THE RIVER GARRY AND LOCH OICH - EASTER 2003


 

The river level was very low. there having been no rain for 6 weeks.

Hottest Easter since 1982

 

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Upper limit of fishing showing the "Falls Pool". Beyond the dam is Loch Garry.

Looking upstream towards river estuary with fishing hut on the right bank.

View from the river mouth showing pontoons and the caravan.

 

Fishing the Big Crooked Pool.

Looking upstream from Mandally Bridge.

"Light Traffic" on Loch Oich - part of the Caledonian Canal waterway

 

Michael at the head of the Big Crooked Pool with smolt.

They do get bigger! This however is a splendidly marked 7lb. pike caught by Michael spinning on Loch Oich

Mandally Bridge and the pool of the same name

Early morning start for Michael and Andy (the ghillie) heading for Loch Oich.