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DSFB Meetings

by Stuart Brabbs | May 8, 2014 | General | 0 Comments

The next River Stinchar DSFB meeting will be held at Colmonell Village Hall prior to the AGM at 5.30pm and 6.30pm respectively. A Public meeting will follow at 7.30pm public. Anyone wishing to raise points for the Board to consider should write to the Clerk to the...

Irvine Valley meeting

by Stuart Brabbs | May 7, 2014 | General | 0 Comments

Helen and I attended a meeting with representatives from Galston Angling Club, East Ayrshire Council and SEPA this morning to discuss the possibilities of improving fish passage on the Downie and Hag Burns. The Roads Department were in attendance and gave us their...

Doon Freshet

by Stuart Brabbs | May 7, 2014 | fishing, General | 0 Comments

Following a request from the Doon DSFB, we arranged through SEPA and Scottish Power for an artificial freshet to help flush smolts down the river and out to sea. The compensation flow normally stands at 45million gallons per day and this has been increased over a 48...

River Doon Code of Practice for Anglers

by Stuart Brabbs | May 5, 2014 | Conservation, fishing | 0 Comments

The River Doon District Salmon Fishery Board recently agreed a new code of practice for anglers. Until their web site is live, the Trust has agreed to publicise this document on their behalf.

Sea Trout Kelt

by Stuart Brabbs | Apr 28, 2014 | fishing, General | 1 Comment

We came across a sea trout kelt this morning that was dying in a tidal pool. The fish didn't appear to be in particularly poor condition but it was obviously not going to make it. Gills appeared clear of maggots and fins were pretty good all round so I am at a loss...

A fish eye view at Catrine – UPDATED

by Stuart Brabbs | Apr 26, 2014 | General | 0 Comments

To enable us to compare performance before and after the modifications at Catrine Dam, I filmed a Salmon's eye view of the issues around the fish pass and Anderson's. The video illustrates the turbulence and entrained air that make passage difficult. Anderson's will...

Quiz Night – Friday 16/05/2014 – Venue Change

by Stuart Brabbs | Apr 25, 2014 | General | 0 Comments

Due to problems with our booking at Ayr Rugby Club we have had to change the venue for our quiz night. The quiz will still be held on Friday 16th May however the venue has now been changed to The Abbotsford Hotel, 14 Corsehill Road, Ayr, KA7 2ST. Please let us know in...

Catrine Fish Pass – Update

by Stuart Brabbs | Apr 24, 2014 | General | 0 Comments

We are pleased to report that screens and a diffusing baffle have been installed at Catrine Fish Pass this week. Things are progressing slowly but I suspect it won't be long now until we hear the outcome of the planning application and hopefully this will be positive...