I have a relative coming up from down south and intend to go trout fishing. He`d love to see one of the stretches we fish, but as there are no day tickets for sale, I wondered if I could take him out as a guest?  If not, I can get tickets for the Cart.

i think day tickets just give people the excuse that they have been looking for a ticket while fishing for free.

oh right i get what you mean now and don't see why it cant be done.

and all the other stuff is doing well and I'm looking at getting back on the river as soon as possible.

I think this could work.

Say two coupons per member per year allowing members to have two guest days (either two single days or two guys for one day). Date of fishing, guest's name and address goes on the coupon (must be a non-Glasgow postcode – real guest from outside the Kelvin catchment -not your mate from round the corner) +members details . Proof of identity must be carried by all.

The member submits the coupons to the secretary at least one week in advance and takes responsibility for his guest.

The Secretary knows in advance if any guests are to be on the river (can advise baliffs).

Only Catch and release  for member and guest on guest days -avoids problem of who actually caught that nice salmon !

The upside is a little perk for the members but like everything else could be open to abuse.

Would need the support of the majority of members of course which might prove difficult.

F*** me I`m sorry I asked now lol