mid clyde angling association

Are you going

2012-02-26T21:23:00.000Z

The Smith one of the oldest classics for the Tay

One of our partners are having there famous weekends this coming weekend , are you going? we are
http://blog.fishingmegastore.com/
sure to be good look at the names top fly tiers top casters and top anglers,and some bargains for the thrifty,
Season so far
As yet no fresh fish to report there have been some Kelts and some fine condition but out of season brown trout
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2012 Opening day pics

2012-02-11T20:49:00.000Z

Procession Umder Way

Approching the river

Gathering at the river

Some speaches

Start of the toast to the river

New season and River toasted

The First Cast(the young lady making the cast returned a 7.5lb kelt later on in the day well done)

A Happy man from Mid Clyde

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OPENING DAY

2012-01-29T18:42:00.000Z

OPENING DAY
The Hoover part of the purchased fishings, in winter spate

Opening day this year will again be held in Carmyle, Sat the 11th of febuary
The event will be open from around 10,30 am and the piped march will commence between 11,30 and 12,00 leading on to opening speeches a toast to the river and the first cast
A size 2 Cascade varient on a single hook

CELEBRATIONS
This year we are having a joint celebration .
This is or 20th season as an association and fishing the Clyde
And to also showcase or new fishings in this area,which members have purchased

The river looking towards Carmyle weir in winter spate and part of the purchase

BOWLING CLUB
The Bowling club in Carmyle is where we are meeting and here is the address and a link to there site The club is situated in River Road, Carmyle, Glasgow G32 8EG.
http://www.carmylebowlingclub.co.uk/home.htm
The bowling club are making there facilities avaliable to us and there will also be a simple buffet put on off filled rolls hot foods, (made and supplied by Davie and Mary who run the Broomhouse community centre) Hot and cold drinks as well as the bar service of the club in hours will also be avaliable

A Half grey and Brown Irish classic salmon fly

FREE FISHING
Free fishing will be avaliable to non members on the new stretch after the ceremony is completed , as well as help for people new to or considering angling please be there in time to register your intent to fish and get your voucher for this from one of the bailiffs in attendance

NEW PERMIT OUTLET
The Glasgow angling centre are now an additional outlet for Our Migratory day tickets,Brown trout and Coarse season and day tickets, they also have full season migratory application forms

Grey Duster

OPEN WEEKEND
One of our main partners Glasgow anling centre will be hosting there ever popular open weekends in march and we will be represented there over the three days and avaliable for any help and guidance on our fishings
http://www.fishingmegastore.com/feature-openweekend.html?&utm_medium=Banners&utm_source=banners&utm_campaign=MarchOW2012
well worth a visit for a bargain and a yap with an angling celeb or some up to date tips as you will see in the link above

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Spring Stock Enhancement

2012-01-11T19:20:00.001Z

As discussed at the AGM we approached one of our main partners http://www.fishingmegastore.com/feature-aboutus.html Locally known as the Glasgow Angling Centre,and they have agreed to support us in this trial initiative for Mid Clyde that can only be good for the river and all parties concerned, Many thanks from Mid Clyde Angling Association To Paul and his Staff for the continued support of us and the much appreciated help in this venture
Migratort fish ,brown trout and coarse day tickets as well as non migratory season tickets will also be avaliable soon at Glasgow Angling Centre
A Half Yellow And Black

SPRING STOCK ENHANCMENT

We are a developing fishery and slowly appear to be building a precious spring stock, we would like to encourage and develop this precious rescore so would like to trial this voluntary project and hopefully the membership will support us in this.

Mid Clyde Angling Association along with one of our partners Glasgow Angling Centre are trialing a unique spring stock enhancement for the months of April and May this year.

The scheme is voluntary and is totally up to the individual member. It will run alongside the existing carcass tagging scheme.

As a member if you are lucky enough to catch a spring fish in April or May you can, as we have been doing and will continue to do so over the season, return the fish or take it and use one of your five tags.

ALTERNATIVLEY TRY THE SPRING STOCKING ENHANCMENT PROJECT

If you wish you can return the fish then submit a photograph of the fish signed by yourself and a witness, if possible along with one of your current tags, and will receive a £20 voucher for Glasgow Angling Centre.

Please bear in mind by submitting a tag you are reducing the amount of fish you can take as your season’s quota.

The vouchers will be issued around the middle of the following month.

All submissions will be entered into a final prize.

The final decision to supply a voucher will remain at the discretion of MCAA and Glasgow Angling Centre and their decision shall be final.

Please forward the following if you wish to enter your fish for the voucher reward

1, Name address and membership no.’s

2, A photograph of the fish with your signature and a witness if possible.

3, The location where the fish was caught and method that was used.

3, One of your current issue of tags.

Entries must be received no later than one week from end of each month

Forward all entries to John Taylor, 25 Liddle Drive, Bo’ness EH51 0PA

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Bank tidy up

2012-01-10T19:00:00.001Z

Just a quick one guys to let you know this sunday 15th/January at 1000 am, the bowling club River road Carmyle , We are meeting to do a bank clean up. Anyone wishing to help is very welcome to come along and help Weather permitting please check in before leaving incase weather is inclement

We should have an interesting announcemebt soon just dotting some I's and crossing some t's so watch this space
The Gordon fully dressed salmon fly

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Happy new year

2011-12-28T15:10:00.001Z

We would like to wish all members sponsers and followers as well as fellow anglers a happy and prosperous year for2012
Humbug or Granbo's dvd fly

As promised quick wee update for the permits etc for next year, still some stuff to sort its just been e mailed to our web guy and he will hopefully have it all updated and ready to print out and on line by Jan the 6th

Permit prices 2012

SALMON SEASON 11/02/12 TO 31/10/12 INCLUSIVE

RESIDENTS NORTH &SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, GREATER GLASGOW, 2012 , ADULT £70, OAP/ JNR £35

NON RESIDENT OF ABOVE AREA'S ADULT,£85,
OAP/ JNR £35

SALMON DAY TICKET, ADULT£15,
OAP/ JNR £9

BROWN TROUT/ COARSE SEASON TICKET, ADULT £15,
OAP/JNR £7.50

BROWN TROUT/COARSE DAY, ADULT£5,
OAP/JNR £3.50

THE CARCASS TAGGING PROGRAM OF FIVE TAGS WILL BE IN USE THIS SEASON MORE TO FOLLOW ON THIS ONCE SOME MORE WORK HAS BEEN DONE
Yellow white wing all synthetic materials apart from hackle

Diawa have sponserd us yet again this year they have donated a wilderness spinning rod a front drag spinning reel, there are also many more prizes from flies spinners season tickets days fishing the usual beverages and chocolates ticket prices as usual £1 a ticket
Pink peter ross 2" brass tube

Opening Day
Will be held Sat the 11th of feb at Carmyle bowling club river road Carmyle.
we will be celebrating Three thing.
Opening of a new season,
20 years as an angling association
And the purchase of the salmon fishings from Sligo estates of there salmon fishings on the Clyde which we as members all proudly own
We want to make it into a special day,To thank everyone envolved in helping achieve this so are working away at things details should be up and out no later than end of January
Sparkle gnat

Fly tying class
Will not be on this week it will however resume on jan the 5th
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Seasons greetings

2011-12-23T15:24:00.001Z

Mid Clyde Angling Association would like to wish all anglers sponsors and followers a merry christmas and a happy new year

May we also thank all members who attended the recent Agm and gave there support in helping the association in participating in the agm and suporting there committee

Good news announced at the agm we as an association now own the Carmyle fishings that we have been all working hard to achieve,many thanks to everyone who has supported us in this

In the coming weeks we will update things from the agm, taster the main permit prices are being held with very slight change to some non season in recognition of the hard work and continuing support of the membership in these hard monetary times, many many thanks

We were talking at the fly tying last night and we are going to try and have a wee informal meet on the river during the christmas holidays around the new fishings. not yet ideal conditions for bank clearence so we thought nice walk see whats happening poss red identification the usual highlighting poss problems, the kelly kettle will be coming and the good coffee so you will need a cup, might even end up wee stove and a hot roll need to see if Clark catering still does his chargrilled range (burnt black offerings)will get wee post up on this soon
Hope the big guy in the red is kind to you all and your family as generous as you have all been in your time and efforts helping us develop and achieve goals
Take care and enjoy the holidays with friends and family see you all soon
M.C.A.A.
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AGM Reminder

2011-12-18T20:01:00.000Z

Guys you will already have had your letter. This is just a quick reminder this Tuesday night 20th of December. for the AGM

Ferniegair Hall
150 Carlisle Road
Ferniegair
Hamilton
ML3 7TX

Meeting starts at 7pm please be prompt

Please bring your current season permit access to members only . You can also hand in any unused tags from this season they will go into a prize draw for season tickets next year

2/0 Dunkeld

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This Sunday

2011-12-10T18:05:00.000Z

After a couple of phone calls and some discussion it was felt the current weather conditions are not suitable for the planned maintanence and safety of members at the river bank
For just now we have postponed tommorow and the following Sunday, But we are going to try and organise a wee sorty out on a weekday in the christmas holidays even if its a yap on the river bank and a hot cuppa made on the kelly kettle
Aframed collection of Irish classic salmon flies

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Todays weather

2011-12-08T18:49:00.000Z

Unfortunatley the fly tying this evening has been cancelled due to the bad weather, it will however be on next week
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Bank maintenance

2011-12-03T17:32:00.000Z

The planned maintanence for tommorow has been postponed for one week to Sunday the 11th of December same place same time.,as stated previously, This is due to the wet weather which we feel is making it unsafe to be near the river and its banks

A Cascade varient on a size 4 AJ single
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Grayling fishing

2011-11-20T19:59:00.002Z

With the Salmon and Trout seasons now finnished and the new seasons a long way off my thoughts have turned to Grayling , as there is no set seasons for these fish on Mid Clyde unlike other rivers whose Grayling season starts on the 15th November until 15th January You can fish for them from the end of the Trout season to the start of the Trout in March

As far as I know Grayling on our part of the Clyde are little fished for so my expectations were high, I was talking to one member back in August who was fishing for Trout and managed to pick up four Grayling on a small gold head, so they are there.

On Saturday I went to a local farm and dug some worms, in my oppinion you cant beat manure dug Brandlings for the Lady of the stream,other anglers use flies some use maggots or sweet corn, it's worms all the way for me .

For info on Grayling and how to fish Brandlings click the link bellow.http://midclydeanglingassociation.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html

A guy I work with and myself set off on Sunday morning and headed for the newsagents at the bottom of Station Road to get a permit for him, as I have a season ticket for salmon it covers me for Grayling untill 31 December.

I have had my salmon permit for about seventeen years on Mid Clyde and this was the first time I had ever fished for Grayling on it.

The total for the day was 5 Grayling landed a couple lost and one wee Brownie.

We both had a great day but I think it will fish better if we get a couple of hard frosts

So if like me you are going stirr crazy,why not have a try for the Lady of the steam, and if you dont have a season ticket a fiver for a days fishing cant be bad.

Grayling is covered by the Coarse permit.

You never know you might end up with one like this.

Permit details are on the main web site.
http://www.midclydeanglingassociation.org/permits.html

All fish were returned safely to fight another day.

Tight Lines.

Alan.
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Bank Maintenance

2011-11-20T11:56:00.001Z

Fiery Brown

Our winter bank maintenance programe is under way .Rab has already been active in this,
so now with the season closed we would like to ask if members would like to help us
. We plan to meet every Sunday at 10am through the winter,with a slight modification in the Christmas holiday period (which we will tell you about nearer the time) weather permitting please check in blogg here before leaving as river may be to high or weather to foul, we will try to update no later than 9 00am on the sunday morning if cancelled due to conditions

First meet is on Sunday December the 4th at 10.00am All meet at The Bowling Club area.1 River road Carmyle,G32 8EG
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A Season ends

2011-10-30T15:37:00.002Z

End of Season

A Pryce Tannat style of the Irish Classic Thunder & Lightning

That is another season ended and time to reflect.Letters and material for the AGM are being prepared, in the meantime. can we remind members to submit there catch returns for the season, No later than 4 callander weeks from the end of the season
This will allow as to evaluate fish catches and usage of river as well as other data, It is also a legal requirement to submit accurate catch records for the season,so we need your help and co operation to do this
Please include any unused tags which will be submitted for a prize draw of three concessionary season tickets

Post all information and unused tags to
Mr J Deleaney.
99 Glen Avenue,
Larkhall,
ML9 1JN

Winter Work
We are looking at winter maintenance now. and in coming weeks will produce a program of work and shall use the blogg to constantly update, and provide contacts locations,and times

Fly Tying Classes

An Irish classic Salmon fly The Butterman

The fly tying classes are starting again on Thursday the 10/11//2011, With the kind generosity and help from Davie and Mary the caretakers for the Broomhouse community centre, All are welcome even non members,and starts at 19 30 pm all levels and standards are welcome, even if you just fancy a winter evening out for a fishy blether come along
Hall Location
2 Baillieston Rd
Glasgow, Lanarkshire G32 0QF

0141 771 0846

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Satarday past

2011-09-27T21:52:00.000+01:00

We had our Angling demonstration day on Satarday at the David Livingston centre in Blantyre

During the day there was a fly tying demo which ran most of the day from tiny winged trout flies to dry as well as some modern salmon flies
An ash dun

Yellow white wing

Alongside there were guided views to the fish pass and the salmon were obliging leaping at the ladder and in the surronding area

Jim Deleaney and Kemp Meikle gave talks during the day on the history and return of the salmon to the river Clyde

There was also a speycasting demo on the river and some fly rods and spinning rods set up in a grass area for anyone wishing to have atry at casting
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Angling Demonstration Day

2011-09-19T19:03:00.001+01:00

Mid Clyde Angling Association are holding an event at the David Livingstone Centre on Saturday 24th September The day kicks off at 10 00 am and will feature fly tying and tackle displays demonstration casting ,guided walks to view the fish ascending the weir , and talks on the history and recovery of salmon in the river Come along and support MCAA and the David Livingstone centre There’s lots to do and see for all the family.
There is a small entry fee of £2.00 per person.
Along with fly tying demonstrations yoyu can enjoy:

10.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm and 3.30pm:
Guided visits to the salmon ladder and riverside with a casting demonstration. £4.00 per person.

10am and 3pm:
'Tales of the River Clyde and an Introduction to the Sport - An Illustrated Talk from Kemp Meikle'

Booking essential. Places are limited.
For more information check out the Nation Trust for Scotland website here
The David Livingston Centre is located on Station Road, Blantrye and can be reached by rail, car or walking easily.

Visit our web site to view full details
http://www.midclydeanglingassociation.org/demonstration_Day.html

Mid Clyde Angling Association would like to thank some of our partners for there support in this event

http://www.fishingmegastore.com/feature-aboutus.html

http://undergroundmoling.com/

http://www.hyram.com/location.php

Stoat's Tail

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WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY

2011-09-11T20:15:00.001+01:00

Yesterday three of us were at the David Livingston Centre in Blantyre which is well worth a visit if you are in the area,tons of info on David Livingstone's life here and as a missionary in Africa along wth some nice gardens and parkland,small shop confrence facilities and a cafeteria

Any way we were up there for a small trial project in conjunction with the centre. They have a small kids club open to the public on a sat morning . We attended and gave the kids a small talk on the salmon life cycle a demo of fly tying and materials and where they come from,we then moved outside where we had some trout rods set up and done a tutorial with fly and spin casting. A fter that the staff had a small gymnastic obstacle game where the kids were salmon battling up the river picking up points as they negated obstacles and avioded dangers ,
Later on in the month we are holding a full day event with the centre,for all ages in which so far there will be a guided nature walk,a talk on the history of the area and the clyde,Another talk on the re apperance of the salmon to the clyde and the trials and tribulations of this.All day fly tying demo, speycasting demo,and a guided tour down to the fish ladder to hopefully see the Salmon
Final details will be up inthe coming days with times and full event package

AHelmsdale Doctor fully dressed Salmon fly

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