Macnab Challenge 2014 THE FIELD ABOUT . ENTER REAL MACNAB CLASSIC MACNAB SOUTHERN MACNAB MACMARSH MACNORFOLK MACVERMIN MACSCANDI MACARGENTINIAN MACAFRICAN MACCHARLIE CORINTHIAN MACNAB HOW TO CATCH THE SALMON THE GROUSE THE STAG MACNABBERS LIVE BLOG Bill.Dent 13 hours ago Our spy came earlier than anticipated; a stag was seen on the Flats. Passing the Fence Pool, I saw a fish jump. I followed Mark first in his footsteps, and then nose to his boots, to a knoll. Our beast re-appeared. But heading away. Luckily he paused, and was taken. All sorted at the Larder, I made my way back to the Fence Pool and flicked a line over the run. A swirl, and my fly was taken. 27 years after my first cast on this beautiful river, a dark hen fish was safely netted. Up to the moor, we quickly saw a number of coveys – but oh so flighty. At last I brought one down from a curling covey, excellently picked up by Alex’s eager spaniel. A further sweep, and an audible strike, but all 4 birds flew strongly on. Then, we saw one bird peel away from the others. “Watch that bird” shouted Mark, and bit later we saw it tower and fall, stone dead. All 4 of us marked the spot, & rushed towards it. What a relief to find the bird lying in a hollow. What a Perfect Day! Jonathan Forss 2014-11-12 11:35 I achieved my Macnab on the 5th of September on glenprosen estate. The first half of the day had been spoiled due to a thick and sudden fog. Then we received a radio message from a group that had managed to bring a stag down despite of the fog and reported the whereabouts of the group. A short while later we were aiming at a good stag from a comfortable shooting distance of 200 meters. A group of hinds caught wind of us and pushed the the group to a less desirable distance of 350 meters. my aim didn't disappoint as the stag fell to the ground. the hunt for the grouse went better than expected knowing my skill with a shotgun is rusty at best. The first grouse died just a few meters from our vantage point and the other not far from the dead stag. with the stag and two grouse in the bag we were of to kerkock fishings. we started fishing and i was lucky enough to catch a 7-pound salmon on my 3rd cast! Big thanks to Scott, Gary and Bruce for a great week! Carly Wright 2014-11-10 15:10 Have you bagged a Macnab? Make sure you upload your stories and pictures to our blog. We are looking for the best stories (best does not necessarily mean the most successful!) Sebwylder 2013-12-09 21:33 Please see attached photo of our latest sculpture that we hope will be of interest to all those involved in the MacNab club. It's a limited edition of 9 Cast in foundry bronze It's a life size sculpture Price £35,000 Many thanks Seb Wylder Of Cemmick and Wylder Fine Art Tel 07500557881 Or please email. Sebwylder@me.com jonblumb 2013-11-20 19:41 With Gary Harkin in front of The Dungeon pool, where this salmon was caught. 1 October, 2013. jonblumb 2013-11-20 19:39 My Macnab began at Kercock Fishings on River Tay. Guided by Gary Harkin, I was pleased to land and release a 12 lb. hen salmon. Then Bruce Cooper and I drove to Glenprosen Estate, by Kirriemuir. We loaded stalking and shooting kit, and his Labrador, Angus, and headed to the hill. By 11:30 we had spied a herd of deer. That stalk didn't work out, but we soon found a beautiful, shootable, 10 point stag. It was bedded as other stags roared across the glen. When the stag stood up, I made the shot at 125 yards. Around 3:00 PM, as Bruce was dragging the 17 stone beast downhill, I uncased a 12 bore Churchill XXV, and walked down the glen. The day had turned a dark overcast, and my legs were tired and rubbery. Grouse flushed wild and low. After a break to retie my boots and collect myself, I was able to shoot the first grouse by 4:15 PM and the second at 4:45 PM. Angus happily retrieved each grouse. I was lucky to enjoy such a fun and memorable day! Thanks, Bruce, Gary & Angus! Ktrenter 2013-11-08 17:28 This was my second MacNab and the first one was special, the second was very very special. I caught a 12lb Salmon in the morning which happened to be our first of the week. What pleasure to catch such a fish in low water. Then after walking on the moor over pointers most of the morning and managing to shoot the odd grouse I had a spectacular left and right. I looked a David the head keeper and he said I think after the fish you had this morning and those two shots you should try for a Stag. So off Colin (keeper on Gannochy) and I go back down to the lodge to collect the rifle. After walking, crawling and sliding about and moving positions three times the most impressive 12 pointer lay at our feet with a clean shot straight through the heart. I felt like I had won the lottery, the most amazing days hunting. Everybody who was there for the 12th was pleased, just enough whiskey taken to celebrate. The Estate owner Allan was so pleased I shot one of his prized beasts. Thanks to all. Kaythompson 2013-10-08 11:31 On the 14th of September I set myself a challenge. To hunt with three packs and breeds of hounds in one day. As luck would have it the hunting gods were clearly looking down on me. First up was the Royal Agricultural College Beagles who met in a nearby village at first light. The Courtney Tracy Minkhounds were next up with a lunch time meet across the border in Wiltshire and third and final pack was the VWH foxhounds who conveniently has an evening meet. So having followed all three packs on foot my alternative MacNab was complete. I'd seen the sun rise and then set on three different types of hounds in two counties all within 12 hours. The full blog complete with images can be found here www.kaythompson.co.uk Thomas Ohlsson 2013-10-06 14:28 First time in Scotland and I completed a classic Macnab on my first try 2013-09-10 at Glenprosen estate. Started with a 5 lb grilse (which I released) in the morning, spent all afternoon stalking for deer, and finally shot a stag at about 19.40. I shot a brace of grouse on my way downhill and got the last one at 20.20 in the evening. The rest of the week i enjoyed the beautiful landscape feeling lucky. Lawrence.brennan@artemisfunds.com 2013-09-24 21:47 I've just completed a Macnab at Braeroy, nr Roybridge. Nine point stag, a cock and a hen grouse and a grilse later! What a lucky boy. The most enthusiastic team to help me led by Ian Stewart. Furthermore, it is my first stag, grouse and salmon. I am so lucky. LOGIN . 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