Previous ADAA news items on the Website

Webmaster Wanted (2 Mar)

After seven years or so developing the ADAA web site and Forum I feel its time to hang up my mouse and get some fishing done. With this in mind I have advised the Committee that I am resigning from the Committee in five months which also will mean someone else is required to take over the website and Forum reigns. If interested you should have

A laptop will be provided and a broadband connection is required. No remuneration is offered but the gratitude of the Committee Interested or have a query? Then email me here at webmaster@adaa.org.uk

ADAA Visitor Angling Tickets (26 Feb)

Visitors to the North east can now get a weekly roving angling permit on certain ADAA waters for most of the angling season, see visitor link on the navigation menu.

ADAA Special Fishing Tackle Discount (25 Feb)

Aberdeenfieldsports have advised that all ADAA members registered with them are now entitled to gold standard discount on all fishing tackle.

Fishing Tackle Dealers Special offers (20 Feb)

I've opened up a page that can be used by Fishing Tackle dealers to promote special offers Here

Knappach (22 Jan )

As you can see if you have read your newsletter we have negotiated a deal involving the Dee Beat at Knappach near Banchory. Details now on site!! fishTay reports 10 springers for its first week, why not and get you own one at Knappach..

Photo Comp 2008 (11 Jan)

First Photo Comp entry for 2008 now on site, thanks Mark

Casting Tuition (10 January)

With the new season its time to think of brushing up on the casting. Specific dates for casting lessons have now been added and have started. Check your dates-Here

Yet Another ADAA Initiative (7 January)

The ADAA are pleased to announce yet another new initiative this time with Raemoir Trout Fishery just north of Banchory. For only £5.0 you can fish catch and release for rainbow, blue trout and arctic char. See the new link on the navigation menu on the left to access full details or here. More added value for being an ADAA member!

Change of Address? (5 Jan 2008)

Changed address recently? Please advise our Membership administrator --Here

Tilbouries Booking now open! (4 Jan 2008)

Once again ADAA in association with Willie Banks of Tilbouries are pleased to offer day tickets for ADAA Members on the Tilbouries beat for 2008 and we are now open for bookings, see side menu link for details. Another reason to join! Keep watching, there are other initiatives in the pipeline!!

New Angling experience Opens! (1 January 2008)

Aberdeen and the Northeast has a new angling outlet. Aberdeen Fieldsports, located at 35 Waterloo Quay, Aberdeen is now open for business! As part of the well known Watersports Group, Aberdeen Fieldsports stocks a wide range of fishing tackle which is increasing daily and organises angling trips to a number of locations. It also has a very sophisticated online shop which you can find --Here

New Community Stadium Site(12 December)

A proposal to site a new Community Stadium at Loirston will be considered by the City Council later this month. I'll keep you advised but here is a plan of its possible location -Here

James (Hamish) E. Harper (27 December)

We are sorry to hear that James (Hamish) E. Harper had passed away after a long illness on 23 December.   Hamish was a member of the Committee for many years and, as he lived very near the Bothy, was one of the original "Bothy boys" who did a great deal to help the Association in our early days. 
  Hamish was very much a 'hands on' person who gave willingly of his time and knowledge and was always ready to come and assist when requested, he was a very keen angler in his younger days and I can recall very many enjoyable and successful outings in his company at the Machar Pool along with the late Stewart Simpson. Our thoughts are with his family.

ADAA Membership -Apply Now!( 4 December)

The ADAA Membership application form has gone electronic!! By clicking on the application button on the navigation bar on the left you can now fill in an online form which is automatically forwarded to ADAA admin. Want to know more? Read about the benefits of being an ADAA member HERE.
You can still apply by printing off an application form and sending it in from the same page if you wish. Please fill in all the form and expect to see a thank you letter in response when the application has been sent.

N.B. From today ie 4 December there is no guarantee, all other criteria being acceptable, that new applications for membership of the ADAA can be confirmed for 2008

Butterworth Calendar (12 Nov)

Details of how to purchase a Butterworth Calendar 2008 in aid of the River Dee Trust can be accessed via the link on the right hand menu on this page

2008 Rules ( 8 Nov)

I've added a short summary to the 2007 rules page providing the main rule changes for 2008

Ardlethen Car Park ( 7 Nov)

The ADAA have received planning permission for a new car park to serve the Ardlethen Beat. We will advise you when construction starts but meantime you can see the location plan---Here

New Strategic Angling Consultation (25th. Sept)

A consultation on a new Strategic Framework for Scottish Freshwater Fisheries, prepared for the sector by the sector, was launched today (25 th September 2007)
The framework seeks to outline the actions required to develop the direction within which the future management of fisheries in Scotland should work.
Launching the consultation, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment richard Lochhead said:
"We are not promoting a prescriptive approach to fisheries management but are looking to establish priorities for action to allow management structured to individual circumstances to evolve. ." The Scottish Government is seeking responses to the consultation by January 4, 2008. You can read the document (PDF) all 88 pages of it --HERE

River Seasons closed but......(1 November)

Remember you can still fish at the Loch of Loirston and we still have our special arrangement with Haddo. See side menu for details.

ADAA Baseball Caps (1 November)) black adaa cap

ADAA Baseball caps are now available see ADAA shop link for details.

Tilbouries Season (4 October)

Willie Banks, whose beat is not on Fishdee, has had his best season ever. Read his brief note on reaching a magic number, its under fishing reports.

2006 Salmon Numbers on the Up! ( 26 September)

The Scottish Government have released the total catches for 2006. Read the detail --HERE

The Dee board have also issued the 2008 Dee Voluntary Conservation Code which can be read --HERE

Dee Season Extended for trial period (relocated 7 th Nov.)

Following representations by the Dee Salmon Fishery Board and others the Scottish Executive / Government has granted an extension of the season on the Dee for a trial period of three years, which will commence in 2008. 

The Scottish Government (this is the new name for the Scottish Executive) has decided to grant this extension and is currently undertaking the legal process to amend the Statutory Instrument that governs the length of the season on the Dee.  This legal process will be completed at some stage in the autumn.

In order to help the fisheries make plans for bookings and staff for the 2008 season the Scottish Government have agreed the following wording with the Board:

“Barring technical difficulties with the legislative process the season for salmon fishing by rod and line on the Dee will be extended in 2008 until October 15th and again in 2009 and 2010.

FRS Needs your help!( relocated 4 October )

Fisheries Research Services has issued a request for help from anglers after a widely noted feature of this years run of grilse are reports of fish with distended and bleeding vents.

There has been speculation as to what might be causing this, the most prevalent being that it could be due to the infestation of a small round worm which is quite common in wild fish. Anisakis simplex is such a worm which is often found in wild fish and can cause problems in humans if the fish is eaten raw.They emphasise, however, that no formal identification of the problem has yet been made.

Fisheries Research Services are actively investigating this matter and are requesting all anglers who come across this phenomenon to advise them of the details. Further information on this matter and how you can assist can be accessed HERE
Further information on questions posed by the ASFB can be read HERE

Dee Season Extension (relocated 10 sept)

The Dee Board have applied for an extension of the season to the Scottish Executive. Read the details and how to make representations or comments
here

Jim Kerr ( 19 th August)

As some of you may know Jim Kerr, former River Don Superintendent , has died very suddenly. Those of you who knew Jim will remember him as a man you loved the Don and willingly passed on information and advice to anyone he met on the river bank. I particularly remember Jim on the ADAA visits to the Don Hatchery where we always received a great welcome from Jim, his son and his colleagues; where nothing was to much trouble and young anglers were allowed to assist providing lifelong memories for them. The thoughts of the ADAA Committee, members and I'm sure all those who knew Jim are with his family. The ADAA will be represented at Jim's funeral and a tribute will be made to Jim at the next Don Board AGM.

Project Leader Required (19 August)

As I've mentioned a few times before on the Forum and Web site the ADAA have been in discussions with the program leader of the Scottish National Angling Program, Ian Robertson, for a few months and are now actively trying to identify a member of the Association who would like to put his or her name forward as SNAP program leader for the ADAA. The Program Leader would require to put together a team of individuals who would then drive the ADAA's initiatives forward within the SNAP framework. Details of the framework can be read here
There is no financial recompense attached to this, other than expenses, only the gratitude of the Association. Should you wish further information please contact me initially here webmaster@adaa.org.uk

Trial Video of Tilbouries Beat (relocated 7th July)

A trial video of the Tilbouries Beat is now on site, go to the Tilbouries fishing page to view


Netherdon Beat Trial Video (relocated 7th July)

I've put a trial video on the Netherdon beat summary page. Tell me what you think of the principle through the Forum or feedback at the bottom of the page

ADAA Open Day (relocated 4th July)

Despite the very inclement weather approx. 60 anglers braved the rain to attend the Aberdeen and District Angling Association open day, sponsored, by Somers, on Sunday 24 June.

The casting instructors Jim Fearn, Willie Banks and John Legg made it look all so easy and gave individual instruction to us mere mortals!

Inside the fly tiers had an audience all day long with their superb tying while answering a steady stream of tricky questions. Don River Superintendent Jim Kerr and his colleague Martin were also on hand as was Dee River Director Mark Bilsby.

ADAA Committee members were there with a supply of our new badges, newly arrived tee shirts and application forms for those not already members.

Thanks particularly must go to ADAA Committee Members Stuart Fleming and John Jamieson and Stuart's wife Julia for the amount of work they all put in getting things organised to make the day such a success. Photos and short video clips on site here

ADAA / Tilbouries Angling Available (relocated 25 June)

ADAA in association with Willie Banks of Tilbouries are pleased to be able to provide a syndicate day to ADAA members at a discounted price. See the link on the left for details. Spare days to fish currently available now out with syndicate day! see forum for details!

ADAA Casting Initiative (relocated 18 June)

The ADAA casting initiative with Willie Banks is now open to non ADAA members. See link for details

Somers Special offers to ADAA Members (relocated 18 June)

Somers Fishing Tackle, in association with the ADAA, are pleased to offer special discounts on selected items to ADAA members. These Special Offers will be changed every few weeks. Check regularly for changes!! They can be accessed here

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