Dunlichity House

13 anglers arrived for the penultimate heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup.

Fishing conditions were good for the third heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup.  Unusually, the majority of fish were taken in the afternoon session.

Denis Howell set the early pace, taking his two fish in the first two pegs with a combined weight of 4lb 12oz.  Gordon Haggart then went into the lead with tow fish in Peg 5 for 6lb 11oz (including one fish at 4lb 4oz). 

After 3 heats, Jamie MacGregor leads with 25 points, followed by Gordon Haggart in second place and Denis Howell in third.

The next heat is on Saturday 6 July.

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The 5th heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup will be held on Saturday 11 August at 09.00.

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The second heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup is on Saturday 12 May at 09.00.

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The high temperatures over the past few days have cleared all but a little ice from both lochans.  Given the forecast overnight temperatures, we plan to open tomorrow morning.

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Overnight rain has cleared the remaining snow and ice, leaving the banks wet but useable with care.  Given the clearer forecast over the next few days, we have reopened today.

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We came close to opening last Friday, but an overnight frost completely refroze both lochans.

Although the bottom lochan is still ice-bound, the top lochan is now completely clear so we are reopening this morning.

If you plan to visit later in the week, please check before you set out, as the winter temperatures are changing things on a daily basis.

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Only ten competitors turned up for what proved to be the most successful heat of this year's competition so far.

Martin Haberfield chose to take his first two fish and was finished before the end of the first peg.  Indeed, everyone had taken their first fish by the end of the second peg, and four had finished after peg 3.

Liam Skinner had to leave at 11.30 due to other commitments, and in true Liam fashion, caught his second fish at 11.29!

First place went to John Allison who was competing for the first time this year, with a bag of 6lb 14oz.  This just pipped Graham Matheson into second place by one ounce, with James Gray third.  The bottle went to James Watson.

Things are hotting up in the overall competition, with Graham Matheson joining George Skinner at the top of the leaderboard with 25 points. With three heats left, there is everything to play for!
The next heat is on Saturday 6 September at 09.00.
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The bottom lochan and two thirds of the top lochan are frozen this morning.  We will update the Blog as soon as conditions improve.

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Ice has all gone and a lovely morning with little wind.  Banks are wet but accessible with care.

We still have problems with the power sockets in the Bothy but the lights, toilet and water are all working.

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