An Angling Association Serving the Northeast of Scotland
The ADAA is now on Facebook!
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The ADAA has a new Facebook page here or use the facebook link on the menu bar above to access.
The page will complement our existing web site and forum by reaching out to a wider audience and encouraging participation from non-ADAA members. This is our official page, with the backing of the management committee, and is a very public and global forum in which we can present angling and ADAA in a postive light. One aim will be to increase awareness of the Association and membership, both in Aberdeen and much further afield, as well as to promote and publicise related activities and events.
For you existing Facebookers, please visit us, �Like' us, and please do add your own posts, photos and videos.
We will also be having our annual Orvis open day event at the bothy on Sunday 10th June 10am onwards.
All members and non members are welcome to come along and chat with members and the committee, to have a go with the new Orvis goodies and try some really nice kit. As usual casting demos and basic tuition will take place throughout the day.
Bacon and sausage rolls, will be available at a small charge!
RSS Real Time News Feeds
BBC News - Scotland
Dementia patient 'had 106 carers' (May 2012 05)
A woman claims her husband, who had dementia, was given 106 different carers in a single year.
Trauma care 'needs major rethink' (May 2012 00)
Scotland is falling behind other parts of the world in its provision of care for victims of major trauma, according to a new report.
Forth Bridge memorials unveiled (May 2012 00)
Memorials to workers who died building the world famous Forth Bridge are set to be unveiled at either end of the crossing.
Universities make fairness pledge (May 2012 06)
Scottish universities are to review their admissions policies following a shake-up of the school curriculum.
Woman dies after nightclub fall (May 2012 06)
A 46-year-old woman dies in hospital after falling and banging her head in a Dundee nightclub.
Man admits rape and sex assault (May 2012 15)
A man admits raping one woman and seriously sexually assaulting another in Glasgow city centre on a Christmas night out.
Urgent review of bus lane cameras (May 2012 12)
Edinburgh Council is to carry out an "urgent review" of a controversial camera system set up to monitor illegal use of the city's bus lanes.
Press & Journal News
Bypass appeal ‘all but over’ after court order (May 2012 07)
WILLIAM Walton’s appeal against the Aberdeen bypass appeared to be all but over last night after a court order left his legal team on the verge of quitting
Police had to fire on knifeman in ‘suicide’ standoff (May 2012 07)
POLICE shot a man three times with foam-tipped bullets as he threatened to kill them with a knife at his Aberdeenshire home
Lawyers fear closure of courts in shake-up (May 2012 07)
NORTH lawyers fear several Highland courts face closure under a planned shake-up, leading to additional pressure on the legal system
Trial told of Fraser’s ‘inaction’ after wife vanished (May 2012 07)
A HUSBAND’S inaction when his wife vanished was unique in the 40-year career of a retired police officer who had investigated the case, a murder trial heard
Cameron warns action needed for stability (May 2012 07)
David Cameron warned fellow European leaders of the need for the eurozone to take “decisive action” to ensure stability in a high-level conference call to discuss the Greek crisis
Sir Jimmy’s Highland home for sale (May 2012 07)
The Glencoe cottage that became the beloved Highland hideaway of the late Sir Jimmy Savile has been put up for sale
Catch and Release (6 Mar)
The Association of Salmon Fishery Board and others have produced some simple and clear guidance for anglers who intend to release fish. This has been prompted by evidence of some poor handling techniques, ie images of fish on the web, in magazines and of course witnessed on the riverbank. You can read it or download it here
Water Heights (24 Feb)
A new Dee river height gauge for Garthdee has been added here and on the water conditions link on the left menu
Fly Calendar (23 Feb)
Remember the excellent joint BAA/ ADAA fly calendar can be downloaded here
Dee Scale Sampling 2010
The latest River Dee scale sampling report can be read Here
Previously reported ADAA News items can be read here
Apply to Join the ADAA !
A video of the ADAA's Parkhill loch. One of the many excellent fishing opportunities when you join. The ADAA has made a change to its membership, and for the first time in decades will allow anglers living more than 25 miles from the city to purchase a Season Visitor Permit, which will entitle the angler to fish all our waters. We will be allowing a very small number of anglers to join us, and take advantage of all the fishing's and exchange tickets we have on offer. This will include waters that in the past were only open to members and that no visitors permits are currently available for. For further details on this iniative click here. If you apply now you will be in the ADAA for next season with access to all our wonderful fishings and you can pay over two seasons ! what other benefits are there ,well read here .Apply to join the ADAA here now!
Other Top Stories
Jean Reynolds Trophy, River Dee , Pots and Fords 12 May 2012
The ADAA 2012 competitions programme commenced at the Pots & Fords on Saturday 12 May. As way of a reminder entrant's for Association competitions have two choices:
They can compete for the trophy & points that go towards the Club Championship that helps pick individual & teams representation at the following seasons Scottish national competitions (that in turn help pick individual & team's representation at international level)
Or
They can just compete for the trophy & prize vouchers (£15, £12, & £10 respectively) and have precedence over those fishing for Club Championship points for the vouchers Only six anglers competed (4 for the Club Championship), the water being quite high following heavy rain the week before. Conditions were bright which also did not help, though quite a few flies were hatching off the water. Graeme McPherson, Ernie MacKay Senior, & Ernest MacKay Junior chose to try the Duthie Park pool straightaway & Graeme had immediate success & finished the day with 3 finnock. Richard McHattie, John Jamieson, & Paul Toseland chose to fish around & about the bothy to start with, Richard losing a good finnock almost immediately however no fish were landed at all above King George V1 bridge by the end of the competition. However it was Ernest MacKay Senior who finished top rod, managing to catch 8 finnock & lose as many in the afternoon in the Duthie Park pool. Graeme McPherson was runner up with his 3 fish.
ADAA Heugh head beat on the Feugh offer (18th. April)
The ADAA members have been offered discounted fishings on the Heugh-head beat on the River Feugh.
To book please phone Orvis in Banchory on 01330 824319, and ask for Ben Dixon or Davie Stewart. Monies must be paid to Orvis when picking up the key in the morning/evening before fishing.
Prices are as follows:-
April/May £15/day (normally £18)
Dusk to Dawn (from May) £15/session (normally £18)
June onwards £30/day, £15/part day (normally £36/£18 per part day (4 ho
ADAA Altries and Lower Drum offer (18th. April)
The ADAA members have been offered discounted fishings on the Altries and Lower Drum beat on the River Dee. The cost to Association members will be £35 per day.
This is a 6 rod beat on the lower Dee, opposite and below Tilbouries. Rods may be booked up to 7 days in advance.
To book rods, please check availability on Fishdee, if there are spare rods showing for your chosen date then please phone the Ghillie, Kevin Fleming on 07967098338.
Ghillie will show you onto the beat and open hut, but may not be available all day, due to other commitments.
ALL MONIES MUST BE PAID ON ARRIVAL TO THE BEAT, PRIOR TO FISHING!!
Tight lines!
Ythan Web Cam (15th. Feb)
The Ythan District Salmon Fishery Board and River Ythan Trust have jointly funded the installation of a Farson Digital Water Cam on the Ythan in Ellon. This is now operational and can be accessed here
ADAA Coarse Fishing Section (10th. Feb)
The ADAA now has a Coarse fishing section, check out the last link on the left hand menu
River Crime (9th. Feb)
An initiative has been launched between nine local river authorities and Grampian police to combat river crime. Please see the poster here which will be appearing in fishing huts etc near you.. Why not print off a copy or put the contact number in the phone?
River Dee Opens (1st Feb)
A video of the BBC reporting on the Dee opening here
AGM Reports
The President's statement and two of the 2011 overview fishing reports are now online here
AGM notice (17th.Jan)
A copy of the ADAA AGM 2012 notice can be read here with the winter newsletter here
Updated Parkhill beat summary (13th. Jan)
The Parkhill beat summary has been updated for members and new members alike. Profuse thanks to member John Fyfe for taking the time to prepare this excellent summary. This link takes you to the first new page
River Don -Parkhill Clean Up (10th. Jan)
Volunteers are required for a car park and river bank clean up at Parkhill on Sunday 5th February at 10 am.
Stout footwear is required as well as gloves and pickers if owned. Black bags will be supplied.
Please meet at the car park at the Parkhill road bridge. Convenor Andy Dalrymple will be co-ordinating
River Dee Grand Auction 2012
The River Dee Trust needs help to be able to meet our aims and continue looking after the Dee and the surrounding area, for many years to come. Therefore we are holding an auction to raise funds for the restoration work that it undertakes on the River Dee. The auction has 14 premier lots which are outlined in a brochure (click here to view as pdf or here to view as online catalogue ; alternatively, contact the River Office to request a hard copy).
A Bridge to Far! (7th. Nov)
As some of you will be aware the ADAA erected a new bridge at the Aryburn a few months ago and immediately scored a success with the local community. See photo here . So much indeed that the local community sent a letter of thanks and a cheque for £25.00!!
A New Angling Book (31 Oct)
We have an author in our midst! Many of you will know John Walker who fishes Parkhill with his split cane rod and home tied flies.
Well John, who has fished Parkhill for over 50 years, has put pen to paper and published a journal of his reminisces of fishing Parkhill over the last 50 years!
John's book could be just that stocking filler you are looking for. All the details on how you can purchase it can be read here. plus they are available at Somers, Bains and Sloans fishing tackle shops
What's SNFFL ? (9th. July)
Well Kenny Riddell has the answer, read Kenny's note on the Scottish National Fly fishing League here
Previous web site stories --Here