MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE CYGNETS

MERRY CHRISTMAS

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A TERRIFIC TIME AND THAT SANTA BRINGS YOU LOADS OF FISHING TACKLE.

Sunday 4th December 2011 - Fly Tying

Swanswater Cygnets JAC Fly Tying Class

Today was the second and final fly tying class for 2011. Only 1 Cygnet attended today. Jimmy Miller showed Robert  how to tie a Montana.

Robert then tied his Montana under the watchful eye of fly tying instructor Jimmy Miller

Robert was then shown how to tie a Mirage Invicta.

Todays Flies

"Montana"

"Mirage Invicta"

The Cygnets Fly tying Classes will resume on Sunday 15th January 2012.

We would like to wish all the Cygnets and their families, committee, waterside assistants and Paul Young a very Happy Christmas and Happy New Year.

We all look forward to seeing you all in 2012

Sunday 20th November 2011 - Winter Fly Tying Class Commences

Over the winter months Cygnets can meet to learn and improve on their fly-tying skills.  Today was their first meeting - 7 Cygnets attended.  Jimmy Miller demonstrated and advised the Cygnets in tying a Bi-visible.

"Bi-Visible"

For those less experienced in fly tying Jimmy demonstrated and assisted them in tying a buzzer and a black peacock spider. 

The next meeting is on Sunday 4th December at 10am - all Cygnets welcome - why not come along and fill your fly boxes with your own tied flies?  Hope to see you there.

Swanswater Cygnets Junior Angling Club 2011 AGM

Swanswater Cygnets Junior Angling Club 2011 Annual General Meeting

&

Prize Giving

FUN DAY

Today was a glorious sunny morning after the fog and frost burnt off. There were 17 Cygnets in attendance and they were delighted that Paul Young joined them for their end of season fun day.

Paul Young came along today to see the Cygnets.

At the start of the morning our fly tying instructor Jimmy Miller showed and had the Cygnets tying Orange Blobs.

"Orange Blob"

Today was a fun day for the Cygnets. The fun started with the Cygnets being split into three groups with the team leaders of each group being Morgan, Robert and William. Each group was set a challenge of target casting into hoops and then casting at balloons in an attempt to burst them.

William casting into the hoop

Morgan giving Jordan some tips.

The Cygnets watching their peers.

The top team (seniors joined Louise and Scott)

The Cygnets try to burst the balloons

Paul casting

Alasdair showing the Cygnets, Paul and some of the parents how he stocks the pond with fish. The Cygnets eyes popped out when they saw a fish around the 8lb mark being put in to the main Swanswater pond.

Paul chats about fishing with Cygnets.

Alasdair and Robert Fyfe showed the Cygnets fishing tackle from a different type of fishing. They showed the Cygnets the tackle that they use when fishing in the sea for Skate, Spurdog, Tope, Blue and Porbeagle Sharks. They showed the Cygnets the rods, reels and terminal tackle that is required for "Big Game" fishing.

"Big Game Tackle"

The Swanswater Cygnets with Paul Young

Robert, Paul, Robert and Cameron

The Annual General Meeting was held and the Committee for 2012 elected was:-

Chairman - Angus McDougall

Vice Chairman - Alasdair Fyfe

Secretary & Treasurer - Morna Lohoar

Match Secretary - Jim Allan.

Paul Young was announced as the Honorary President of Swanswater Cygnets Junior Angling Club. Paul was presented with a Cygnets hat by Club Champion Robert Fyfe.

Mr Paul Young

Honorary President

Cygnets Junior Angling Club

Following the Annual General meeting the presentation of prizes took place. Our honorary president made the presentations to the winning Cygnets.

Club Champion 2011

Robert Fyfe was announced the winner of group A and overall Club Champion for 2011. This is the second year running that Robert has been the club champion.

Abbi Hutton was runner up in group A.

Thomas Penman was 3rd place in group A.

B Group

Cameron Smith was the B group winner.

Robert Hiddleston was 2nd in B group.

Callum Clark was 3rd in B group.

Abbi Hutton won the biggest fish for 2011 with her 8lbs 2oz Blue Trout.

The prize winning Cygnets with Paul.

Liz Fyfe was presented with a bouquet of flowers for her help throughout the season.

The water side assistants with Paul

 (L-R) Jim Allan, Jimmy Miller, Paul, Dave Armour and Alasdair Fyfe.

Paul with Morna and Angus McDougal Cygnets Chairman.

Swanswater Cygnets have been awarded "Charter Club" status by Active Stirling. Morna and Alasdair Lohoar attended the ceremony at Stirling Castle to accept this plaque . 

Swanswater Cygnets Junior Angling Club with Paul Young, Committee and waterside assistants.

The next Cygnets meet will be for fly tying on Sunday 20th November starting at 10am. Fly tying will continue over the winter months every second Sunday.

Details of next seasons fishing will be posted in due course.

There is a fly tying shield that will be presented at the meeting in March.

Remember Cygnets that you can come along and fish at Swanswater at anytime to keep up your skills or practice your techniques.

Often after fly tying the Cygnets go fishing on the Mill Pond.

 Most Sundays the waterside assistants are there so they often stay on and can offer assistance and advice as they do during the Cygnets fishing season.

So come on Cygnets come along to Swanswater throughtout the winter months and catch some trout.

 

 

Generous Discount on Flies and Materials for the Cygnets from FLYBOX

15 % Discount on Flies and Fly Tying Materials for the Swanswater Cygnets from FLYBOX

Cygnets you have been generously offered a 15% discount on flies and fly tying material from FLYBOX by Mr Ian Christie.

To have a look click on the link below for FlyBox Site.

http://www.flybox.co.uk


To get the 15% discount on your order phone FLYBOX on 0800 862 0117 (Freephone if you live in UK)


Opening times 9am to 5pm


Tell FLYBOX you are a Swanswater Cygnets  JAC Member and FLYBOX will discount you. (Online ordering does not have facility to discount 15%)


Now Cygnets - Get your fly boxes filled for next season.


The Swanswater Cygnets JAC Committe would like to thank Mr Christie, FLYBOX for his support and very generous offer to the Cygnets and for supporting the young anglers for the future.

Swanswater Cygnets Fun Day, AGM and Prize Giving

Swanswater Cygnets Fun Day, AGM and Prize Giving

Dear Cygnet

The 2011 AGM and Prize Giving is being held on SUNDAY 6th NOVEMBER.  

The programme for the day is as follows

10.00 – 12.00   FUN FISHING DAY – with a variety of activities including distance and accuracy casting and some different fishing ideas.

12.15  AGM to be followed by Prize Giving. Prizes to be awarded to Champion, runner-up and third place in A and B sections.   Prizes to be presented by PAUL YOUNG.

Lunch will be provided after the AGM.

It is expected that all Cygnets and their parents/guardians will attend. For catering purposes please let me know asap whether or not you will be attending and also how many will require lunch.

Look forward to seeing you on 6^th November.

Tight lines

Morna

Swanswater Cygnets Final Fishing Day of 2011 Season

Last meeting of the Swanswater Cygnets for 2011 Season

The weather was dry but overcast and there was no wind. There was plenty of fish rising and moving around. There were eleven  cygnets at Swanswater today.

The session started with fly tying done by Jimmy Miller. The cygnets were tying a coral fritz.

"Coral Fritz"

There were three new cygnets today.The cygnets started fishing at ten o’clock as usual and William hooked the first rainbow trout of the day followed by Robert Fyfe with another two trout.

The successful cygnets today were

Robert Fyfe 2 fish retained (1 released)

William Addison 1 fish retained

Louise Dineley 1 fish retained

Scott Dineley 1 fish retained

Brother and sister catch today

Sunday 6th November is the AGM for Swanswater cygnets Junior Angling Club and fun day.  Bring your fishing gear as we plan to have a competition. 

Sunday 6th November 2011

Fun Day 10am to 12 noon

AGM & Prize giving 12:15

Lunch will be provided

This concludes the Swanswater Cygnets fishing season for 2011

Well done to all the cygnets

Swanswater Cygnets AGM

The Swanswater Cygnets Annual General Meeting and prize giving will be  held on Sunday 6th November 2011. There is a fun day planned for after the AGM.  Further details will be supplied in due course.

The final fishing session for 2011 season will be on Sunday 23rd October 2011

AGM 6th November come along and enjoy fun day followed by AGM.

10.00 am - 12.00 noon, then hold AGM and prize giving at 12.15pm followed by committee providing some lunch for everyone.

Sunday 9th October 2011 - Paul Young makes a visit

Paul Young makes a visit to meet the Cygnets

There were seven Cygnets present.    After fly tying Tam demonstrated how to play a fish on the grass using a wooden fish.  Conditions were pretty breezy so only one side of the Millpond was being used.   Morgan  landed the first fish, then went on and caught her second.   Louise caught her first every fish on the fly and Abbi completed the girl trio by landing one after losing one.   Callum Clark and Robert Hiddleston also both lost fish and it looked like being a clean sweep by the girls until Robert managed to hold on to one with just 5 minutes to go.    Paul was great and went round speaking to all the children and giving little titbits of advice re casting, fly selection etc.   Everyone enjoyed the day.   The three girls thanked Paul by presenting him with a bottle of malt whisky.  

Sunday 25th September 2011

Today the Cygnets started as normal with fly tying with Jimmy Miller. The Cygnets were shown how to and then they tied the "Yellow Owl"

"Yellow Owl"

After the fly tying the Cygnets drew their pegs and started fishing on the Mill Pond.  On his first cast Robert Fyfe hooked in to a fish.  This was a truly beautiful looking fish.  Shortly after Cameron Smith hooked into his first fish.

There were 13 Cygnets fishing today on the Mill pond.

The weather was dry with a slight breeze at the start of the session. The wind started to pick up as the morning progressed and ended as quite a strong breeze.


The successful Cygnets today were.

Robert Fyfe - 2 fish retained and 1 returned

Cameron Smith - 2 fish

Abbi Hutton - 1 fish

Callum Clark - 1 fish

Some of the other Cygnets were unlucky when they hooked into fish but came off before the fish could be netted.

Well done to all the Cygnets who were fishing today.

Sunday 11th September 2011

Today's Cygnet session commenced as normal with Fly tying with Jimmy Miller. Today the Cygnets were shown and then tied the "F Fly"

"F Fly"

Thomas Anderson showed the newer Cygnets how to tie a "Spider"

There were 12 Cygnets today.  Professional casting instructor Thomas Anderson gave two Cygnets tuition on the grass whilst the other Cygnets commenced fishing on the mill pond.

Today was very windy and wet. The water in the millpond was a very dirty brown colour. The Cygnets tried various flies including lures, wet flies, buzzers and dry flies. Unfortunately there were no trout caught today, However a few Cygnets did manage to hook Perch.