Category Archive: Water

Mr Cooper with his 10lb salmon caught on 28th July 2023

Summer Fishing

The Spring/ Summer season has been an interesting one. One which none of us were predicting. But that’s the exciting part! Date: 1st August 2023 I am writing this diary entry sat at my desk at work reminiscing after a lovely week’s fishing at Milne Graden. Following a discussion on Friday 28th July with the […]

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Posted on: 04.08.2023

Posted by: Viv Seeley


Kev the hat, ghillie at Milne Graden watching over the fisherman on the tweed

Fishing February – time for a springer?  

Early seasonal fishing has its benefits. Not only is it an opportunity to learn the water for little cost but you certainly have a chance of catching a fabulous fish. Low and cold water slows the fish up, this can be a good thing giving them more time to engage with that fly.     […]

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Posted on: 23.02.2023

Posted by: Viv Seeley


The River Tweed showing through the golden autumn leaves

A Turn Towards Autumn

The Milne Graden beat has had an exciting time in its turn towards Autumn. Those of you who follow our fishing reports might have noticed the Bottom Tweed has had a dramatic change in its catch rate which has had an impact on many 5 year averages for this particular part of the River.   […]

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Posted on: 07.10.2022

Posted by: Viv Seeley


Guest, Mr Hayward standing beside Georgina Maud, a Milne Graden guest for 40 years

A doorway into another world – 50 years of fishing at Milne Graden

This year, Mr Ian Hayward celebrates an amazing 50 years of committed fishing here at Milne Graden. Given his extraordinary loyalty to this beat, we thought it would be a nice opportunity to share some key soundbites from Ian himself which may help and encourage those keen fishermen and women out there to further their […]

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Posted on: 23.08.2022

Posted by: Viv Seeley


Milne Graden Fishing hut in the evening moonlight

The start of Summer Water with Sea Trout Fishing at Milne Graden

That magical time of year again where these extraordinary fish show themselves here at Milne Graden, especially in areas of low streamy water like the Stream or around the Cauld. We have seen the start of warm balmy evenings when sea trout are confident to come into the main body of water.   DIARY ENTRY […]

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Posted on: 30.06.2022

Posted by: Viv Seeley


Summer fishing at Milne Graden

Summer is on the way!

The Summer, a fantastic time of year here at Milne Graden where timings, tactics and conditions are altered. I am often told this and must admit, in my excitement of casting a line, I sometimes miss thoroughly addressing this crucial part of the process until I am in the river, at which point, time is […]

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Posted on: 13.06.2022

Posted by: Viv Seeley


First fish of the season

So it’s my third day salmon fishing this year. With improved conditions and more salmon being caught up and down the river, I was feeling positive. Ready to enjoy a peaceful day without too many expectations, especially having had a quiet day the day before. It sounds strange but after a few months of not […]

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Posted on: 16.04.2022

Posted by: Viv Seeley


River Tweed view of the Cauld at Milne Graden

Spring has Sprung

Our first two fish, both springers, were caught on the 25th March this year by Kev the Hat and Bob Miller – only one day later than last year’s first fish (24th March 2021). Caught in an exciting spot – a rather mysterious pool – with a mixture of turbulent water and deep calm zones […]

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Posted on: 02.04.2022

Posted by: Viv Seeley