A Combined future for angling
On the morning of Saturday 12th February 2022 the Board of Angling Scotland Ltd (ASL) hosted a focused Seminar, where the three governing bodies representing Game, Sea and Coarse Fishing. Great progress was made to unite and create the new platform for fishing in Scotland Angling Scotland Ltd.
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SANA response to a Scottish govt consultation on a proposed agriculture bill
Please find here the SANA Ltd response to the Scottish Govt consultation on a proposed agriculture bill.
SANA ltd response to the Marine Scotland consultation on River Gradings and on Catch and release
The SANA Ltd response to the headline consultation is available by accessing this link. This information is published jointly by the Migratory and Non-Migratory Fish Committees of SANA Ltd.
Angling Scotland ltd appoint Alison baker as Independent Chair
Alison Baker has been appointed Chair of Angling Scotland Ltd. The full story is here.
Fisheries Management Scotland - 2022 Review
Here is a link to the Fisheries Management Scotland - 2022 Review. This review should be of interest to all anglers in Scotland, but particularly game and/or salmon anglers.
SANA Membership 2022 - please complete and forward the form below
Please find the 2022 membership application here. Members are asked to complete and submit this form ASAP. Payment may be made to the SANA bank account - details on the application form.
SANA LTD Final RESPONSE TO A Sepa CONSULTATION on sea lice regulation
ANNUAL Accounts to be presented to the SANA AGM on Sunday 13 march 2022
Please find here the Annual Accounts of SANA Ltd which will be presented to the AGM on Sunday 13 March 2022.
Scottish ladies fly fishing competitions entry form for 2022
The Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing National competition will be held over 2 events at the Harelaw Fishery on Saturday 11th June and the Lake of Menteith on Sunday 28 August. Full details and the entry form are here.
Scottish Ladies Fly fishing report to the SANA Ltd AGM
Here is the Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing report to the SANA AGM.
Scottish ladies fly fishing website
The website for Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing is here.
non-Migratory Fish committee report to the SANA AGM
Please find here the Non-migratory Fish Committee report to the SANA Ltd AGM, to be held on 13 March 2022
Scottish national fly fishing league (SNFFL) 2022
SANA's Scottish National Fly Fishing League is the official mechanism allowing anglers resident in Scotland to pursue qualification for team places in FIPS-Mouche World, European and Masters Fly Fishing Championships. Following cancellation of 2020 and 2021 SNFFL competitions, preparations are ongoing for 2022. A small number of vacancies are anticipated. Anglers interested in competing, or seeking more information, should contact the webmaster in the first instance
ANGLing Scotland limited - A combined future for angling
The Board of Angling Scotland Ltd (ASL) will host a focused Seminar, ‘A combined future for Angling’ on Saturday 12th February 2022 from 0900-1030 hrs.
The event will feature a panel of members from the three angling sport governing bodies (SGBs) (Scottish Anglers National Association Ltd (SANA), Scottish Federation for Coarse Angling (SFCA) and Scottish Federation of Sea Anglers (SFSA)) delivering presentations and taking questions from a conference facility in Stirling. Selected representatives, including clubs, individual members, partner organisations and other stakeholder bodies, providing a representative cross section of Scottish Angling, are invited to join virtually and to participate by asking questions of panel members. The aim of the day is to both set the scene and provide an update on progress with Angling Scotland, ensure that everyone has a good understanding of where we are, where we intend to get to and why, and to develop proposals to put to the individual SGB AGMs in early 2022 to allow us to move to the next stage in April 2023.
While it may not be possible to take/answer every question raised by virtual participants on the day, the ASL Board will endeavour to respond to all queries following the Seminar through posts on our websites and social media channels. The entire event will be available to view the following week (on You Tube) in order to reach as many anglers as possible and provide the opportunity to not only listen to the proposals, but to contribute by asking questions and voicing any concerns they may have. The presentations will also be shared via websites and social media channels and there will be follow up questionnaires/surveys to allow those unable to participate on the day or listen to the streamed version to have their say.
While there are limited places available at the seminar we would like to invite interested SANA members to join us virtually on Saturday 12th February and to contribute to the development of the future Structure for Scottish Angling. If you are able to do so, please email the SANA Webmaster to request a link to the Zoom discussion on Saturday 12th Feb. While we will endeavour to accommodate all interested parties, there are a limited number of Zoom places available and the SANA Board will allocate available places. We aim to issue Zoom invitations on Wednesday 9th February. We look forward to you being able to join us, whether by Zoom or later on You Tube, and are grateful for your interest.
The event will feature a panel of members from the three angling sport governing bodies (SGBs) (Scottish Anglers National Association Ltd (SANA), Scottish Federation for Coarse Angling (SFCA) and Scottish Federation of Sea Anglers (SFSA)) delivering presentations and taking questions from a conference facility in Stirling. Selected representatives, including clubs, individual members, partner organisations and other stakeholder bodies, providing a representative cross section of Scottish Angling, are invited to join virtually and to participate by asking questions of panel members. The aim of the day is to both set the scene and provide an update on progress with Angling Scotland, ensure that everyone has a good understanding of where we are, where we intend to get to and why, and to develop proposals to put to the individual SGB AGMs in early 2022 to allow us to move to the next stage in April 2023.
While it may not be possible to take/answer every question raised by virtual participants on the day, the ASL Board will endeavour to respond to all queries following the Seminar through posts on our websites and social media channels. The entire event will be available to view the following week (on You Tube) in order to reach as many anglers as possible and provide the opportunity to not only listen to the proposals, but to contribute by asking questions and voicing any concerns they may have. The presentations will also be shared via websites and social media channels and there will be follow up questionnaires/surveys to allow those unable to participate on the day or listen to the streamed version to have their say.
While there are limited places available at the seminar we would like to invite interested SANA members to join us virtually on Saturday 12th February and to contribute to the development of the future Structure for Scottish Angling. If you are able to do so, please email the SANA Webmaster to request a link to the Zoom discussion on Saturday 12th Feb. While we will endeavour to accommodate all interested parties, there are a limited number of Zoom places available and the SANA Board will allocate available places. We aim to issue Zoom invitations on Wednesday 9th February. We look forward to you being able to join us, whether by Zoom or later on You Tube, and are grateful for your interest.
Migratory Fish committee report to the SANA AGM
Please find here the Migratory Fish Committee report to the SANA Ltd AGM which will be held on 13 March 2022.
Angling Scotland Ltd - Appointment vacancies - Independent Chair and Company Secretary
Angling Scotland Limited (ASL) is looking to appoint an Independent Chairperson to replace the current Chair who is standing down.
ASL brings the Angling Sport Governing Bodies (SGBs) (SFCA, SFSA and SANA Ltd) together with a wide range of partners to engage with national and local government, Scottish Government, sportscotland, business, the voluntary sector and other key organisations, to shape, strengthen, promote and grow the sport of angling in Scotland. ASL also develops and implement common core policies and procedures for Scottish angling to ensure effective governance, standardisation, transparency and thus confidence for our member organisations, clubs, individual anglers and the wider Scottish public. Angling Scotland, through its sub committees, provides the governance structure for the three Angling SGBs and, through the Angling Development Board of Scotland (ADBoS), the training and licensing of coaches and delivery of grass roots introduction and schools programs.
The discipline specific SGBs remain responsible for the governance, technical development and delivery of their individual sports, competitions and competitive pathways, the selection and fielding of International Representative teams and provision a formal membership structure for Clubs and Individual members. They provide technical coaching and competition development opportunities to support their own discipline specific performance pathways.
Angling Scotland Ltd has ambition to be a membership organisation in its own right, providing Scottish Anglers with a louder, more widely-based voice with which to inform decision making at the highest level. This would allow the discipline-specific SGBs to more easily administer the aspects of the sport which fall within their bailiwick while taking advantage of a lack of duplication of effort and benefiting from the economies of scale that such an arrangement would bring.
Job Purpose - Chairperson
The post of Chairperson of Angling Scotland Ltd is a public facing role and is fundamental to the organisation. The Chairperson's primary role is to provide leadership to Angling Scotland Ltd board members and volunteers to ensure the optimal use of resources to deliver the targets in the Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans and to champion both the sport and the organisation.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role of Chairperson are:
Recruitment Process:
To register your interest in this vacancy, please email [email protected] detailing your interest in/reasons for applying for the role, experience as it pertains to this specific vacancy and the assets you could bring to Angling Scotland Ltd. This is a voluntary appointment and applicants should expect a time commitment of some 15 hours per month.
Angling Scotland Limited - Company Secretary
Concurrently, and for the first time, the Board of ASL is keen to appoint a Company Secretary.
While this appointment would be unpaid initially (as are all other directors), our ambitious board has plans to develop the organisation to the extent that some remuneration may be offered in the future. The duties would be as follows, but these are not necessarily comprehensive, and would be open to discussion.
Expressions of interest should be directed to [email protected]
Posted on behalf of the Board of Angling Scotland Ltd
ASL brings the Angling Sport Governing Bodies (SGBs) (SFCA, SFSA and SANA Ltd) together with a wide range of partners to engage with national and local government, Scottish Government, sportscotland, business, the voluntary sector and other key organisations, to shape, strengthen, promote and grow the sport of angling in Scotland. ASL also develops and implement common core policies and procedures for Scottish angling to ensure effective governance, standardisation, transparency and thus confidence for our member organisations, clubs, individual anglers and the wider Scottish public. Angling Scotland, through its sub committees, provides the governance structure for the three Angling SGBs and, through the Angling Development Board of Scotland (ADBoS), the training and licensing of coaches and delivery of grass roots introduction and schools programs.
The discipline specific SGBs remain responsible for the governance, technical development and delivery of their individual sports, competitions and competitive pathways, the selection and fielding of International Representative teams and provision a formal membership structure for Clubs and Individual members. They provide technical coaching and competition development opportunities to support their own discipline specific performance pathways.
Angling Scotland Ltd has ambition to be a membership organisation in its own right, providing Scottish Anglers with a louder, more widely-based voice with which to inform decision making at the highest level. This would allow the discipline-specific SGBs to more easily administer the aspects of the sport which fall within their bailiwick while taking advantage of a lack of duplication of effort and benefiting from the economies of scale that such an arrangement would bring.
Job Purpose - Chairperson
The post of Chairperson of Angling Scotland Ltd is a public facing role and is fundamental to the organisation. The Chairperson's primary role is to provide leadership to Angling Scotland Ltd board members and volunteers to ensure the optimal use of resources to deliver the targets in the Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans and to champion both the sport and the organisation.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role of Chairperson are:
- Chairing quarterly (or more frequent) Board meetings
- Line management and support of the Company Secretary (when appointed)
- Championing the organisation, its purpose and our member organisations
- Representing the organisation with key partners and stakeholders
- Ensuring good governance and financial probity
- Demonstrating and leading an ethos of continuous improvement in the performance of the Board and the organisation.
Recruitment Process:
To register your interest in this vacancy, please email [email protected] detailing your interest in/reasons for applying for the role, experience as it pertains to this specific vacancy and the assets you could bring to Angling Scotland Ltd. This is a voluntary appointment and applicants should expect a time commitment of some 15 hours per month.
Angling Scotland Limited - Company Secretary
Concurrently, and for the first time, the Board of ASL is keen to appoint a Company Secretary.
While this appointment would be unpaid initially (as are all other directors), our ambitious board has plans to develop the organisation to the extent that some remuneration may be offered in the future. The duties would be as follows, but these are not necessarily comprehensive, and would be open to discussion.
- Maintain company records
- Administer and minute board meetings
- Respond to communications and direct enquiries to the the appropriate individual or committee
- Administer membership
Expressions of interest should be directed to [email protected]
Posted on behalf of the Board of Angling Scotland Ltd
SANA Ltd response to a scottish government consultation on Future agriculture policy
The SANA Ltd response to the Scottish Govt consultation on future Agriculture policy is here. This has been prepared by the MFC and the NMFC on behalf of SANA.
Analysis of Salmon and Sea Trout Catches to Determine the True Impact of Netting
This link, posted on behalf of the MFC, will to take you to a document which provides the latest analysis of Salmon and Sea Trout catches to determine the true impact of netting.
Covid - 19 - the very latest advice
The very latest advice to anglers in respect of the Covid-19 Tier system (23 April 21) is here.
Duties and Responsibilities of SANA Ltd Directors and Associated Committee Members
Our President, Donald Forbes, has asked me to add this document as a point of reference for all. It includes details on the duties and responsibilities of SANA officials. Post covered are:
President
Vice President
Finance Director
Directors
Secretary
The document also covers Board responsibilities, tastings and indicators of good practice.
There is also a section on Associated Committees and the roles of members of these committees.
Please pass any queries to the webmaster who will forward to the relevant officer.
President
Vice President
Finance Director
Directors
Secretary
The document also covers Board responsibilities, tastings and indicators of good practice.
There is also a section on Associated Committees and the roles of members of these committees.
Please pass any queries to the webmaster who will forward to the relevant officer.
SANA Ltd response to a scottish government consultation on implementing the water environment and water services (Scotland) act
Here is the SANA Ltd response to a Scottish Government consultation on Implementing the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003: Updating environmental standards for the water environment.
SANA Ltd response to a scottish government consultation on the fish farming business (reporting) (Scotland) Order 2020
SANA Ltd's response to the above consultation is here.
Wild Camping
SANA recognises that for many anglers the lure of the wild is an intrinsic element of the angling experience. Many anglers walk long distances to fish cherished lochs and rivers. We encourage all anglers to act responsibly when in the wild and are delighted to support the idea of 'considerate camping'. All the information is here. Tight lines, travel safely and leave only footprints.
Latest Information for coaching and instruction in the covid-19 environment
Here is a guide to best practice for the safe conduct of Coaching and Instructing in angling in Scotland under COVID-19 restrictions.
ANgling and mental health
SANA recognises that many anglers are really missing being able to go out and fish. Added to other Covid-19 restrictions, this can represent a real challenge to individual mental health. If you are struggling, or recognise a friend or relative is struggling, these resources may help. MIND - the Mental Heath Charity.
Return to Angling - SANA Ltd and Angling Scotland Ltd Submission to the Scottish Government
Since the start of the COVID-19 lifestyle changes and social distancing directions from the Scottish and UK governments, the Boards of SANA and Angling Scotland Ltd have been discussing when best to present the case to the Scottish Government to support a return of angling in some form. We engaged with Marine Scotland in the very early stages of the crisis and have recently been invited to contribute more substantially as part of work that sportscotland is doing to facilitate some kind of phased return to sporting activity. We have submitted the attached letter and documentation to the Scottish government, opposition spokespeople, Marine Scotland and sportscotland. We hope that our proposals are seen as credible and responsible as we seek to represent a very wide range of views on this difficult matter. It goes without saying that whatever is agreed must first fall in line with broader and over-riding Scottish Government direction. Please take the general advice to stay safe at home and protect our NHS above all else. We will keep anglers informed of whatever advice we receive.
Covering Letter
Phased Return to Angling
Covering Letter
Phased Return to Angling
Interview with the Chair of Angling Scotland
Here is a link to an interview with David Ogg, Independent Chair of Angling Scotland Ltd. The interview covers the paper submitted to the Scottish Government, above.
SANA Ltd response to a SEPA consultation on river basin management planning
The SANA Ltd response to a SEPA consultation on River Basin Management Planning is here.
COVID-19 ADvice from SANA Ltd
SANA Ltd advises all anglers to heed the government's direction in in respect of the fight against the Corona virus. The pertinent part for anglers relates to 'unnecessary journeys'. Travelling to go fishing is not a necessary journey. Please follow the advice on this government website.
Latest Coaching advice from the SANA Coaching officer
Dear coaches,
In compliance with government recommendations, SANA is asking that all coaching meetings and coaching activity is suspended until the Government Scientists say it is safe to resume.
Stay Safe
Jim Kyle
SANA Coaching Officer
In compliance with government recommendations, SANA is asking that all coaching meetings and coaching activity is suspended until the Government Scientists say it is safe to resume.
Stay Safe
Jim Kyle
SANA Coaching Officer
MINUTES OF THE MFC MEETING HELD ON 1 December 2019
The minutes of the December 2019 meeting of the MFC are here.
SANA LTD Submission TO thE north of england net fisheries CONSULTATION
Please follow this link to view the SANA Ltd response to the recent North of England Net Fisheries consultation.
SANA ltd response to scottish forestry corporate plan consultation
Please follow this link to view the SANA Ltd response to the recent Scottish Forestry Corporate Plan consultation.
SANA and Angling Scotland Ltd News
Here is some important news about the future of angling administration in Scotland. SANA directors have been working with SFCA and SFSA colleagues for many years as part of ADBoS, Angling Scotland Ltd and through in association with SportScotland and Marine Scotland. A meeting earlier in January agreed to investigate the next steps in working more closely with our Sea and Coarse angling friends.
Angling Scotland Limited Future Direction Meeting Press Release
It is likely that this matter will be discussed at the upcoming AGM. The Chair of Angling Scotland Ltd, David Ogg, will attend the AGM and will be delighted to answer questions from SANA members.
Angling Scotland Limited Future Direction Meeting Press Release
It is likely that this matter will be discussed at the upcoming AGM. The Chair of Angling Scotland Ltd, David Ogg, will attend the AGM and will be delighted to answer questions from SANA members.
SANA AGM - Sunday 23th February 2020
The SANA Ltd AGM will be held on Sunday the 23rd February 2020, at 10.30 am in the King Robert Hotel, Glasgow Road, Stirling, FK7 0LJ. All Members and Member Clubs are invited to attend or be represented at this meeting. The following reports will be presented at the AGM and will be made available here as and when they are available. More formal AGM invitations will be issued in due course.
Migratory Fish Committee Report
Non- Migratory Fish Committee Report
Scottish Disabled Fly Fishers Report
Youth Committee Report
Competition Committee Report
Coaching Committee Report
Minutes of the 2019 AGM
SANA Draft Accounts for the year to 31st October 2019
Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing Association
Further information will be published in due course.
Migratory Fish Committee Report
Non- Migratory Fish Committee Report
Scottish Disabled Fly Fishers Report
Youth Committee Report
Competition Committee Report
Coaching Committee Report
Minutes of the 2019 AGM
SANA Draft Accounts for the year to 31st October 2019
Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing Association
Further information will be published in due course.
Thanks - The King Robert Hotel
SANA Ltd is grateful for the support received from the King Robert Hotel in Stirling - please support the hotel if you possibly can
Raith Lake supporting the SANA Scottish Youth Team
Raith Lake Fly Fishery has 100 mugs, pictured, for sale in support of the SANA Scottish Youth Fly Fishing Team. These mugs were donated by John Robertson and the full £5 from the sale of each mug will go directly to Youth Team funds. These mugs are available at the Fishery. SANA would like to thank Raith Lake and John Robertson for their generous support of the Youth Team.
SANA Ladies Fly fishing Association AGM details
The SANA Ladies Fly Fishing Association AGM will be held in the King Robert Hotel, Stirling, at 2pm on Sunday 8 December 2019. All lady anglers will be made welcome.
The poster for the event is here.
The poster for the event is here.
Final responses from sana ltd to consultations on crown estate scotland corporate and Strategic management plans
Please click on the links below to view SANA's responses to the consultations on the Crown Estate Scotland draft 2020-23 Corporate Plan and Strategic Management Plan.
Final Corporate Plan consultation response link
Final Strategic Management Plan consultation response link
Final Corporate Plan consultation response link
Final Strategic Management Plan consultation response link
Migratory Fish and non-migratory fish Committees contributions to Scottish Natural Heritage's review of shooting under general licenses
The Migratory Fish Committee has contributed to Scottish Natural Heritage's review of shooting under general licenses by pointing out that no provisions have been made for protection of fish.
Salmon is a listed species under the EU Habitats Directive and, with sea trout, is not being protected by virtue of cormorants and sawbilled ducks not being included in the general licence.
We said: " Research commissioned by and/or carried by Marine Scotland, Salmon Fisheries Boards and Fisheries Trusts demonstrates that juvenile fish (smolts and parr) are heavily predated by cormorants and by sawbilled ducks during the freshwater period prior to marine migration. Salmon and sea trout stocks have been much depleted, to the extent that most rivers in Scotland (categories 2 and 3) are judged to be at risk of insufficient spawning escapement to sustain populations. For its part, the angling community has alleviated pressure by introduction of catch and release of adult fish. Such efforts are felt to be negated by failure to contain the predatory impact of these birds on the juvenile component of salmon and sea trout stocks."
The Non-Migratory Fish Committee response is here.
Salmon is a listed species under the EU Habitats Directive and, with sea trout, is not being protected by virtue of cormorants and sawbilled ducks not being included in the general licence.
We said: " Research commissioned by and/or carried by Marine Scotland, Salmon Fisheries Boards and Fisheries Trusts demonstrates that juvenile fish (smolts and parr) are heavily predated by cormorants and by sawbilled ducks during the freshwater period prior to marine migration. Salmon and sea trout stocks have been much depleted, to the extent that most rivers in Scotland (categories 2 and 3) are judged to be at risk of insufficient spawning escapement to sustain populations. For its part, the angling community has alleviated pressure by introduction of catch and release of adult fish. Such efforts are felt to be negated by failure to contain the predatory impact of these birds on the juvenile component of salmon and sea trout stocks."
The Non-Migratory Fish Committee response is here.
SANA Coaching at Dalziel High School
Last month SANA coaches helped a group of students from Dalziel High School with classroom angling-based activity as part of the Club angling programme. A few days later the group took their newly-learned skills to the waterside for a session at the Moffat Trout Fishery. All involved managed to catch fish and thoroughly good day out in the fresh air was enjoyed by everyone involved.
SANA Coaching news
On the 20th June SANA coaches Willie McCutcheon, Alisdair Mair, John Hood and Jim Mathew supported Linlithgow Angling club taking a group of scouts to Linlithgow sports centre for 2 hours fly casting. All had fun and a visit to a fishery is planned for the near future. .
SANA Response to the Scottish Govt Consultation on the Future of Fisheries Management in Scotland
This link will take you to the SANA response to the Scottish Govt consultation on the future of fisheries management in Scotland.
Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review 2019
This is posted on behalf of the Migratory Fish Committee and is a link to the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review 2019
The Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme (ANLRS)
In addition to 185 shops, charter boats, angling clubs, and fisheries, Orvis is the latest to offer recycling points in all its UK based stores for old monofilament, braids and fly lines. More details can be found here.www.anglers-nlrs.co.uk/about
Kingennie Open Day Sunday 7th April report
Unless you are fortunate enough to live in or close to the countryside, the participation in countryside sports such as Angling has many barriers, especially for our young folk, access, qualified supervision and of course cost. Forbes of Kingennie Resort Fishery situated in Broughty Ferry Dundee in conjunction with The Scottish Anglers National Association (SANA) the governing body for game angling in Scotland held an open day at the fishery inviting any person interested to come along and have a go, free of charge.
The open day was held on Sunday the 7th of April, unfortunately, the weather was not kind, however not be deterred, 30 plus youths and adults had a go at various styles of fishing in what can only be described as extreme weather conditions, below zero temperatures and gale force winds couldn’t suppress their enthusiasm.
In attendance were several UKCC qualified coaches, most of them experienced internationalists, giving support and advice to all the participants. Also, Kenny Gault, a biologist from the Tweed foundation was gathering insects from the ponds, (the fish's natural food source) Kenny identified the various species and then invited participants to examine them via a microscope onto a computer screen.
Willie McCutcheon also a UKCC coach and celebrated fly dresser demonstrated the techniques and materials used to tie fly’s that imitated the captured insects.
Another plus was that all the necessary equipment for all age groups was available to use free of charge.
The day has heralded a success so as a direct result SANA is organising regular coaching sessions at the fishery commencing the first Wednesday in May. Places on the programme will be limited first to come first served. For further information or to book your place you can email Kathleen Shepherd (Head Coach) on [email protected]
The coaches work on a one to two ratio, so numbers are restricted to the number of coaches available. To offer more opportunities, we are looking to recruit volunteers. Full training will be given free of charge by Country Side Learning Scotland to include a full PVG check. The training will take approximately half a day and can be delivered at the fishery during a coaching evening or day. If this is something that would interest you, please contact Kathleen at the above email address.
Information about the fishery can be obtained by calling Grant on 01382 350777 or their website www.forbesofkingennie.co.ukfor further information on any other SANA coaching projects contact the SANA Admin Officer on www.sana.org.uk
The open day was held on Sunday the 7th of April, unfortunately, the weather was not kind, however not be deterred, 30 plus youths and adults had a go at various styles of fishing in what can only be described as extreme weather conditions, below zero temperatures and gale force winds couldn’t suppress their enthusiasm.
In attendance were several UKCC qualified coaches, most of them experienced internationalists, giving support and advice to all the participants. Also, Kenny Gault, a biologist from the Tweed foundation was gathering insects from the ponds, (the fish's natural food source) Kenny identified the various species and then invited participants to examine them via a microscope onto a computer screen.
Willie McCutcheon also a UKCC coach and celebrated fly dresser demonstrated the techniques and materials used to tie fly’s that imitated the captured insects.
Another plus was that all the necessary equipment for all age groups was available to use free of charge.
The day has heralded a success so as a direct result SANA is organising regular coaching sessions at the fishery commencing the first Wednesday in May. Places on the programme will be limited first to come first served. For further information or to book your place you can email Kathleen Shepherd (Head Coach) on [email protected]
The coaches work on a one to two ratio, so numbers are restricted to the number of coaches available. To offer more opportunities, we are looking to recruit volunteers. Full training will be given free of charge by Country Side Learning Scotland to include a full PVG check. The training will take approximately half a day and can be delivered at the fishery during a coaching evening or day. If this is something that would interest you, please contact Kathleen at the above email address.
Information about the fishery can be obtained by calling Grant on 01382 350777 or their website www.forbesofkingennie.co.ukfor further information on any other SANA coaching projects contact the SANA Admin Officer on www.sana.org.uk
SANA's RESPONSE TO SEPA CONSULTATION: Water Supply & Waste Water Treatment Sector Plan
The response can be found here.
Ladies Team manager
Ladies Championship - 2nd Heat results and Ladies National Competition 2018
SANA Youth International Team for 2019 announced
Round 2 of the Youth National Championship took place on Carron Valley Reservoir on Sunday 9th September. Fishing was difficult in a big wind and dropping temperatures, but the competitors slogged it out with enthusiasm. The National Team was selected on place points over both rounds (Lake of Mentieth and Carron Valley). At the end, we had the result and a new National Team for 2019.
Attached pics of Nationals prizewinners and of 2019 National Team qualifiers. Ken Oliver
Attached pics of Nationals prizewinners and of 2019 National Team qualifiers. Ken Oliver
Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review 2018
The report can be found here.
Youth National Championship and International Team Selection - Round 1
The results of Round 1 which was fished at the Lake of Menteith are shown below. The next round is at Carron Valley Fishery on the 9th September. Ken Oliver
Youths take Gold (updated by Ken Oliver with team management report)
Scotland's Youth International Fly Fishing team took on the might of the other three Home Countries at Draycote Water in Warwickshire on the 1st August this year. The two days official practice proved that this was going to be a grueling match on a water which was rock hard and difficult to crack. Bright sun and high water temperatures together with fish which had seen just about everything thrown at them in the previous month meant difficult fishing, but the Scots lads and their coaches worked hard to sus things out.
Dries and small flies sub surface proved to be the answer on what was to be a grueling match, but the lads perseverance and patience gave them an edge on the practice days with consistent but low scores on both days.
Match day dawned with near perfect conditions and hopes were high. Initially conditions dictated a similar approach to the practice days, but as the match progressed the brightness re-appeared and things went rock hard. The Scots boys had been well schooled though, and quickly changed down a couple or three feet to continue to winkle out the odd fish.
At the weigh in, we knew it was going to be close between England and Scotland. And as the results were read out the whole place went quiet, 4th - Ireland, 3rd - Wales, 2nd - ............ England ! and the Scots went Ballistic in celebration (apologies England), it was several minutes before the actual scores were able to be read out. They had done it again.... taking gold from England on their home water for the second time in a row..... some achievement !
This means that Scotland have taken 4 gold medals from the last 5 International Youth Competitions and puts us in a position to potentially achieve what has only ever been done once before..... 3 in a row. We have home advantage next year on the Lake of Mentieth, so hopes are high.
All credit to the boys who were exemplary in their discipline, attitude and resilience under difficult conditions, and to their coaches, particularly Arthur Wilkie (manager) who inspired them to a 110% performance. The team are;
Arthur Wilkie (manager) Ken Oliver, Stuart McLean, Calum Steven, Iain Wallace, Robert Fyfe,(coaches),
Team: Paul Mears (captain), Robert Gibson (vice), Zac Neufeld (top rod and brown bowl), David Cruikshank (heaviest fish), Cameron Smith, Marco Ezzi, Shaun Smith, Brad Gair, Angus Robertson, Blaine Lyon, Dean Powles, Graham Bell, Greg Picken, James Hancock,
These young men are the future of competition angling and the keystones of Scotland's future International teams on the world stage. They have proved their worth on the field of battle and would give any senior Internationalist a run for their money and they need your support. Their coaches give freely of their time for no reward (not even expenses) and the expense of travelling, fishing and accommodation is horrendous for these young anglers. When you see a fundraiser being run for these lads to help with their expenses..... how about coming along and giving a little support?
Roll On the Scottish Machine ! ! !
Dries and small flies sub surface proved to be the answer on what was to be a grueling match, but the lads perseverance and patience gave them an edge on the practice days with consistent but low scores on both days.
Match day dawned with near perfect conditions and hopes were high. Initially conditions dictated a similar approach to the practice days, but as the match progressed the brightness re-appeared and things went rock hard. The Scots boys had been well schooled though, and quickly changed down a couple or three feet to continue to winkle out the odd fish.
At the weigh in, we knew it was going to be close between England and Scotland. And as the results were read out the whole place went quiet, 4th - Ireland, 3rd - Wales, 2nd - ............ England ! and the Scots went Ballistic in celebration (apologies England), it was several minutes before the actual scores were able to be read out. They had done it again.... taking gold from England on their home water for the second time in a row..... some achievement !
This means that Scotland have taken 4 gold medals from the last 5 International Youth Competitions and puts us in a position to potentially achieve what has only ever been done once before..... 3 in a row. We have home advantage next year on the Lake of Mentieth, so hopes are high.
All credit to the boys who were exemplary in their discipline, attitude and resilience under difficult conditions, and to their coaches, particularly Arthur Wilkie (manager) who inspired them to a 110% performance. The team are;
Arthur Wilkie (manager) Ken Oliver, Stuart McLean, Calum Steven, Iain Wallace, Robert Fyfe,(coaches),
Team: Paul Mears (captain), Robert Gibson (vice), Zac Neufeld (top rod and brown bowl), David Cruikshank (heaviest fish), Cameron Smith, Marco Ezzi, Shaun Smith, Brad Gair, Angus Robertson, Blaine Lyon, Dean Powles, Graham Bell, Greg Picken, James Hancock,
These young men are the future of competition angling and the keystones of Scotland's future International teams on the world stage. They have proved their worth on the field of battle and would give any senior Internationalist a run for their money and they need your support. Their coaches give freely of their time for no reward (not even expenses) and the expense of travelling, fishing and accommodation is horrendous for these young anglers. When you see a fundraiser being run for these lads to help with their expenses..... how about coming along and giving a little support?
Roll On the Scottish Machine ! ! !
This is the SANA response to the CONSULTATION ON SHAPING THE FUTURE OF YOUR WATER AND WASTE WATER SERVICES.
SANA Scottish Youth International Fly Fishing Team show off their new sponsors clothing.
The Youth Team show off their new kit at their training weekend at the Rob Roy hotel
I regret that all previous images of the Youth team have been removed from the website and Facebook as permission to use them has been withdrawn by the individual who supplied them. Arthur Wilkie - Team Manager
SANA final responses re Salmon Farming in Scotland and the Scottish Crown Estate Bill
Links to the final submissions are below;
Willie Miller
William Miller passed away on 25th January aged 82, and was interred on 8th February in a cemetery on a west facing hill overlooking the Clyde valley where he fished for most of his life for trout and grayling.
Willie served on the committee of the United Clyde Angling Protective Association for over 60 years, and for over 30 years held various posts on SANA’s Non-Migratory Fish Committee. He had a wide knowledge of Protection Order legislation and its implementation, and when the Scottish Government asked SANA to oversee the Ministers Consultative Committee on Protection Orders Willie became its Chairman. He was a member of the Liaison Committees of both the Tay and the Earn POs, and also a keen member of the Grayling Society.
Willie had been a science teacher and encouraged his pupils to fish, taking them on expeditions to the Clyde and its tributaries, long before the current need for criminal disclosure checks. He was an elder of his church and a perfect gentleman, widely respected by all who came to know him, and last of a line of old school NMFC volunteers such as Malcolm Steen, Jimmy McAloon, Sam Waddell, and Alastair MacKellar. He gave a great deal to SANA and to Scottish angling and will be sorely missed.
The epitaph on the riverside monument at Abington to Matthew McKendrick, one of the founding fathers of UCAPA, is equally fitting to Willie.
“Fish fair and free and spare the wee anes”
Willie served on the committee of the United Clyde Angling Protective Association for over 60 years, and for over 30 years held various posts on SANA’s Non-Migratory Fish Committee. He had a wide knowledge of Protection Order legislation and its implementation, and when the Scottish Government asked SANA to oversee the Ministers Consultative Committee on Protection Orders Willie became its Chairman. He was a member of the Liaison Committees of both the Tay and the Earn POs, and also a keen member of the Grayling Society.
Willie had been a science teacher and encouraged his pupils to fish, taking them on expeditions to the Clyde and its tributaries, long before the current need for criminal disclosure checks. He was an elder of his church and a perfect gentleman, widely respected by all who came to know him, and last of a line of old school NMFC volunteers such as Malcolm Steen, Jimmy McAloon, Sam Waddell, and Alastair MacKellar. He gave a great deal to SANA and to Scottish angling and will be sorely missed.
The epitaph on the riverside monument at Abington to Matthew McKendrick, one of the founding fathers of UCAPA, is equally fitting to Willie.
“Fish fair and free and spare the wee anes”
Gus Shepherd
It is with great sadness we report that Gus Shepherd passed away on 22nd February 2018 following a lengthy illness.
Gus managed the Scottish Loch Style Teams on six occasions during 2015 to 2017. In those six matches he led Scotland to three gold medals, a second, a third and a fourth.
As an individual he fished for Scotland on four occasions. At his first international at Brenig in 2006 Scotland took the gold medal and Gus won the Phoenix Silver Salver as Scotland's top rod. In 2007 he was in the teams at Rutland and Menteith when Scotland were second and third and in 2012 he was in the Scottish team that took gold at Brenig.
Gus managed the Scottish Loch Style Teams on six occasions during 2015 to 2017. In those six matches he led Scotland to three gold medals, a second, a third and a fourth.
As an individual he fished for Scotland on four occasions. At his first international at Brenig in 2006 Scotland took the gold medal and Gus won the Phoenix Silver Salver as Scotland's top rod. In 2007 he was in the teams at Rutland and Menteith when Scotland were second and third and in 2012 he was in the Scottish team that took gold at Brenig.
SANA draft responses re Salmon Farming in Scotland and the Scottish Crown Estate Bill
Both draft submissions will be discussed at the next SANA Migratory Fish Committee meeting on the 11th March. Comments would be appreciated before then.
Ticked off – Lyme disease and Tick awareness Campaign
The Forestry Commission are running a campaign (both public facing and internal) to raise awareness about ticks and Lyme disease. The following public video focuses on encouraging people to ‘check for ticks’ as the most effective method of reducing the likelihood of contracting Lyme disease: https://youtu.be/Quoh5YFVsX0.
SANA AGM - Sunday 25th February
The SANA AGM will be held on Sunday the 25th February 2018, at 10.30 am in the Green Hotel, The Muirs, Kinross KY13 8AS. All Members and Member Clubs are invited to attend or be represented at this important meeting. The following reports will be presented at the AGM and are available below. AGM invitations will be sent out this week.
Migratory Fish Committee Report
Non- Migratory Fish Committee Report
Scottish Disabled Fly Fishers Report
Youth Committee Report
Coaching Committee Report
Minutes of the 2017 AGM
SANA Draft Accounts for the year to 31st October 2017
Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing Association
Further information about the AGM may be obtained from the SANA secretary on 01577 861116
Migratory Fish Committee Report
Non- Migratory Fish Committee Report
Scottish Disabled Fly Fishers Report
Youth Committee Report
Coaching Committee Report
Minutes of the 2017 AGM
SANA Draft Accounts for the year to 31st October 2017
Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing Association
Further information about the AGM may be obtained from the SANA secretary on 01577 861116
2017 Youth National Results
hThe Youths National Championships and National Team selection took place over 2 legs, firstly at Lake of Mentieth on Saturday 19th August and was scheduled for a 2nd leg on Carron Valley on September 10th. Day one went according to schedule, but the weather decided to intervene on day two. In the event, the fishery had to make a decision based on health and safety and the boats were called off. Carron does not lend itself to easy supervision in a bank match, so Jimmy Feeney kindly offered us the use of the Faughlin Reservoir for the day. After a very short discussion and explanation, we re-located the event to the Faughlin and after a relatively short delay, the competition got under way.
At days end, we managed a result......
1st Place and National Champion Cameron Smith
2nd Place Zach Neufeld
3rd Place James Hancock
Biggest Fish Cameron Smith
Best Newcomer Brad Gair
National Team qualifiers; Cameron Smith, Sean Smith, Robert Gibson, Marco Ezzi, Paul Mears, Zac Neufeld, James Hancock, Greg Picken, Robert Blaine Lyon,, Reece Canavan, Brad Gair, Graham Bell, Sam Thomson, David Cruikshank, Dean Lee Powles (res1), Angus Robertson (res2)
Our thanks go to parents and friends without whom this would be impossible for our young anglers, and special thanks to Daiwa Sports, Glasgow Angling Centre, and Airflo for their contributions. A HUGE thankyou to Jimmy Feeney and Carron Valley Fishery for their help and assistance on the day and for their sponsorship of the Team.....
Thankyou all,
A. Wilkie
Youth Team Chairman and Manager.
At days end, we managed a result......
1st Place and National Champion Cameron Smith
2nd Place Zach Neufeld
3rd Place James Hancock
Biggest Fish Cameron Smith
Best Newcomer Brad Gair
National Team qualifiers; Cameron Smith, Sean Smith, Robert Gibson, Marco Ezzi, Paul Mears, Zac Neufeld, James Hancock, Greg Picken, Robert Blaine Lyon,, Reece Canavan, Brad Gair, Graham Bell, Sam Thomson, David Cruikshank, Dean Lee Powles (res1), Angus Robertson (res2)
Our thanks go to parents and friends without whom this would be impossible for our young anglers, and special thanks to Daiwa Sports, Glasgow Angling Centre, and Airflo for their contributions. A HUGE thankyou to Jimmy Feeney and Carron Valley Fishery for their help and assistance on the day and for their sponsorship of the Team.....
Thankyou all,
A. Wilkie
Youth Team Chairman and Manager.
Stocking of adult Brown Trout into Rivers and Streams - update from Marine Scotland
2018 National Stillwater results are here.
The Second Stillwater final of the year was held on 5th November 2017. The full results are above.This was the final to select the 2018 Team Scotland for the following year's International. 24 anglers took to the water with top 6 and 1 reserve being invited to attend in October 2018. Congratulations to Tyler Hay National Champion and to Neil Wylie, Brian Carnegie, Gregor Hannen, Kevin Neri, John Donaldson and Kevin Andrews who have all been invited to next year's event.
Many thanks to Iona and Margo at the Tarn, to Ian, Jim and Robert who helped ,marshall the event on a cold day.
Many thanks to Iona and Margo at the Tarn, to Ian, Jim and Robert who helped ,marshall the event on a cold day.
Biosecurity for events
The GB non-native species secretariat has published new guidelines.
Read the Wild Fisheries Reform six weekly update number 3 - here.
Conservation Regulations - river grades for 2018 are - here.
2018 Final Stillwater 5th November 2017 Allandale Tarn
Attached here is the list for the 24 finalists to compete for the 2018 Stillwater Team for Scotland. As advised at each semi final anglers are requested to advise organisers at earliest opportunity if they are unable to attend. Good luck to all who qualified.
2018 Scottish Stillwater Semi final results
The second semi final was held on Sunday 24th September at New Haylie Fishery. 17 anglers took part with rod average 6.5 fish, 108 in total caught. Kevin Andrews confimred he is having a great year by leading the qualifiers with 13 fish and 24 points. Officials would like to thank George and Senga Murray at New Haylie for letting us use their fishery, their hospitality and their support. The full results are here.
The first semi final for the 2018 team Scotland took place today at Raemoir Fishery, Aberdeenshire. 163 fish for 22 anglers caught and released. Top 12 qualified for final at 5th November at Allandale Tarn. The full results are available here.
The second semi final is next Sunday 24th at the New Haylie Fishing Loch Largs. New Haylie Semi finalists are listed on the same sheet, access to Excel required. Please can all anglers for New Haylie please confirm attendance directly with fishery via phone 01475 676005 or via their facebook page.
The second semi final is next Sunday 24th at the New Haylie Fishing Loch Largs. New Haylie Semi finalists are listed on the same sheet, access to Excel required. Please can all anglers for New Haylie please confirm attendance directly with fishery via phone 01475 676005 or via their facebook page.
UCAPA Youth Competition results
On Tuesday 11th July UCAPA held a youth angling competition at the Green Frog Fishery, Moffat, where 23 participants from various schools in North Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire competed in several fishing events throughout the day.
Winners and Runners up were
We would like to thank all competitors, committee members that were able to attend on the day, and the helpers from East Renfrewshire. A special thanks to the Totally Awesome Community Fishing Club from East Renfrewshire for their assistance. We were ably looked after and provided for by the catering staff of Green Frog Fishery Moffat. Parks Bus Group delivered us safely to and from our destination, so thank you to the Coach Driver for being so accommodating and friendly. Sana Coaches on the day helped throughout the day, and we thank them for their help and assistance. Finally, we have to thank Dawia for supplying the four prizes of spinning reels. We all look forward with great anticipation to next year’s event.
Jim Mathew
UCAPA Youth Development Officer
0777 35 36 298
Winners and Runners up were
- Ava McIntosh from Dalziel High School won the Mathieson Trophy for “Best Newcomer”
- Wikor Witkowsi from Our Lady’s High School won the Duncan McGregor Cup for the Heaviest Catch
- Andrew Lamb of Eastwood High School was runner up as Best Newcomer
- Dale Watson, formerly Coltness High, was runner up for Heaviest Catch
We would like to thank all competitors, committee members that were able to attend on the day, and the helpers from East Renfrewshire. A special thanks to the Totally Awesome Community Fishing Club from East Renfrewshire for their assistance. We were ably looked after and provided for by the catering staff of Green Frog Fishery Moffat. Parks Bus Group delivered us safely to and from our destination, so thank you to the Coach Driver for being so accommodating and friendly. Sana Coaches on the day helped throughout the day, and we thank them for their help and assistance. Finally, we have to thank Dawia for supplying the four prizes of spinning reels. We all look forward with great anticipation to next year’s event.
Jim Mathew
UCAPA Youth Development Officer
0777 35 36 298
SANA RESPONSE TO AQUACULTURE PLANNING CONSULTATION
Pink Salmon
Fisheries Management Scotland have produced a general advice note on the recent captures of Pacific pink salmon in Scottish waters.
Ladies National - 1st Heat results
The results from the 1st Heat of the Ladies National, Sunday 9th July at Carron Valley;
1st Liz Kay with 11 fish
2nd Jean Ferguson with 8 fish
3rd Gail Annall with 6 fish
47 fish were caught.
1st Liz Kay with 11 fish
2nd Jean Ferguson with 8 fish
3rd Gail Annall with 6 fish
47 fish were caught.
SANA Ladies at the 29th Annual GWCT Scottish Game Fair
The SANA Ladies raising the profile for Scottish Ladies Fly Fishing. They had three very successful days with a number of potential new members. Well done to all the Ladies that gave up their time to support this initiative.
Dalziel High School and Our Lady’s High School Fishing Clubs
Both schools had a joint fishing trip, 27th June 2017, to the Greenfrog Fishery at Moffat. All participants had an enjoyable day – having fun into the bargain!
This fishing trip with SANA coaches, in partnership with UCAPA, supports the aims and goals of our wider aims of getting more young people into fishing and angling. Demonstrating the benefits of healthy team working, building constructive relationships, building confidence and learning about the environment.
Jim Mathew would like to thank the headteachers of both schools for their support in allowing the clubs to be part of the school environments.
If any schools (Primary or Secondary) would like information on how to organise such a club please don’t hesitate to get in touch with myself.
Jim Mathew
07773 536298
This fishing trip with SANA coaches, in partnership with UCAPA, supports the aims and goals of our wider aims of getting more young people into fishing and angling. Demonstrating the benefits of healthy team working, building constructive relationships, building confidence and learning about the environment.
Jim Mathew would like to thank the headteachers of both schools for their support in allowing the clubs to be part of the school environments.
If any schools (Primary or Secondary) would like information on how to organise such a club please don’t hesitate to get in touch with myself.
Jim Mathew
07773 536298
Find the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review 2017 here.
Wild Fisheries Reform - 6 Weekly Update, June 2017
The update can be found here.
Armadale Tracking Project - Tags wanted for reward
Marine Scotland is tracking salmon from July 2017 and would like your help.
If you catch a salmon with a tag (as shown in the attached photograph) near the dorsal
fin, then please remove it by cutting through the plastic cord to remove the acoustic tag
(black cylinder). Please note that the colour of the cord may vary from yellow.
Please send the acoustic tag, also with a note of day and location of capture, to:
Armadale Tracking,
Freshwater Fisheries Laboratory,
Faskally,
Pitlochry,
PH16 5LB
Please enclose your name, postal and email (if applicable) address and we will send
you £20 in reward.
If you have any other information about the fish (eg a photo, length, sex) then please
include it when you send in the tag. However, please do not delay the safe return of the
fish to the water to obtain any such information.
With thanks
The Armadale Tracking Team
If you catch a salmon with a tag (as shown in the attached photograph) near the dorsal
fin, then please remove it by cutting through the plastic cord to remove the acoustic tag
(black cylinder). Please note that the colour of the cord may vary from yellow.
Please send the acoustic tag, also with a note of day and location of capture, to:
Armadale Tracking,
Freshwater Fisheries Laboratory,
Faskally,
Pitlochry,
PH16 5LB
Please enclose your name, postal and email (if applicable) address and we will send
you £20 in reward.
If you have any other information about the fish (eg a photo, length, sex) then please
include it when you send in the tag. However, please do not delay the safe return of the
fish to the water to obtain any such information.
With thanks
The Armadale Tracking Team
Angling Active and Stirling Council Fisheries presentation the SANA International Youth Fly Fishing Team on 28th May.
Since October 2014, by law, every poly bag Angling Active customers have required, has been purchased for 5p. The funds raised were today donated to the Scottish International Youth Fly Fishing Team (@SANA) at Angling Active.
Angling Active matched every one of those bag sales with a £ for £ contribution, doubling the value of the cheque in recognition of all youth angling.
In addition, Angling Active invited the Stirling Council Fisheries team to attend as an opportunity to present their takings from the very successful raffle held on the opening day of the River Teith this season.
Present were invited guests Stewart Carruth - CEO Stirling Council; his son Jamie - Captain of the team; Ryan Binnie - Stirling Council Fisheries representative; Arthur Wilkie and Alasdair Fyfe organisers of the Youth Team; Martin Grantham - Founding director of Angling Active, 'ex-chairman of' and ongoing Scottish Youth Team supporter; and the all important members of the Scottish International Youth Fly Fishing Team. Thanks to everyone for turning up this morning and showing your incredible support in this collaborative fundraiser. Tight lines to the very talented team!
Angling Active matched every one of those bag sales with a £ for £ contribution, doubling the value of the cheque in recognition of all youth angling.
In addition, Angling Active invited the Stirling Council Fisheries team to attend as an opportunity to present their takings from the very successful raffle held on the opening day of the River Teith this season.
Present were invited guests Stewart Carruth - CEO Stirling Council; his son Jamie - Captain of the team; Ryan Binnie - Stirling Council Fisheries representative; Arthur Wilkie and Alasdair Fyfe organisers of the Youth Team; Martin Grantham - Founding director of Angling Active, 'ex-chairman of' and ongoing Scottish Youth Team supporter; and the all important members of the Scottish International Youth Fly Fishing Team. Thanks to everyone for turning up this morning and showing your incredible support in this collaborative fundraiser. Tight lines to the very talented team!
SANA and UCAPA coaching with Our Lady's High School
The school fishing club along with SANA Caches Jim Mathew and Willie McCutcheon had a great day at the Green Frog Fishery at Moffat.
Scottish Stillwater Final results from Kingennie are here.
L to R Gregor Hannen, Greg Mclaren, Kevin Andrews 2017 Champion, Willie Riddicks, Stuart Crockett, Grant McAuley and John Johnstone
The 2017 Bank Final at Kingennie started in steady rain however many anglers were quickly into fish. Anglers were keeping the marshalls busy marking scorecards. Best methods were indicator, or small natural patterns or pulling worm patterns. Anglers are allowed 3 rod prepared so during the 30 minute peg session they chose their preferred method. Boathouse Loch was providing the better sport however fish were being taken regularly around Burnside as well. When the rain stopped top of the water sport was found on Boathouse whilst indicator was going to prove to be most effective all round. Some decent fish were being caught and taking longer to bring to net. Points are awarded per fish no matter size so large fish were testing the skills of the anglers. 12.30 was lunch and some key individuals were already in good position to enhance their place in the afternoon. 1.15 restart and another 6 moves seemed to pass very quickly. Boathouse then had a quiet spell and anglers had to adjust plans to take that important fish per peg. 4.30 finish and cards collected. Congratulations to all who made the team, 4 new CAPS for 2017. Congratulations as well to Kevin Andrews, first individual to have his name twice on the National trophy. Rod average of nearly 12 was a credit to the fishery and to the anglers.
Club Angling latest
After completing the Club Angling programme the Blackwood Scout group had a very successful day at the Green Frog Fishery, Moffat. This was a great opportunity for SANA and UCAPA to work together in partnership.
All participants caught their 2 fish limit. After the days fishing and eats they were presented with their club angling certificate and the Group Scout Leader presented them with their Angling Badge.
All participants caught their 2 fish limit. After the days fishing and eats they were presented with their club angling certificate and the Group Scout Leader presented them with their Angling Badge.
CONSULTATION ON CROWN ESTATE LONG TERM MANAGEMENT IN SCOTLAND
Dalziel High School Angling Club receive new fishing rods and reels from locally based Daiwa UK.
Wild Fisheries latest!
Proposals to introduce rod licences and a new wild fisheries levy will not be taken forward, Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced in a press release today.
River Teith opening 2017
Despite the weather a great turnout for this event. Opened by Jo Stephenson with free fishing for the day on the River Teith section. A great gesture by Stirling Council. The SANA ladies (Dione Roberts, Kath Shepherd and Morag Wallace) supported by John Hood took a stall in the marquee to promote their upcoming Ladies Open Weekend. Arthur Wilkie the SANA Youth team manager represented the youths.
Consultation on The Future of Forestry in Scotland
Alastair MacKellar
Sadly Alastair passed away peacefully on the 16th October. A past Chairman of the Non-Migratory Fish Committee he helped negotiate the Loch Awe protection order and sat on its Liaison Committee for many years. A full appreciation will appear in the handbook.
SANA Open 2016 results
Sunday 31st July was date for 2016 SANA Open. In breezy conditions 157 fish were caught, rod average 6.28 fish. SANA would like to thank all those who attended. SANA also like to thank Cameron @ Carron Valley for all his help and access to the fishery.
Many thanks as well to this year's sponsor Scierra and Phil Dixon for helping with prizes and hats.
Congratulations to all winners and competitors. Winning pair Donnie MacBeth and Douglas Fairbairn, Winning Individual Scott Pozzi
Full results.
Many thanks as well to this year's sponsor Scierra and Phil Dixon for helping with prizes and hats.
Congratulations to all winners and competitors. Winning pair Donnie MacBeth and Douglas Fairbairn, Winning Individual Scott Pozzi
Full results.
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CONSULTATION ON CROWN ESTATE INTERIM MANAGEMENT IN SCOTLAND
SANA's submission can be read here.
Exercise Alpheus update
Exercise Alpheus was designed to test the response to a cross border (Scotland, England and Wales) outbreak of Gyrodactylus salaries. The update on the outcomes can be read here.
Read Andy Walker's report from the NASCO conference
Scotland's Disabled team take Gold again!
Congratulations to the Scottish Disabled team who won gold for the 7th consecutive year at the Disabled International on the Lake of Menteith. Full report to follow.
Schools enjoy success
First trip of The Totally Awesome Community Fishing Club.
Scott Fosbury, Eastwood High School Pupil has started fly fishing as a result of Fishing classes at Eastwood High School.
Here is seen releasing a 3lb 12oz Rainbow at ArranView Trout Fishery, Moscow, Ayrshire with the assistance of Connaire Diver (16), one of our prospective coaches and who is now being Coached by Alisdair Mair with the Cormorants and sitting his UKCC Level 1 later this year.
Scott Fosbury, Eastwood High School Pupil has started fly fishing as a result of Fishing classes at Eastwood High School.
Here is seen releasing a 3lb 12oz Rainbow at ArranView Trout Fishery, Moscow, Ayrshire with the assistance of Connaire Diver (16), one of our prospective coaches and who is now being Coached by Alisdair Mair with the Cormorants and sitting his UKCC Level 1 later this year.
St Luke's High School pupil, Nathan Henry with his first ever fish.
5lb Rainbow from Arran Trout Fishery, Moscow Ayrshire.
5lb Rainbow from Arran Trout Fishery, Moscow Ayrshire.
Dalziel High School Fishing Club
Pupils from Dalziel High School Fishing Club enjoyed a successful day at the Green Frog Trout Fishery in Moffat. The visit was supported by UCAPA and licensed coaches from SANA. Our thanks to the fishery for their support and hospitality.