Fly fishing on the rise with Gen Z: how to lure them in at SCHLOSS Roxburghe in the Scottish borders

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If you’re planning a family holiday in 2024, you might be surprised to learn that the kids are just as likely to want to pick up a fishing rod as they are their iPad. Fishing was once considered a hobby exclusive to older generations, but in a post-Covid world, Gen Z are increasingly pulling on their waders to try this meditative outdoor pursuit. 

UK non-profit Angling Trust reported that 75% of the 38,085 participants in its Get Fishing community events in 2022 were under 18, and the hashtag #CarpFishingUK has seen over 166 million views on TikTok.

Fishing at SCHLOSS Roxburghe, Kelso

Set on the banks of the River Tweed and home to its very own dedicated Trout Loch, 5-star country house hotel SCHLOSS Roxburghe is the perfect place to take the family for a fishing break - whether you’re an experienced hobbyist or just starting. 

The Fly Fishing Centre in the grounds of SCHLOSS Roxburghe is a dedicated fly fishing and fly casting educational facility that specialises in teaching all forms of modern fly casting techniques. Hotel guests can book one-to-one or group instruction on rivers and still waters on the River Tweed system for Atlantic Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout fishing with expert Eoin Fairgrieve.

Eoin Fairgrieve is a former World Team Spey Casting Champion and fully qualified fly casting member of the Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors (A.A.P.G.A.I). He specialises in teaching all aspects of modern fly casting and fly fishing techniques at SCHLOSS Roxburghe and has taught over 10,000 children all aspects of fly fishing including entomology, habitat and conservation.

PRICES

Spey casting instruction and single-handed instruction: Cost per hour is £50 for one angler or £60 per hour for two or more anglers. 

Hosted salmon fishing experience: Fishing costs varies throughout the duration of the season - prices start at £300.

Tackle and wader hire: Cost per day for rod, line and reel kit is £20. Cost per day for waders is £20. Classes and equipment hire is available from age 10 and up. 

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Editors notes

SCHLOSS Roxburghe is part of the exclusive Destination by Hyatt collection. Set in the elegant countryside of the Scottish Borders, SCHLOSS Roxburghe is little more than an hour’s drive from both Edinburgh and Newcastle. The manor house has grand open fireplaces, and the decorative stucco throughout the property highlight the history of the time-honoured building and bring a unique character to each room. Scottish tartans combine with oak, natural stone and beautiful textiles to unite timeless elegance with contemporary design. 

With over 300 acres of land including 2.5 miles of the River Teviot, Trout Loch, beautiful parkland and Estate gardens, this is the perfect hotel to enjoy nature and the great outdoors. Activities lie at the heart of the SCHLOSS Roxburghe and guests can enjoy a round of golf on the Championship Course, fly fishing on the river or Trout Loch, archery, country sports, or even Clay Pigeon Shooting at the newly refurbished Shooting Centre.