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Post by greenbanks on Nov 19, 2009 21:42:50 GMT
Went to the River Ness with Ross Macdonald to the Ness Castle beat as guests of Speycasting Champion and absolute gentleman Gordon Armstrong (Nessc). What a fantastic beat and set up with perhaps one of the finest fishing lodges you will ever come across. Just to give a flavour of how talented Gordon's casting prowess is if you haven't seen him cast. Thigh deep in water he has cast 59 yards with a 15 footer. He has also cast 73.5 yards with an 18 footer with Carron equipment. We had tremendous hospitality with breakfast provided prior to fishing and then a hot lunch . He took us to our allocated beats and we fished the short "experimental" day. It was a pleasure to cast a fly on these beautiful streams and I was well pleased to hear he landed a 21 lber when we caught up for a chat late morning. Alas both Ross and I blanked but it was nice to get a hard pull from a fish as dusk descended on the beat. To get a flavour of the Ness Castle experience look at the website www.nesscastlelodges.co.uk/ I hope to return one day.  |
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Post by nessc on Nov 20, 2009 12:46:23 GMT
Ken it was great to have Ross and yourself up to Nesscastle, Its just a shame the fish were not playing ball.
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Post by macd on Feb 6, 2010 18:11:40 GMT
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Post by salmonshrimp on Feb 6, 2010 19:25:10 GMT
Well done K
Plenty of kelts on the club water, a mixture of large fish fairly coloured and small well mended silver kelts. I had 3 today one at about 2lb
Oh a clean fish was c&r'd on opening day
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Post by greenbanks on Jun 23, 2010 9:12:09 GMT
I have secured six days fishing for 5 rods with 6 nights’ accommodation for week commencing Sunday 24th October through Gordon Armstrong at the fabulous 5 star Ness castle Lodge and fishing beat. I have the Thursday,Friday and Saturday slots booked and would be most grateful for those that are interested in fishing Monday-Wednesday to confirm their interest to me by pm and we can secure your reservation.
The beat accommodates 5 rods and there is the opportunity for you to bring your partner along as the Ness Castle lodge sleeps 10-there would of course be costs for additional visitors staying inc food accommodation etc.I need to have definite confirmation of full names and numbers for Gordon ASAP. Costs per day are £150 PLUS VAT £176.25 PER ROD/DAY.
The Lower Ness sees a late run of fish and characteristics of the river are that is it always clear as Loch Ness acts as a filter for spate run off. It is neither too warm or too cold as it is loch fed. It has lovely pools and streams and can be fished from bank or boat. I have had one day there but have seen enough from the facilities there to know it is a great place to go for a short end of season break before the long winter nights and salmon spawning ends the fishing season.
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Post by kingfisher on Jun 23, 2010 11:28:44 GMT
What are the catch returns like for that particular time of the year Ken.
Five year averages would be nice to see.
KF
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Post by greenbanks on Jun 23, 2010 12:35:39 GMT
Will try and get these from Nessc who is a member here-he's away to Yokanga no doubt having a great time with big fish over there.  |
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Post by kingfisher on Jun 23, 2010 15:42:07 GMT
Will try and get these from Nessc who is a member here-he's away to Yokanga no doubt having a great time with big fish over there. Lucky man. Good luck to him! |
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