TERMS & CONDITIONS 2014
1. RENT
Rents for the period 15th January to the end of the season are attached. On one page are the daily prices for the whole beat with up to six rods. On the reverse are daily prices for a half beat (i.e. just one boat, one ghillie and up to 3 rods). We are just as happy to take bookings for a half beat in advance as the whole.
2. RESERVATIONS
Bookings and enquiries should be made at the Estate Office. Lettings are confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of £200 (or the total cost, if lower), due at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due eight weeks in advance of the fishing date. If the booking is made within eight weeks of the fishing date, the total cost is due at the time of booking. We do recommend that tenants take out their own cancellation insurance, in case for any reason they are unable to come. Subletting is not allowed.
The tenant in whose name the fishing is booked must be one of the rods and is responsible for his/her party. In the event of the tenant being unable to fish on any day or days booked, he/she is asked to give the Estate Office the name of the nominee who will be responsible for the party. It is important that all members of a party be familiar with these Terms and Conditions. There is a copy in the boathouse and lunch hut, or we are happy to send out additional copies on request.
3. BOUNDARIES
(a) The downstream limit is marked by the line between the two white posts on each bank where the River Isla joins the River Tay.
(b) The upstream limits are marked by a notice board on each bank of the March Pool.
Please see the attached map.
4. NUMBER OF RODS
Up to six rods may fish at any one time, with two from each boat and two wading or from the bank. If you have taken a half beat, you may fish up to three rods at any one time, with two from your boat and one wading or from the bank.
5. ACCESS
Ferry Cottage Boathouse is just off the main road on the Stanley side of the bridge over the Tay. The postcode is PH1 4QW.
To get to Meikleour House Lunch Hut, turn down the private road in Meikleour Village, opposite the Market Cross. After ½ mile, turn right towards the Stables (recognisable by the archway in the middle). Turn left immediately in front of the Stables and go down the fairly steep road to the river. There is a gravelled parking area there and the hut is 50m downstream. The postcode is PH2 6EA.
Both buildings are marked on the attached map.
6. HOURS OF FISHING
The boats will be available from 09.30 until 17.30 and the ghillies will be on duty from 09.00 until 18.00 with one hour off at lunch time. The decision as to where and when the boats may be used rests with the ghillies. Tenants may not take out boats themselves. If you would like to wade or fish from the bank before or after these times, please discuss with the ghillies first.
N.B. Holders of Stanley Angling Club permits have permission to fish for trout from daylight until one hour after sunset. They are obliged to give way to salmon anglers, and you should not feel inhibited in asking them to do so.
7. CATCH
The Tay does not currently enforce mandatory catch and release rules, however there are fairly forceful guidelines that should on the whole be followed. The ghillies will be able to advise if required. Any fish that are permitted to be retained are the property of the tenant. If fishing out with normal hours, particulars of any catch (i.e. weight, lure and pool), including nil returns, should be given to the ghillies at the next normal-hours encounter or, if that is not practical, the tenant responsible is asked to leave a note with the details.
8. FISHING METHODS
Any legal method of angling is permitted. Baiting with prawn or shrimp is illegal. Advice should always be sought from the ghillies in case of further changes.
9. DOGS
Dogs are welcome. Please ensure they are kept under control (we have cats that do roam about the river banks) and clear up after them. They are not allowed in the boats.
10. GENERAL LIABILITY
We accept no responsibility for loss or damage to the property of tenants' or any members of his/her party. Nor do we accept responsibility for any injury to the tenant or any members of his/her party. In the interests of safety, no alcohol may be offered to the ghillies. Although we accept no liability for personal fishing accidents, it is recommended that anglers (whether fishing from the boat, bank or wading) and any other boat passengers should wear life jackets, which are available to borrow if necessary. You should ensure that your own insurance covers your equipment.
11. ILLEGAL FISHING
We would be grateful if tenants would report to the ghillies or to the Estate Office, any poaching or illegal fishing which they may witness.
12. GYRODACTYLUS SALARIS
Please help us prevent an outbreak of Gyrodactylus Salaris, which has had catastrophic effects on some foreign rivers. All fishing tackle must not have been used abroad in the prior three months, or have been properly sterilised. If you are in any way uncertain if your equipment is sterile and safe, we will happily lend you some.
13. CONTACT DETAILS
Estate Office
Betty Martin 01250 883424
Head Ghillie
Glenn Kedward 07713 565983
Second Ghillie
Daniel Wright 07713 565984
Sam Mercer Nairne
November 2013
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