Angler catches Scotland’s largest fly-caught salmon

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Nigel Fell with the record salmon

This 50lb specimen is the biggest salmon caught by an angler on the River Tweed since 1925 – and may be the largest fly-caught salmon in Scotland.

It was caught at Boleside Beat in the Scottish Borders by Shamus Jennings.

The giant salmon is seen here with head boatman Nigel Fell.

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