[Euan Innes]

Stop looking at the MSM  Derek, there have been worse outbreaks. Be sensible, take care but get on with life. NS os full of it. This is less than the late 60s outbreak and less than ebola, which was supposed to be the end of the world. The north of Scotland looked like it didn't even realise covid was happening.
London might be screwed but we aren't. Just a physical observation, not a belief in government statements.

Euan

[Terry Coging]

Being positive is key to being healthy - body and mind.  I am delighted that both farmers I have spoken to in the last few days are being positive  and welcoming anglers back on their land.  They both said the same thing "you need the fresh air".  Their rents have been paid and they could have stayed closed. By being positive they have got us anglers fully on their side and respect is being reciprocated.  I observed the gate into one of their fisheries yesterday and every member diligently sanitised or donned gloves to get through.  I spoke to a few members from a distance and realised just how much I had missed a proper conversation with friends. A real tonic.
I have missed one trip to the Highlands already and had two more planned with mates but we won't travel up there until I know that we will be made welcome.  Can't see that happening this season     There have been no deaths in our ward or surrounding wards here in this part of the Midlands, not even the care homes, but that would count for nothing once we cross the boarder.  By the same token I would not welcome visitors from London.

[Iain Stewart]

Stevie,

That was an expensive box, cost you an arm and a leg

  Ba boom.
Eddie

[Derek Roxborough]

Yes Terry Englandshire is a different kettle of fish, I am shielding according to my letter from Scot Gov. so I have to stay at home, for my safety and for the safety of others, it's a Bummer but then I am no medical expert, so I have to take the advice of those who are supposed to know, I wish to live so I will look at MSM and any other news I can get, the Care Home at Portree is a case in point, how can the owner bring workers from 600 miles away ?and end up with 9 deaths now, we all have to take care, me even more so. Derek Roxborough

[Bob Mitchell]

I am as desperate as anyone to go fishing especially as I do not see anyone most days but if fishing is allowed then so is golf etc. If we all stick to the rules it would be ok.
Keep hearing about the deaths in care homes. [a few years ago they were called granny farms remember.] When I leave this house it will either be in a box or to a care home. Gods waiting rooms. Relatives not being able to go to funerals is sad but when I hear of some one who has died at 93 to me that is a good innings.
Bob.
[Not looking to upset anyone just an old yins views]

[Eddie Sinclair]

Whether I agree or disagree with the conditions of lockdown is of no consequence whatsoever. It is what it is and I will follow the instructions regardless. However as soon as we get the green light to go for a cast I will be in some remote location with no danger of breaking social distancing rules and be happy as a pig amongst s””t.

Tight lines to all whenever it happens.

Eddie

[Derek Roxborough]

this auld yin remembers the Para Handy book that mentioned Granny  farms, he referred to the New (then) old age pension, Chust get a wheen of old folk and your fortune is made. brilliant books and the Film, I still hope to live long enough to se my Grand kids grow a bit, Derek Roxborough

[Dave Robb]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-52707747

Scottish lockdown could be eased from 28th May with more outdoor activities allowed.

More details coming later this week.

Here’s hoping.

[James Laraway]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-52707747

Scottish lockdown could be eased from 28th May with more outdoor activities allowed.

More details coming later this week.

Here’s hoping.

so to fish a hill loch miles from anywhere and with nobody within miles we need to wait another could of weeks ? Gads....

I can understand why say salmon rivers advertised globally ( on fishpal) need restrictions in place to stop people travelling hundreds of miles for a cast but no reason they cannot open lochs and rivers to local residents immediately.

Basically Sturgeon is setting out a carbon copy of what is being done in England currently - that she was  complaining so bitterly about only last week .....So much for not wanting to score political points...

[Duncan McRae]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-52707747

Scottish lockdown could be eased from 28th May with more outdoor activities allowed.

More details coming later this week.

Here’s hoping.

Something to look forward to if it happens.
The 28th May would suit me fine as the seatrout start to run the Don around that time

Duncan

[Derek Roxborough]

Bide yer time ,Derek Roxborough

[Jeff Donovan]

I've watched the various responses from the different governments regarding the easing of restrictions to fishing.  England have unlimited travel, Wales are under lockdownn with limited travel & as far as I am aware, Scotland are doing the same. This virus is still out there & will most certainly be for quite some time, unless there's going to be a vaccine we shall always be under the threat of contacting the virus. Good luck to anyone who ventures forth.

[Steven Sinclair]

 Whilst I've been out practising and can hit 90' with my left hand, the 28th works fine for me as it would mean I'd have a chance of two working arms for playing fish 😂

 

Steven

[Charles Moore]

Sounds like, there being no big changes in the next week or so, we will be back out in our local waters come May 28th.

See you there (from a few meters away!) 

[Derek Roxborough]

No word for the ones that are shielding, I am nearing week 9 of a 12week lock down, unless I get definite word I will keep in, you lucky People, Derek Roxborough

[Euan Innes]

So Jimmy Crankie has said that there is a five mile limit on travel  for fishing, golf etc. Does she not realise that cyclists have been doing 50 miles plus since lockdown began? Hell I have been doing 12 mile sprints on my bike.
The only fishing that is within 5 miles of me is the North Esk and it is so low that there are no salmon in it. There are some excellent trout that I have been watching on my daily exercise but the chances of being allowed to fish for them are small.  Even if I played golf the nearest course is 6 miles away. My nearest Tesco is 15 miles away and we go twice a week to Montrose. Never saw a soul on the beach yesterday and my dogs had a ball in the sea.
And still the cyclists fill the roads in groups that are clearly not the same family.
A pointless platitude from a pointless MP. Nae impressed.

Euan

[James Laraway]

So Jimmy Crankie has said that there is a five mile limit on travel  for fishing, golf etc.

So the wording is " Permitted to travel short distances for outdoor leisure and exercise but to stay within a short distance of your local community ( broadly within 5 miles) and travel by walk, wheel and cycle where possible"

For a start the wording is shocking. What is ' by wheel' ? Who knows. Its not a bike as they is mentioned afterwards.

Also, define 'broadly'. I'd like to see the police enforce that for a start.

I will be using my common sense and staying within 30 mins of my home for my fishing .

Plus i'll be fishing lochs were either i dont ever see anyone else or where i can be out on my tube. I'll be using gloves to open gates etc etc to protect me and others

5 miles - what a joke. Like Euan says thousands of cyclists have been out doing hundreds of miles a week now for a couple of months but i'm not allowed to travel safely ( by car) to a loch 6 miles away from my house ?

I think i'll use my common sense as the SG clearly dont have any

[Euan Innes]

Well said Sir!

Euan

[Eddie Sinclair]

 Euan,

She has just announced that there is not a five mile limit but that we should use our own judgement. So as long as there are not huge crowds all going to known beauty spots all should be okay. I am sure that their will not be huge swathes of people heading to where we want to go. 

Eddie 

[James Laraway]

Euan,

She has just announced that there is not a five mile limit but that we should use our own judgement. So as long as there are not huge crowds all going to known beauty spots all should be okay. I am sure that their will not be huge swathes of people heading to where we want to go. 

Eddie 

thats good to hear. It appears Nic can U-turn as fast as Boris 

[Mike Barrio]

Roll on the 28th, or whatever date the First Minister announces on the 28th 

She did say that some things might start a few days later  ....... but of course, nobody heard that 

[Steven Sinclair]

So Jimmy Crankie has said that there is a five mile limit on travel  for fishing, golf etc. Does she not realise that cyclists have been doing 50 miles plus since lockdown began? Hell I have been doing 12 mile sprints on my bike.
The only fishing that is within 5 miles of me is the North Esk and it is so low that there are no salmon in it. There are some excellent trout that I have been watching on my daily exercise but the chances of being allowed to fish for them are small.  Even if I played golf the nearest course is 6 miles away. My nearest Tesco is 15 miles away and we go twice a week to Montrose. Never saw a soul on the beach yesterday and my dogs had a ball in the sea.
And still the cyclists fill the roads in groups that are clearly not the same family.
A pointless platitude from a pointless MP. Nae impressed.

Euan

Euan,

Fire me a message about fishing the Northie 😉

 

Steven.

[Charles Moore]

Great news today. Glad to have specifics on what "broadly 5 miles" means. Count down begins...

[Alan Davidson]

My judgement is that Huntly is within a  reasonable distance from Aberdeen. :

[Euan Innes]

And Brechin......

Euan