Teign Angling & Conservation Association

Looking Ahead — TACA As the nights draw in and another year edges toward its close, most people pause, reflect, and look backwards. But here at TACA, we find ourselves doing the opposite. We’re already looking and plannin...

At TACA, we’re not just reflecting, we’re looking five years ahead. From planting trees to restoring riverbanks, our next chapter for the River Teign is bold, data-driven and rooted in real partnerships. Have a read... 👉 www.thetaca.com/news/looking... #RiverRestoration #FutureFocused

Wood, Water & the Way Forward — TACA Why We’re Putting Trees Into the River… When most people look at any river, they see water, rocks, maybe a fallen tree or two - and the immediate instinct is to go into tidy-up mode: “Surely we sh...

Our latest piece “Wood, Water & the Way Forward” dives into how we’re letting rivers be wild again - by placing logs, planting willows and accepting a bit of chaos in the name of healthy habitat.
👉 Read now: www.thetaca.com/news/wood-wa...

#RiverRestoration #Habitat #NatureFix #Outdoors

Homeward Bound — TACA There’s a moment each year - quiet, unseen by most - when the river holds its breath. The first proper rain reaches Dartmoor’s highest slopes, the Autumn chill returns to the air, and deep beneath th...

After years at sea, the mighty Atlantic salmon begin their homeward journey to the River Teign
In our latest piece, we explore their fight to survive, the work underway to help them, and how you can play a part.
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#AtlanticSalmon #RiverTeign #Conservation #TACA

The Dartmoor Fly Fishing Survival Guide – Part 2 — TACA Still lost, still soggy, slightly wiser Congratulations. If you’re reading this, it means you either: Survived Part 1 without being absorbed into the moor, Returned from Dartmoor slightly damp ...

If you’ve ever mistaken a peat bog for a path or apologised to a sheep mid-cast, this one’s for you.
🎣 The Dartmoor Fly-Fishing Survival Guide – Part 2 www.thetaca.com/news/the-dar...
#FlyFishing #Dartmoor #OutdoorHumour

Thanks to everyone that attended the Fly Fishing Film Tour screening last night in Chagford. Great attendance and buzz in the room. Here's to putting Dartmoor fly fishing on the map!

Volunteering - The Heartbeat of our Rivers — TACA There are many ways we can give in life - money, advice, encouragement, skills - but none compare to the simple, unrepeatable gift of time . Once spent, it cannot be reclaimed, and that’s precisely w...

As the evenings begin to draw in, it's time to start thinking about river habitat and what we can do to improve things ahead of spawning season. This is why our volunteers matter and are key to our mission - Have a read if you get a chance... www.thetaca.com/news/volunte...

The Legacy of Flip Pallot & the Ripples we Leave — TACA Among my fly-fishing heroes, few stand taller than Flip Pallot. Yes, he was a saltwater angler - his life’s work played out on the flats, mangroves, and tidal creeks of Florida, a world away from the ...

Certainly, a name known by our friends across the Atlantic, Flip Pallot, was a fly fishing hero of mine. Here's a piece about the legacy he leaves behind after his passing, and why his ethos is something we can all learn from... Do have a read if you get a chance. www.thetaca.com/news/the-leg...

A Century of Tarka: Heritage & Hope for the Future — TACA Set your reminders: this Sunday, 7th September at 18:10 on BBC One , Countryfile will take us to the beating heart of our local rivers - and the people fighting to protect them. Among the highlig...

Delighted to announce that BBC's Countryfile will feature North Devon and its rivers to celebrate Henry Williamson's 'Tarka the Otter' - Do have a read if you can and make sure you tune in on Sunday 7th September at 18:10pm... www.thetaca.com/news/a-centu...

The Wild Comes Back Gently - A Return to Halls Cleave — TACA It’s hard to know exactly where to begin when talking about Wetland Habitat Restoration carried out at Halls Cleave right now. You could start with the frogs - just the sheer number of them - tucked i...

With all this prolonged dry weather, I took a revisit back up to Halls Cleave with the Woodland Trust to see how their Wetland Restoration work is holding up... and it's good news. Read more about it here if you wish.
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The Fly Fishing Film Tour – Book Your Tickets Now! — TACA Following the exciting announcement a couple of weeks ago, the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is coming to the Chagford Film Festival, and we’re thrilled to confirm the full details. Mark your calend...

Super excited - We now have a time and a date to host the Fly Fishing Film Tour as part of this year's Chagford Film Festival! www.thetaca.com/news/the-fly...

Electrofishing on the Teign Catchment — TACA Healthy rivers are the lifeblood of our countryside, supporting countless species of wildlife and shaping the landscapes we love. Among the most iconic inhabitants of the Teign Catchment are wild brow...

Surveying the health of the juvenile fish population in the Teign Catchment is important. These surveys give us an invaluable snapshot, helping us understand how well our rivers are functioning and where conservation efforts should be focused... www.thetaca.com/news/electro...

Rewilding the Flow — TACA Natural Flood Management in Fingle Gorge and the Hope of Halls Cleave Nestled within the rugged beauty of the Upper Teign Catchment lies the Fingle Gorge - a steep-sided woodland valley rich in biod...

For this week, let's take a look at life beyond the river and how transformative work within the Fingle Gorge is helping the wider eco-system within the Teign Catchment - I hope you enjoy... www.thetaca.com/news/rewildi...

Great British Bake Off - River Edition! — TACA While the UK basks under another stretch of cloudless skies and high temperatures, many of our rivers tell a less comfortable story. The River Teign, like much of the upland southwest, is just startin...

What does this recent spell of warm weather mean for our rivers and streams? Find out more in this week's piece if you have time... www.thetaca.com/news/great-b...

Making a Splash at the Chagford Film Festival — TACA Fly Rods, Big Screens, and even larger fishing tales head to Dartmoor Chagford, Devon – It’s not every day we get to swim into the spotlight of a film festival, but this year, TACA are casting far an...

Excited to announce that we'll be hosting a film at the Chagford Film Festival in September. Find out more and why this matters to us... www.thetaca.com/news/making-...

Celebrating International Women’s Fly Fishing Day — TACA As from last week’s musings , the River Teign is in full voice this June. A quiet symphony of riffles, rustling leaves, and the occasional rings of a rising trout breaking the surface. For those luck...

Fly fishing is such a great pastime - If you've a few minutes, join us in Celebrating International Women's Fly Fishing Day...
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June on the Teign — TACA A Fly-Fisher’s Delight, A Soul’s Revival Ah, June - that glorious transition between spring’s promise and summer’s full bloom. It’s the month when the Dartmoor rivers swell and burst with life, the e...

With the river looking stunning and following a much-needed drop of rain, we're currently in the prime month of the year for Fly Fishing on Dartmoor. Do have a read if you get time... www.thetaca.com/news/june-on...

Perfect evening on the Teign. June is always a great month for our Dartmoor rivers. If you haven’t already, why not have a day ticket and forget about the real world for a while…

Attack of the 8-Foot Weed — TACA Restoring the Riverbanks - Himalayan Balsam… Picture this - it’s a sunny summer’s day, the Teign is flowing away peacefully, and you’re enjoying a gentle stroll along its banks… until suddenly, you f...

The impact of invasive species on river habitat is often overlooked. For this week, let's take a look at Himalayan Balsam and what can be done to keep it under control.
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Celebrating International Wild Salmon Day — TACA Honouring a Legacy & Protecting the Future of Wild Salmon A Day to Reflect, Reconnect, and Reignite For those of you that don’t know, each year, June 1st marks International Wild Salmon Day ...

June 1st was International Salmon Day - Learn how this amazing species is in decline and what we can do to protect Atlantic Salmon for the future
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Thanks for sharing, Matthew... Truly appreciated!

Teign me to the River! — TACA Wednesday 21st May dawned like all good river walk days should - W ith long overdue rain and getting ready whilst listening to Al Greene (note the title and I implore you to listen as you read!) .

Introducing new people to the Teign and sharing our knowledge and passion for this remarkable Devon river is something we are always keen to do. Here's to conducting another river walk in the not-too-distant future for others to learn from. www.thetaca.com/news/teign-m...

Pass it on - Take someone fishing — TACA There’s something undeniably special about fly fishing anywhere on the River Teign. Whether you're a purist and flicking a dry fly under the trees for a wild brown trout or watching the upcoming night...

Happy Tuesday, Bluesky! For today's blog entry, here's a piece about the importance of shared experiences when we're out on the water. In essence, Pass it on - Take Someone Fishing
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Now time to go fishing!

Thank you Matthew - glad you are enjoying the content. Dartmoor and of course its rivers are both easy subjects to write beautifully about! Hopefully you’ve managed to get out fishing in your rare downtime!?

Fire & Water — TACA Dartmoor, sculpted by the ceaseless interplay of water and land, presents a landscape that transcends the mere presence of its flowing rivers. It is a tapestry of ecological interconnectedness, where ...

Happy Tuesday everyone. For this week, a piece about the recent moor fire and what it means to me personally. I do hope you take away something from this one… www.thetaca.com/news/pnhd2j5...

The Dartmoor Fly Fishing Survival Guide!* — TACA *Also known as Trout, Tangles & Terror, or: How I Slipped, Swore, and eventually caught something that wasn’t foliage! As we inch ever closer to the finish line of the Final Technical Report fo...

Something a bit tongue-in-cheek for you all this week. Please enjoy The Dartmoor Fly Fishing Survival Guide!
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Well done all! Top stuff!

Honouring the Past to Guide the Future — TACA There’s a quiet kind of knowing that settles within a river over time. It’s not just the bends and the pools that change - it’s the way the light falls through the canopy, the movement of the water an...

Honouring the past - Guiding the future. Our reflection on cultural leadership by those that have gone before us. This time a focus on the great angler and writer Mike Weaver. Read the full piece if you have time.
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My flies are undone! — TACA What a difference a week makes! Having gone from settled sunny weather, we’ve now descended into cooler days with some sweet, sweet rain. The rain dance obviously did the trick, and trust me, the rive...

This week's piece is all about lifting the hood on the mystical world of fly tying! Excuse the title - It just seemed right! Enjoy...
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River back to normal after the rains. Watching a hatch and boom… confident rise and this 13” beauty. Returned a little wiser