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Hooked on Brown Trout since 1982…
A friend’s throwaway remark in 1982 led to a river bank meet up, sparking a chain of events which led to this lifelong obsession.
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River Don – Salmon Fishing Opening day 2026
103 days. One hundred and three days — that’s the stretch of time between the close of the salmon fishing season on Aberdeenshire’s River Don…
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Drought to Deluge: Weather Whiplash of 2025–2026…
The 2025 fishing season on the River Don was gripped by bright sunshine, high temperatures and very low water.
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Best Early Season Trout Fishing Tips for 2026…
With only a few weeks left until the long awaited 2026 Trout Fly Fishing Season in Scotland, my attention has turned to early season tactics.
About me
My name is Nick Thom. I have been a fanatical fly fisherman since the age of 12 and catching brown trout is my obsession. The River Don is on my doorstep in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and offers fantastic wild brown trout fly fishing opportunities. Join me as I document each fishing session in my Diary of a Trout Fisherman…Read More