News Archive
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Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003
Whilst on the water meeting anglers or attending club meetings I am regularly asked questions regarding the legislation surrounding angling in Scotland. I thought it would be useful to put a link on here to the Scottish government site where the legislation can be read at your leisure. Be warned it can be heavy reading.
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AGM
Last night’s AGM was reasonably attended but could have been better. An interesting evening ensued. There were the formalities of any AGM meeting, approving previous minutes etc before the Chairman gave his report and the audited accounts were examined. The levy charged to angling clubs and owners rose to £1 in the £1 this year and
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Voluntary Bailiffs required
in NewsVoluntary bailiffs are a crucial part of the protection of fish stocks within the system. Bailiffs are supported by the bailiff coordinator who is responsible for all bailiff activity on the system. You would be working in a team environment and provided with the training and resources required to allow efficient operational activity. Full training
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Reminder to all river users
in NewsPlease remember, if you see suspicious activity on the river or witness poaching you can contact bailiffs on 07407684582. Police Scotland can also be contacted on the new non emergency number 101. Salmon poaching is now seen as a very serious wildlife crime and we the bailiffs get the full support from police Scotland. We
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RADSFB Annual general meeting
in NewsAGM to be held at The Mauchline and District Kilmarnock FC supporters club, 8 Earl Grey street, Mauchline on 8th July 2014 @ 1900hrs. 1. Apologies. 2. Minutes of AGM 2013. 3. Chairmans annual report for the year to the 28th February 2014. 4. Accounts for the year end to the 28th February 2014. 5.
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Progress at Catrine
I am aware of increasing concern over the plight of the impending salmon runs. Anglers and Club officials have contacted me seeking information on what is happening and that is why I am updating the blog so regularly with details as they become clear to me. I’m always happy to provide information when it is…
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River Ayr DSFB meeting
This is a quick reminder for those interested and wishing to attend; The next River Ayr DSFB meeting takes place on the 27th May at 7.00pm in Ayrshire Rivers Trust Offices, 1 Gibbs Yard, Auchincruive KA6 5HW This meeting is open to the Public although they have no right to speak unless representations are submitted to…
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Scales from the big fish
After looking at the scales removed from the big fish and receiving confirmation from another couple of biologist, I can reveal that the fish has just entered into it’s 6th year of life. It spent two years in the river, one as a fry and the next as a parr before smolting and heading to sea in…
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Catrine’s big salmon
Of course after guestimating as to the weight of the big salmon we captured at Catrine yesterday, we now have checked the weight against an online calculator. I knew it wouldn’t be long until someone questioned the weight I suggested as the photo I posted earlier wasn’t the best. In the rush to deal with…