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BURNS FISHERY (Tarbolton) After a very cold, wet and windy week it was good to see some hardy fishers who did well despite the conditions.
On The Fly Pond, D Cowan from Irvine caught 7 Fish for 18lb 10oz, Mr. Murdoch (Ayr) caught 2 fish for 6lb 6oz, Mr. Forwell (Ayr) caught 2 fish for 4lb 6oz and Mr. R Allan from Irvine caught 1 fish for 2lb 8oz.
On The Bait Pond; Louise McClean from Girvan caught 2 fish for 6lb 4oz (1 At 4lb), Mr. R Haining (Glasgow) caught 3 fish for 6lb, Mr. Findlay (Glasgow) caught 2 fish for 4lb 5oz and Mr. M Garret from Mauchline caught 4 fish for 8lb 8oz. Mr. R McBride from Girvan caught 2 fish for 5lb 8oz, Mr. McClean from Mossblown caught 2 fish for 4lb 4oz and Mr. Russell from Glasgow caught 1 fish for 2lb 8oz. Mr. J Boyle from Annbank caught 2 fish for 4lb 3oz, Mr. McMahon (Ayr) caught 1 fish for 2lb 2oz and Mr. McNicol (Ayr) caught 1 fish for 2lb.
COYLE WATER (Ayrshire). Ayrshire Cancer Support will be holding their annual fishing competition early in 2005 at Coyle Water. This year there will be a change of format, instead of the five man teams this year’s competition will be a singles event.
The qualifying days are Sat 12th and Sun 20th February and Sat 5th and Sun 13th March, with the final being fished on Sat 27th March 2005. Ten anglers from each day will go through to the final and the winner will receive the Fred Berkley Trophy and £300, second will receive £200 and third £100. There will be an extra prize and a raffle on each of the qualifying days
It is anticipated that places in the competition will be snapped up quickly and further details can be obtained by telephoning Coyle Water on 01292 571291 or John Beck at Ayrshire Cancer Support on 01563 538008.
GOLDEN LOCH (Newburgh on Tay) The first two weeks of 2005 at the Goldenloch have been extremely windy however anglers have not been put of by the conditions and the fishing has been excellent. Steve Smart from Strathmiglo fishing from the bank had 5 all returned reporting that the fish were in tip top condition, Steve McCarthy Lochore had an early morning start and using a Montana caught 4 returning all, before the wind made it impossible to continue. Like most anglers Steve did not mind the torrential rain but high blustery wind just spoiled his day. Jim Wilson from Dalgety Bay had 4 on C+R with one being a gorgeous 3lb blue trout and another a 1lb brown. The new lodge is now certainly a big asset, as anglers can warm up in comfort with a heater and microwave to heat pies etc. Those making good use of the facilities were pensioners Jim and Dave, from Perth, both arriving on a nice, calm day only to see a complete turnaround in the weather. Within an hour they were having to run to the lodge for shelter, but determined not to have their day spoiled the two hardy old timers were in and out, off and on the loch all day and eventually caught 6 fish for 16lbs.
HOWWOOD (Renfrewshire) Due to the horrendous weather the fishery has been very quiet but those who braved the gales and rain did very well indeed. Stevie Horsburgh from Johnstone had 4 for 8lbs 12oz, Mr. Leslie had a brace weighing 4lbs 12oz and Donny Muir (Johnstone) managed 3 for 9lbs. Also doing well were Heather Goodfellow from Johnstone had 2 for 4lbs 14oz and Campbell Mills (Glasgow) caught 2 for 3lbs 12oz. The best flies have been the Damsel, Cat’s Whisker and the Black & Green Montana Nymph.
LAWFIELD (Renfrewshire) Despite the stormy weather some excellent catches have been made mostly on sight-bob tactics. Stevie Pringle from Paisley had 4 fish on a Rubber Duck fished under an indicator. One fish weighed 10lbs and one weighed 11lbs 8oz. Archie Frame had 4 on C&R, Alan Martin 2 on C&R, S. Drummond 5 on C&R and R. McIntyre 4 on C&R. With calmer conditions forecast the fishing should be very good.
Contact Billy on 01505 874182.
MARKLE FISHERY (East Lothian) Although extremely quiet due to the terrible weather those who went out fishing returned with some pretty impressive catches. Willie Brash from Mayfield had a great session ending up with a brace of fish that tipped the scales at 26lbs. A Yellow Dancer did the damage and the heaviest fish weighed in at 15lbs. Jack Hay from Haddington took fish number 1,000 last week and with his season ticket running to the end of the month no doubt a few more will be added to this already impressive tally. Jack used a White Rabbitiser to bag a cracking rainbow of 10lbs. Frank Stewart made the long trip up from Wooler in Northumbria on a wild and windy day but was well rewarded with specimens of 10lbs and 8lbs both to the Hare’s Ear. He returned a further 4 fish. Also doing well were Mr. Clayton with 3 for 14lbs on a Bloodworm and A Patterson took 3 for 9lbs 4oz and released a further 8 – all to a Buzzer.
MIDDLETON (Largs) Even with the heavy winds and poor weather conditions the fishery is doing well with some excellent catches coming off. Some of those these have come from Tam White with 4 fish for 14lbs 8oz, Kenny Haggert released 12 and J Drey took 2 for 6lbs. J Galbraith had 2 for 6lbs, J Anderson 1fish for 3lbs 8oz and Graham Steele released 8 fish. Best flies have been Damsels and Minkies.
Club Bookings are now being taken. Call Morris on 07932 744531
ORCHILL LOCH (Braco) The fishing was extremely good last week with the Damsel, Yellow Dancer, Black & Green Fritz and small nymphs all taking good baskets of fish. Amongst those doing well were 12 year old John McLean from Crieff who had 3 fish for 8lbs 12oz on a Blue Fritz, Mike Piper (Edinburgh) took 3 for 8lbs on the Yellow Dancer and Paul Campbell (Halbeath) managed 5 for 16lbs on the Yellow Dancer. Bill Smith from Menstrie caught 3 for 8lbs on a Black & Green Fritz, Andrew Airnes (Clackmannan) had 3 for 8lbs 4oz and John Meek (Tullibody) had 3 for 8lbs 4oz on the Yellow Dancer.
SWANSWATER (Stirling) Despite the atrocious weather conditions a good number of anglers braved the elements and for most of the week were well rewarded for their efforts. On the days when Swanswater was virtually unfishable because of high water levels and strong winds, the small ponds came into their own and fished well. In spite of all the rain, the water is coloured rather than dirty and is clearing fast. Yellow Dancer, Damsel, Black and Green Fritz, Okay Dokey and other Buzzers were the best patterns. Several anglers took advantage of seasonal holidays to make several visits to the Fishery during the course of the week
Peter Bryce, Alloa, in 5 visits took a total of 17 fish for 53lb 6oz, the biggest one being a 5lb 4oz Rainbow, Sandy Ireland, Lochgoilhead, 10 for 28lb 4oz in two visits including 2 Blues, 13 year old John Mathieson, Doune, 9 for 26lb 8oz, including a 5lb Rainbow, in two visits and Peter Baranowski, Bridge of Allan, had 8 for 26lb 12oz including a 5lb 8oz rainbow and a Blue in two visits, Sandy Jenkins, Carronshore, also made two visits an took 8 for 24lb 12oz, Ronnie Loos, Stirling, 4 for 13lb 12oz including a 4lb 4oz Blue in two visits, Stuart Cameron and grandson, Thomas from Alexandria, shared 5 for 17lb from the boat and Robin Bowler, Menstrie, 5 for 16lb 8oz including a 4lb 8oz Rainbow. John Montague, Alexandria, 5 for 16lb including 2 Blues, Peter McFarland, Arrochar, 5 for 15lb, Sean Cochrane, Cumbernauld, 5 for 14lb and John Webster, Glasgow, had 2 Blues in his 5 for 13lb 12oz. David Anderson, 4 for 14lb 4oz, Davy Neilson, Carronshore, 4 for 12lb 4oz, Tam Brown, Killearn, 3 for 11lb 2oz and John Kane, Kilmarnock, 3 for 11lb.David Marno, 3 for 11lb, John Jack, Airdrie, 3 for 10lb 8oz, Andy Scobie, Stirling, 3 for 10lb 8oz including a Blue, David Paterson and Keith Bell, East Kilbride, shared 6 for 18lb 8oz and John Relf, Falkirk, had a 4lb 9oz Rainbow in his 2 for 8lb 2oz.
OTHER FISHERIES
BURNHOUSE LOCHAN (Bonnybridge) There is still plenty top of the water activity with Black Buzzers and Micro- Buzzers still doing well. The bigger fish are feeding on fry at the moment therefore anything that resembles fry is doing very well indeed. Green Fritz with a black tail and the Black Fritz are all taking good bags.
Jim Sullivan from Falkirk had a fish for 12lb 7oz that turned out to be the heaviest of the week. Also doing well were Archie Miller from Banknock - two fish for 7lb, Phillip Tully from Falkirk - two fish for 8lb 8oz and Garry Watson from Denny - two fish for 8lb 4oz and returned a further 8 fish. Alex Britain from Falkirk - two fish for 8lb, James Potter from Allandale - two fish for 9lb 4oz and Jim McGregor from Camelon - three fish for 11lb 6oz. David Stewart from Bonnybridge - two fish for 6lb 13oz and Allan Brown from Banknock - two fish for 6lb 5oz and returned 6 fish.
KINGENNIE FISHINGS (Arbroath) Ian Barclay and party from Penicuik had a great day out on the Specimen Pool when the 9 rods took a total of 14 fish weighing 72lbs. Also doing well were Jim Tait from Forfar with 4 for 22lbs on the Green Pea and Sandy Jones (Dundee) took 4 for 19lbs on the Gold Head Damsel. Stewart McPhee from Elgin had 5 for 30lbs – best 7lbs and Jim Cuthill (Carnoustie) took 3 for 18lbs on an Orange Fritz.
THE SPECIMEN POOL WILL CLOSE LATER THIS MONTH FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS FOR ‘DE-SLUDGING’.
The Bankside Pool continues to fish well especially to Buzzers, surprisingly enough for this time of the year. Gilbert Cheetham – snr. and jnr. had 48 fish between them keeping 8 for 22lbs – the top taking pattern was the Damsel Nymph. Others doing well included Mr. Godfrey from Kirriemuir with 4 for 9lbs – returned 13 on Buzzers, Jim Hampton (Forfar) took 4 for 9lbs 12oz – returned 11 and Jim McFarlane (Kirriemuir) managed 4 for 10lbs – returned 5.
The ‘NEW’ Bankside Pool will be the venue for the Kingennie Summer League Fly-Fishing Competitions that will be sponsored by with £1,000 of tackle from Greys, the fishing tackle company. The Singles heats will take place on Monday nights from May until September and the pairs will be held on Thursday evenings. This will be a pegged event on a catch and release basis with the draw taking place at 6pm then fishing until dark. The cost will be £10 per angler per night – payable in advance and further details can be had from Neil Anderson on 01382 350777.
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