River Don 2018

« **on:** 02/02/2018 at 09:31 »

It will soon be time for the Annual March To The River Don to celebrate the start of the new season.

The river opens for Salmon fishing on Monday the 12th of February this year, so with the March being held on the first Saturday of the season, folk will be gathering at the Kintore Arms Hotel in Inverurie from 9am for coffee/tea on the 17th of February and the March will set off at 9.30.

I enjoy this event, it's great to meet up with folk that you haven't seen for a while

« **Reply #1 on:** 03/02/2018 at 07:57 »

Initial catches on the Dee are fine and so let's hope the Don reciprocates

« **Reply #2 on:** 04/02/2018 at 22:39 »

Not sure if i'll make this one as might have a tying even near Inverness Mike

« **Reply #3 on:** 07/02/2018 at 11:18 »

Hi folks

I have just added a new page to the website for Inverurie Angling Association.

Click on 'Clubs' in the main menu, or click here to view the page https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/inverurie-angling-association.html

All the latest details about club membership, the Inverurie Burgh Fishings and the Ardmurdo & Keithhall Fishings ..... I hope you find it useful

Best wishes
Mike

« **Reply #4 on:** 14/02/2018 at 12:34 »

The weather has been awful but has anyone braved the elements yet?

I was due out today but the 50mph winds and snow put me off.

« **Reply #5 on:** 17/02/2018 at 08:27 »

Kettle is on ...... soon be time to head down for the March to the River

« **Reply #6 on:** 28/02/2018 at 11:19 »

I fished Monday, and whilst the Salmon were absent, I hooked a 2.5lb Brownie. Bloody typical! Bet as soon as I go through the same pool with a nymph I will hook a Salmon.

« **Reply #7 on:** 14/03/2018 at 19:36 »

It's almost here guys 👍🏻 But looks like a wash outs on the cards for me 😢

« **Reply #8 on:** 15/03/2018 at 08:36 »

Gale force winds today and tomorrow.

Freezing on Saturday. I’ve also been told there’s still a fair bit of snow lying up beyond Alford although I’ve not seen it.

Just wish this weather would turn. Clocks forward next weekend though, warm up by a few degrees and were good to go.

« **Reply #9 on:** 15/03/2018 at 09:07 »

Dave, a lot of snow with us above Alford, but it's taking a fair shift the last 24hrs, rivers on its way up & coloured up with melt water., 30-40mph wind & Liam's enroute & still optimistic as ever 🤣

« **Reply #10 on:** 15/03/2018 at 10:06 »

It’s a rough day to be out, still wish it was me though instead of having to work,

« **Reply #11 on:** 15/03/2018 at 10:49 »

I am looking forward to getting out (Monday hopefully) as not only do I have a new line and rod to try out...I have a new "lucky hat"...thanks Mike

« **Reply #12 on:** 15/03/2018 at 17:08 »

All my gears now for sale!

« **Reply #13 on:** 15/03/2018 at 17:31 »

« **Reply #14 on:** 16/03/2018 at 14:24 »

Itching to get on the river ..... but one look out the window soon kills that idea

« **Reply #15 on:** 16/03/2018 at 14:35 »

Mike,

The weather is fantastic out here In Brunei. Hopefully it will be fine at the beginning of April when I get back and I can buy (at a serious discount) all of Liam’s tackle and go out and have some fun. 😂

Tight lines to all for 2018 once the ice age is gone,

Eddie

« **Reply #16 on:** 30/03/2018 at 08:52 »

There are a couple of places available on the Ardmurdo/Keithhall Fishings below Inverurie this year, these don't come up often - so be quick to apply if you fancy joining

You'll find details on the IAA page here: https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/inverurie-angling-association.html

Cheers
Mike

« **Reply #17 on:** 30/03/2018 at 10:16 »

Mike,

Is there a link to the online permit for the Inverurie Burgh Fishings yet?

Cheers
Ash

« **Reply #18 on:** 30/03/2018 at 22:22 »

Hi Ashley,

Sloan's are selling the Inverurie Burgh Permits this year and I don't think that there is an online option now.

Brian.

« **Reply #19 on:** 31/03/2018 at 03:58 »

Quote from: Mike Barrio on 30/03/2018 at 08:52

There are a couple of places available on the Ardmurdo/Keithhall Fishings below Inverurie this year, these don't come up often - so be quick to apply if you fancy joining

You'll find details on the IAA page here: https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/inverurie-angling-association.html

Cheers
Mike

Anybody applying for the ardmudo/keithall fishing will likely cross paths with either me or Sinclair senior this season. Not sure whether this is a good or a bad thing 😂

Cheers,

Steven.

« **Reply #20 on:** 31/03/2018 at 11:54 »

Quote from: Ashley Thomas on 30/03/2018 at 10:16

Mike,

Is there a link to the online permit for the Inverurie Burgh Fishings yet?

Cheers
Ash

Not yet Ash, might be a while yet, if it is done this season.

As Brian said ......... probably best to drop in to Sloans and get one there

Cheers
Mike

« **Reply #21 on:** 31/03/2018 at 14:16 »

Sinclair senior will be there on Monday, my first outing of the season, looking forward to freezing my nads off having just arrived home today after three months in Asia.

Eddie

« **Reply #22 on:** 31/03/2018 at 19:08 »

Wish I lived up there

« **Reply #23 on:** 31/03/2018 at 20:23 »

Quote from: Mike Barrio on 30/03/2018 at 08:52

There are a couple of places available on the Ardmurdo/Keithhall Fishings below Inverurie this year, these don't come up often - so be quick to apply if you fancy joining

You'll find details on the IAA page here: https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/inverurie-angling-association.html

Cheers
Mike

Where Do you purchase the day tickets as this was not clear on the website am unsure unless I missed it

« **Reply #24 on:** 31/03/2018 at 21:54 »

Hi Colin

I think all the Ardmurdo/Keithhall permits are available from Watsons Ironmongers.

Cheers
Mike

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