But his immense contribution to the progression of modern day speycasting is what we must remember him for. This modest Highlander lived during the greatest era of salmon fishing history and through his ability as a caster and his innovative tackle making, played a major part in the development of our sport. Alexander Grant lived the rest of his life as a farmer at Tomnahurich farm and died at the ripe old age of 85 on 6th of July 1942 at Inverness Royal Infirmary. That day saw the passing of one of the most gifted individuals to ever put two hands on a fly rod. Living in a world of lighter, faster, stronger, it’s a humbling thought to think how much this angler achieved during his long and illustrious fishing career and for my mind, there’s one question begging to be asked – what distance could he throw with modern tackle!