Photo 01 - Spray everywhere all day!
Committee meeting
Our committee meeting takes place on Wednesday where a number of topics will be discussed with the end view of taking the club ever forward. This first meeting of the year will point the direction that we must take to achieve the goals that we have set. Among the items for discussion are
(1) Our habitat improvement programme specifically how we can capitalise on the work already carried out and achieve our aims for this season. Some significant funds may have to be employed to realise our vision.
(2) The Arctic Charr programme specifically what are our options to secure funding to ensure its continuation.
(3) Fishing guides specifically should we tolerate them and if so what charges do we levy? The increasing occurrence of anglers retiring for the night and then waking up as fishing guides devoid of any qualification whatsoever needs to be addressed! My own view is that they should be sent packing!
(4) Our wild Trout competition specifically finalising the details and those of the other competitions we intend to resurrect.
(5) The new loch level as part of the St Mary’s Loch option, we need to clarify the new system and discuss the implications for the club.
(6) The TTGI Initiative with regard to the loch specifically the electro fishing report and the moves to be implemented to further understand the mechanics of our breeding Trout.
(7) Changes to out rule sheet to take into account the new police guidelines on aggressive uncontrolled dogs.
(8) A.O.C.B
Photo 02 - Five foot length of grazing land lost!
Fishing in a gale!
It might not be everyone’s idea of ideal fishing weather, but often to those who brave the weather rewards ensue! Yesterday was a wild day consisting of high baseline wind speeds and with huge gusts of wind that if catching you off guard will propel you in the direction of the wind. Fishing against such a wind is not practically possible; therefore you must fish with it using the wind to the best advantage. I decided to trot a wind vaned float down the edge of the drop off into deeper water and after three forays saw the float wobble, dip and then disappear!
After a lively fight by the Pike I was able to subdue it, quickly unhook and photograph it to return it to the water with the minimum of distress. The Pike weighing 7lbs 2oz (photo below) was undoubtedly a male having no discernable distension of its abdomen indicating egg storage. It was in excellent condition and very lively for the time of year. It was interesting to note that it had further down its intestinal tract half a mackerel four of which I had thrown in at the start of my session. I took a couple of scales to determine its age and will report the result next week. The difference this year in the early fishing has been immense with loads of Pike being caught compared to the last two years of deep freeze weather when relatively few were caught.
Warmth on cold winter days!
I recently purchased a petrol fuelled hand warmer from that well known maker of petrol lighters Zippo. In a nutshell, you fill it with the required amount of petrol, light it and although there is no flame by means of a catalytic process fuel is burned and the heat warms the outer casing hence your hands. One fill to maximum level will generate significant heat for up to twelve hours. This extended duration of use is great for when you are tackling down in wet freezing weather stopping those extremities from assuming a blue and functionless form! Comprising of only three individual parts there is little chance of losing any vital component as no tampering is required once the process is started. Compared to the charcoal stick variety this is a huge advancement! So avoid the unpleasant effects of cold weather and nip down to one of our recommended dealers and get one!
Photo 04 - Zippo handwarmer!
The wider world in my view!
Another out of touch fool!
Lord Snooty was quick to throw a fire blanket over Michael Gove’s flammable suggestion that the public should donate a new royal yacht to the queen in her diamond jubilee year! In these times of Con – dem manufactured hardship where families are desperate to keep their heads above the water suffering punitive assaults on their living standards in all aspects of life! I would ask Mr Gove where the public would find the funds necessary to fund this ludicrous project. Perhaps cutting down on meals or taking out payday loans would allow this aim to be met!
This ridiculous idea could only come from a millionaire buffoon completely out of touch with public feeling who has no idea of the overwhelming financial pressures the general public finds itself under. Yes if the queen wants a new yacht then she should get her cheque book out and purchase one! This is after all what the public have to do when they require a new car or some other purchase! We keep this woman and her entourage of hangers on in absolute luxury at great cost to ourselves, to ask for donations to provide what is a completely unnecessary item is nothing short of an outrage!
I hear that Gove on hearing of the outcry at his absurd idea is now going to canvass private businesses for funds! If these businesses have spare money, why is it not being used to create some much needed jobs as youth employment rises to an all time high! Yes the country is in a mess, with these Con – dem fools it only gets worse! Count me in as one who will not be donating to any royal yacht fund!
Nice to see Tory puppet supposed Scottish Secretary Michael Moore being brushed aside by Eck Salmond. Yes Eck stated he would only deal with Lord Snooty thereby sidelining the Tory puppet! I have no doubt that the urban dictionary will soon include the word Libdem as meaning UNELECTABLE/INSIGNIFICANT!
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2 comments:
why is ther no unhooking mats under pike 2 protect them. that are shown in rescent pike being caught, mr richard plizca
Hello Anon, how many mats would you like to see under them? On grass I am happy to lay them on it, on rocks I use a mat! Now if you dont like that go right on ahead and give me a lecture on "Pike Care"! Many thanks for your comment!
Richard
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