Frequently Asked Questions (Updated February 2010)
How can I join the Association & are there any special conditions?
You can join the Association by printing off the application form on the Associations web site (www.adaa.org.uk) and send it to the Membership Administrator at the address given or, indeed, apply directly on line.
You can also pick up an application form from Somers Fishing Tackle, 13-15 Bon Accord Terrace, Aberdeen, AB11 6DP or Bill Bains Fishing Tackle, 419 George St, Aberdeen, AB25 1ER. There is usually an approximate one year waiting time for adults but none for juniors.
To become a member you must be resident within 25 miles of Aberdeen.
What are the benefits of joining?
• you get access to affordable angling on over 30 miles of our owned and leased water which has some of the best fishing in Scotland if not the UK, including the Dee at Banchory Devenick, Garthdee, Pots and Fords and the Feugh, the Don at Kemnay, Parkhill, both Upper and Lower, The Cruives, Netherdon, Fintray, & the Ythan at the Machar Pool, Ardlethen, Belmuir & Methlick, Loch of Loirston and Parkhill Fishery. You join over 1000 members who already enjoy the benefits membership brings
• you can have casting lessons, of all kinds, by a fully qualified casting instructor at special rates
• You get access to Tilbouries, a middle beat of the Dee at good rates.
• We have a Web Site which keeps you up to date on what's happening in angling generally, provides full information on the ADAA and a Forum where you can exchange views, buy and sell tackle and share information with other members
• You can access the Sportsman's Club in Queens road, Aberdeen, for a "refreshment" and discuss the one that got away.
• Visit the Don Hatchery, by kind permission of the Don River Superintendent, Jim Kerr
• You can purchase quality ADAA products including, Polo shirts, ADAA baseball caps and badges, Angling Books etc.
• exchange fishing tickets on Inverurie and Inverness angling club waters
• Go sea fishing on chartered boats with other members
How much does it cost to join?
To join the Association currently costs an adult a one off joining fee of £275 with an annual subscription, at the moment of £180. This annual fee is reviewed every year and agreed at the AGM. There is no joining fee for juniors.
The annual subscription for junior and senior citizen members shall be less than the ordinary annual subscriptions to a degree, to be determined by an Annual General Meeting. These are currently £40 & £90 respectively.
What is a junior member?
A Junior shall be a person under the age of 18 at the time of joining or renewing their subscription. In addition any adult member of the Association may be accompanied by up to 2 children under 12 years of age who may fish within the rules without joining. On reaching 12 years of age if the child wishes to continue with the sport of angling they can immediately join the Association as a Junior Member on payment of the appropriate fee.
What is a Senior Citizen member?
A Senior Citizen shall be a person over the age of 65 and a member for at least the five preceding years at the time of renewing their subscription (or if an existing member in 2007 at least the three preceding years at the time of renewing their subscription).
Once I have applied how do I actually join?
Once the Management Committee have decided the date to invite persons to join you will receive a letter or email outlining the process to follow, including the attendance of a welcome meeting & details of how to pay.
Once a member how do I pay my annual subscription thereafter?
Every year you will receive notification of the Annual General Meeting. As the subscription rates are set at the AGM you cannot pay until after the meeting has been held, usually the 3rd week in January.
Your subscription is valid up until 31st January. The following season’s subscriptions must be paid no later than 28 February and that you must pay them before fishing
You can pay your annual subscription on-line via http://www.adaasales.co.uk/shop/shop.asp or at Somers Fishing Tackle shop, 13 Bon Accord Terrace, Aberdeen.
How do I become a Pots & Fords member?
You must be have been an Association member for at least five years. You may then apply for membership to the Pots & Fords President.
Do you have a list of fishings & where are they?
The Association has over thirty miles of fishing bank on the Rivers Dee, Don Ythan. We also have the Loch of Loirston on the outskirts of Aberdeen and Parkhill Trout Fishery. To see details why not check out the maps on our website. We also currently (2010) have access to fishing on the Dee beat of Tilbouries, see side menu of the website for details.
What are the rules for fishing?
The rules are considered every year depending on how they have operated the previous season.
Can I get a visitor permit & how much do they cost?
Yes you can get a visitors ticket provided you reside 25 miles outside Aberdeen.
Can I have an exchange tickets with other clubs?
Yes you can, exchange permits (no charge) are available for Inverness & Inverurie Angling Club waters from Somers Fishing Tackle, 13 Bon-Accord Terrace, Aberdeen.
How many members are there in the Association?
There are approx. 1100 members in the Association.