Dunlichity House

Hi

Fishery Conditions

The fishery was stocked last week and there have been some large bags and large fish caught. I will be trying to provide a weekly update with conditions, significant catches and maybe a few photos!

Website

As you will have seen, our new website is now up and running. We added this blog to the fishery pages so that up-to-date information can be posted (particularly at times over the winter when the weather prevents us from opening). We would welcome feedback on the site.

Competition – The Dunlichity Cup

After receiving a lot of positive feedback following the Troutmaster fish-off, we have decided to run a series of monthly competitions. Starting tomorrow, Saturday 22 May at 09.00, we will be running a 7 peg, two fish competition. The cost of entering is £25, only £1 more than the price of a 4 hour, 2 fish Troutmaster ticket. Prizes of £60, £40, £20 and a bottle will be awarded at the end of each heat, and competitors will be able to continue fishing after the competition on a catch-and-release basis for no extra charge.

At the end of the seventh individual heat, the person who has achieved the largest total bag over the seven heats will be awarded the Dunlichity Cup and a prize of £100.

Due to holidays, there are a number of places available for tomorrow's heat - if you are not able to pre-register in the bothy, then just call us on 01808 521442 and we will reserve you a place.

The entry form is in the Bothy and the rules for the competition are below:

2010 Dunlichity Cup Rules

Heat 1 - Saturday 22 May - 09.00

Heat 2 - Saturday 19 June- 09.00

Heat 3 - Saturday 17 July - 09.00

Heat 4 - Saturday 14 August - 09.00

Heat 5 - Saturday 11 September - 09.00

Heat 6 - Saturday 9 October - 09.00

Heat 7 - Saturday 6 November - 09.00

1. Entry Fee: £25 (£1 more than the 4 hr 2 fish Troutmaster price). Maximum 30 competitors.

2. Register on form in Bothy. Non-returnable fee payable in advance. 20 places reserved for Loyalty Scheme members.

3. Seven 30 minute pegs are fished, with the draw for pegs occurring at the beginning of the day.

4. Pegs will move three places to the right at the end of each 30 minute session.

5. 30 minute refreshment break after 4th peg is fished.

6. Barbless hooks to be fished at all times. Inspection of hooks will occur regularly and any unbarbed hooks found will result in disqualification. Traditional fly patterns, no poppers or boobies. A maximum of two flies may be fished on a line at any time i.e. no "washing lines".

7. Competitors may have two rods on the bank but only a single rod to be fished at all times, 6 lb minimum breaking strain line (8lb preferred).

8. All anglers must be in possession of a priest. Returned fish must be subjected to the minimum of handling. All Brown Trout to be returned.

9. Competitors may fish on after the competition on a "catch and release" basis at no extra cost.

10. Non-competitors will not be able to walk around the lochans during the competition.

11. Heat winner will be the angler with the largest two fish bag taken throughout the seven peg session. Prizes are £60, £40 and £20 for Ist, 2nd and 3rd places respectively and a bottle for the largest fish caught by an angler placed 4th and below.

12. Dunlichity Cup winner will be the angler who has the largest total bag over all of the qualifying dates. Winner will hold the Dunlichity Cup for one year, receive a personal trophy and a prize of £100.

13. In the event of two equally-sized bags, the angler with the largest single fish in the bag will be the winner.

14. Mike will be officiating and his decision on the day is final.

Hopefully see you all soon.

Best wishes

Mike