Barry lands Moriston's
first salmon of the year
| A COUPLE of milder days midweek provided the window of opportunity for Barry Walkden to land the River Monston's first salmon of 2001. At 9.5lb it came to, what else, but a Yellow Belly Devon in the Estuary Beat. It's great to see January salmon in the Ness system. I believe there was another fish off the Garry last week but I haven't been able to confirm this yet. The rest of the north rivers which don't benefit from the added input of Hydro generation water were still firmly in the grip of winter. Angling was generally limited as the rivers were mostly icebound and very low as a result. However I was at a Burn's Supper at Portmahomack Cold Club on Saturday night and we didn't have any problems with the ice at all, it melted just fine. Inverness Angling Club members should collect their permits from either Graham's or Ormiston's Tackle Shops before February 28. The fees for this season are to remain at £80. Anyone wishing to join the club can collect an application form from either of the above outlets. There is a £10 joining fee for new members. There are also some associate membership places available at £160 per season. ladies £80. Also available is a Seatrout (Estuary only) Permit available at £5. Associate Membership Application Forms can also be obtained directly from the Club's Secretary on 01463 240095. | Alness Angling Club are to hold their AGM in the Perrins Centre. Allness on Monday, February 5 at 7.3Opm. Fees are to remain the same as for last season: Adult £90; OAP £50; Estuary Beat only £25; Junior Estuary Beat only £15; Father and Junior £105; Husband & Wife £140; Juniors £20. Applications/enquiries to Alness Angling Club Treasurer, Christine Pine, on 01349 882423. Geddes Fishery (Nairn) is still managing to keep half a dozen stages ice free but if you are planning a trip out, give Robbie MacLennan a ring on 04031 28631 just in case. The December Singles Competition which was run in aid of Cawdor Youth Club raised an impressive £536. The prizes were sponsored locally and thanks are due to all those who contributed. |  The match winner was Martin Young from Forres who also landed the day's best rainbow at 7.5lb.Tarvie is iced over at the moment and has been since about mid December. Prior to that and after "Tight Lines" closed in October, some very fine rainbows were accounted for. George Crandison from Conon Bridge had fish of 7lb, 6lb 7oz and 4lb 1Ooz; George Swanston (Avoch) 7.25lb: Andrew Barton (Conon Bridge) 6lb 13oz and 3lb 5oz; Duncan MacKenzie (Maryburgh) 7lb 13oz and 9lb; Willie Cassells (Inverness) 7lbs 2oz; Alistair Mathers (Inverness) 4lb 1Ooz; P J Macintosh (Newtonmore) 6lb 14oz; Kevin Sinclair (Caithoess) 6lb 11oz; Brian Liversage (Conon Bridge) 9lb 11.5oz: Jim Sinclair (Caithness) 9lb 4oz and Ceorge Taylor from Inverness a fine brace of 6lb 9oz and 4lb 5oz. Over-wintered rainbows of this class should provide super sport when the loch becomes free of ice.
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