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Years ago I was told the trout fishing on the river Ey (up by Marr Lodge) was pretty good. Apparently there is quite high alkalinity in the river.

Now I know it looks a bit thin in the photo, but this is well up the glen and there is better water farther down. inc a gorge section at The Colonel's Bed. I have no idea which estate it's on but it must be Marr Lodge or Invercauld. I'll  email the latter and ask.

Anyone know anything about it?

That's Ben MacDui back-left.

I wouldn't worry too much about tube use around that locality. Loads of lochs to go at.

Pretty sure it's OK.  If I were you I would not even ask, that way you won't be refused. It is highly unlikely you will see anyone on these lochs anyhow.

Hey guys going up to Gairloch for a week in June any pointers never been before are you allowed float tube phoned post office about permits but they didn't even know what a tube was

I could imagine the returns on those casks being astronomic of private sales did happen.

 I've been really impressed with Penderyn lately. They have just opened another distillery about 1/2 a mile from the house. The ironically thing is the whisky is cheaper on Amazon rather than the distillery shop. The standard Madeira bottle at 46% natural colour and non chill filtered is around £37.

Quote from: SoldierPmr on Yesterday at 06:39:48 PMYea it seems Springbank is one of few distilleries doing it right. I think more are taking note and are following the trend. I've got a bottle of cambeltown loch but would love to taste the original 10 year old.

That's a very kind offer Jon I'd definitely take you up on that thank you.

We tried Campbeltown Loch at the tasting. I was quite impressed with it. I thought it was very good for a blend.

And no problem, I'll let you know if I can get one.

I did ask the lady who led the tasting who'd travelled from Campbeltown if they still sell casks to private individuals. I've never been told to 'go forth and multiply' so politely and diplomatically in my entire life! 

I have had them when fishing for trout near the surface with a floating line Sean, but the better tactic is to anchor up the boat and use a fast sinker. Gold and orange flies work well. Not the most interesting way to fish though.

Sometimes black and white and a lot of post processing works! 

Yea it seems Springbank is one of few distilleries doing it right. I think more are taking note and are following the trend. I've got a bottle of cambeltown loch but would love to taste the original 10 year old.

That's a very kind offer Jon I'd definitely take you up on that thank you.