The OTFA would like to wish all our members tight lines for 2025

The OTFA is a non-profit making voluntary body dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of game fishing throughout the Orkney Islands. At a time when natural habitats are under continual threat and pressure, the continuation of
the OTFA's work is of paramount importance to both local and visiting angler to ensure that the rich heritage of Orkney trout fishing has a future as bright as it's past.
The work of the Association in the furtherance of this aim includes:
o The operation of a hatchery which using local stock provides for many of Orkney's less productive aters.
o The provision of riparian sites with access and boat launching facilities on the main trout fishing lochs. Most of these sites also provide shelter, piers, car parking and toilet amenities.
o Maintaining a watching brief over all the trout fishing lochs in the county, supporting all efforts that benefit our sport and opposing all measures which are a direct threat to the trout fishing.

Casting demonstration Saturday 31st May Harray Loch
OTFA Site

The day will begin at 10 o'clock and will run to about 16:00. All demonstrations are free of charge and is open to all OTFA members and non-members.
Below is a write up of Scott Mackenzie' s achievements.
Scott Mackenzie is co-founder of Mackenzie DTX (Designed Through Experience) which has become recognised as the country’s leading design and supplier of supreme quality fly fishing tackle. 
Prior to setting up Mackenzie Fly Fishing Scott was a full time Ghillie’ for over 20 years on some off the best salmon rivers in Scotland. During this time, he won a record 5 times world fly casting championships as a fully qualified APGAI casting instructor. 
Scott was also team captain for the winning Scottish Fly-Casting Team in Ireland in 2006 and has since been recognised as a huge activist in fishing conservation across the globe. 
In 2010 Scott went full time running his Mackenzie Fly Fishing company which now trades across the globe working with a team of world class Guides and Casting instructors whilst adding their knowledge and experience to the future of the company all fondly refer Scott as “the rod father “ 
Scott will take along a range of the Mackenzie rods and clothing which will be offered for sale.
The Mackenzie brand is now perceived by many as the world leader in fly fishing tackle innovation and design.
Looking forward to seeing you all on the day
John Leask

Membership for 2025

MEMBERSHIP of the OTFA is the most active way for the individual angler to support the essential work of conservation and preservation of the trout fishing in Orkney. For a nominal sum of money, local and visiting anglers may use all the facilities of the Association and also ensure the future of some of the best wild trout fishing available.
Following the 2025 AGM the annual subscriptions for this season remain as per 2024

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