River Forth today

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Here are some pics of the Forth at Stirling yesterday







The snow is at least 5 inches deep after settling and pretty crunchy underfoot.

Must say I have never seen so many birds gathered together at the one spot on a river before

The ice was all the way across (70-80 metres or so) and pretty thick in many places

It is going to be a massive flood when it melts

tweedbunnet

[Stevie]

nices pics there, will you be fishing the forth this year?

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Stevie

I would never say never but it is now £47 a pop for a day's fishing there, regardless of time of year.

To be quite frank, there is plenty of better value fishing than that on offer at the Forth.

A season ticket @ £250 approx. is the answer plus someone to give you a shout when fish are running.

I am pretty sure the runs have changed a lot since when I fished. Always a few Springers around from the start in February and theneEarly April always used to see fresh fish. Then it was the first spate of the summer

It used to be a very nice in the Spring during the 1970's and early '80's with enough fish around to keep you interested.

I saw a grilse caught at the Trap in the mid-afternoon in late June a couple of years ago and you would not have expected it. It was a clear bright sky and very warm.

I think this year might be good on the East Coast of Scotland, generally. Don't ask why, it is just a feeling.

tweedbunnet

[Stevie]

aye £47 is steep for a river thats not consistant enough, i'll be fishing the teith this year again we just hope for the best lol