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Teign Angling & Conservation Association
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TACA, or the Teign Angling & Conservation Association, is a dedicated organisation focused on the preservation and enhancement of the River Teign and its surrounding habitats...We also love to fly fish!
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We get asked a lot about the lifecycle of Atlantic Salmon - From tiny river-born fry to ocean wanderer, then back home to spawn. Their story reminds us why clean rivers and wild habitats matter. 🐟 Read more: www.thetaca.com/news/a-river...
#Salmon #RiverTeign #Conservation
A River’s Memory - The Life of Salmon — TACA
Every now and then, I’m reminded that the River Teign has a better long-term memory than I do. While I’m still trying to remember where I left my car keys, the Atlantic salmon are quietly navigating a...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Hosted by the Dartmoor Society - A great day talking and learning about the Rivers of Dartmoor. They’re wild lifelines carved from granite and peat, teeming with wildlife and ancient heritage. Find out how we contributed...
#Dartmoor #Rivers #Wildlife #NatureReconnect
Celebrating Dartmoor’s Rivers — TACA
Every so often, you attend an event that reminds you just how special Dartmoor is, and how many people truly care about it. Last week’s Dartmoor Society annual conference was one of those days. Held...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Watch the incredible Atlantic salmon of the River Teign battle their way up Drogo Weir this November 2025. Captured by volunteer Charlie Michell, this short film showcases the power, resilience, and timeless return of one of nature’s greatest migrations.
#AtlanticSalmon #RiverTeign #Wildlife #TACA
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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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
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...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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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.
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#RiverRestoration #Habitat #NatureFix #Outdoors
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...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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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
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...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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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
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 ...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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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!
September 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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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...
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...
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September 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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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...
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 ...
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September 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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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...
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...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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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 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...
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August 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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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...
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...
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August 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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...
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...
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July 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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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...
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...
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July 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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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...
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...
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July 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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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-...
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...
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July 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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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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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...
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July 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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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...
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...
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June 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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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…
June 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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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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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...
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June 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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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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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 ...
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June 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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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...
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!) .
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May 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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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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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...
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May 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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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...
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 ...
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May 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM