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Post by say on Feb 1, 2007 12:28:17 GMT
I see Park has registered the first fish on the Fishdee website.
Come on Kenny, You'll need to let us know which bank drew first blood and was it 1up for the southbank or does the honours go to Keith on the North bank.
As you are one beat I guess you will share the bottle of whisky
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Post by Yorkshire Esk on Feb 1, 2007 14:14:45 GMT
Two more have been caught
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Post by jan on Feb 1, 2007 14:51:59 GMT
the shots on the news at lunchtime looked like a kelt being slipped back - near enough a fish to fool the average viewer i guess
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Post by diverdave on Feb 1, 2007 15:53:34 GMT
Plenty of fish being caught at Park today. I was there for 2 hours at the opening and saw at least 10 fish caught and released, all kelts, but a couple of springers had been taken elsewhere on Parks waters by lunchtime. As the majority of the guests arrived there was a double hook up, with fish being played on both banks! Lower down at Maryculter (opposite lower drum), where i normally fish there were also fish in evidence, with one angler loosing 2 in quick succession, not too bad as there was only one angler fishing and he was only there for a couple of hours. A drop of perhaps 6 inches would suit Maryculter very well!
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Post by Sloggi on Feb 1, 2007 17:18:54 GMT
I know of 4 kelts being taken from Kingcausie. All were very silver and well-mended. Although the water was high, it was clear enough and fishing well. 3 of the fish were on fly; the other was on a floating yellowbelly (2 1/2")
One piece of disturbing news was an "angler" fishing upstream of the Bridge who caught and dispatched a fish of about 4lb. The chap who witnessed the event from a fair distance away felt the chances were that the fish was a well-mended kelt. Not good on either count.
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Post by say on Feb 2, 2007 7:40:42 GMT
Sloggi,
I didn't realise that the beat above the Maryculter bridge was fished. Of all the years I've driven over the bride I have not seen a sole above the bridge, plently fishing below the bridge mind.
SAY
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Post by Sloggi on Feb 2, 2007 13:38:30 GMT
Say,
My understanding is that it's very lightly fished. Personally, I've never seen a soul there before either. Good to see Kingcausie is going to be 100% C&R
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Post by say on Feb 2, 2007 19:20:19 GMT
Sloggi,
Kincausie 100% C&R, I'm sure that will upset one or two. However it is good news and will help with the application for extending the season.
SAY
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Post by Sloggi on Feb 2, 2007 21:53:26 GMT
Will upset the ghillie!
I'm a season ticket holder there and I'm really pleased as are the two guys I fish with.
I can fish from Feb - Aug wihtout seeing another angler, then half of the country's anglers descend in Sept and flog the place.
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Post by fishyfriend on Feb 5, 2007 21:18:46 GMT
Sloggi, my understanding of Kingcausie was its compulsary 100% C & R upto June, then goes to voulantry after that?
Can you please clarify this
Thank you.
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Post by Sloggi on Feb 6, 2007 22:17:35 GMT
No, it's 100% C&R all season. The ticket has also gone up by £50. Anyone caught with a fish will be fined (not sure how they'll enforce that) and not allowed back. Inaccurate reporting and ensuing bad press has not helped - hopefully someone will sack Polmomier soon  |
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Post by williegunn on Feb 6, 2007 22:27:01 GMT
Inaccurate reporting and ensuing bad press has not helped - hopefully someone will sack Polmomier soon Would you like me to mention your concerns to her when I see her on the Spey? |
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Post by fishyfriend on Feb 7, 2007 8:35:13 GMT
Have you seen this months Trout & Salmon? Willie Banks from Tillbouries has sent a letter regarding her!
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Post by Sloggi on Feb 7, 2007 13:46:15 GMT
Inaccurate reporting and ensuing bad press has not helped - hopefully someone will sack Polmomier soon Would you like me to mention your concerns to her when I see her on the Spey? I did that a few years back and never received a response. Now, I'm not too concerned - she is entitled to her views - just a bit disappointed with her representing the whole river in her reports. in T&S. |
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Post by elwyman on Feb 7, 2007 18:07:18 GMT
Have you seen this months Trout & Salmon? Willie Banks from Tillbouries has sent a letter regarding her! An interesting difference in opinions - I just hope any proposed change in the season is based on solid scientific grounds, and not the financial interests of beat owners. |
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Post by tyneandrew on Feb 7, 2007 21:00:22 GMT
Jim,
What was the news from Balogie - the river seems quiet, something to do with the cold?
Sure you had a good time though.
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Post by jimthefish on Feb 7, 2007 23:27:01 GMT
Jim, What was the news from Balogie - the river seems quiet, something to do with the cold? Sure you had a good time though. Had a great time but kelts only. Water temp went from 42F last week to 35F this week. The hard frosts are shrinking the river fast but I think it was the dramatic drop in temps. which killed it. Never mind - I had great fun trying out a prototype rod and a new line . The craic with the lads was also fantastic.. roll on the next trip ! |
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Post by williegunn on Feb 8, 2007 11:51:31 GMT
My fishing companion had 2 springers yesterday in half an hour, first time he had fished the Dee, 2 fish and a kelt, the only operson I know who has a 2:1 record of springers to kelts.
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Post by jimthefish on Feb 8, 2007 13:47:05 GMT
My fishing companion had 2 springers yesterday in half an hour, first time he had fished the Dee, 2 fish and a kelt, the only operson I know who has a 2:1 record of springers to kelts. Malcolm, Your mate was either very lucky or very good (I suspect both) to catch 40% of the Dee's reported catch for the day. What was his recipe for success apart from being in the right place(s)? |
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Post by williegunn on Feb 8, 2007 13:55:05 GMT
The head gillie from Delfur knows what to do and I showed him where to go. What a generous host I am.
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