Scotland still awaits its first rod caught spring salmon. Weather conditions have been very harsh apart from the opening days of the rivers in the far North so it is no surprise that the early salmon fishing has produced lean results.  The big thaw is on however and the week ahead will see another challenge of where is fishable with huge water levels. The mighty Tay should produce the first springer this week once water levels start to settle so watch this space as they say and sharpen your hooks

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