Facebook Comments re Fingask Pike Fishing
In response to recent
comments on Facebook (Dec 2023),
please note the following;
1.
We are very
fortunate to have such good relations with our riparian owners
and should where possible respect agreed terms or we risk the
loss of access to the fishing we enjoy.
2. Approximately
30 years ago there being no recognised or legal season for
rainbow trout, members requested that permission to extend the
season should be sought. Initially the season was extended to
the end of October but later was extended to 24th
December for trout and pike anglers as it currently remains by
the kindness and cooperation of the then land owner Gilbert
(Gibb) Petrie. It was also stated that the season start was to
remain March 15th. The new owner wishes for access to
the loch to remain the same. March 15th to December
24th, weather
permitting. This is approx 9.5 months during which both pike and
trout anglers have access to Fingask.
3. The
loch is unavailable now (30/12/23)
because it closes on 24th December,
as it has for years.
4. It
is not closed because of flooding, it was information to members
that “the lochs are flooded again”.
5. We
cannot lose earnings from Jan and Feb, we have
NEVER had any
earnings from those months because it has always been closed.
6. We
continue to open during November & December at reduced rates to
encourage the use of the loch for members and guests and this
also gives access to pike anglers at a more favourable time of
the year at low cost. Over the past 3 yrs the average attendance
has been Novembers 18 pike anglers and Decembers 4 pike anglers,
not exactly a high level of demand.
7. In
reply to recent rumour /
question; There will be no pike syndicate having exclusive
access to Fingask. Pike fishing will remain available to all
members & guests.
Wishing you all a good New
Year when it comes and as ever looking for volunteers for work
parties in the new season to benefit the association.
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