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Title: New stocking rules
Post by: Wildfisher on March 20, 2019, 09:51:00 PM
I was told today  that AAC have been told they are no longer allowed to stock the Lunan before  May. Something to do with smolts apparently. Anyone heard about this new rule?
Title: Re: New stocking rules
Post by: Laxdale on March 20, 2019, 10:19:58 PM
MSS have tightened up the rules on stocking of all species, so this does not surprise me.

And after the Scottish Salmon Company`s recent foray into stocking wild fish systems, MSS are now moving to tighten up the rules even more.
Title: Re: New stocking rules
Post by: Wildfisher on March 21, 2019, 09:25:40 AM
Personally I'd like to see it stopped altogether, but this has to be a step in the right direction. The Club's motivation is to make permit sales more attractive but I wonder if having to wait until May might mean the moment is lost.  Hope so because it is a massive waste of money.
Title: Re: New stocking rules
Post by: burnie on March 21, 2019, 11:21:42 AM
I might go get a ticket then, at least I'll have the water to myself for April.
Title: Re: New stocking rules
Post by: Wildfisher on March 21, 2019, 12:09:13 PM
Quote from: burnie on March 21, 2019, 11:21:42 AM
I'll have the water to myself for April.

No you won't -  I'm going out for my first cast of 2019 just after lunch.  :lol:

It is glorious here today
Title: Re: New stocking rules
Post by: Wildfisher on March 21, 2019, 06:20:20 PM
It was dire. First blank of 2019.

The water is quite high and still very cold with the snow that fell last weekend melting. No sign of any fish movement at all. Lovely day though.  :)
Title: Re: New stocking rules
Post by: hopper on March 21, 2019, 07:27:47 PM
Where's your next planned blank Fred, the Luther will come up trumps for you.