by Stuart Brabbs | Jul 22, 2014 | Electrofishing, General
The remainder of the Ayr timed sites were completed yesterday and results were more encouraging than those found on the lower river. I’m relieved to say that on the whole of the upper sites performed reasonably in complete contrast to sites on the lower river....
by Stuart Brabbs | Jul 16, 2014 | General
Here’s an interesting video from CNN about the declining size of Scottish salmon. Interesting points raised here and some that arose at the Girvan DSFB meeting this evening....
by Stuart Brabbs | Jul 16, 2014 | Electrofishing, General
As a result of the pollution incident on the Fenwick Water on Monday, we decided that it was appropriate to do some assessment of the impact. Helen and I armed with the electrofishing equipment headed to Townhead, just a short distance downstream of the area affected...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jul 14, 2014 | General
After 5.00pm appears to be a favourite time to discover pollution and this makes it difficult for people to report it to SEPA, but it doesn’t really…. just dial the number as normal and your call will be answered by someone in East Kilbride who can action...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jul 14, 2014 | General
The contractors have changed their work plan and brought forwards the work to the fish pass, presumably as a result of the continual encouragement from ART and the Board to complete this before the Autumn runs of salmon come in. I spoke with the foreman today and he...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jul 9, 2014 | General
A website for the River Ayr District Salmon Fishery Board is now available by following this link http://www.ayrfishing.co.uk There will be a blog regularly updated by an Administrator and the bailiff co ordinator and new from around the catchment will be included...