Connor Newcombe Takes Third at Five Nations Fly Fishing Competition

Peebles-based angler Connor Newcombe finished third overall in the Five Nations Fly Fishing Competition on his debut for Scotland, according to a report published on 19 October 2026.

Representing Scotland White, Newcombe caught ten trout across three sessions. One session was cancelled because of poor weather. He finished with six placing points, one behind runner-up Ron Chesney of Scotland White.

Declan O’Sullivan of Ireland won the competition with 33 fish. Newcombe runs Kailzie Trout Fishery near Peebles.

Source: Edinburgh News, 19 October 2026.