With the days lengthening as we move towards the middle of February the anglers thoughts turn once again to the river and we wonder what this season has in store for us!
The opening ceremony for the Forres Angling Association will take place on Monday 11th February, with the blessing of the river taking place at 13.00 hrs. As is now custom, refreshments will be provided after the ceremony has taken place, to the hardy souls brave enough to attend. Events, as usual, take place at the Stoney Pool.
The river is currently running at 11" and with temperatures forecasted to be just above freezing over the next few days, I do not expect to see a big variation in river levels. We have had a fair bit of snow on the neighbouring hills over the last week or so, lets just hope it stays on the Hill for a while and we can avoid the dry conditions of last Spring.
Last year the first Springer was not caught until the 12th March, but hopes are high that the Association will yield a fish or two in February this year.
Best wishes and tight lines for 2019!!
