Club Championship heats boat pairings updated
Due to some cancellations, the boat pairings for the heats of the Club Championship 2025 have been updated.
See below for the latest line-up, to be fished on May 13 and 15.
Both heats start at 6 pm.
If you wish to fill any of the available slots, or have any queries, please contact Rodney Grubb on 07427673398.
See below for the latest line-up, to be fished on May 13 and 15.
Both heats start at 6 pm.
If you wish to fill any of the available slots, or have any queries, please contact Rodney Grubb on 07427673398.
Rodney's grand evening out
The fishing is definitely picking up at Monikie with anglers reporting catching, and often returning, many superb fish.
One delighted fly fisher was Rodney Grubb, who fished his first evening session on Monday, April 21.
Here, he tells of his great evening on the Island Pond.
"My first evening session of the season, and I didn't go out with any great expectations due to a cold easterly blowing.
However, it turned out to be probably the best couple of hours fishing I've had on the Island for a wee while.
Five to the net, a couple lost at the net and another half a dozen good pulls.
Orange blob, silver cormorant, and a cruncher did the works."
*Rodney managed to snap the pic on the left of a wonderful rainbow before returning it safely to the water.
One delighted fly fisher was Rodney Grubb, who fished his first evening session on Monday, April 21.
Here, he tells of his great evening on the Island Pond.
"My first evening session of the season, and I didn't go out with any great expectations due to a cold easterly blowing.
However, it turned out to be probably the best couple of hours fishing I've had on the Island for a wee while.
Five to the net, a couple lost at the net and another half a dozen good pulls.
Orange blob, silver cormorant, and a cruncher did the works."
*Rodney managed to snap the pic on the left of a wonderful rainbow before returning it safely to the water.
Good news for all bailiffs
Thanks to Brian and Fraser's hard work you no longer have to lift the outboard on and off the bailiffs boat.
As you can see in the photo (right) it can now be left on the boat permanently, securely locked onto the boat which in turn is secured in a special housing built by the pair at minimal cost to the club.
Full information on using and accessing the setup will be given.
Monthly Raffle
Congratulations to the winners of the first prize draw of the 2025 season.
Winner of an Airflo® Superflo Freshwater Ridge 2.0 Floating Shadow/Redband Fly Line – value £99.99 – donated by Neil Anderson, Angus Angling, Forfar, is John Carmichael.
Winner of fly box with flies tied by Aaron Phillip is Brian Wilkie.
Enjoy your prizes, guys.
April – Airflo fly line, sponsored by Neil Anderson at Angus Angling, is John Carmichael. Winner of fly box with flies tied by Aaron Phillip is Brian Wilikie.
May – Airflo, . Fly box, .
June – Airflo, . Fly box, .
May – Airflo, . Fly box, .
June – Airflo, . Fly box, .
July – Airflo, . Fly box, .
August – Airflo, . Fly box, .
September – Airflo, . Fly box, .
October – Airflo, sponsored by Neil Anderson at Angus Angling, . Fly box, .
August – Airflo, . Fly box, .
September – Airflo, . Fly box, .
October – Airflo, sponsored by Neil Anderson at Angus Angling, . Fly box, .
The trickle stocking continues
As promised last week, the committee managed to source a new supply of rainbows to give us an extra delivery.
Just 10 days after 300 fish went into the Island Pond, another 400 were stocked on Tuesday April 15.
And what a beautiful sight it was. Ranging between two and three pounds, these fish are fighting fit, and included some blues.
Thanks again, on behalf of the committee, to the volunteers who helped this latest stocking go like clockwork.
And thanks to Jerry for the superb images.
Just 10 days after 300 fish went into the Island Pond, another 400 were stocked on Tuesday April 15.
And what a beautiful sight it was. Ranging between two and three pounds, these fish are fighting fit, and included some blues.
Thanks again, on behalf of the committee, to the volunteers who helped this latest stocking go like clockwork.
And thanks to Jerry for the superb images.
Ready for release . . .
Going . . .
Going . . .
GONE!
Your club needs YOU! Volunteer for bailiff duties
Evening sessions are in full swing now, and to keep them running smoothly, your club needs a minimum of 14 volunteer bailiffs to cover day and evening sessions every week.
All members are welcome to apply, including any who have volunteered in the past.
Duties are straightforward. These include logging phone bookings, taking hire payments (cash and card), helping anglers – members and visitors alike – to make the most of their visit, and keeping boats tidy.
In return you can fish your duty session for free.
One major improvement members who have bailiffed before will appreciate is it will no longer be required to lift the engine in and out of the bailiff’s boat.
The engine will be securely fixed to the boat. So no more heavy lifting!
For further info, and training if you wish to proceed, contact bailiff convener, Fraser McKay. His number is on your membership card and he's waiting to hear from you.
All members are welcome to apply, including any who have volunteered in the past.
Duties are straightforward. These include logging phone bookings, taking hire payments (cash and card), helping anglers – members and visitors alike – to make the most of their visit, and keeping boats tidy.
In return you can fish your duty session for free.
One major improvement members who have bailiffed before will appreciate is it will no longer be required to lift the engine in and out of the bailiff’s boat.
The engine will be securely fixed to the boat. So no more heavy lifting!
For further info, and training if you wish to proceed, contact bailiff convener, Fraser McKay. His number is on your membership card and he's waiting to hear from you.
Club Championship 2025 heats boat pairings
Below are the boat pairings for the heats of the Club Championship 2025, to be fished on May 13 and 15.
Both heats start at 6 pm.
Any queries, etc, please contact Rodney Grubb.
Both heats start at 6 pm.
Any queries, etc, please contact Rodney Grubb.
Stocking freshens up Island Pond
Our latest delivery of 300 fish was put into the Island Pond on Saturday April 5.
As usual excellent quality fish were distributed across the pond.
The next scheduled delivery is in early May but the even better news is your committee is working hard to source hundreds more fish to be stocked before April runs out.
So all going well you'll have hundreds more reasons to come and fish at Monikie – perhaps the best value fishing for miles around!
Thanks to Jerry for the excellent pic, which shows the transfer of some of the superb quality fish from the delivery tank to the boat before setting out to stock the pond.
Club competition dates
(37 entrants – still time to get your name down)
Heat 1 – Tuesday May 13
Heat 2 – Thursday May 15
Final – Friday May 30
Stuart Brymer Trophy
Friday May 23
All above are 6 pm start.
Stocking continues at Island Pond
Monikie Angling Club has begun trickle and shared load stockings.
The first stocking of 500 fish, In February, has now been added to with a further 200 on March 11. Another 300 will go in during April.
To help keep costs down some of the loads are shared with Rescobie Angling Club.
Very good quality fish as usual from our highly dependable supplier.
The video below by Ian McLean – tap the play button to import – shows the fish being transferred from the delivery truck to the boat from where the fish were introduced to their new home.
Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the stocking.
The first stocking of 500 fish, In February, has now been added to with a further 200 on March 11. Another 300 will go in during April.
To help keep costs down some of the loads are shared with Rescobie Angling Club.
Very good quality fish as usual from our highly dependable supplier.
The video below by Ian McLean – tap the play button to import – shows the fish being transferred from the delivery truck to the boat from where the fish were introduced to their new home.
Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the stocking.
Great fishing on Opening Day
Opening Day – March 1, 2025 – was a splendid success, with a great turnout of excited anglers, pictured above. (thanks for the image, Steph).
It was nice to see all the boats out as 26 anglers took to the water on the Island Pond, and one on the North.
Although a bit chilly with a gentle breeze to start, the sun came out in the afternoon to add to what turned out to be a very pleasant day's fly fishing.
All the boats had fish with reports of some estimated around 3lbs+ and one at 4lbs+. In all, 58 fish were caught with 11 being kept.
Everyrone throughly enjoyed the day and the mince rolls for lunch went down a treat. Thanks to Brian for his culinary expertise.
Looking forward to the season really getting going, and hope to see you there!
It was nice to see all the boats out as 26 anglers took to the water on the Island Pond, and one on the North.
Although a bit chilly with a gentle breeze to start, the sun came out in the afternoon to add to what turned out to be a very pleasant day's fly fishing.
All the boats had fish with reports of some estimated around 3lbs+ and one at 4lbs+. In all, 58 fish were caught with 11 being kept.
Everyrone throughly enjoyed the day and the mince rolls for lunch went down a treat. Thanks to Brian for his culinary expertise.
Looking forward to the season really getting going, and hope to see you there!
A sight for sore eyes!
Thursday, February 27 saw a squad of keen members, led by club vice-president Brian Wilkie, get through a mountain of work to launch the newly refurbished boats on the water for season Opening Day on Saturday, March 1.
To save some of the heavy lifting, Brian came up with the ingenious idea of borrowing the estates tractor to lift the boats out of the compound, where they'd been stored and worked on over the winter.
Blessed with glorious sunny weather, and egged on by the cheery banter, the crew got to work and soon 13 boats (including the bailiff's) on the Island Pond, and two on the North Pond, were tied up at the jetties once more.
And this was followed-up with fish being stocked on Friday, so it's all systems go.
Thanks to Rodney Grubb for this image. You can see more of Rodney's fine photos, which tell the story of the day, here.
To save some of the heavy lifting, Brian came up with the ingenious idea of borrowing the estates tractor to lift the boats out of the compound, where they'd been stored and worked on over the winter.
Blessed with glorious sunny weather, and egged on by the cheery banter, the crew got to work and soon 13 boats (including the bailiff's) on the Island Pond, and two on the North Pond, were tied up at the jetties once more.
And this was followed-up with fish being stocked on Friday, so it's all systems go.
Thanks to Rodney Grubb for this image. You can see more of Rodney's fine photos, which tell the story of the day, here.
Seats still available for opening day
Monikie Angling Club looks forward to welcoming all members and visitors to our popular fly fishing venue at Monikie Country Park, near Dundee, for the 2025 season, which opens on Saturday, March 1.
After a lot of hard work by our dedicated members, the beautifully prepared boats will soon be on the water, ready for the big day.
From Monday February 24 until Friday February 28, members and non-members can book boats for the start of the new season by contacting Peter Craft on 07775 136171 between 7pm and 8pm daily.
There may be places available on the North Pond for opening day. If not taken by members they'll be opened for non-members. Phone Rodney Grubb on 07427 673398 to book these boats.
Tight lines for Season 2025!
