Cash on the fly . . .     

THE SCOTTISH Association of Stillwater fisheries will be reeling in the cash for our CHAS campaign over the next few months, writes Paul Hastie. Seventeen fisheries from all over Scotland will be taking part in Scotland’s biggest fishing fund-raiser.  Fly-fishing competitions will be held around the country from May to October. Entry costs just £5, plus all the sponsorship you can muster. It’s not just Robin House that will benefit — there are some spectacular prizes on offer for the top anglers at each event, courtesy of the Glasgow Angling Centre and Bowmore Distillers. The biggest catch of the day will win a £150 Scierra Fly Rod. There is more Scierra fishing equipment on offer for second place and the angler who raises the most sponsorship for CHAS. The heaviest fish will earn a bottle of Bowmore Old Islay Malt Whisky. Readers interested competing in any of the fisheries over the next few months can contact them on the numbers below. Morton, Livingston, May 30, 01506 882293; Lochmill, Glasgow, June 12, 0141 776 1903; Carbeth, Glasgow, June 20, 01360 771006; Geddes, Inverness, June 20, 07703 128631; Allandale Tarn, West Calder, June 27, 01506 873073; Swanswater, Stirling, July 3, 01786 814805; Loch Leven, Kinross, July 4, 01577 865386; Glensherrup, Dollar, July 18, 01337 840355; Lake of Menteith, Aberfoyle, July 29, 01877 385648; Loch Fad, Isle of Bute, August 22, 01700 504871; Howwood, Renfrewshire, September 5, 01505 702688; North Third, Stirling, September 11, 01786 471967; Broom, Annan, September 12, 01461 700209; Frandy Fishery, Auchterarder, September 26, 01259 781352; Inverawe, Argyll, October 2, 01866 822446; Markle, East Lothian October 3, 01620 861213; Loch Fitty, Dunfermline, October 10, 01383 620666.

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