We're open for Season 2024
Season 2024 got off to a great start on Saturday, March 2, with 12 boats setting out on the Island Pond, and one on the North Pond.
The weather was kind to us, bright if cloudy, and not too windy. Perfect!
Club President, Ian McLean, welcomed everyone to this superb opening day, and all anglers were keen to cast off.
And it wasn't long before many super-fit – and hard-fighting – rainbows in superb condition were rising to the fly.
In all, 41 fish were kept for 84 lb 8 ozs, and 69 returned.
Green and black flies were the order of the day, with Gold Heads, Dancers and Black Buzzers, Cat's Whisker, Orange Blob, small black Fritz Booby and blue Zulu also being popular with the fish.
One angler reckoned the fish weren't deep, and were game to have a go if you could land your fly near to them.
Successful lines included Sink Tip, Midge, Di3, Intermediate and Floating.
What a fantastic start to the season!
Book now. Phone the bailiff on 01382 370300.
Many thanks to Steph for the Opening Day photo.
Another 1000 fish go in pre-season
Just prior to the season start another 1000 fish were stocked, the fish shared between the Island and North Ponds.
So, no excuse all you keen fly fishermen – book now to make sure you can get in on the action.
Thanks to Jerry Forteath for this terrific image.
BOOK NOW – phone the bailiff on 01382 370300.
First stocking of season 2024
One thousand rainbow trout were carefully placed into the cool waters of Monikie ready for the season opening on Saturday, March 2.
Remember, from Monday February 26 until Friday March 1, you can book boats for the start of the new season by contacting Peter Craft on 07775 136171 between 6-8 pm daily.
There is more info about booking below.
2024 season opening March 2
After a lot of hard work by our dedicated members, the beautifully prepared boats will soon be on the water, ready for launch day.
From Monday February 26 until Friday March 1, you can book boats for the start of the new season by contacting Peter Craft on 07775 136171 between 6-8 pm daily.
This will be open to members and non-members.
There may be some boats on the North Pond available for opening day. If they are not taken by members they will be opened for non-members.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Membership fees due now
If members haven't already renewed their memberships, please do so NOW.
Non-members are very welcome to join the club, too.
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