Some in-depth discussion on the fly getting tied here at the this weeks Fly Tying class at Edward St Community Center, there’s a wealth of free tips and years of local knowledge here to be had, so please come along and join in, it’s every second Thursday at 7.30pm, you don’t have to be a member of the club to come along, and you will be made most welcome, if you don’t have any tools or materials, there will always be some that you can borrow for the evening.
The result for the “Jimmy Docherty Rover Challenge Trophy” is shared this year between Bill Rankin and Paul McLean, well done guys ! The trophy was donated by Joe Docherty in memory of his father Jimmy, a member of this club in the early years.
Bill Rankin and Alister McGilvery were out on Loch Eck on 8th Oct. Bill caught three nice fish, the biggest was 2.5 lbs and the others were half pounders, all returned safely. All caught on the fly … Well done !
Bill’s sea trout
Worthy winner of the competition was Bill Rankin with his 3lb Sea-Trout … well done Bill ! Twelve members fished during the week, a good turn-out for the time of year, The weather was terrific, blue sky, gentle light breezes, but unfortunately not the ideal conditions for Loch Eck. Hopefully next year will bring a bigger response and more favorable weather for trophy.
Winner of the largest fish at the Reservoir was John Pickett Sr with 1lb 15oz, in second place Jake Chambers with 1lb 12oz
A wee reminder that the fly tying classes start on the 1st October at 19.30 in the Edward Street Community Center. Get some tuition from the experts, tools and materials can be provided if necessary. Come along and join in the fun.
This years winner of the Pittman Competition is John Pickett Sr with 5 fish for 9lb 15oz, his biggest fish was 2lb 10oz.. Well done John ! Twenty five members fished this week with only seven weighing in, 34 fish were caught including those who didn’t weigh in. John Pickett Sr and Jake Chambers will have a fish-off on Tuesday for the biggest fish.
This beautiful full finned brownie was caught by Lee Lindop last week on the Loskin, nice fish in there by the way, and here is the proof.
Reminding members that the Loch Eck Competition runs this year from the 26th September to the 3rd October with the exception of Sunday 27th September, members wishing to fish please book a boat for their chosen day at Campbell’s Paint Shop, limit is one salmon and two sea-trout. Weigh-in at the boathouse at 6pm.
A reminder that the annual Pittman Competition is on from the 20th – 27th September at Dunoon Reservoir, members are reminded to purchase a permit for their chosen day at Campbell’s Paint Shop, five fish limit, weigh-in at 6pm. Tight lines !
Dunoon and District Angling Club 