Hi Guys,
Noticed a lot of you are talking about getting season tickets for the council waters so just thought i would put an update on.
The council have changed there permit system this year it is all going to be made available online from the aberdeenshire council website. Permits are still available from Sloans for those who dont have the internet or wish to purchase a day ticket. Day tickets will be available online however only 7 days in advance.
As to prices for this season i am not sure yet, we are meant to be having a rep from aberdeenshire council coming into Sloans very soon, they are sending us a sample program tomorrow because as far as i am aware it isn't just working as well as they hoped (Big shock there).
I have heard from a reliable source not official though that they are introducing tags to go through the gills for any salmon killed.. 6 will be issued with your permit and anyone caught without one on their catch will be considered poaching.
This is all due to happen this season but it appears it isnt going to the timescale they would have liked. Only 2 weeks until the start of the season and we haven't been given any training on the new system. Now despite my opinion (which isn't good on the matter) it does make it easier for some people out there. Like to hear everyone else's opinions.
Cheers,
Jay