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Malleny Angling Association

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Fishing Update

At last the weather appears to be improving and with some crafty manipulation of the inflows and outflows, Angus, the water engineer, has managed to return the water level at both reservoirs to a satisfactory height for fishing and we are now fully open. The only problem now is the wind strength which is forecast to be fairly high for the next few days so it will be a question of using your own judgement of the conditions. Even with the strong north westerly wind today (Friday), the two of us who fished Harlaw in the afternoon caught fish, one on a small orange fritz and the other on a sedgehog! 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. Unfortunately, the permits, which have to be ordered well in advance to ensure availability before the start of the season, have been printed with the former bag limit of 6 fish. Please accept our apologies for this but the decision was too late for the print run to be altered. Tightlines

Thanks to Arthur for the following contributions.

Season 2009
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.