Alness anglers cast lines as new season toasted with a Dalmore dram

TRADITIONS dating back decades were honoured by an Easter Ross angling club which was amongst a number marking the start of a new season at the weekend.

Alness Angling Club members gathering at the town's Crawl Park for the event on Saturday morning were blessed with good weather – which they hope will be an auspicious beginning.

Micheal Dzialdowski piped the anglers down to the distillery pool where club chairman Andrew Easton gave the river a dram provided by Dalmore Distillery which uses water from the river.

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Scott Ramsay made the first cast. After the formalities refreshments were provided for everyone and the raffle was drawn.

Dave Mateer from Inverness gave a casting demonstration and advice to the fishers which was particularly enjoyed by younger club members.

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