Young Strathnaver angler catches first fish of season on River Naver

The first fish of the season on the River Naver surrendered to the fly on Saturday, February 27, in the Potato Park Pool on beat six.

It was a first springer for Ryan Johnstone of Rhifail, Strathnaver and weighed in at eight pounds.

Ryan's dad Davie Johnstone, head gamekeeper and ghillie on Skelpick and Rhifail Estates, was on hand to give advice and to grab a nice picture before the salmon was returned to the water.

Ryan intends to follow in his father’s footsteps and is currently searching for a sporting estate placement in order to study on the NC Gamekeeping Course with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) at Thurso.

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