by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 5, 2014 | Events, fishing, General
I thought I’d give a quick update of the situation at Catrine now that there is a spate underway. There are salmon moving freely through the dam and ladder and we watched as several showed in the pool upstream. More were seen in the site itself. This is a relief...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 4, 2014 | Conservation, fishing, General
This morning I headed to Catrine to see what progress had been made to Andersons. Unfortunately there was no progress to erect formwork or pour concrete but after speaking to the site agent he informed me that they would hopefully be starting today. I had a look at...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 3, 2014 | Conservation, fishing, General
Work to the dam continues and I arrived yesterday morning to speak to the site agent about various concerns and was faced with a rapidly emptying Anderson’s pool with at least one adult salmon swimming around in the mirky water. I call the office immediately and...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 23, 2014 | fishing, General
I am aware of increasing concern over the plight of the impending salmon runs. Anglers and Club officials have contacted me seeking information on what is happening and that is why I am updating the blog so regularly with details as they become clear to me. I’m...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 23, 2014 | Conservation, Electrofishing, fishing, General
After looking at the scales removed from the big fish and receiving confirmation from another couple of biologist, I can reveal that the fish has just entered into it’s 6th year of life. It spent two years in the river, one as a fry and the next as a parr before...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 23, 2014 | Conservation, Electrofishing, fishing, General
Of course after guestimating as to the weight of the big salmon we captured at Catrine yesterday, we now have checked the weight against an online calculator. I knew it wouldn’t be long until someone questioned the weight I suggested as the photo I posted...