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Tuesday, 1 November 2016
2016 Dunlichity Cup Heat 7 Results
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Posted by
Mike Fitzgerald
16 competitors arrived for the penultimate heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup, and by the end of the heat, we still do not know who this year's outright winner will be!
It was good to welcome back James Watson, who took the first fish at 3lb 14oz - good enough to win the bottle.
It was a cagey affair for the top three going in to the heat, and Jamie Macgregor Snr, Tim Watson and Liam Skinner were 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. However, the winner was Ian Young, with two fish to 6lb 7oz.
Going into the final heat, Liam Skinner leads by one point from Tim Watson, with Jamie Macgregor Snr five points further behind in 3rd place. This year's winner will come from one of these three, but with seven prizes up for grabs plus the heat prizes, it should be an interesting heat!
The final heat of the Dunlichity Cup is Saturday 5 November at 09.00.
If you can get a lift, then "bring a bottle" for the end of season celebration.
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It was good to welcome back James Watson, who took the first fish at 3lb 14oz - good enough to win the bottle.
It was a cagey affair for the top three going in to the heat, and Jamie Macgregor Snr, Tim Watson and Liam Skinner were 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. However, the winner was Ian Young, with two fish to 6lb 7oz.
James Watson, Tim Watson, Jamie Macgregor Snr and Ian Young
Going into the final heat, Liam Skinner leads by one point from Tim Watson, with Jamie Macgregor Snr five points further behind in 3rd place. This year's winner will come from one of these three, but with seven prizes up for grabs plus the heat prizes, it should be an interesting heat!
The final heat of the Dunlichity Cup is Saturday 5 November at 09.00.
If you can get a lift, then "bring a bottle" for the end of season celebration.
If you have found this post interesting or, you know anyone who might, please use the share buttons below to tell your online community about it. Thank you.
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Wednesday, 2 January 2013
First Fish of the Year
The first fish of 2013 was caught and returned today (2 January) at 11.13am by Dunlichity regular Martin Krop (aka Inverness Personal Chef) on the bottom lochan.
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Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Dunlichity Cup
The next heat of the Dunlichity Cup is Saurday 14 July. Report on the last heat is coming soon.
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Lochans Remain Closed until Monday 20 February
Most of the ice has now thawed from the lochans, but the banks are very wet and we are concerned that they will quickly become muddy. In addition, the Bothy is still "recovering" from a burst pipe and consequently is out of service.
We plan to carry out some maintenance work on the banks and trees around the lochans over the next few days and intend to reopen on Monday 20 February. The weather forecast for the weekend is mixed and we recommend that you check the blog on Monday for an update.
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We plan to carry out some maintenance work on the banks and trees around the lochans over the next few days and intend to reopen on Monday 20 February. The weather forecast for the weekend is mixed and we recommend that you check the blog on Monday for an update.
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Sunday, 28 August 2011
Dunlichity Cup Heat 5 - 13 August
15 competitors joined us for the 5th heat of the 2011 Dunlichity Cup. We were particularly pleased to welcome Alan Lythgoe from South Africa and fishery regular Darren Skinner who was fishing the competition for the first time.
A lot of fish were caught, particularly during the early pegs, with Will Jack setting the pace with two fish for 5lb 15oz.
In all, 8 3lb+ fish were caught, with James Gray winning the largest fish outside of the top 3, with a fish of 4lb. This was particularly creditable given that James was only recently out of hospital. A total 54lb 1oz were taken.
In the end, Magnus Macdonald, with 7lb 7oz beat George Swanson (6lb 13oz) into second place, with Will Jack third.
George Swanson, Will Jack, James Gray and Magnus Macdonald
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A lot of fish were caught, particularly during the early pegs, with Will Jack setting the pace with two fish for 5lb 15oz.
In all, 8 3lb+ fish were caught, with James Gray winning the largest fish outside of the top 3, with a fish of 4lb. This was particularly creditable given that James was only recently out of hospital. A total 54lb 1oz were taken.
In the end, Magnus Macdonald, with 7lb 7oz beat George Swanson (6lb 13oz) into second place, with Will Jack third.
George Swanson, Will Jack, James Gray and Magnus Macdonald In the league, David Skinner remains out in front, with George Skinner, James Gray and Robert Todd close behind. The big mover was Magnus, whose 7lb 7oz moved him up to 8th place in the league. 
The 6th Heat of the competition is on Saturday 10 September.
The 6th Heat of the competition is on Saturday 10 September. If you have found this post interesting or, you know anyone who might, please use the share buttons below to tell your online community about it. Thank you.
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Dunlichity Cup Heat 4 - Saturday 9 July
The changeable weather conditions led to difficult conditions for the 4th Heat of the Dunlichity Cup. Indeed, given the fact that the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart was rained off, it said a lot about the competitors that they actually participated and caught some fish!
Inevitably, not many fish were caught (16 taken) and the largest fish of the day at 5lb 12oz won the Heat for overall competition leader David Skinner. In second place, with two fish to 4lb 8oz was Bob Todd. One ounce behind in third place was Tim Watson.
The bottle for the largest fish outside of the top three was won by Richard Franklin.
The result meant that David Skinner consolidated his position at the top or the leader board. George Skinner's blank meant that he has been overtaken by Robert Todd and James Gray.
The next Heat of the Cup is on Saturday 13 August.
Inevitably, not many fish were caught (16 taken) and the largest fish of the day at 5lb 12oz won the Heat for overall competition leader David Skinner. In second place, with two fish to 4lb 8oz was Bob Todd. One ounce behind in third place was Tim Watson.
The bottle for the largest fish outside of the top three was won by Richard Franklin.
The result meant that David Skinner consolidated his position at the top or the leader board. George Skinner's blank meant that he has been overtaken by Robert Todd and James Gray.
The next Heat of the Cup is on Saturday 13 August.Saturday, 2 July 2011
Big Fish Already for July's Troutmaster Competition
We already have three good-sized fish on the board for July's Troutmaster competition. Leading is Liam Skinner, who caught a 9lb fish on 29th June. In second place at present is George Noble, with a fish of 7lb 12 oz and in third place is Darren Skinner, with a 6lb 9oz fish.
There are still plenty of large fish in the lochans since our last stocking.
Liam Skinner with his 9lb fish.
There are still plenty of large fish in the lochans since our last stocking.
Liam Skinner with his 9lb fish.Monday, 4 April 2011
SUMMER PRICES
The new summer rates have now been published on the website. Catch and release prices are unaltered, but as a result of increases in fish prices, we have had to move some of the prices for 1, 2 and 3 fish. For some of our prices (e.g. 4 hours, 1 fish), the rate is changing for the first time since before 2007! We have tried to simplify the Senior and Junior discounts, and we have also slightly amended the Troutmaster ticket.
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Top Lochan thawed at 2.00 pm
The top lochan is now fishable and we have reopened. If you plan on fishing tomorrow, we will update the blog early in the morning if there is a frost. Otherwise, we will be open!
Lochans Frozen Again!
Woke up to a heavy overnight frost. Both lochans frozen.
Not sure how quickly the ice will burn off - please call before travelling, and watch the blog for any updates.
Not sure how quickly the ice will burn off - please call before travelling, and watch the blog for any updates.
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.
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Opening Day Success!
We opened for the first day of the year yesterday.
George Skinner from Avoch caught 23 fish and George Swanson caught 10.
We have decided to enter fish for the February 2011 Troutmaster competition, which runs until tomorrow (Sunday 20th February). There are currently two fish at the top of the leader board both on 3lb 7oz.
The bottom lochan has now fully thawed but there remains no water in the Bothy (therefore no toilet).
Still on Winter Rates.
George Skinner from Avoch caught 23 fish and George Swanson caught 10.
We have decided to enter fish for the February 2011 Troutmaster competition, which runs until tomorrow (Sunday 20th February). There are currently two fish at the top of the leader board both on 3lb 7oz.
The bottom lochan has now fully thawed but there remains no water in the Bothy (therefore no toilet).
Still on Winter Rates.
Sunday, 6 February 2011
Still Not Open!
As at 08.00 this morning (Sunday 6 February), following a deep frost overnight, at least 50% of the top lochan is covered by a thin layer of ice.
We will monitor it throughout the morning and will update the Blog if there is any significant thawing.
We will monitor it throughout the morning and will update the Blog if there is any significant thawing.
Saturday, 5 February 2011
Fishery to re-open?
As at 14.30 today, Saturday 5 February, the top lochan has fully thawed but the bottom lochan is still 50% frozen.
Provided that there is not a substantial frost overnight, or a significant rainfall which will waterlog the banks, then we intend to open tomorrow (Sunday) at 09.00.
We still have to check the plumbing in the bothy.
We will update the Blog tomorrow morning, but feel free to call after 08.00 to check that we have opened.
Provided that there is not a substantial frost overnight, or a significant rainfall which will waterlog the banks, then we intend to open tomorrow (Sunday) at 09.00.
We still have to check the plumbing in the bothy.
We will update the Blog tomorrow morning, but feel free to call after 08.00 to check that we have opened.
Friday, 16 July 2010
And then there were three ....!
Mark Rafferty from Fortrose arrived this afternoon with his new Grey's rod looking to "christen" it on the lochans. He asked if his 6lb+ fish caught earlier in the month was still a Troutmaster qualifier. A look on the board quickly showed that he had been displaced from the 3 qualifying places.
So off he went ..... and caught the third double figure fish of the month. The fish weighed in at exactly 10lb - not a bad fish to christen a rod!
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