2022 - Why are the fish running through the lower beats?
The Spey season of 2022 has got off to great start. Well, that is of course you happen to be fishing on the middle beats. In those days...
Ian Gordon
Apr 9, 20225 min read
Don’t Look Up! Or back! Onward and upward in 2022!
I am sure I will not be the only one to have really enjoyed this movie over the Christmas period. I for one really liked the film and...
Ian Gordon
Jan 7, 20223 min read
Great Salmon Fishing to Be Had in 2022
As 2021 ends I can only look on this year as a positive one, a year where we all got fishing again, and OK, this was fraught with hassles...
Ian Gordon
Dec 31, 20215 min read
2+2 Still Makes 4!
Covid politics - Measuring Politics - Salmon politics. They are all linked by one thing. Scientists fiddling around whilst Rome burns....
Ian Gordon
Dec 22, 20216 min read
Free Advice and Trial of The New Cadence Ian Gordon on the River Wye 8th Dec 2021.
Picking the right line for your double handed rod can be so confusing and seem like a minefield. Our new system will change all of this.
Ian Gordon
Nov 26, 20215 min read
From Carron to Cadence
What have I been doing since leaving Hardy back in early 2020? The answer is, working on a project thats been in my mind for almost 30...
Ian Gordon
Nov 22, 20216 min read
Salmon Characters and Fish
Scotland is one of the worlds leading destinations for salmon fishing. Its long history has led to a culture stretching far beyond simply...
Ian Gordon
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Fish Eating Birds - Do they damage fisheries? Of course they do.
A blog about some good scientific work carried out on fish eating birds in Germany.
Ian Gordon
Oct 27, 20212 min read
Offline copy: Why Is Good Salmon Fishing Expensive?
Having fished for salmon all my life here in Scotland and had experience of Atlantic Salmon fishing in Norway, Russia and Canada, I have...
Ian Gordon
Aug 27, 20214 min read
Iceland 2021 The Beautiful Blanda River
Iceland Trip 2022 – River Blanda 8th - 15th July Travel Having arrived in Iceland on the 4th July, to give us time to prepare for our...
Ian Gordon
Jul 17, 20214 min read
Whats happened to our Autumn Salmon?
Here on the Spey and across most of Scotland, the salmon fishing season of 2020 is coming to a close with our rivers showing a decent,...
Ian Gordon
Oct 7, 20206 min read
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