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Malleny Angling Association

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Fishing Update

Following the recent heavy rain, Harlaw reservoir is now full and running over. With the water level at this height, when fishing from the dam wall, the angler's line is crossing the road along the top of the dam on the back cast. This is the main route for other land users and there is the danger of causing them potentially severe injury. In the circumstances, it has been deemed necessary to close this area to fishing for the foreseeable future. This action is regretted but safety must be our main concern. Fishing has been reasonably good despite the high winds and rain with many fish being taken just below the surface on wet flies, buzzers and small lures. The season closes on the 31st October so there is still time to fill the freezer. Tightlines

IMPORTANT NOTICE The Association has managed to hold our day permit charges at Ł10 for the past eight years despite rising stocking and other costs. It is regretted that this can no longer be sustained and to maintain the level and quality of fish stocked, we have had to make the following changes. Day permit charge Ł15 Bag Limit 4 fish per rod, thereafter catch and release.

Thanks to Arthur for the following contributions.

Season 2010
Our waters lie around 850 feet above sea level with the result
that at the start of the season on 1st April, the water temperature
is usually low and not one you would wish to go swimming in!
Fly life is virtually non existent at this time making dry fly fishing
a pastime only for the die hard angler. The best approach is to use
an intermediate or sinking line to find the level at which the fish
are feeding.
It pays dividends to be patient and to experiment at different depths
and with different leader lengths. Buzzers (any size),
Nymphs (standard or long shank 10s), Tadpoles, Fritz dressings,
especially black and green combinations, Sparklers and Boobies
are all good fish takers at this time.
As for weather, you have to be prepared for anything from
almost sub- tropical conditions to blizzards with the odd monsoon
thrown in for good measure. Having said all this, I find April
a magic month and would not miss fishing it for the world.
Tight lines and an enjoyable season to all who fish
Harlaw and Threipmuir.