Forres Angling Association

The President,Dr D.Sneddon welcomed 58 members to the 102nd AGM and before reflecting on the past season, requested a minutes silence for three members who had passed away this year,P.Naan,G.Sharp and only this week, J.Mitchell.
A.Hutchinson the FAA bard, gave an excellent account on the affects of the Flood Alleviation Works with a
very good poem.
2013 gave FAA reasonable returns considering the work to the flood alleviation scheme,the very low water levels and fewer visitor numbers.115 Salmon,224 Grilse and 86 Sea trout were caught with a release rate of
44%,59% and 63%.
The Conservation code for 2014 for the complete Findhorn river will be 70%.
Work is ongoing to the banks through the Flood Alleviation Scheme but all pools should be accessible
For the commencement of the 2014 season. It was highlighted that due to the works,there is a higher risk
to anglers during high water and all should be vigilant when fishing in such conditions.
The Scottish Parliment passed its aquaculture bill in June 2013 effective from September 2013 and it's main
effect to the River Board is the coding of its procedures and the methods of the workings accountable.
It will also promote the ongoing damage to the wild Salmon and Sea Trout environment by encouraging
foreign owned fish farms and resulting sea lice infestations.
The President thanked the outgoing Committee members, G.Holloway and S.Benzie for their hard work,
D.McBean retiring as co Vice President,W.Strathdee as co Vice President and Banks Conveyor,Bobby Rollo for his work to the banks,G.Menzies as examiner of accounts, Rev B.Boyd as chairperson of the Trustees of the Murdoch Bequest, Benromach Single Malt Spey for their sponsorship and to all who work in the background for the club. Thanks were also given to K.Walker for his service over the years as owner of the Tackle shop,this now being sold to P.Boultan who was wished all the best in his new venture.
S.Christie,C.Robertson and G.Dustan were elected to serve on the Committee, G.Bell was elected as co
Vice President and J.Stephen as co Secretary.
S.Truluck and D.Gowans gave a report on the Flood Alleviation Scheme and followed by questions and answers.
Presentation of prizes were given by D.McBean and P.Grant to the following:
G.Munro (first fish and heaviest fish in March) , W.Ogg (Heaviest fish in Stoney),J.Beurskems (Heaviest
fish on fly in June and overall),D.McBean (Heaviest fish in competitions and heaviest bag in competitions),
J.Costen (Heaviest Sea Trout)