Ponesk electro fishing

I’ve been keen to visit the Ponesk this year to see how the new channel had fared but water levels have prevent this until today. Brian and I spent a couple of days last winter looking for evidence of salmon spawning on this burn but didn’t find anything....

Another dry day, more great trout!

Making the most of low(ish) water levels, I headed out this morning to complete the Burnock Water survey with Natalia and Meryl whilst Gillian and Helen made for the Garnock and Caaf Water to undertake a new survey. I can’t let you know about the Garnock results...

Irvine Valley Problems UPDATE

On the 24th September, I reported on erosion on the main stem of the Irvine at Galston. I was concerned at the level of erosion at this modified stretch and indicated that I’d speak to the Council about tis. I haven’t yet but today I received a call from...

Ponesk Update

A year ago we all had concerns about the siltation that arose from the Ponesk Burn following its diversion. Scottish Coal assured us that steps would be taken to rectify the problems and that things would settle down. I revisited the site in April and found new issues...

Donations Required

As in my previous post, we will be holding our annual fisherman’s supper on November the 16th 2012. We hold raffle at the event as well as an auction of some very sought after fishing lots. We will also be holding our Christmas raffle in December.   We are...

Fisherman’s Supper

As you may be aware we hold an Annual Fisherman’s Supper in Ayr. This year’s Supper will be held at the Horizon Hotel and we would be delighted if you could come along and join us. Tickets are priced at £25 per person but ideally we would love you to take a table for...