Aberdeen and Distrct Angling Association History--To Date!

Comment from Secretary -

For many years there has been suggestions made that the history of the Association should be recorded in some way for posterity. However while everybody thinks it’s a good idea nobody ever seems to be able to find the time to do it. With the launch of our own web-site I thought it would be opportune to at least attempt to summarise some of the significant moments that I am aware of. Perhaps one day if someone does take up the challenge of writing a book or whatever they will find this useful. I am also keenly aware that through my extremely limited research I will have missed some key happenings & details that some of you out there may be aware of that could be added. Anyway, any contributions will be welcome, & if the book is ever written & becomes a best seller you can form a queue behind me for a percentage of the royalties!

Paul Toseland, March 2005

DECADE

SIGNIFICANT MOMENTS

1940's

1946-1947- The Association was formed, its first President, Pat McGee. The Association owned no waters and members fished the Pots and Ford of the Dee – the Association having been formed by the anglers who fished there by buying tickets from Powries – the people who had the Salmon netting. The Association’s first leased water was the Loch of Loirston, acquired in the summer of 1946 from tackle dealers Sharpes of Belmont Street.

1950's

1954-
the Association purchased its first water – Upper Parkhill – at an Extraordinary General Meeting the members felt that they could not afford to take on a loan to purchase both Upper and Lower Parkhill and settled for purchasing Upper Parkhill at a cost of £2000. Members attending the meeting were invited to make loans or gifts to the Secretary within one week – this raised £120 and a loan of £1500 was arranged. Lower Parkhill could have been purchased at that time for a further £1000.

1960's

1964- December- Duncan Wilson was appointed President on the 7 December 1964 taking over from Mr Cliff Jordan. Alastair Hume was appointed as Vice President. 1966- Methlick fishings, River Ythan, purchased. 1967- Machar Pool fishings, River Ythan, purchased.

1970's

General- Association plays a major part in getting the lower Don Paper Mill pollution cleared up. 1973- River Feugh fishings purchased. 1978- March- 42 1/2lb salmon caught on a devon minnow at Split Stone Streams, Upper Parkhill by Mr Morrison. Broke the tailer & burst through salmon bass when being carried up the hill to the car park!

1980's

1980- Senior Club Championship initiated by Entertainment’s Convenor Nevill Myhill. 1983- 3 Man Team qualify through heat & semi-final to final of SANA Scottish Club Championship. 1988- Garthdee fishings, River Dee, purchased.

1990's

1994- Senior Club Champion Mike Cordiner finished high enough in the SANA National Final to qualify to represent Scotland at international level. 1997- 50 th Anniversary of Association- Dinner Dance held at Beach Ballroom. 1997- Annual Diary launched for members. 1997-3 Man Team qualify through heat to reach semi-final of SANA Scottish Club Championship. 1998-Duncan Wilson, President, made MBE.

2001-

Kemnay fishings, River Don, purchased. 2002- Access to Cruives fishings, River Don, finalised. 2003- February- Associations web-site goes live. 2003- June- 4 Man Team win one of the Scottish heats to qualify for the national Fishtec Team Challenge competition held at Rutland Water, England. 2003- September- Senior Club Champion Mike Cordiner finished high enough in the SANA National Final to qualify to represent Scotland at international level for the second time. 2004-January- Web-site-over 30,000 page hits since going live, visitors from over 70 Countries 2004-January- AGM- Duncan Wilson MBE, stands down as President, Alastair Hume, Vice President, elected as President, Robert Dey, Secretary, elected as Vice President, Paul Toseland, Entertainment’s Convenor, elected as Secretary.

2006--Ardlethen water purchased at Ellon