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End
of season Report
We
are still collecting the returns from the various beats
for the 2004 season. We'll publish them as soon as they
are on hand. Sufficient to say, however, that the total
catches of salmon and grilse are well up on recent years.
One beat has reported catches up by 300% on the 2003
figure.
The
picture for sea trout was entirely different - with
most beats recording their worst totals in years. Ah
well. that's fishing for you! |
Grayling
Fishing
More
and more anglers are taking an interest in Grayling
fishing. The Nith has a name for good-sized fish, with
specimens of up to 1.5kilos showing up on a regular
basis.
The
Grayling is a member of the salmon family. It is sometimes
- known as “the Lady of the Stream” and
is easily recognisable by its large dorsal fin. It has
a dark grey back and greyish green or pinkish sides.
It also has a distinctive smell.
Grayling fishing is at its best in the winter or early
spring. DGAA members can fish our waters for grayling
during the closed season.
Most
beats will have "Grayling Rules"
and iif so you should stick to them. As a rough
pointer these are :-
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It is FLY ONLY - hooks no bigger than size 10
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Your fly leader should be no more than 3lb breaking
strain
- You
should avoid wading in the river for fear of disturbing
salmon redds.
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