11th May 2010 – River Tummel Raffle (East Haugh)

One of our members has kindly donated 2 rods on the River Tummel (East Haugh Beat) on Tuesday 11th May 2010.  The beat is approx. 1.75 miles of double bank fishing, with an average of 25 fish caught for the month of May.  This is an excellent opportunity to fish the Tummel during its prime month.  In order to boast Club funds, the committee have decided upon a raffle.  The draw took place at the April Committee Meeting on Wednesday 14th April and the winner was Jim Madden.

For more information see http://www.fishtummel.co.uk

27th March 2010 – Loch Tay (Highland Lodges)

4 Boats available, 3 anglers per boat trolling for Salmon at £20.00 per angler

For more information see http://www.lochtay-vacations.co.uk/marina/fishing.htm

Meeting place is Macdonalds (Newbridge Roundabout) at 06:30.

8th May 2010 – River Isla (Islabank)

8 Rods available, £40.00 per angler, Boat & Gillie included

For more information see http://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Tay/Islabank/?dom=Tay

22nd May 2010 – Loch Faskally

4 Boats available, 3 anglers per boat trolling for Salmon at £21.00 per angler

For more information see http://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Tay/LochFaskally/?dom=Tay

5th June 2010 – River Almond Competition (Hinshelwood Trophy – 2010 Champion Millar H Laing)

Following on from 2009 we are holding a “catch and release” competition on the River Almond, fishing Beats 2 & 3.  Meeting at 08:30 at the Cramond Brig, fishing will commence at 09:00 – 16:00, please bring a digital camera or camera phone.

27th June 2010 – Allandale Tarn Junior Competition (Bill Thomson Trophy – 2010 Champion Cameron Cross)

Following on from our 2009 Junior Fun Day, we have arranged our junior day out at Allandale Tarn.  This will be funded by the club, so all junior members can fish for free.  The event was fantastic, a great turn out with 12 Junior members enjoying and benefiting from an hours tuition from Paul Buchanan, followed by 4 hours of fishing, the BBQ was up and running for most of the event, with the Juniors and Adults constantly paying it a visit.

First prize went to Cameron Cross, 2nd Aidan Cross, 3rd Lewis Melrose, 4th Robbie Beaton, with the heaviest fish going to Sean Roocroft, all the Juniors left with a trophy and a goodie bag.  The event was sponsored by Fishers of Penicuik, Orvis, Flies 24-7, Airflo and Total Flyfisher Magazine

For more information see http://www.allandaletarn.com/

Well Done to all involved, Millar H. Laing (Vice Chairman) for organising the event, Paul Buchanan and John Pass and the rest of the members for helping out, not forgetting the Catering Team (Sue, Laura and Rachel) and the staff at Allandale Tarn.  The presentation to Cameron will take place at the 2010 Annual General Meeting. 

17th July 2010 – Crosswood Reservoir (Evening Session)

Boat and bank fishing for Trout, starting at 16:30 – 22:30, with a BBQ starting at 15:00 on the banks. £15.00 Bank rod £17.00 Boat rod payable on the day, the price includes a 15% discount for club members.  Boats need to be booked in advance by contacting Scott (scott@fishcrosswood.co.uk)  BBQ available at £5.00 per person payable to the Club Treasurer in advance.

For more information see www.fishcrosswood.co.uk 

25th September 2010 – Crosswood Reservoir (Tam Kerr Trophy – 2009 Champion Adam Cross)

Boat and bank fishing for Trout, starting at 09:00 – 17:00, £17.00 Bank rod £19.00 Boat rod payable on the day, the price includes a 15% discount for club members.  Boats need to be booked in advance by contacting Scott (scott@fishcrosswood.co.uk)   International Rules apply, see bottom of page.

For more information see www.fishcrosswood.co.uk

30th October 2010 – River Earn (Lower Aberuthven)

6 rods available, Bank fishing for Salmon, starting at 09:00 – 17:00, Price is £27.00 per angler.

For more information see http://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Tay/LowerAberuthven/?dom=Tay 

To book any of these outings or further information, then please contact Scott Henderson (Outing Secretary) on scott@fishcrosswood.co.uk or 07917 794963, bookings are on a first come first served basis and your place will be confirmed upon payment.  Cheques to be made payable to “Cramond Angling Club” and sent to Scott Henderson, 5/3 Ferry Gait Crescent, Edinburgh EH4 4GS.  As usual presentations will take place at the 2010 Annual General Meeting.

International Fly Fishing Association
Loch – Fishing and Match Rules to take effect from 1st January 2010

SECTION A – FISHING RULES
1. Fishing shall be carried out respecting the spirit and traditions of game angling.
2. Matches shall be fished with artificial fly only. Tandem flies shall not be permitted. No flies shall be artificially weighted. Not more than four flies shall be mounted on a cast and flies must be at least 20 inches apart.
3. A fly shall comply with the following specification. The hook shall be single or double provided that in the case of a double hook, the angle between the bends does not exceed 90 degrees and when viewed from the side, the bends lie one behind the other. Fly irons will measure not more than five-eighths of an inch overall, including the eye. The overall length of the fly shall not exceed fifteen-sixteenths of an inch. Fly dressings may include beads provided these beads are buoyant. Attractor chemicals and the use of light emitters to flies are debarred.
4. Lines, casts and leaders shall not be additionally weighted. Shooting heads, metal core lines and metal core braided leaders are debarred.
5. One rod, not exceeding 12 feet in length, to be used by each competitor, but each competitor will be entitled to have in the boat with him, a spare rod (length as before) – both rods, however, not to be mounted at the same time. A rod is considered to be mounted if any two sections are joined or if a reel or line is attached.
6a. Drogues, which must be uniform for all competitors, are permitted at the discretion of the host country. It being the responsibility of the host country to have 32 drogues available for each Match.
b. The anchoring of boats when fishing, is prohibited. Boats must be allowed to drift freely when fishing, and not be held on the oars in such a manner as to gain an unfair advantage over either angler in the boat or over any other angler.
c. Boat seats, thwart boards and the use of tackle boxes as seats are permitted provided the height of the “seat” is not more than 5 inches above the gunwale.
d. During a Match, no boat may encroach within a distance of 100 yards in front of another boat from which competitors are fishing, nor disturb the water in front of or around any such boat by the indiscriminate use of the motor.
e. Electronic aids, e.g. Fish Finders, Echo Sounders etc. are debarred during the official practice days and the actual Match day.
f. One mobile phone, switched off, is permitted in each boat and strongly recommended as a safety measure. The phone is only to be used to contact the emergency number for help in the event of a serious situation or breakdown developing.
7a. A competitor’s rod when working flies or retrieving casts, must be hand held and must be above water level. Competitors must not stand in the boat when casting or retrieving line. Competitors may stand when playing a fish.
b. Trolling of flies behind the boat is not permitted, whether the boat is drifting or being driven by motor or oars. Side casting is permitted but flies must not be allowed to trail behind the boat. When drifting it is permissible to cover a rising fish behind the boat.
c. The command of the boat will change every two hours. Competitors shall change ends every two hours or as may be mutually agreed.