Sunday 18th March -Cygnets 1st Fishing Session 2012

(Sorry Cygnets for the delay in this weeks blog - technical problems)

Today was the first fishing session of Cygnets for 2012. The Cygnets were all eager to get fishing. The Cygnets session commenced as normal with fly tying with Cygnets fly tying instructor Jimmy Miller. 

Today the Cygnets were shown and tied a "Prince Nymph" this fly is reputed to take "big" trout.

There were 7 new Cygnets today. They commenced on the grass with Casting Instructor Tam Anderson, GAIA Professional Casting Instructor. The new Cygnets were shown the elements of over head casting and were given instruction on how to cast a fly rod.

The other Cygnets commenced fishing on both the Mill Pond and Meadow Ponds.  It was not long before Abbi Hutton, showed the other Cygnets how to catch a fish!!!!.  Abbi is a superb fly angler and was the top Cygnet on Sunday. She showed her superb skills with a fly rod. Catching 5 fish all on the Okey Dokey.  Well Done Abbi....  She is definitely a potential future member of  Scotland's National Youth and womens' Teams.

The weather was bright and sunny and really warm.  there was a few fish showing on the surface. On one of the ponds action was slow with no fish being caught. 

After the new Cygnets having some tuition on the grass. The new Cygnets were then taken onto the water, where they learnt to cast on the water with wool. They then were given a fly and tried to catch their first Cygnet Trout.

Fishing seemed to go quiet with no fish wanting to take any of the flies.  Another of the successful anglers was Jordan who caught a lovely Rainbow trout.

Successful Cygnets today were: -

                            Abbi -  5 fish (2 retained 3 returned)

                            Jordan -  1 fish



Good luck to the Cygnets -Abbi, Robert, William and Cameron who are taking part in the Trout Masters fishing competition this coming Saturday on the main Swanswater Pond.  These Cygnets all caught fish over 4lbs last season on Swanswater Fishery. The winner of the Swanswater heat has the opportunity to fish the Junior Trout Masters Final at Stoney Bridge Fishery. It was be truly wonderful to see one of out Cygnets crowned Trout Masters Junior Champion.

See you all at the next Cygnets session on Sunday 1st April. 

Remember Cygnets to bring your glasses, hats, flies and leader material along with your rods, lines and reels.

Cygnets Fishing opens this Sunday 18th March 2012

We all are all looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday 18th March 2012 for the Opening of the 2012 Cygnets fishing Season. Fly Tying commences at 09:30am with fishing thereafter.

Remember to bring with you:- 

(Apart from Rod, reel & Line, leader material flies and net)

Hat/baseball cap

Glasses (i.e Sunglasses for eye protection)

Warm clothing including waterproof jacket, gloves

Wellington boots or sturdy footwear

The weather can be unpredictable, it might be sunny but it can rain or turn very cold quickly.  If the wind strengthens this will make what looks a warm day into a very cold day. It is very easy to remove a layer (take a jumper off) if you become too warm. Wear plenty of layers as this is the best way to keep you warm.

Helpful Hint - Simple Knot to Learn "The Half Blood Knot"

Cygnets here is a simple knot you can use when attaching your leader to the braided loop on the main fly line and for tying your fly on to the leader.

Here is the step by step instructions on how to tie the knot

The Half Blood Knot

THREAD THE LINE THROUGH THE EYE

WRAP THE LOOSE END (TAG) AROUND THE LINE 6 TIMES

PASS THE LOOSE END (TAG) THROUGH THE LOOP CLOSEST TO THE EYE.

WET THE LINE WRAPS WITH SALIVA FROM YOUR MOUTH, USE YOUR FINGERS TO WET THE LINE, PULL BOTH THE TAG END AND THE LINE AND PULL TIGHT. TRIM THE TAG END CLOSE TO THE KNOT

THE HALF BLOOD KNOT

Cygnets have a go at home tying this knot, if you are having any problems ask one of the waterside assistants to help you. We will be doing a session on tying the various knots that can be used when fishing. This is a simple knot to get started with.

 If there is anything you would like to discuss or ask just speak to your Junior Committee Representatives Morgan or Robert.

Tight lines for 2012

Cygnets Pre Season Meeting Sunday 11th March 2011

Cygnets Junior Angling Club held their pre-season annual meeting. There were 10 Cygnets along with parents and guardians who attended the meeting.  The forthcoming fishing season was discussed with the Cygnets and parents.

The first day of the Cygnets fishing season 2012 commences Sunday 18th March 2012.  Fly tying commences at 09:30am with fishing commencing thereafter.

The fly tying shield was awarded, by Jimmy Miller for the "most progressive fly tier", to  Abbi Hutton.

Following the Cygnets meeting, some of the Cygnets went along to Active Angling Open day.  There was demonstrations being done by some of the top names in fishing.

The Cygnets who went along to active Angling met Hywell Morgan. He has agreed to come along to a Cygnets session to offer some fly casting instruction and advice later this year.

Morgan, Abbi & Robert with Hywell Morgan

Sunday 26th February 2012 Fly Tying Class

The Cygnets who attended the fly tying class were shown how to tie the "Black Bird"and the "Peacock and Black Spider" by Cygnets fly tying instructor Jimmy Miller.


There were 5 Cygnets who attended the class today.

"Black Bird"



Sunday the 11th March 2012 (next session) will be the Cygnets meeting prior to the commencement of the 2012 fishing season. Cygnets, parents and guardians are all invited along to the meeting which will commence at 10:30am. Information regarding this meeting will be sent to Cygnets in due course.

The Fly Tying Shield will also be presented at this meeting to the Cygnet who has been the "Most Consistent Fly Tier" during the 2011/12 fly tying sessions.

The 2012 fishing season will commence on Sunday 18th March 2012. Information regarding the fishing season will be discussed at the meeting on Sunday 11th March 2012.


We are looking forward to seeing the Cygnets , parents and guardians at the meeting on Sunday 11th March 2012.

Remember

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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0800 862 0117 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0800 862 0117 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (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 materials for tying your own flies or buy some flies for your fly boxes for the 2012 season.

Remember - Fly Tying Class Sunday 26th February 2012

Cygnets there is a fly tying class on Sunday. Jimmy Miller will be instructing the Cygnets on Fly Tying or all levels.  Come along and learn the art of fly tying.  You cannot beat the feeling you get when you get a trout on a fly you have tied yourself. Fly tying starts at 10am.

Remember Cygnets you can always come along to fly tying and then have a go at fishing after. The waterside assistants are often there after the fly tying to offer advice and help outwith the fishing season.

Currently the cygnets committee are busy working on a programme for the 2012 fishing season. Information about the programme and the coming season will be give at the meeting prior to the start of the fishing season, when Cygnets, parents and guardians are invited to come along.

The Fly Tying shield will be awarded to the "Most Consistent fly dresser" at this meeting and the election will take place for the Cygnets members committee.

The date and time for this meeting will be published at a later date.

We will be looking at progressing the fly casting instruction this coming season with the opportunity for all the Cygnets what ever their ability to learn new techniques and revisit the basics. part of the plan will be for the proficient Cygnets to have the opportunity to learn fly casting from a boat and some spey style casting that can be advantageous in certain fishing situations when there may be a lack of casting space behind them.

I have added a couple of videos of our very own Vice Chairman demonstrating a couple of cast that the Cygnets can learn. (These casts in the video are done on the River Tay using a Double Handed rod, however, the principles of the casts are the same when using a single handed rod)

This video shows Alasdair demonstrating the Double Spey Cast.

This Video shows Alasdair Demonstrating the Snake Roll. When using this cast you can cast extreme distances with little effort.

FLY BOX 15% DISCOUNT FOR CYGNETS

Cygnets you can get a 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0800 862 0117 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (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 materials for tying your own flies or buy some flies for your fly boxes for the 2012 season.

Sunday 12th February

The Cygnets held their annual fly tying competition today to see who will win the Cygnets fly tying shield. Today Abbi, Morgan and Robert had to tie two flies each of a particular dressing out of the following flies chosen by Jimmy Miller, fly tying instructor.

The Cygnets had to tie either a Cats Whisker, Montana, Mirage Invicta or a Bi Visible

The 3 Cygnets each chose to tie the Cats Whisker and a Montana.

Cats Whisker and Montana

While the other Cygnets were busy tying their flies for the fly tying shield. Jimmy Miller showed a new member of Cygnets how to tie buzzers.

Once the session had concluded Jimmy Miller then marked the flies and the winner "the most consistent cygnet at tying flies" will be presented with the fly tying shield at the meeting prior to the commencement of the fishing sessions.  Good luck and well done to each of the Cygnets!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember Cygnets

You can get a

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 materials for tying your own flies or buy some flies for your fly boxes for the 2012 season.

Ian has some truly fantastic stock available at the present time.