Forres Angling Club has been shocked by the sad sudden passing of one of it oldest members and ambassadors to our Club. Sandy McLachlan was an Honorary member of our Club and well know to all members and in particular to all our regular visitors. Sandy was a very self contained man who loved not only life but all that surrounded angling. He was one of the many anglers of the Findhorn who took the change from bait fishing to fly hard but in his true spirit, embraced the change and worked with it. A truly remarkable man, Sandy could weasel out a Salmon with a spinner or worm when many others could only look on with amazement. Sandy was a real gentleman who liked nothing better than being at the riverside and in particular in his favoured pool, the Stoney, and which ironically , was the place where he passed away. His affection for fishing and helping visitors was unique and he was well known for his assistance to many visitors over the years. Along with the coaching came the inevitable dram which many visitors will remember to their cost!
Sandy was the River watcher and Banks man for many years and it was through his dedicated work on the banks that made him an Honorary member. His failing health over the last few years did not discourage him from being on the water every day and his son, David, walked with him and their dogs down the riverbank every day.
His life was fishing and he will be sadly missed by all in the fishing fraternity all over Scotland and from his pals in France.
The FAA wish to offer our sincere condolences to Florence and David for this sad loss which is not only a loss to Forres but to the basic roots of our Club. He will remembered for a very long time.
22 February 2017
Obituary
