Angling star will open River Deveron salmon season
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Anglers are set for the opening of the River Deveron's salmon season.
The River Deveron District Salmon Fishery Board and The Deveron, Bogie and Isla Rivers Charitable Trust are organising the event in association with single malt, The Deveron.
The Morison trophy will be presented at the opening ceremony on Tuesday, February 11 at Turriff Angling Association lodge and the opening ceremony will follow thereafter.
The special guest will be Marina Gibson who has a large online following and uses social media to encourage more women and young people to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of the sport.
Director of the two groups Richie Miller said: "Marina Gibson will present the Morison Trophy and officially open the salmon season with a dram of 18-year-old Deveron malt.
"Marina is a passionate angler who was lucky enough to spend much of her childhood chasing salmon and trout.
"She is a certified Fly Fishers International casting instructor and 1st4Sport level 2 coach.
"Marina is sponsored by Orvis and is an ambassador for the Atlantic Salmon Trust and the Angling Trust.
"She recently launched The Northern Fishing School at Swinton Estate in the hope of teaching as many people the art of fly fishing and connect them with the great outdoors."
Ronald Ewen, winner of the Morison Trophy for 2019, will make the first cast of the season.
Mr Ewen secured the trophy by landing a 25lb spring salmon from Lower Netherdale.
Mr Miller added: "We are graetful to Henderson's Country Sports in Turriff for sponsoring the salmon rod that will be presented to Ronald for carefully releasing the winning salmon."
