Ladies enjoying a glass of prosecco

Knockando beat on the River Spey will again welcome ladies from across the UK to fish their water on Friday 31st March and Saturday 1st April.

This successful ladies event is organised by The River Spey Anglers Association and welcomes beginners and experienced female anglers. All monies raised from the festival will go towards introducing young anglers on Speyside to fishing.

Feedback from our last ladies event on Knockando “Thank you for arranging a superb day truly memorable. I thoroughly enjoyed it, not only the fishing but the very friendly atmosphere and camaraderie with everyone.”

During the two days you will fish the exclusive Knockando Estate, one of the most spectacular and beautiful beats on the river. The estate lies in the heart of Speyside and comprises of some 16,000 acres of woodland, moor and hill. Three and a half miles of river

Donna Skelly

flows through the estate and is split into 3 prime beats; Knockando, Lower Pitchroy and Phones all offering double bank fishing from the bank and boat.

Knockando Ladies Day, Donna Skelly reciting her Poem  The Last Cast At Carron.

The price for 2 days fishing on Knockando beat guided by the estate ghillies and assistance from the River Spey Anglers Association with lunch on both days lunch. On day two there will be a BBQ at the end of the day. Price per lady for 2 days fishing with lunch on both days is £100. Please reserve your place with Craig Mackay via email: craig@cmdesign.biz

Friday 31st March there will be a ladies dinner with guest speaker at the Aberlour Hotel at 7.30pm. Two course meal is £23 per person. Please reserve your place with Anne Woodcock via email: anne@fishpal.com. Partners, husbands are welcome to come along and enjoy this memorable evening – more to follow ref guest speakers etc.

One of the fishing huts for lunch

Accommodation has been reserved for ladies attending the festival at the Aberlour Hotel  for Friday 31st March. Please contact the hotel on 01340 871 287  and speak with Jennifer who will book your accommodation for you. We have reserved the following rooms on a first come first serve basis

4 single rooms at £70 B&B

2 single rooms at £65 B&B

5 double rooms at £90 B&B

Please note ladies you will need to pay the hotel for your accommodation.

Evening Menu 31^st March at 7.00pm

Mains

Thyme-Roasted Chicken with Breton Onion Cream with Hasselback Potatoes, Creamed Potatoes & Vegetables

Roast Rib of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding Served with all the trimmings

Sea bass En Papillote Baked Sea bass with Parmentier Potatoes & Mediterranean Vegetables on a rich red pepper & garlic reduction

Roast Vegetable Stack  with Puy Lentils, Goat’s Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Puree

Desserts

Chocolate & Caramel Tea Cup with Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Blueberry Crème Brûlée

Sticky Toffee Pudding & Cream