There are waters in Assynt where spinning is allowed. Cam, Veyatie, Assynt and Beannach from boats and 4 1/2 miles of bank on Assynt as shown in the brochure of fishing in Assynt Angling Association waters.
We have no problem with having fly only on the majority of waters or with the vast majority of the 1500 anglers who fish here, some of whom have been doing so for 30 to 40 years. Many of them would be outraged if we allowed spinning in more areas - they value the very cheap but unique wild fishing that is available and want it preserved.
Please fish in the River Test with a spinner if you feel that we are not welcoming in Assynt.
The Assynt area is an anglers paradise , £25 for a weekly permit that opens up more water than you could fish in a week.
From roadside lochs to remote ones, and totally isolated ones if that's your desire and you can read a map and compass.
Paradise on earth for me . On my numerous trips to Assynt I have tried spinning and fly , depending on rules of what water I am on.
Cannot comprehend why anyone would wish to change what Assynt A.C have achieved and are trying to preserve for future generations.
Ian Johnstone
Visiting angler from Ayrshire
30/5/15
I've been following the "spinning-debate" on your website. For sure, the area has to remain fly only.
I found a Mepps spoon today on the bank of a loch of the Clashnessie area. So this is not only a theoretical problem of rules, the practice of what is going on now should also be considered. I'm afraid some people are already fishing with Mepps here in Assynt. So what are the two main Fishing associations going to do to stop that ? This is an urgent question...
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