by Barry Wilcox | Oct 4, 2017 | 'Gramps'
In the early 1980s I moved to Waterybutts, a shooting and fishing lodge in Perthshire. Here I spent some happy times on the River Tay with Jimmy Last from Scone and we became good friends and occasional drinking companions to the irrepressible Colin Leslie of Cargill.... by Barry Wilcox | Aug 12, 2017 | 'Gramps'
Many years ago, when I was a lot fitter than I am now, three shooting pals from the south invited me to join them for a walked-up grouse day on the Glorious Twelfth in the Glenshee area. My friends were great company but years of good living had left its mark and... by Barry Wilcox | Sep 9, 2014 | 'Gramps'
With the Scottish Independence Referendum vote nearly upon us, I thought I’d say a few words. I have now lived in Scotland for more years than I lived in England, the country of my birth. I love Scotland. I love its hills, moors and sport. I was first introduced... by Barry Wilcox | Jun 24, 2014 | 'Gramps'
Following on from the last two short stories describing my first forays into what would become a life long passion for game fishing, I thought I’d try and recollect some of the places and people that helped me along the way and to share some fond experiences.... by Barry Wilcox | Apr 15, 2014 | 'Gramps'
Fishing for eels the old fashioned way After writing last months fishing for eels blog in which I recalled standing up to my chest in the freezing waters of the Several Fisheries at the Bickerly, Ringwood – “treading”- my thoughts turned to one of... by Barry Wilcox | Mar 16, 2014 | 'Gramps', Fishing
A few weeks ago at a very enjoyable shoot dinner I fell into conversation with Tweed ghillie Andy Murray. We were surprised to find that our paths had crossed on many rivers but we had never met with ‘rods in hand’ so to speak. Our conversation rambled on...