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Friday, 3 June 2016
2016 Dunlichity Cup Heats 1 and 2
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Mike Fitzgerald
It was a case of ups and downs for 2015 Dunlichity Cup Champion Liam Skinner.
In Heat 1, two fish at 7lb 4oz during the fourth peg were enough to put him 1lb 2oz ahead of second place Ronnie Macdonald,. with George Skinner third at 5lb 12oz. Tim Watson took the bottle. Last year's runner up Jamie MacGregor Snr only secured tenth place with one point.
Heat 2, in a reversal of the first heat, Jamie took first place with 7lb 3oz, thanks to a 4lb 10oz fish in the last peg. George Ritchie was second with 5lb 13oz and George Swanson was third with 5lb 11oz, with the bottle going to Jamie Jnr. Liam ended 11th with "nil point"!
After two heat, Tim Watson leads the league table with 14 points, one ahead of George Swanson. Jamie and Liam are third and fourth respectively.
Everything to play for in the third heat on Saturday 4 June.
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In Heat 1, two fish at 7lb 4oz during the fourth peg were enough to put him 1lb 2oz ahead of second place Ronnie Macdonald,. with George Skinner third at 5lb 12oz. Tim Watson took the bottle. Last year's runner up Jamie MacGregor Snr only secured tenth place with one point.
George Skinner, Liam Skinner and Ronnie Macdonald
Jamie Macgregor Jnr, Jamie Macgregor Snr, George Swanson and George Ritchie
Everything to play for in the third heat on Saturday 4 June.
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Wednesday, 1 July 2015
Dunlichity Cup 2015 Heat 3 - Saturday 6 June
The third heat of the 2015 Dunlichity Cup was held on Saturday 6 June. The heat attracted a record 21 competitors.
Going was hard and large fish were hard to come by. Leader after two heats, Liam Skinner had to leave after peg 4 so the pressure was on. He didn't disappoint, with the largest fish of the day (4lb 7oz) on his last cast on peg 4! He left with everyone chasing his two fish total of 6lb 4oz.
Second place went to Ian Young, with a two fish bag of 6lb 0oz, with Jamie Macgregor Snr taking third place with 4lb 1oz. Newcomer Alan Dallas won the bottle for the largest fish outside of the top three.
Two firsts and a second place put Liam out in front with 29 points after three heats, with Jamie Macgregor Snr second with 24 points.
The next heat of the Dunlichity Cup is on Saturday 4 July at 09.00.
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Going was hard and large fish were hard to come by. Leader after two heats, Liam Skinner had to leave after peg 4 so the pressure was on. He didn't disappoint, with the largest fish of the day (4lb 7oz) on his last cast on peg 4! He left with everyone chasing his two fish total of 6lb 4oz.
Second place went to Ian Young, with a two fish bag of 6lb 0oz, with Jamie Macgregor Snr taking third place with 4lb 1oz. Newcomer Alan Dallas won the bottle for the largest fish outside of the top three.
Alan Dallas, Jame Macgregor Snr and Ian Young. Winner Liam Skinner left after the fourth peg and we have resisted the temptation to Photoshop him into this photo!
The next heat of the Dunlichity Cup is on Saturday 4 July at 09.00.
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Sunday, 23 February 2014
Fishery Update - Sunday 23 February
As a result of the mild weather, we have restocked the fishery this week, the first time that we have stocked in February in the seven years that we have been here. Good bags have been caught in the past few days, with Magnus MacDonald and George Skinner being particularly successful.
The steady rain that we have had over the past 48 hours have left the banks quite wet and slippery - take care when walking around the lochans.
The electric sockets have been fixed in the Bothy, so the kettle and microwave are back in use.
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The steady rain that we have had over the past 48 hours have left the banks quite wet and slippery - take care when walking around the lochans.
The electric sockets have been fixed in the Bothy, so the kettle and microwave are back in use.
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Friday, 7 June 2013
Dunlichity Cup Heat 3 - Saturday 8 June
The next heat of the Dunlichity Cup is tomorrow, Saturday 8 June at 09.00 am. The top locahn will be closed for the competition until 14.30.
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Friday, 5 April 2013
Heat 1 of the Dunlichity Cup
In spite of an overnight frost, the Lochans are fine this morning and today's first heat of the Dunlichity Cup will go ahead as planned.
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Monday, 25 March 2013
Fishery Closed - Tuesday 26 March
After a heavy overnight frost, both Lochans have a full covering of ice this morning.
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Fishery Reopens - Monday 25 March
There are still a few pockets of ice first thing this morning, but we anticipate that these will have mostly cleared by mid-morning.
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Wednesday, 2 January 2013
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Our best wishes to everyone for the coming year. We hope 2013 is healthy, happy and prosperous for all our fishery friends.
Best wishes
Karen and Mike
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Best wishes
Karen and Mike
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Thursday, 26 January 2012
Fishery Closed - Thursday 26 January
Thursday 26 January @ 08.15
Unfortunately, an overnight frost has left a layer of ice on both Lochans.
The nice is not thick and we hope that forthcoming temperature increases will mean that we will not remain closed for long.
Keep watching the Blog for further information.
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Unfortunately, an overnight frost has left a layer of ice on both Lochans.
The nice is not thick and we hope that forthcoming temperature increases will mean that we will not remain closed for long.
Keep watching the Blog for further information.
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Monday, 23 January 2012
Lochans Closed - Monday 23 January
Monday 23 January @ 08.30
A snowfall overnight has settled and there is more snow coming down now. This will mean that banks and access roads will have access issues.
The Lochans are not, at this point, frozen. We will aim to re-open as soon as some of the snow clears.
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A snowfall overnight has settled and there is more snow coming down now. This will mean that banks and access roads will have access issues.
The Lochans are not, at this point, frozen. We will aim to re-open as soon as some of the snow clears.
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Saturday, 21 January 2012
Bothy Water Pump Fixed
We have water in the Bothy!
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Saturday, 8 October 2011
Dunlichity Cup Heat 7 Results
The 7th Heat of the Dunlichity Cup was held on Saturday 8 October. The weather was not kind, and a combination of holidays and illness reduced numbers to 11 brave souls!
Two competitors ended well ahead of the others - George Swanson winning with a bag of 8lb 8oz and Magus Macdonald second with a bag of 7lb 6oz. The only other contestant to take two fish was Bill Greig, who finished third with a bag of 4lb 13oz.
Graeme Matheson won the bottle for the biggest fish outside of the top three. 
Graeme Matheson, George Swanson, Magnus Macdonald and Bill Greig
The heat results have set up a great potential finish to this year's competition, with at least 8 competitors in with a realistic chance of taking the Cup.
The final heat has been moved to Saturday 12 November.
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Dunlichity Cup Heat 6 - Tomorrow plus Change of Date for Heat 8
Heat 6 of the Dunlichity Cup is tomorrow, Saturday 10th September at 09.00 prompt.
Please also be advised that the date of Heat 8 is changed from Saturday 5 November to Saturday 12 November.
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Please also be advised that the date of Heat 8 is changed from Saturday 5 November to Saturday 12 November.
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Thursday, 23 June 2011
Dunlichity Cup Heat 3 - Saturday 11 June 2011
The third heat of the 2011 Dunlichity Cup was held on Saturday 11 June, with 16 anglers competing. Conditions for the heat were good, and a number of competitive fish were caught early on. Indeed, three competitors had taken their bags before the break.
20 fish were taken at a combined weight of 49lb 4oz. Many more fish were returned in the hope of a bigger fish!
Victor for the day was James Watson, who took a two fish bag of 6lb 15oz during the first couple of pegs. This after he had "blanked" in the first two heats! Second was Jim Gray with 5lb and in third place was Will Jack with 4lb 8oz. Magnus Macdonald won the bottle for a fish of 3lb 6oz.
Will Jack, James Watson, Magnus Macdonald and Jim Gray
Results in the third head have led to a change in the leader board, with last year's Cup Winner, David Skinner taking the lead. 
The next heat of the Cup is on Saturday 9 July. The entry form is in the Bothy, or entry can be made by email or telephone.
20 fish were taken at a combined weight of 49lb 4oz. Many more fish were returned in the hope of a bigger fish!
Victor for the day was James Watson, who took a two fish bag of 6lb 15oz during the first couple of pegs. This after he had "blanked" in the first two heats! Second was Jim Gray with 5lb and in third place was Will Jack with 4lb 8oz. Magnus Macdonald won the bottle for a fish of 3lb 6oz.
Will Jack, James Watson, Magnus Macdonald and Jim GrayThe next heat of the Cup is on Saturday 9 July. The entry form is in the Bothy, or entry can be made by email or telephone.
Sunday, 20 February 2011
Sunday Update
We have woken up this morning to an overnight frost that has frozen a third of the top lochan. Our hope is that the ice will burn off early on, so the Fishery will open albeit with limited fishing until the ice clears.
The Bothy water is back on so the toilet is available.
Good fishing yesterday, with Martin Patience catching 13 ("and lost as many"). Reg Cambridge also caught fish, including a Troutmaster entry of 3lb 7oz. This means that we now have three at the top of the leaderboard, all with the same weight! Today is the last day of the February round of Troutmaster.
The Bothy water is back on so the toilet is available.
Good fishing yesterday, with Martin Patience catching 13 ("and lost as many"). Reg Cambridge also caught fish, including a Troutmaster entry of 3lb 7oz. This means that we now have three at the top of the leaderboard, all with the same weight! Today is the last day of the February round of Troutmaster.
Monday, 25 October 2010
Fishery Update at 25 October 2010
Fishery Conditions and Stocking
There have been nationwide problems getting fish for stocking, with most suppliers struggling to meet demand. Fortunately, we were able to secure a stocking of 233 fish to go with the good numbers of fish already in the lochans. We do, however plan to get a further stocking at the end of this week prior to the next Dunlichity Cup competition on 6 November. We have had our first frosts over the past few days and advise all anglers to check the fishery status on this blog as the weather changes.
Catches
Since the last update, some large bags have been recorde in single sessions - John MacDonald and Stevie Wright (21 each), George Skinner - 18 and Gary Patience - 15. The number of fish caught during their various visits for the following anglers were:
Darren Mackay - 43
George Skinner - 39
Ron Maslin - 34
Gary Patience - 33
Bill Greig - 30
George Swanson - 28
Bob Matheson - 24
Alan Urquhart - 24
Big Fish
We continue to get large fish caught, with the September Troutmaster winners being:
1st - K. Gordon (Munlochy) 9lb 12oz
2nd - L. Skinner (Avoch) 6lb 10oz
3rd - A. MacDonald (Fort Augustus) 5lb 8oz
October's Troutmaster has only been going for a few days and already we have an 8lb 0oz (Darren Mackay) and a 7lb 0oz (Dean Geddes).
Other News
We have installed a number of new signs to the fishery. Designed to prevent the non-fishing passer-by for getting an unwanted piercing, we hope that the signs will lead to greater interuption-free fishing!
There have been nationwide problems getting fish for stocking, with most suppliers struggling to meet demand. Fortunately, we were able to secure a stocking of 233 fish to go with the good numbers of fish already in the lochans. We do, however plan to get a further stocking at the end of this week prior to the next Dunlichity Cup competition on 6 November. We have had our first frosts over the past few days and advise all anglers to check the fishery status on this blog as the weather changes.
Catches
Since the last update, some large bags have been recorde in single sessions - John MacDonald and Stevie Wright (21 each), George Skinner - 18 and Gary Patience - 15. The number of fish caught during their various visits for the following anglers were:
Darren Mackay - 43
George Skinner - 39
Ron Maslin - 34
Gary Patience - 33
Bill Greig - 30
George Swanson - 28
Bob Matheson - 24
Alan Urquhart - 24
Big Fish
We continue to get large fish caught, with the September Troutmaster winners being:
1st - K. Gordon (Munlochy) 9lb 12oz
2nd - L. Skinner (Avoch) 6lb 10oz
3rd - A. MacDonald (Fort Augustus) 5lb 8oz
October's Troutmaster has only been going for a few days and already we have an 8lb 0oz (Darren Mackay) and a 7lb 0oz (Dean Geddes).
Other News
We have installed a number of new signs to the fishery. Designed to prevent the non-fishing passer-by for getting an unwanted piercing, we hope that the signs will lead to greater interuption-free fishing!
Sunday, 12 September 2010
Fishing Date for the Calendar Girls
We were pleased to welcome a number of the touring cast of the Calendar Girls to stay at the house this week, during their sell-out appearances at Eden Court. The group, which included Joe McGann, Jennifer Ellison and her husband Rob (and baby Bobby), Rachel Lumberg, Sue Bovell, Bruce MacGregor and Jan Shepherd took the Tordarroch self catering wing and a couple of the B&B rooms.
By Friday, we were able to persuade a group of them to take a little flyfishing instruction and have a go at fishing on the lochans. We were also joined by Bob Morton, Elaine C Smith's husband and very keen flyfisher.
We had probably picked the windiest day of the month for the session, but Sue, Jan, Jen, Rob and Bruce persevered and ended up with some great casting.
Bob, Sue, Mike, Rob and Jen on the top lochan
Star of the proceedings was Jen, who caught her first rainbow trout using a flyrod.
Jen with her 2lb+ fish
A really nice group of people (and the show was excellent)!
By Friday, we were able to persuade a group of them to take a little flyfishing instruction and have a go at fishing on the lochans. We were also joined by Bob Morton, Elaine C Smith's husband and very keen flyfisher.
We had probably picked the windiest day of the month for the session, but Sue, Jan, Jen, Rob and Bruce persevered and ended up with some great casting.
Bob, Sue, Mike, Rob and Jen on the top lochanStar of the proceedings was Jen, who caught her first rainbow trout using a flyrod.
Jen with her 2lb+ fish A really nice group of people (and the show was excellent)!
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Fishery Update at 26 August 2010
As a result of various travelling commitment and holidays, this is the first update for 6 weeks! Quite a lot has happened during that time, with some big fish caught, a further two heats of the Dunlichity Cup and the Fishery joining the Salmon and Trout Association (see previous blogs). Other highlights include:
Fishery Conditions and Stocking
A dry period followed by a lot of wet and windy weather has provided a lot of varied fishing conditions. Generally, anglers have had to work hard for their fish - this seems to be a common theme across all of the fisheries in the area. At Dunlichity, everyone has been seeing fish in abundance!
There has been two stockings during the period - 190 fish on 14 July and 110 fish on 4 August. Because the Fishery had been quite lightly fished after the first stocking, we decided to put fewer larger fish in for the second stocking. As a consequence, the average weight of fish that went in at the second stocking was 5lbs!
Catches
During this period, the number of fish caught during their various visits for the following anglers were:
Ron Maslin - 68
Sean Cowan - 35
Bill Grieg - 33
Denis Strange - 28
S. Richie - 22
John Vickers - 18
Darren Mackay - 15
T. Lochhead - 15
George Skinner - 14
Mike Marshall - 14
George Swanson - 14
Big Fish
In addition to the big fish that have been taken and are on the Troutmaster board, many others were caught and returned. These included:
S. Nicol - 5lbs
Louis Andreas - 7 1/2 lbs
Andy Jarvis - 8lbs
John Vickers - 7lbs
Robert Anthony - 5lbs
Successful Flies
According to the Catch Register, the following flies were successful:
"Dries" - 36
"Buzzers" - 27
CDC's - 13
Damsels - 11
Daddies - 10
Various Fritz - 9
Diawl Bach - 9
Yellow Dancer - 7
WSW - 5
Klinkhammer - 6
Black Flash - 4
"Nymph" - 4
Sedge - 4
Black Spiders - 4
Others with more than one entry include Kate McLaren, Montana, Tadpole, Damsel, Hares Ear, Olive Dawson, Cat's Whisker, Okie Dokie, and Ace of Spades.
Forthcoming Events
The current Troutmaster month began on 21 August and there are already 4 names on the board. There is still lots of time to post a "big fish".
We will be carrying out another stocking over the next week or so.
The next heat of the Dunlichity Cup will be on Saturday 11 September.
Fishery Conditions and Stocking
A dry period followed by a lot of wet and windy weather has provided a lot of varied fishing conditions. Generally, anglers have had to work hard for their fish - this seems to be a common theme across all of the fisheries in the area. At Dunlichity, everyone has been seeing fish in abundance!
There has been two stockings during the period - 190 fish on 14 July and 110 fish on 4 August. Because the Fishery had been quite lightly fished after the first stocking, we decided to put fewer larger fish in for the second stocking. As a consequence, the average weight of fish that went in at the second stocking was 5lbs!
Catches
During this period, the number of fish caught during their various visits for the following anglers were:
Ron Maslin - 68
Sean Cowan - 35
Bill Grieg - 33
Denis Strange - 28
S. Richie - 22
John Vickers - 18
Darren Mackay - 15
T. Lochhead - 15
George Skinner - 14
Mike Marshall - 14
George Swanson - 14
Big Fish
In addition to the big fish that have been taken and are on the Troutmaster board, many others were caught and returned. These included:
S. Nicol - 5lbs
Louis Andreas - 7 1/2 lbs
Andy Jarvis - 8lbs
John Vickers - 7lbs
Robert Anthony - 5lbs
Successful Flies
According to the Catch Register, the following flies were successful:
"Dries" - 36
"Buzzers" - 27
CDC's - 13
Damsels - 11
Daddies - 10
Various Fritz - 9
Diawl Bach - 9
Yellow Dancer - 7
WSW - 5
Klinkhammer - 6
Black Flash - 4
"Nymph" - 4
Sedge - 4
Black Spiders - 4
Others with more than one entry include Kate McLaren, Montana, Tadpole, Damsel, Hares Ear, Olive Dawson, Cat's Whisker, Okie Dokie, and Ace of Spades.
Forthcoming Events
The current Troutmaster month began on 21 August and there are already 4 names on the board. There is still lots of time to post a "big fish".
We will be carrying out another stocking over the next week or so.
The next heat of the Dunlichity Cup will be on Saturday 11 September.
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Dunlichity Cup Heat 3 - 17 July 2010
Another good turnout for the third heat of the Dunlichity Cup. Almost everyone caught fish, with a few competitors returning a reasonable number of fish without finally getting one "on the board".
Leader after two heats, Robin Scott left it until the final hooter was about to sound before landing a 2lb fish. However, honours for the day went to John Vickers, with a bag of 6lb 9oz. George Swanson was second with 5lb 15oz and John McFeeley was third with 5lb 13oz. George Skinner won the bottle for the biggest fish outside of the top three, a fish weighing 3lb 8oz.
Leader after two heats, Robin Scott left it until the final hooter was about to sound before landing a 2lb fish. However, honours for the day went to John Vickers, with a bag of 6lb 9oz. George Swanson was second with 5lb 15oz and John McFeeley was third with 5lb 13oz. George Skinner won the bottle for the biggest fish outside of the top three, a fish weighing 3lb 8oz.
George Skinner, John McFeeley, John Vickers and George Swanson
The league table after three heats is:
1. Robin Scott - 14lb 2oz
2. David Skinner - 11lb 8oz
3. John McFeeley - 10lb 7oz
4. Ian Young - 8lb 12oz
5. John Vickers - 8lb 6oz
6. Will Jack - 6lb 5oz
7. George Swanson - 5lb 15oz
8. James Gary - 4lb 6oz
9. George Skinner - 3lb 8oz
10. Denis Strange - 3lb 2oz
11. Tim Watson - 2lb 12oz
12. James Watson - 2lb 2oz
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Visitors from the Midlands
The Fishery was pleased to welcome four new guests over the past few days.
Andy, Pierre, Ash and Neale, who travelled up from the Nuneaton and Hinckley area stayed in the B&B in what was their first group fly-fishing trip. Whilst Pierre had some fly-fishing experience, Ash had only course fishing experience and Andy and Neale were complete beginners.
Andy, Pierre, Ash and Neale, who travelled up from the Nuneaton and Hinckley area stayed in the B&B in what was their first group fly-fishing trip. Whilst Pierre had some fly-fishing experience, Ash had only course fishing experience and Andy and Neale were complete beginners.
Andy, Neale, Pierre and Ash on the Top Lochan
Prior to the trip, they spent time on casting lessons and all tied a selection of their own flies before the trip!
Although they did manage to visit Fort George, Culloden, Inverness, Tomatin and Loch Ness, they spent from early morning to late at night on the lochans. Their efforts paid off and they all caught fish. They also spent time with a number of our regular anglers, who kindly passed on tips and advice.
It was clear to see from their expressions on their last morning, that they were well and truly "hooked"!
Although they did manage to visit Fort George, Culloden, Inverness, Tomatin and Loch Ness, they spent from early morning to late at night on the lochans. Their efforts paid off and they all caught fish. They also spent time with a number of our regular anglers, who kindly passed on tips and advice.
It was clear to see from their expressions on their last morning, that they were well and truly "hooked"!
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