FAA commence their season with casting lessons for three Sundays, 24th, 31st Jan and 7th Feb.
Ian Gordon will appear for two of the dates to give demonstrations and talks on casting and faults. His presence is always welcome and he is also proud to be associated with these lessons.
10 until 12 am each Sunday at the Gordons Pool, all are welcome.
The Opening Ceremony will take place on the 11th Feb at 1pm at the Stoney pool where Benromach Distillery provide the sponsorship.
FAA sincerly thank Mrs McLeod for allowing this ceremony to take place and this year it is tinged with sadness with the loss of Major McLeod at the end of 2015.
This year, the pouring of the traditional dram into the water falls on Mr George Menzies, a long supporter of FAA and who has helped with the examination of the accounts for many many years.
Members are welcome to this annual event but car parking may be tight as it is normally well attended.
Work contines in the background as always by a dedicated Committee and the works to the banks continue when high water is not present. Work includes painting of markers, cutting of small areas of banking and minor tree obstructions being removed.
FAA are delighted that as part of the River Findhorn Conservation Code, the returns were such that it aided the Marine Scotland decision to allow the river a Category 1 fishery meaning that at the present, exploitation of fish is sustainable. Conservation still applies and all new members are warned to read their permit very carefully to ensure compliance.
Very high water in Jan has seen some damage to the river but the river was extremely luckier than most other rivers.
Permits are available at present for any new members who live within the IV36 postcode area and are available from the well stocked local Tackle shop in the High Street.
Owner Peter Boulton is always available to give advice on water conditions and any other matters of both fishing and shooting.
