The Beauly Angling Club
- Rules
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Anglers
must move down one metre at every cast, irrespective
of whether or not any other anglers are waiting.
This rule will be rigidly enforced. |
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Members
must always carry their Permit whilst fishing and must produce it
if requested to do so. |
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All
catch returns must be submitted to the Beauly Centre or an
Office Bearer by no later than 31st October, using the relevant
pages. Failure to complete the return will result in cancellation
of membership. BAC have a legal requirement to submit an accurate
annual catch return through the Lovat Estate office to the Scottish
Executive. |
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Great
care should be taken as Members will be held responsible for any damage
to lands, boats fences etc. The Club will not be held responsible
for any damage arising or caused. |
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Members
are entitled to fish with fly rod, line and flies on those parts of
the River leased/rented from Lovat Estate. No TREBLE HOOKS are
allowed. The fly fishing will begin immediately below Lovat Bridge
and end at Wester Lovat. The North and South estuary fishings will
start at Wester Lovat ending at Bunchrew Point to the South bank and
a point opposite on the North bank.
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Fishing
Seasons:
Salmon/Grilse
& Sea Trout/Finnock-
11th February to 15th October
Brown Trout - 15th March to 6th October.
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The
angler arriving first at either side of a Beat, shall have
the first turn of fishing that beat, and others shall follow
in order of their arrival. |
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An
angler, after landing a salmon/grilse, shall not continue fishing,
but shall take their turn after those waiting. If they lose
a fish, they may continue. |
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No
boat fishing, unless boats are provided by the owners of fishing leased/rented
by the Club. |
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Use
of gaff is strictly prohibited, a tailer must not be used to land
a fish that is to be returned, and net bags should be knotless. |
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Members
fishing the North and South Estuaries are reminded that only fly,
spinner, or even bait are allowed and that fixed lines, multiple rods,
bubble floats etc. are strictly forbidden. |
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Only
the recognised methods of fishing shall be practised as laid down
by the owners of any waters the club may have permission to fish.
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All
fish less than 300mm (12") in length must be returned irrespective
of their condition. |
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Anglers
should take the 1st fish and release the 2nd, keep the 3rd and release
the 4th, and so on. Throughout the season the angler is allowed to
catch a maximum of 2 fish per day. We recommend anglers follow
this procedure for Sea Trout as well. No migratory fish may be offered
for sale. |
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Members
must not take, possess, transport or offer for sale Bass of less than
360mm (14.2") in length as doing so is strictly illegal.
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The
aforementioned Rules supercede all previous and must be adhered
to by all Members and Guests. Any amendments to the Rules during the
course of the year will be notified to all Members. |
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RULES
February 1995 (amended December 2011)
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NOTE:
1:
Nothwithstanding our combined daily catch limit of 2 migratory fish,
members are requested to take as few migratory fish as possible to conserve
dwindling stocks of sea trout/finnock in particular.
2:
Natural stone high-water lies have been placed in out four upper beats. Consequesntly,
pleease do not wade deeply as you may be distubing fish, or more importanlty,
you may be liable to trip on the lies.
3:
Anglers are recommended to be fully insured in order to cover all eventualities.
BAC covers its members fir third-party loss, injury or damage.
4:
BAC is a member of the Scottish Anglers National Association (SANA), an organisation
which represents all our interests. Please speak to any committee member if
you want to know more, to join as an individual member, or if you require casting
instruction.
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