spate
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Post by spate on Jan 31, 2017 15:30:53 GMT
wondered what the thoughts of the members where this year wether they were booking fishing well in advance or trying to book short notice with a better idea of conditions and prospects, there seems to be quite a bit of fishing available.
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Post by doonrod on Jan 31, 2017 16:56:50 GMT
I still like booking some places way in advance . I look forward to my Islamouth fishing every year and would happily fish there and other beats on the Tay every day . Just something about the Tay that I have always loved and it is quite handy for me .
Some of my best fishing days have infact came from sudden drop of a hat style chance situations . These can also be special .
Many of the places where you struggled to get on to before are now appearing more and more open to new fishers . Is this because the fish arent there as much as they once were or is it now the case that many of the men in the term " Dead Man's Shoes " may infact be dead now ? You also need to factor in that alot of youngsters arent coming into the sport in general which is a shame . I also think the internet has worked for beats when it is fishing good but worked even worse for it during lean times or times of forecasted unsuitable conditions .
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Post by sinkingtip on Jan 31, 2017 19:00:08 GMT
I book certain 'key' dates in advance ie. start and end of season. Over and above this, any regular fixtures are also booked in advance.
Otherwise it's just a case of when the opportunity presents itself.
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Post by G Ritchie on Jan 31, 2017 21:05:19 GMT
I have almost everything booked already, just my regular weeks and days I can fit in with work requirements. Just have to hope they fit in with good conditions, but have to take what you get.
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spate
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Post by spate on Jan 31, 2017 23:08:29 GMT
Yes its nice to look forward to annual bookings with the same friends when trips become little holidays with fishing a bonus, I also think there is a special buzz about travelling at short notice when you know conditions and prospects are favourable, hopefully this year we will get good conditions at the right times so rods can get amongst the fish.
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Post by dunkeld on Feb 1, 2017 7:35:15 GMT
I have a few dates set in stone, opening Saturdays, Closing Saturdays, meets that I arrange, etc. Then I head off to suit.
Last year I joined Perth Angling club, and it was good to be able to check the water levels on the Tay and Erich, before I booked my club rod and headed up. As for fish pal - I get the fact that fishers will use the catches or river levels to their own advantage etc. But with the cost of salmon fishing nowadays, its prudent surely to seek best opportunities for the outlay.
Even better value in recent years was the River Leven season ticket. That was good too, and less than an hour from my home, subject to traffic etc.
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spate
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Post by spate on Feb 1, 2017 8:52:09 GMT
I am hearing a lot of good things about Perth Angling Club, it would be interesting to hear how you get on, good luck. I am a member of newton stewart ac and hope to get there quite often this year, I have neglected it the last few years in pursuit of dearer fishing booked in advanced where I fell foul of poor conditions.
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Post by allysshrimp on Feb 1, 2017 16:21:59 GMT
For besides my rod on the Southie, I have several day's and weeks booked in advance during the season. Conditions I hope are favorable during these dates, but as Graham say's you have to take what you get. Outwith this, I fish as often as possible on the Don irrespective of water levels, and take day's on other river's when I fancy a change.
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Post by robmason on Feb 1, 2017 16:37:07 GMT
I have just given up my regular "local" rod but will look to take other fishing as and when conditions appear favorable. In addition I usually book a week or two in Scotland for holidays and then the odd days on the Tay etc when I can find an excuse to pack my rods!
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Post by vacant on Feb 2, 2017 14:39:11 GMT
I work an 18 week shift pattern that shifts onwards two weeks every year so its impossible to take any 'same week of the year' type bookings which is a pain in the a..e; apart from a day a week on Delfur for the first 6 weeks, which happens to have fallen very well this season on my days off, i am at the mercy of fishpal and friends, so far a few odd days in March on Orton (where i have failed to catch a fish for several years), and a couple of days in May at Knockando; i am hoping a few more days april /may/ june around Castle Grant will appear on fishpal soon, and as always will try to fit in a few days on Dochfour on the Ness which has been a productive stretch for me recently.
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Post by lunesman on Feb 2, 2017 14:45:51 GMT
I always have 2 separate weeks in Scotland, and a week in Ireland,usually booked for the following year, as we leave.
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Post by sinkingtip on Feb 2, 2017 17:14:53 GMT
I always have 2 separate weeks in Scotland, and a week in Ireland,usually booked for the following year, as we leave. Do you still have your Spey fishing David ?
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Post by lunesman on Feb 2, 2017 18:25:17 GMT
Not now Andy. You have a pm.
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Post by spate on Feb 3, 2017 16:13:43 GMT
The recently activity on the dee has made me get the gear back out the loft, may try and get a short notice hit and run trip if conditions are good in a fortnight when I am less busy.
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Post by sinkingtip on Feb 3, 2017 16:41:50 GMT
The recently activity on the dee has made me get the gear back out the loft, may try and get a short notice hit and run trip if conditions are good in a fortnight when I am less busy. I'm thinking along the similar lines in terms of Dee - although I don't think I can wait a fortnight. Cairnton is lovely water.
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Post by spate on Feb 3, 2017 21:12:36 GMT
It looks like there should be some nice water over the next few days, good luck if you get out. I see there was a nice fish caught on the tyne today.
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Post by dunkeld on Feb 3, 2017 21:30:40 GMT
It looks like there should be some nice water over the next few days, good luck if you get out. I see there was a nice fish caught on the tyne today. Seen that Spate. Bar silver and looks in great condition.
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Post by spate on Feb 3, 2017 21:55:40 GMT
Yes it should inspire a few rods to get out and give us an idea of the run, I was thinking of a shot at Bywell as well early doors.
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Post by thorsblue on Feb 4, 2017 16:05:16 GMT
2 half weeks is all that I have booked in advance, Once in March on the Dee and The Alness late in the season. I'm very lucky to have a couple of club waters on my doorstep that are very productive and are always worth a few hours in the morning and evenings out with my normal working hours.
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Post by sinkingtip on Feb 4, 2017 19:08:18 GMT
Having a bit of 6/7 day a week access to club water has always been handy.
I think fishers generally fall into one of several camps in terms of how they plan their season.
1) You have a set (but limited) amount of weeks in the year to go fishing - in other words, holidays. You need to book your fishing in advance and just hope the conditions are favourable on the day.
2) Your a retired gentleman like me (some would say "an auld git") who has a wee bit more flexibility in terms of choosing when / where you go fishing.
3) Your 'minted', tend not to rise before 10am and can go fishing anywhere anytime. No doubt you will have a friend called Tarquin or Sebastian.
4) You are retired, minted and have lots of friends called Tarquin or Sebastian - all of whom have access to quality association water. This might be considered the ideal scenario.
There are probably others.
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