I have watched this one with some doubt as to say anything.
However what i cant understand is why everyone is getting so wound up over Ardhuncart.
Most of the Don beats are as good as each other (although possibly at different times of the year
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The only thing i can see is that Ardhuncart was probably the cheapest fishing on the river (day tickets)
It was restricted before in terms of numbers, so nothing really has changed except the prices, which are now in line with the rest of the river. Early season this still makes it a worth while trip.
As for the issue with the salmon anglers right of way- Whats new, i've fished the Don since i was 11 and it has always been like that.
The protection order is much missunderstood, By me also, until Mr Young got the details and explained it properly.
However The Don Trust once it has a good foothold appears to be the way forward.
It's like people getting excited about the mad rush of people going to fish the river due to the articles appearing magazines.
Has anyone ever noticed this happen, I haven't
There are many rivers in the UK capable of producing fish like the Don and they do. Only difference is the Don has a grand history (i belive intended to keep the locals off the Dee) which is well documented. But as any of us who fish the river with any regularity knows, she doesn't give up her secrets easily. SO you have a choice learn to fish or find somewhere else, most people do the latter (once they've fished it a couple of times) unless they are local then if they cant do the former they just slag it off.
Anyway back to Ardhuncart, a lovely beat with good accessibility for those less able bodied. Plenty of nice fish. But like most places worth going ,you have to book. No change there then.
Perhaps we need another post about what is considered reasonably priced fishing, and what the expectations would be per pound? maybe we could compare this to the cost of tackle and how much you would spend on gear to make yourself cast better (itself an illusion
) Then Perhaps Cross reference the two to see where people priorities lie (might also indicate how susceptible to advertising we all are)
Sandy