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Poaching on ADAA waters (27 June)

Unfortunately we have recently had a number of reports of poachers at the Loch of Loirston. Members have posted on the ADAA forum and also contacted the committee via email, to report this, but in each case by the time we hear about it the poachers have left the scene. We have spoken to Grampian Police’s wildlife crime unit, and they tell us that the will treat any such incidents very seriously. They have given us the following guidance to pass on: Call the police on the non emergency line (0845 600 5 700) and ask for the wildlife crime unit. If no one is available, tell the operator that this is an ongoing situation and the problem has been brought up in the regular officers briefing meetings. They will dispatch a uniformed officer to the scene, either from the Wildlife crime unit or another officer close by. Ideally stop close by, or arrange to meet the officers at a near by location. Do not approach or confront the poachers.Note as much detail as possible, including descriptions of the individuals, what they are wearing, and ideally any car registration numbers. Also note the date and time that you saw the incident take place. It is important that we are vigilant, and report these crimes. It is important that we get a prosecution or two, and that we send the clear message that we are a club 1000+ strong and we see everything. Hopefully this will send a clear message – poach our waters and we will see and report you. The ADAA intends to prosecute all poachers.

Association of Salmon Fishery Boards (14 June)

The attached advise note on Saprolegnia ( fungal infection) has been just been issued by the association here

River Ythan Trust – Fishery Management Plan (31May)

Following the consultation process and review of the draft plan, the final plan can be viewed HERE

Scottish National Stillwater Championship 2011  (30th. May)

Four ADAA anglers have been successful in qualifying for the SANA Stillwater Championship Final to be held at Lochter on Sunday 12 th June 2011. The top six rods from the final 60 contestants will be invited to represent Scotland at the Bank International to be held in Barfinnihy, Lake Killarney, Ireland for the 19 th – 22 nd October 2011. I hope that some of our members can take some time to go along and give some support to the four anglers on the day of the final.
Full details of all venues and fishing rules can be seen at www.sana.org.uk . The National Final will see the top 6 rods chosen to represent Scotland at the 2011 International Stillwater Match in October in Ireland. further details Here

ADAA History page updated (26th.May)

The ADAA history page has been updated it can be accessed Here

River Don Webcams (26 May)

Two river Don webcams are now on line showing the river at Kintore and at the Mill of Knowe in upper Strathdon. They can be viewed Here

Salmon and Trout Association ( 8 April)

Under the freedom of information legislation the Salmon and Trout Association have obtain information relating to Government inspection of Salmon fish farms read them here , dossier1 , dossier 2 , dossier3

River Ythan to get massive clean up (29 Mar)

The Scotsman reports that Scottish Water is to spend £1.5M on cleaning up the Ythan.Read the full article Here

Stoneywood beat leased by ADAA (Sept 2011)

In line with it's stated aims to continue to improve angling opportunities for ADDA members and visitors alike the ADAA Committee are pleased to announce that with immediate effect the Upper Stoneywood beat of the river Don is now available to fish for members and as part of our visitors day tickets initiative here .

The beat extends downstream for ¾ a mile on the south bank, from the bottom mark of the Lower Parkhill South beat at the Farburn, ending at the upstream side of Stoneywood Mill Dyke. See map Here

The beat has a number of very good pools and is likely to be a very good addition to the existing excellent ADAA waters

The rules for fishing will be exactly the same as for Upper Parkhill, see here

Further information will be added as it becomes available

Record Salmon Catches (24 Mar)

The BBC reports on record Scottish salmon catches here

River Dee Extension (22 Mar)

The Dee District Salmon Fishery Board met on March 18 th 2011 to decide on the future of the season extension. The Board considered the information provided by the three years of monitoring the trial extension. The summary findings of this monitoring report can be read here   The individual reports for each of the years can be found by following the link here .

On the basis of the clear information provided the Board has unanimously decided to apply to Scottish Government to make the season extension permanent. This will be to change the Statutory Instrument governing the length of the season for the whole river and using the Conservation Code to restrict fishing to downstream of Aboyne Bridge. This is based on the research work clearly showing that there was no damage being done to the sustainability of fish stocks by continuing to fish into October up to Aboyne Bridge

For the 2011 fishing season angling can take place up to and including October15 th and will be limited by the Conservation Code to downstream of Aboyne Bridge. In the light of the Board's decision the 2011 Conservation Code will be amended and re-distributed.

Updates (23 May)

There are updates to competition results, Committee Minutes and a new page on works issues here. If you like the puns their mine, if not they are Stuarts.

Vision Day (21 May)

This years Vision Day with expert casting demos etc will be held at the ADAA bothy on Riverside Drive between 10.00 -14.00 on 8 Th. June . See here for further details

Adam Junior Trophy( 12 May)

Details and photos of Sunday's competition at the loch now on site

Sad News (9 June )

I have received some sad news from Ken Reid, the River Dee Development Officer. He has been informed, following a message from Reid Hagelin late last night, that Rune Berger drowned yesterday whilst fishing the Namsen River .
Rune was  partner of the Global club of flyfishers from Norway who have visited the Aberdeenshire Dee valley for the last 17 years bringing large groups of Norwegian anglers and was very well known by many of the Dee ghillies who will, I am sure, be saddened by his untimely demise.
It is understood they are still searching for his body. Both he and a frenchman went in, thankfully the frenchman was saved. Rune apparently tried to rescue the frenchman's camera gear however, sadly he was swept away by the massively strong current and to date his body has not been found.

ADAA Savings Scheme (24 April)

In order to smooth out those costs in these days of the credit crunch the ADAA have introduced a savings scheme. Details can be read here or on the link in the left hand menu.

Want to be Committee Member? (30 April)

The Management Committee is currently seeking from amongst the membership persons willing to become a potential Committee member or assist on an advisory capacity with any of the following expertise and experience: IT Management, Commercial expertise, P.R, Civil Engineering, Legal, and Finance.

The Management Committee usually meets on the first Monday in the month in the evening at the bothy on Riverside Drive, Aberdeen. If you are interested or have any queries about this please
email our Secretary, Paul Toseland, in the first instance Here detailing your particular experience or expertise.

Paul Toseland, April 2008.

ADAA Savings Scheme (24 April)

In order to smooth out those costs in these days of the credit crunch the ADAA have introduced a savings scheme. Details can be read here or on the link in the left hand menu.

Don Annual report 2007 (9 April)

Every year the Jim Kerr, the River Don Superintendent produces his annual report for the Don District Salmon Fishery Board on the work done, the state of the river, whats programmed etc.
This year is no exception and you will find the whole report, excluding plans now on site--Here

Somers Open Day (8 April)

Some photos of Somers Fishing Tackle open day now on site --Here

Water Voles V Mink on the Ythan ( 13 Mar)

Jamie Urquhart of Aberdeen University is conducting research into water voles on the Ythan. Some of the sharp eyed among you maybe have seen the mink traps at Ardlethen. Read Jamie's feedback and photos -Here

Angling Special Offers (6 Mar)

Additional special offer added check-- here

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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