Fishery
2 Tenants are strongly advised to arrange their own travel insurance. Should the let be cancelled as a result of circumstances beyond The Syndicate's control, the Syndicate will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Tenant.
3 Please contact the beat care-taker, Hugh Matheson (01463 741368) prior to your fishing in order to make arrangements to meet him and other fishers who may be on your Beat. Hugh Matheson is usually available to ghillie by separate arrangement.
4 Fishing must be carried out in a responsible and sportsmanlike manner. FLY FISHING only at all times
5 Each beat will rotate on a daily basis, changing over at 3.00am.
6 The Upper River let comprises two (2) rotating beats with 3 rods, on the AIGAS and ESKADALE beats. You will be notified of the beat on which the let commences.
7 No subletting is permitted.
8 Fishing will be carried out under the direction of Hugh Matheson. Any decision as to whether or not water conditions are suitable for the use of the boats will be the sole and final decision of the ghillie, and no boat may be used without his permission.
9 Every Tenant shall give notice to the ghillie of any proposed fishing outside customary hours. (ie 9.00am until 6.00pm).
10 Salmon and sea trout parr and all kelts must be returned to the river, as well as gravid fish.
11 Every T enant must abide by the Beauly District Fishery Board Conservation Policy. Tenants must properly record all fish in the Fishing Record Books, which shall be retained by the ghillies.
12 No shooting of any kind is permitted. Any dog brought by a Tenant must be kept under strict control and must not cause annoyance or interference to other Tenants or fishermen or to farming or estate operations.
13 Fishing huts will be used as shelters and lunch huts and will not be used as sleeping places.
14 Any cars shall be parked by Tenants in the car parks provided and must not be left to block any farm access roads.
15 The Syndicate rights of access to and over the River banks are restricted and every Tenant shall respect at all times the property over which the access rights run.
16 The Scottish Outdoor Access Code shall be observed at all times and no fires shall be lit and no litter shall be left in or around the fishing huts or on the River banks.
17 Any Tenant who causes damage or becomes aware of any damage howsoever caused to any property will notify the ghillie immediately and thereafter the Managing Agents, Messrs Bidwells, Elm House, Cradlehall Business Park, Inverness, IV2 5GH, as soon as possible.
18 Any Tenant observing any disturbances or foul play shall report the same immediately to the ghillie, who will be entitled to ask any Tenant to withdraw from the River in the event of any breach of the Rules or By- laws. Any Tenant may also report any such infringement to the Managing Agents failing which, the Chairman of the Syndicate.
19 Any complaints about the conduct or ability of any of the ghillie or any complaints or suggestions with regard to the operation of the Fishings should be made in writing to the Managing Agents.
20 If a ghillie fishes a Tenant's rod he will count as a rod. Ghillies may not fish a Tenant's rod unless others in the party agree.
21 No liability will be accepted by the Syndicate for any loss or damage to equipment however caused.
22 Tenants are advised to insure themselves and their property appropriately.
23 In the interests of safety, fishermen are advised and requested to wear flotation jackets. Please always wade with caution and within your own limitations: - See attached Safety Advice.
24 Tenants are allowed to fish for a maximum of 12.5 hours in any 24 hour period, commencing at 3am.
25 Tenants will abide by any new rules or codes of conduct that may from time to time be introduced by The Upper Beauly Fishings Syndicate Committee.
TENANTS MUST PRINT OFF AND READ THE RIVER BEAULY CODE OF CONDUCT WHICH CAN BE FOUND USING THE FOLLOWING LINK
http://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Beauly/UpperBeauly/brochure.pdf
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Given an overall trend for decreasing catches in the Ness district, it is essential that the exploitation of salmon is limited to protect the long-term future of the fishery. Consequently, the Ness District Salmon Fishery Board's Salmon Conservation Policy for the 2019 season will contain the following key elements:
Catch and release of all salmon caught before the 1st July as a ‘spring' conservation measure;
From 1st July to the end of the season, all hen fish of any size and all cock fish over 8 pounds (69cm/27 inches) must be released to protect summer and autumn multi-sea-winter salmon;
Only one cock fish weighing 8 pounds (69cm/27 inches) or less may be retained per angler per week (even if fishing multiple beats), with a maximum of two per season;
All coloured and unseasonal fish must be released, providing protection for ‘spring' salmon throughout the season; and
Anglers should not fish with worm anywhere in the district before the 1st of July or after the 31st August as fish captured using this method are more likely to be deeply hooked (reducing their chances of survival on release).
It is hoped that these measures will allow us to protect and enhance the diversity of salmon populations in the Ness district, whilst permitting the sustainable exploitation of a limited number of fish and maximising the economic benefits of the fishery. The full ‘2019 Salmon Conservation Policy' can be found on the Ness website this page.
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1. Once you have booked you cannot change your dates or number of rods (the only exception is when you book through the help desk, have notified us of any mistakes within 7 days of the date of making the booking, and provided proper evidence that the mistake is the help desk's and not your own).
2. If you need to change your rod or days, they can be booked separately if you need extra ones and they are available. If you need less rods or days, or decide not to come after all, then we can try to relet them for you, but cannot guarantee to do so. There is a £10 + VAT charge for trying and if successful a further 10% letting fee + VAT.
3. You cannot sublet the fishings you book without our permission and then only by private arrangement and at the same prices and conditions as for this booking. No agent other than ourselves or the fishery manager may be used to help obtain a sublet.
4. Rods may not be shared on any one day without prior permission of the ghillie or fishery manager, which is often refused and should never be relied upon.
5. In Scotland it is illegal to fish without written permission, so you must bring this confirmation, or a copy of it, with you when you fish.
6. Charges: All bookings are subject to a booking charge which will vary according to the amount being booked. The exact charge will be clearly displayed on the very first booking page once you have set what you are wishing to book. There are no charges for processing debit cards. Credit cards can not be used unless you confirm that you are a non EU angler and will be surcharged by 2.5%.
7. Please note that in line with general practice, we cannot give refunds for fishing spoilt by inclement weather or poor water conditions.
8. You must ring the ghillie, or other contact set by the fishery, at least two days before you come, so he knows that you are coming and that you know where and when to meet him.
9. You must report full details of any fish caught to the ghillie or other contact provided by the fishery promptly.
10. We have asked fisheries to provide lifejackets or buoyancy aids of a design that will not impair your ability to fish in comfort. We strongly advise you to wear one when using a boat or when wading in strong or deep water. If you don't, you are doing so at your own risk. If you are not happy with the equipment provided, or any other safety issue, please ring us immediately, so that we can arrange for the situation to be rectified. A general guide to safety can be seen by going to this page
11. If you have any problems with the standard of service provided on the fishery, please tell the ghillie or fishery manager straightaway and if you don't get a satisfactory response, please contact the office immediately, so we have time to act before you leave. Failure to do so will severely hamper any chances of us obtaining fair redress for you.
12. To help prevent an outbreak of Gyrodactylus Salaris which has had catastrophic effects on some foreign rivers, all rods fishing must complete a Gyrodactylus declaration on arrival at the fishery. This states that either you have not used your fishing tackle abroad in the last three months, or you have done so and had it properly sterilised, or you have done so and NOT had it sterilised. In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. A copy of the declaration form can be seen by going to this page and more information on Gyrodactylus by going to this page
13. All bookings are also subject to the conditions set by the relevant fishery.
14. The booking system and its management are at all times acting only as an agent for the fishery. All letting contracts are therefore between the fishery and the person taking the fishing.
15. The system management and/or the fisheries reserve the right to immediately withdraw fishing without compensation from anyone who breaks these or associated conditions, or flouts normal standards of behaviour or fishing etiquette.
16. You need to bring your own fishing equipment (rods, reels, lines, flies etc) unless you have specifically agreed with the fishery well in advance that they supply this for you.
17. You need to be reasonably healthy and mobile to access most fishings. If you are not, you must notify the fishery or ourselves before you book, to ensure that you can be looked after safely and properly.
18. Anglers are reminded that parking of cars should be in designated parking areas and is always at the anglers own risk.
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