New Year meet in Scotland

[bushyboo]

i was just looking at a web site and it said no shore fishing, only fly fishing from boats. Is this right or is it ok to bring a rod with me?

was thinking that myself do they allow pike fishing ?

 

[MagiKelly]

Bring your fishing rod. Fishing from boats is managed by a local hotel. Fishing from the shore is managed by the FC. So fishing from the shore will not be a problem.

 

[Ryan Woods]

what time are people going on the 28th...? I am planning on around 12 O clock myself.

Also, if it is allowed, does anyone fancy bringin their air rifle? Not for hunting but for a bit of target practice and teaching others the basic markmanship principles... I dont mind takin care of a device to catch the led pellets so they dont dissapear into the soil... opinions please.

 

[warthog1981]

just finished packing way to much kit and plenty of food to go around
I'm going to try and be on site for around 10:30 ish tomorrow weds 27th
It will be good to see some old faces again and meet some new ones

 

[MagiKelly]

Also, if it is allowed, does anyone fancy bringin their air rifle? Not for hunting but for a bit of target practice and teaching others the basic markmanship principles... I dont mind takin care of a device to catch the led pellets so they dont dissapear into the soil... opinions please.

I know we have had plenty of archery at the site but I do not know the FC policy on Airguns so it might be best to leave it.

 

[fast celt]

My brother and I will be there early afternoon weds 27th. Its my first meet so I packed almost every thing, just to see what I use. Looking forward to seeing every body and putting names to faces.

 

[Gill]

john or warthog i might be able to make it forom the 27th till 28th would this be ok ,also would the tentipi be ok or would that be too big for the site cheers ,hope to see u soon

 

[MagiKelly]

john or warthog i might be able to make it from the 27th till 28th would this be ok ,also would the tentipi be ok or would that be too big for the site cheers ,hope to see u soon

Not a problem. Plenty of room for the Tipi. I will perhaps be on site for a while on the 28th but not over night. I will then be staying over on either the Friday or the Saturday depending on family commitments.

I'll PM you the lock combination.

 

[Doc]

The trout fishing is controlled by the hotel, and is indeed boat only. Of course, it is the close season for trout just now.

The pike fishing is controlled by the FC. You can buy a day permit for £5 at the FC visitor centre, just down the road towards Callander. I think the pike fishing is year round.

At previous meets we have caught pike of up to about 3lb. There are probably bigger ones in there.

 

[MagiKelly]

The pike fishing is controlled by the FC. You can buy a day permit for £5 at the FC visitor centre, just down the road towards Callander. I think the pike fishing is year round.

The FC visitor centre is shut at the moment though but bring your rods and we will sort something out

 

[Graham_S]

i'll probably not get there until friday.
i'm moving into a flat in dundee on thursday (assuming i get my car back from the garage, it's poorly at the moment )

 

[MagiKelly]

I'll be up with the girls for a while tomorrow but will not be staying over night. I will be up for an overnight stay on Friday or Saturday though.

 

[Ryan Woods]

Kelly,
no air rifle is fine by me, esppecially when the superior sport, archery, is shown there!

My bergan is packed and ready. Does anyone want a pair of mess tins...? I can bring it along in addition to hexi cookers, triagular bandages, 58' metal mug, dpm trousers... let me know... will swap or exchange for brews!

Graham, sorry to hear you wont be able to make it sooner.

Everyone checked the so far pessimistic weather reports too?

 

[MagiKelly]

I've had a big clear out of surplus and duplicate kit so I have two boxes of stuff to sell, swap or give away.

I also have my 4.5 x 4.5m tarp and awning poles to make a big covered area if it is going to be wet (pretty likely)

 

[Graham_S]

the garage is so far letting me down with my car.
i'll try to get there, i need to move into my flat before i go to africa though.
friday might be pushing it. i may slip to saturday. on the bright side, i can stay afew days on the other end if anyone else is planning to hang around.

 

[Nikolai]

Wish i could make it

 

[Doc]

Heading down this evening.

The met report is not good:

Friday 29 December EARLY WARNING Two spells of stormy weather are set to hit the UK before the end of the year. Winds of 70 to 80mph are expected and these wind strengths may well cause structural damage and disruption to travel. Potentially damaging gusts may occur anywhere but the north and the west of the UK are the most at risk Further updates will appear here.
Friday 29 December WEATHER WARNING Heavy rain will affect southwestern parts of Scotland today and through the coming night. Up to 60mm of rain is likely over the hills and some local disruption is likely. Valid until 0600GMT

Caution advised!

 

[MagiKelly]

I was there for a while yesterday and it was drizzly but no wind. I got a text from Russell this morning though and apparently it was really windy last night. He had to take down the 4.5 x 4.5m tarp as the wind was about to take it away.

My plans are now to be there for a while tomorrow but not over night. Should be there early..........................................ish

 

[Graham_S]

well i won't be able to make it.
sorry.
i'm in bed with flu and my car is still in the garage.

 

[bushyboo]

sorry everbody the flu got me aswell so wont be able to make it up :sad6: