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BURNS FISHERY (Tarbolton) After some hard work by Adam and Francie breaking the ice some good catches were recorded.
On The Fly Pond, Ian Harrison from New Cumnock caught 7 fish for 18lb 2oz, young Hunter Withers from Kilmarnock caught 1 fish for 2lb 8oz, Mr. Watson from Irvine caught 1 fish for 2lb 6oz and Ritchie Allan from Irvine caught 2 fish for 3lb 14oz. Mr. Gillen from Irvine caught 2 fish for 3lb 14oz, Mr. McKay from Paisley caught 2 fish for 4lb, Stevie Brennan from Ayr caught 2 fish for 4lb 7oz
And Mr. T Jackson from Mauchline caught 2 fish for 4lb. Campbell Jackson from Mauchline caught 2 fish for 5lb, Darren Russell from Dalmellington caught 2 fish for 4lb 4oz, John Anderson from Kilwinning caught 4 fish for 11lb 4oz (1 at 4lb 4oz) and John Cowan Jnr from Kilwinning caught 4 fish for 10lb 10oz. John Cowan Snr from Kilwinning caught 2 fish for 4lb, Mr. Ligget from Ayr caught 1 fish for 2lb 8oz and Alan Morrison from Kilwinning caught 2 fish for 5lb 8oz.
On The Bait Pond, Mr. Gass from Irvine caught 2 fish for 4lb 6oz, Mr. Horner from Kilmarnock caught 2 fish for 5lb 4oz, Mr. McLeish from Kilmarnock 1 fish for 2lb 6oz and Mr. Lang from Kilmarnock caught 1 fish for 2lb 8oz. Mr. Davidson from Blantyre caught 1 fish for 3lb, Mr. Sym from Ayr caught 2 fish for 4lb, Mr. Garret from Ayr caught 1 fish fro 2lb 6oz and Mr. Irvine from Girvan caught 1 fish for 2lb. Mr. Johnstone from Ayr caught 2 fish for 4lb 4oz, Mr. A Campbell from Dundonald caught 4 fish for 8lb, Mr. Kilday from New Cumnock caught 2 fish for 4lb 4oz and Frank Johnstone from Ayr caught 2 fish for 5lb 8oz.
BURNHOUSE LOCHAN (Bonnybridge) The Black and green fritz and small traditionals have taken some good bags but Buzzers are also taking some good trout when fished on a floating line with a long leader. Ian Thomson from Falkirk caught a splendid rainbow that weighed in at 9lb 6oz that proved to be the ‘fish of the week’. Also doing well were Ian McDonald from Falkirk - two fish for 7lb 2oz, John Ramsay from Falkirk - two fish for 7lb, Garry Watson from Denny - two fish for 6lb 8oz and John Lawrie from Bonnybridge - one fish for 3lb 8oz. Jim Chalmers from Falkirk - three fish for 8lb 8oz, Alex Paterson from Camelon - three fish for 9lb 6oz, Jim Stratton from Banknock - two fish for 6lb 9oz and Jim Galbraith from Falkirk - two fish for 7lb 4oz.
COYLE WATER (Ayrshire). The sport has been exceptional this week with the aerator keeping the water virtually ice free. J Edgar from Troon on 2 visits took 3 fish for just under 11lbs, H Taylor had a cracker of just over 4lbs and Mr Kirk (Helensburgh) took 3 fish for 7lbs 4oz. Joe Morrison from Ayr made two visits taking 8 fish, Mr Kerr from Beith used a White Cat to be rewarded with 2 fish for 5lbs 8oz and Mr Clark from Ayr took 2 fish for 5lbs. A wide variety of flies have been successful this week including Yellow Dancers, White Cats, Bloodworms but Buzzers under a sight indicator have worked best.
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.
FAIRLIE MOOR. Fishing has been excellent over the past week with many nice finned rainbows to be found all around the loch. Larger Brownies are being caught in this colder weather (released back due to closed season) Black Spiders, Olive Damsels, Blood Worms and Red and Green Buzzers have been taking the fish floating lines fished static or intermediate with a very slow retrieve are the best tactics. The Bait pond is also fishing well with Red Maggots and Power Bait working the best
GOLDEN LOCH (Newburgh on Tay) At the Goldenloch these past few days it has been like summer, an outside temperature of 15 C has seen the fish moving on the surface looking for food. Anglers have been rewarded with good catches and a pleasant feel to their fishing, lets hope that this good weather stays and that the angling season is less windy. Getting it right was Pete Fleming, G Brown, D Logie and S Puel all from Methil who used Damsels and Diawl Bachs to take 30lbs of fish. Also getting a good bag of fish were Messrs Burnett and Cox with 18lbs of fish between on the Diawl Bach, and S Ewart from Kinross landed himself a gorgeous 6lb rainbow. With the 2005 stocking well underway anglers will be looking forward to a good season but please remember that this year more than ever before that equipment hygiene and health and safety regulations will play an important part in your days leisure.
HOWWOOD (Renfrewshire) The Bait Competition on Sunday was won by Charlie Marsano from Linwood with a great catch of 10 fish weighing 19lbs 9oz. Graham Steel from Paisley came second with 6 for 11lbs 13oz and Graham Stevenson (Helensburgh) was third with 4 for 9lbs. The prize for the heaviest fish went to John Holding from Irvine with a nice specimen that tipped the scales at 7lbs 9oz. Others doing well last week included Mr. Wells with 10 on C+r, Robert Lamb (Paisley) had 5 on C+R and Alex Gunn managed 5 for 9lbs 12oz. Mr. Henderson from Glasgow caught 5 for 9lbs 12oz and the top taking patterns have been the Damsel, Bloodworm and the Dog Nobbler.
LAWFIELD (Renfrewshire) Notable catches this week are from Donald Cochrane from Paisley with 16 on C&R, James O`Hare from Paisley 20 on C&R including 1 at 10lbs and Lee Kapovitz 16 on C&R including 1 brown at 4lbs. Andy Logan 2 for 4lbs 8oz and returned a further 8, Jim Houghton 7 on C&R and Chris Pearson from Port Glasgow 12 on C&R. Best flies are Black Buzzer, Red Diawl Bach, Cats Whisker and Damsel. Contact Billy on 01505 874182.
MOFFAT (Dumfriesshire) 32 Anglers fished the competition on Sunday with a fantastic total of 120 fish being captured. The competition was a 3 fish then C & R and the 65 fish that were taken totalled a whopping 253lbs. 3 doubles were caught during the competition as well as one of the elusive Golden Trout. The best flies have been lures. Jim Milne from Alloa took first prize and £ 100. S Linn from Kirkconnel took second to win a Viper rod and third was R Murray from Sanquhar.
MIDDLETON (Largs) With the improved weather conditions the fish are now feeding better and this has resulted in better catches. D. Coleman had a terrific days sport releasing a total of 14 fish, Andy Kennedy from Dalry visited but was unlucky only catching 2 Brownies and J Fairgrieves managed his bag limit taking 4 fish for 11lbs 5oz. Mr Loughary had another bag limit of 4 fish for 10lbs 13oz. The Black Fritz and other lures have worked well. Buzzers fished below a sight indicator have taken a lot of fish this week.
ORCHILL LOCH (Braco) The much improved weather has got the trout on the move again and the best taking patterns have proved to be the Damsel, Bloodworm, Yellow Dancer and various coloured Fritz lures fished slowly for best effect. Edward Rolland from Alva had a good outing taking 3 fish for 8lbs 4oz on a Damsel, Robbie McRobbie (Tillicoultry) had 3 for 7lbs 8oz on a Black & Green Fritz and Andrew Airnes (Clackmannan) caught 3 for 7lbs 8oz on a Yellow Dancer. Harry Robertson of Perth took 3 for 7lbs on a Damsel and Allan Mitchell (Stirling) had 5 for 12lbs 8oz on an Olive Buzzer.
2005 Glen Garioch Challenge Trophy
After the success of last years inaugural event we are pleased to announce that the competition will again be sponsored by Glen Garioch a similar format will apply to this years competition.
Please see below ten venues located throughout Scotland.
Last years competition saw in excess of 350 anglers from all over Scotland and some team members traveling from England to fish, it is hoped this year that the competition will be even bigger and better.
Last years winners fishing for Mauchline Ballochmyle will be at the final hoping to retain the magnificent trophy.
This years Final venue is still to be announced.
The Final is planned to be held during the
3rd / 4th week in September
2005 Venues & Dates
Kingennie Saturday 7th May
Middleton Fishery 14th May
Markle 22nd May
Swanswater 27th May
Burns Fishery 28th May
Loch Lochter 29th May
Bowden Springs 4th June
Moffat 11thJune
Artloch 18th June
Howwood 26th June
Unfortunately due to ever increasing overheads
we have had to increase the team entry fee by £5 making this years entry fee £25 per team.
Fishing costs at each Qualifying event will be paid on the Day and are not included above..
NO fishing COSTS for the Final
more information :
www.flyfishingscotland.com
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