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BUTTERSTONE LOCH (Dunkeld) This week I'm able to say that the fishing at Butterstone has probably been at it's very best over the last few days writes manager Rick Knight. We've had some great catches, a very successful fund raising competition, spectacular rises in the calm conditions and lots of big fish caught. It doesn't get any easier to come down with a favoured method though; it's still wide and varied with regard to both depth and pattern. Buzzers and nymphs have been good but the lure boys have been getting their share too, with various coloured rabbits doing the damage.
The sun is less of a consideration now but overcast and light ripple is best (as usual!) and the last three or four days have been ideal.
On Friday the Fishery hosted and sponsored a competition for fund raising for the Perth Royal Infirmary heart scanner appeal, ably organized by The British Heart Foundation's local man, Raymond Adam. A total of just over £600 was raised for the charity and everyone was delighted with their day. A total of 21 boats were out and returned an impressive 156 trout for a weight of 323lb 10oz. Heaviest for the day and heaviest for the week equaled the seasons record at 13lb 12oz and was caught by well-known Crieff angler, Malcolm Anderson. Prizewinners were: Bob Inglis with a limit basket of 6 fish for 15lb 11oz and ladies winner was Ann Boreland with 5 fish for 8lb 9oz
The Loch continued in the same vein over the weekend and some of the club returns were: Aberdour Angling Association had 66 fish for 145lb, Newtyle & Meigle, 52 for 114lb, including a 9lb fish for Dave Bell (Buzzer), Perth RASC Club, 54 fish for 109lb 14oz and Leslie & Glenrothes, 39 fish for 82lb 4oz. The Thistle Angling Club, 47 fish for 79lb 12oz, and Cupar Angling Club, 36lb 79lb 12oz, including an 8lb fish for Bill Motion
Other big fish this week came from G Tomlinson with one at 9lb 4oz ton a Green Peter, an 8lb 12oz for Mark Strang (home made lure) and 7lb 12oz for Blairgowrie regular, Bert Wilson (copper buzzer)
STOP PRESS - CATCH & RELEASE
I have decided, for a trial period, to give catch & release a go at Butterstone, on the following basis Weekdays only - Only bookable within preceding 24hrs - Barbless hooks only may be used and landing nets may not be taken in the boat. Cost will be £12.00 per angler
COYLE WATER (Ayrshire) The fishery has continued to produce big fish this week again with Hugh Taylor from Troon bagging a lovely fish of 11lb on a green buzzer. Robert Rogers from Ardrossan had a beauty of 9lbs on a Black Fritz and Hector Milligan from Cumnock had two visits this week taking on both occasions 2 fish each night for 4.5lbs
W Mitchell from Ayr had a good day and left happy with a nice fish of 5lbs caught on a CDC. The bait pond continues to fish well on the floated and sunken baits. Power bait, maggots and sweetcorn have produced the best results this week with Richard McBride and Jim Aitken from Logan both catching their limit with maggots and worm. Andrew Roy, a visitor from Northern Ireland had 3 fish for 5lbs on power bait.
The first of our winter competitions will be advertised shortly and may well be at the start of November.
HOWWOOD (Renfrewshire) There were some cracking fish off last week with Ross Douglas from Johnstone taking the heaviest at 14lbs on an Olive Epoxy Buzzer. Dennis Zibas from Zante in Greece used a Black Snatcher to bag a beauty of 12lbs 2oz and Bobby Beggs (Johnstone) had 3 for 12lbs 11oz - best 9lbs 4oz on a CDC Sedge. Others doing well included Rab McPherson from Coulport who had 5 for 9lbs 14oz - returned 5 on the Diawl Bach and his boat partner John Wellman used a Black Fritz to take 5 for 9lbs 12oz. Jim Kyle from Newton Mearns had 9 on C+R using a Sedge, Mr. Meighan caught 5 for 9lbs 12oz on the Damsel and John Holden (Irvine) caught 3 for 6lbs on the CDC.
MARKLE FISHERY (East Lothian) There were three doubles off last week with T Russell snr from Moffat taking the biggest at 13lbs 8oz on a Daddy Longlegs. Paul Rae from Hawick had 3 for 16lbs - best 10lbs and Frank Rawlings (Edinburgh) used a Buzzer to catch a nice specimen of 12lbs 8oz. William Hall from Dalkeith took 3 for 12lbs - best 7lbs 8oz on a Buzzer and Ian Evans (New Craighall) had one at 10lbs on a White Cat.
NORTH THIRD TROUT FISHERY (Stirling) Despite cold winds on a number of days the week ended with an excellent total of 497 trout, including 14 specimens. The biggest fish of the week weighed in at 8lbs 12 oz and it was caught by Mark Brownrigg of Callander. This was closely followed by Mr. McKay of Glasgow, who had a superb specimen of 8lbs 6oz. He ended the day with a magnificent bag of fish totalling 9 for 20lbs 2oz. The third really big specimen of the week was caught by J. Pringle of Alnwick, who was fishing with the House of Hardy Angling Club and his specimen was returned to the water and was very conservatively estimated at 8lbs plus. Mr. Maughan of Cockermouth was up on one of his regular trips from England and had a beautiful rainbow of 7lbs 6oz.
Apart from the colder days, anglers were still doing best with intermediate or floating lines. Particularly successful flies included the Damsel nymph, Diawl Bach, Bibio, Kate McLaren and Black Pennell. Overall lures were not so successful. Due to popular demand the Fishery has extended the days when it offers discounted permits to anglers who are over the age of 60 or are unemployed. These tickets are now available from Monday to Thursday, inclusive. If the angler is eligible then the cost is only £12 per rod for boat or bank fishing. This is fantastic value and offers a massive saving on the normal price. Just book in the normal way and remember that proof of status will be needed on the day.
ORCHILL LOCH (Braco) The best methods last week was to use a floating line teamed up with Buzzers, Hoppers, Daddy Longlegs, Diawl Bach and the Damsel Nymph. The Glenochil AC from Tullibody had a good day taking 48 fish for 143lbs with Stewart Forrest having the heaviest basket of 6 fish weighing 17lbs 8oz. There were some big fish off last week with the heaviest at 8lbs 4oz being taken by Jock Esplin from Bonnybridge and included in a basket of 5 for 22lbs 8oz. Also doing well were Harry Graham from Glenrothes with 8 for 29lbs 8oz --best 7lbs 7oz on a Black Shimmy, Sandy McMeechin (Fallin) took 5 for 20lbs 4oz - best 6lbs 8oz on a Drunk and Dandy Stewart (Fallin) caught 3 for 14lbs 8oz - best 7lbs 8oz on a PTN. Arthur Shevill from Airdrie took 5 for 16lbs - best 5lbs 8oz on a Dry Daddy and Graham King (Perth) used a Dry Hopper to catch 6 for 20lbs 8oz - best 5lbs 8oz.
SWANSWATER The breezier conditions during the week suited the fish better and led to some excellent fishing. During the calm spells, static Buzzers were working best, with Damsels, Hare's Ear, Cat's Whisker and Dancers the favourites at other times. A total of 428 fish averaging 2lb 9oz were taken this week, with another 46 caught and released. Once again there was a good selection of varieties landed, with the Blues in particular creating a lot of great sport.
Biggest fish this week was a cracking 11lb 7oz Rainbow landed by David MacIntyre from Glasgow on a home-tied lure, in his 2 for 13lb 8oz, Martin Conroy (Larbert) 3 for 17lb including a 9lb 12oz Rainbow and 2 Browns and Gary Waugh, Airdrie, 4 for 14lb including a 6lb Blue. Over the course of the week Ronnie Loos from Stirling caught 23 for 59lb including 1 Brown and 9 Blues, the biggest of which was 6lb, Danny Doherty (Denny) 5 for 14lb 8oz including 2 Blues and a Brown and D West, Cumbernauld, 5 for 14lb including a Brown and 2 Blues.
OTHER FISHERIES
BURNHOUSE LOCHAN (Bonnybridge) A change in the weather has brought down the water temperature, encouraging the bigger fish to become more active. Very good bags were taken from the top of the water on a floating line with buzzers, Claret Hopper's and Daddies. Small nymphs are taking some good bags, fished on a long leader very slowly. Yellow Dancers and Vivas have had some very good results again this week. Come up and give it a go, the loch is fishing very well.
The biggest fish last week was taken by James Moffat from Denny who caught a splendid rainbow that weighed in at 12lbs 4oz. Some of the week's best catches included Ian McGregor from Falkirk - four fish for 18lbs, David Hartley from Alexandria - four fish for 12lbs 12oz, Frank Rankin from Bishopbriggs - two fish for 10lbs and dam Allan from Kincardine - three fish for 10lbs 12oz. Jack Valentine from Larbert - two fish for 10lbs 4oz, Ian Young from Grangemouth - two fish for 9lbs 14oz, Pat Castles from Cumbernauld - one fish for 5lbs 14oz and Brian Godfrey from Shieldhill - two fish for 7lbs.
KINGENNIE FISHINGS (Broughty Ferry) It was a fabulous week on the Specimen Pool with no fewer than SEVEN double figure fish coming off. The biggest fell to the charms of a Black & Green Tadpole fished by John Michie from Dunfermline and this specimen tipped the scales at 15lbs 2oz. Other double captors included Mark Blackman from Oakley with one at 13lbs on an Orange Fritz, Bob McHardy (Carnoustie) caught one at 12lbs 2oz on an Olive Damsel and Danny McCallum (Kirkcaldy) had one at 11lbs on a Black Bunny Leech. Jim Tait from Forfar had a brace of biggies - one at 12lbs and the other at 11lbs 8oz on a Green Pea and lastly John Greenan (Perth) took on at 10lbs 10oz on a GRHE. Also doing well were George Baillie & Co from Linlithgow with 11 for 82lbs - best 9lbs 12oz.
The surface activity has been good on the Bankside Pool all week and Jim Dickson from Arbroath took 11 on a Black Parachute dry fly. John Kennedy and party from Glasgow had 28 for 62lbs 4oz on Bloodworm and dries, Bob Giachetto & Drew Young (Monifieth) had 5 for 15lbs 12oz on the Flashback Damsel and Brian Stewart (Dundee) took 4 for 10lbs on the Black CDC.
NEWTON FARM. (Wormit, Fife) The 16 anglers fishing the MacMillan Cancer Relief Comp on Saturday caught 38 fish for 84lbs 2ozs and raised over £1600 in sponsorship for the charity. A good day's work! Ronnie Leuchars took 1st prize with 8 fish to 17lbs. He got a shock when he found one of the 2 brook trout stocked at Newton around 2 years ago, at 1/2 lb. The fish weighed 2lbs 8oz on Saturday! Dai Carruthers took 2nd with 4 -12lbs and Mark Chalmers and Iain McLeod took 3rd= with 4 - 10lbs 20oz.
Gordon and Katherine are giving anglers a special deal in October. Anglers fishing weekdays can bring a pal for free, on any of the tickets. The fishery is also starting a new Winter League, running from October to February. Any angler weighing in a 3 fish basket will be eligible, and the top 5 baskets every month will get free entry to a grand final in March, with a substantial cash prize. Fish at Newton are coming well to mini lures now, with the blob starting to feature in the returns, along with a Newton Favourite, the Damsel.
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