| 
David
Dillon (top) and Andy Stewart carefully return kelts to the
river on the Dumfries Town Water. These were just a couple
of the 30 or so which were landed in the Town Waters. |
Dumfries
Provost Kenny Cameron pours the celebratory bottle of whisky
(honest) into the river at Dumfries to mark the opening of
the 2006 season - ably assisted by the Burgh Anglers President
Alex Saville and Secretary Andy Stewart.
Marine
Biologists tell us it doesn't do the fish any harm . . . ! |
The
opening day had everything except a spring fish on the bank.
With the good weather and the low water in recent weeks, it
was inevitable that there would be plenty of kelts splashing
about.
We
had reports from most of the bottom beats of small well-mended
fish being landed. |
| Isobel
McMillan
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death
of Mrs Isobel McMillan. Isobel was a great friend to Nith
anglers - locals and visitors - over many years. She had been
unwell for the last two or three years. Our thoughts are with
husband Willie and daughter Susan.
It
is also worth mentioning that Susan has also been unwell for
a couple of months. Friends will be pleased to note that she
is now on the road to recovery.
Important
Ticket Changes
There have been a couple of important ticket changes for the
start of 2006 . . .
Dumfries
& Galloway AA tickets
for the Carnsalloch and Cairn Fishings will now be issued
by Patties of Dumfries (see the beat page). Unfortunately,
due to family circumstances, McMillans Tackle Shop has had
to relinquish the duties after an association with the club
of over 80 years.
Barjarg
Estate tickets
are now being issued by Dougie Smith of Brandyburn Farm (again
see the beat page). Dougie also issues tickets for Dalswinton
Estate. |
