Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Ceremony 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Opening Ceremony 2012.

Salmon season gets under way on banks of River Tay.

St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas was given the honour of making the first cast of the year.


The salmon season has got under way with a traditional ceremony on the banks of the River Tay.


Some video footage of the Opening Day ceremony at Dunkeld on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

Crowds of anglers and local residents gathered in Dunkeld for the traditional blessing on Monday.

Experts are predicting a bumper season following some of the best conditions the Tay has seen for several years.
Salmon season gets under way on banks of River Tay

The honour of making the first cast of the year fell to St Johnstone football manager Steve Lomas.

He said: "I haven't fished in 20 years and it showed.

"It was thoroughly enjoyable and I think it's very important as somewhat as an outsider to try and embed yourself in the local community.

"They are two years into a catch-and-release scheme to get the stocks back up and it seems to be working well."

William Jack, chairman of the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board, said it was a "great day" for everyone interested in angling.

He said: "At long last those of us who are really keen on angling are allowed to start fishing again. This is the opening of the 2012 season and anybody involved in angling at all is excited about today.

"It's been an excellent turnout and so many different facets of the local community have been involved. A lot of that is down to the efforts of all the people who've laid on such a terrific facility for us."


STV News clip on the Tay Opening Day 2012.

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