Abernethy & Aviemore Angling
Improvement Association
Newsletter 2022 fishing season
Chairman Duncan Ferguson
Secretary Joan Jeffers
Treasurer Joan Jeffers
Dear members
Happy new year to you all once again the fishing season is fast approaching! We are not holding an AGM or an opening ceremony as we all need to stay safe and not gather in large numbers to avoid covid. The fishing huts will be open but please take care and remember to social distance. In 2021 our membership was steady with 36 adults 40 seniors 29 juniors. Juniors are free up until the age of 21 years as long as they are in full time education. Visitors tickets were slow to start but once lockdown finished permit sales were good and we managed to pay the rent and all club expenses. Please can I remind all members to pay their dues before May 1st.
Rod catches were down on 2020 so I mentioned it to the Spey board when I sent the catch numbers in. I received a letter back from Roger Knight the director 5300 salmon were caught throughout the Spey which made it the top of all rivers in Scotland. River levels and weather conditions play a big part in the catchment areas and they are working hard to persuade the Scottish government to re appraise the volumes of water that is diverted to generate hydro power also they work alongside the Atlantic salmon trust to overcome barriers to help the fish run and they are restoring habitat and replanting trees along the banks of rivers and burns for shade. 40 years ago there was an estimate of 10 million salmon in our seas now it’s closer to 2.5 to 3 million. Thanks to you all for returning fish as it is our way of helping them to improve future fish stocks.
Catches for 2021 as follows:
Salmon 55 Grilse 11 Sea trout 96
Catches for 2020 below:
Salmon 83 Grilse 31 Sea trout 117
Trophies are awarded to:
lan Mcgregor – 1st salmon on the fly
Alan Riach – 1st sea trout on the fly
Gordon Henderson – heaviest salmon 19lb spinner.
I would like to thank Gary for river watching and grass cutting.
Duncan and Chris for cutting back trees for better access at Aviemore.
John Gray for his help with our website www.abernethy-angling.co.uk
The estate for the new cattle grid at Broomhill and Barry the farmer for fitting it so we now have access to the Nethypool car park.
Beth David and staff at Boat post office for helping with the permit sales
Cairngorm mountain sports for the Aviemore sales.
Remember to report all fish caught to Gary within 24 hours of being caught.
Please take the time to read the club rules which are sent out with your permits.
I also ask you to take all rubbish home with you.
Committee and office bearers are to remain the same. If anyone has any issues please do not hesitate to let me know.
All this leaves me to say is tight lines stay safe and enjoy the fishing
Regards Duncan Joan & the Committee