A very good sunny day resulted in over 70 members attending the Opening Ceremony of the Forres Angling Association on Tuesday 11th Feb at the Stoney pool.
President David Sneddon thanked all for their attendance especially to ex president Bob Cherry and ex Baliff Harry McIntosh who jointly opened the season with the usual pouring of a dram into the water.
Mr McIntosh gave a short speech after the toasting to the river and wished all tight lines for season 2014.
Susan Colville,Home Brand Manager of the sponsors Benromach Single Malt Whisky, presented both the men with a bottle of the local brew and all attendees had the opportunity to taste some Benromach for themselves.
Other small presentations were given to the piper and to the Flood Alleviation Group.
Some other refreshments were available and thanks were given for this service.
No fresh fish were taken but a good number of large kelts were around giving various anglers some rod bending.
Members were reminded that all pools are now open after the Flood Alleviation Works but to be aware of both the speed limits on the newly reformed dirt tracks and to the increased flood plain in sustained showery weather.
