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David Newman (Riverfish)
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Colin Johnson (Flyfisherman)
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Swanswater Fishery
Saturday saw 40 flyfishers assembled for the Grand Final of the Glen Garioch Challenge Trophy, Organised by www.flyfishingscotland.com and fished previously at venues up and down Scotland over a period of 3 months with 1 team qualifying from each venue. The 10 top 4 man teams arrived to compete for the silverware and impressive array of prizes.
Not an ideal fishing day with varying conditions throughout the day and the water being slightly coloured due to the rain on previous days. But as expected within minutes anglers were hooked into fish. At the lunchtime break there were a couple of teams clearly in the lead.The final whistle was blown and anglers proceeded to weigh in the catches and hand in their returns cards for the results to be collated it looked as if it would be close.
After all the weights had been doubled checked it was down to Paul Young ( Hooked on Fishing ) to announce the results and present the prizes.With the Heron Flyfishers unfortunately being beaten into second place by a mere 9oz's.
The accolade and 1st Prize went to the team representing Aberdeen & District Angling Association.
1st Aberdeen & District Angling Association ( Team ) Qualified at Artloch Fishery Huntly Aberdeenshire
Mike Cordiner
Paul Toseland
Richard McHattie
Ernie McKay A total of 13 fish for a combined weight of 35lbs 5oz
Winners received the Main Trophy, Individual Trophies, Presentation bottle's of 21 year Old Glen Garioch Single Highland Malt Whisky & a Sharpes 10ft 7 wieght Rod courtesy of Sharpes of Aberdeen.
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2nd Heron Flyfisher ( Ayrshire ) Qualified at Middleton Fishery Ayrshire.
Mark Flemming
Ralph Flemming
Tom Brown
Vicky Donati A total of 14 fish for a combined weight of 34lbs 12oz
2nd Place received Individual Trophies, Bottles of Glen Garioch 15 year old Single Highland Malt Whisky & Landing nets courtesy of Flyfishingscotland.com.
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3rd Diawl Bachs ( Aberdeenshire ) Qualified at Lochter Fishery Aberdeenshire
Chris McAllister
John Brown
Kevin Neri
Keith Crocket A Total of 13 fish for a combined weight of 32lbs 6oz
3rd Place received Individual Trophies, Bottles of Glen Garioch 10 year old Single Highland Malt Whisky & Fly boxes courtesy of the Glasgow Angling Centre.
Top Individual Bag went to Mike Cordiner of the ADAA team with 3 fish for a total weight of 22lbs 4oz. Mike received a full day ticket to fish Swanswater and a selection of Fulling Mill flies.
A Total of 74 fish were taken with a total weight of 227lbs 12oz and a further 7 fish were released.
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Colin Johnson (Flyfisherman)
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BURNS FISHERY (Tarbolton) The Fly Pond has fished well of late and included amongst the best catches were Mr. W Gillan from Irvine Caught 2 fish for 6lb 2oz, Bert from Glasgow caught 2 fish for 4lb 2oz and Mr. N Gratton from Glasgow caught 1 fish for 2lb 10oz. Mr. T Dallas from Glasgow caught 1 fish for 3lb, Mr. Walker from Lugar caught 1 fish for 3lb 2oz and Mr. G Thomson from Kilmarnock caught 2 fish for 4lb 4oz. M C Jackson from Mauchline 1 fish for 3lb 4oz, Mr. A Wallace from Glasgow Caught 2 fish for 5lb and Mr. I Harrison from New Cumnock caught 2 fish for 4lb 6oz.
On the Bait Pond Mr. W Mack from Blantyre caught 2 fish for 4lb 8oz, Mr. McDicken from New Cumnock caught 2 fish for 4lb 6oz and Mr. McDicken Jnr from New Cumnock caught 2 fish for 4lb 2oz. Mr. McDicken Snr from New Cumnock caught 2 fish for 5lb, Alex from Glasgow caught 2 fish for 4lb and Mr. B Fife from Coylton caught 1 fish for 3lb 2oz. Mr. S Ferns from Kilmarnock caught 2 fish for 5lb 2oz.
BURNHOUSE LOCHAN (Bonnybridge) Buzzers took some very good bags last week again, as did small traditionals fished on a floating line with a long leader very slowly. Black and green Fritz, Orange Fritz and the infamous Yellow Dancer also took some good fish.
Biggest fish of the week was taken by Andrew Tuten from Falkirk with a nice rainbow that weighed in at 6lb 8oz. Also doing well were Raymond Stevenson from Falkirk - two fish for 9lb, Sandy Kirkwood from Falkirk - two fish for 6lb 5oz and Barry Cochran from Bonnybridge - one fish for 4lb. William Sinclair from Denny - two fish for 7lb 8oz, Steven Hunter from Banknock - two fish for 6lb and Stewart Sheriff from Falkirk - three fish for 9lb. Archie Miller from Banknock - two fish for 5lb 8oz and Donald Stewart from Denny - two fish for 5lb 12oz.
FAIRLIE MOOR. Has been fishing really well over the past week with many good catches being taken all around the loch. Floating lines teamed with Lime Buzzers with Hare's ear or Bloodworms have done particularly well. An intermediate line stripped fast using Green Fritz teamed with Black or Olive damsels has also produced some excellent catches. Sinking lines fished with white boobies have landed nice fish along the dam wall area.
The Bait pond has been fishing really well with worm or power bait doing the business here.
GOLDEN LOCH (Newburgh on Tay) Still reasonably mild weather at the Goldenloch and the fish are responding by feeding and moving on the surface. The anglers are delighted with the sight of the fish as they look for anything that resembles food. We seem to have three large shoals of fish, the brown trout that spend most of their time in and around the boat jetty and two groups of rainbows which move in all parts of the loch. Master Gavin Wood, Star of Markinch fishing with his father caught and landed a 2.4lb rainbow in their bag and Master Tom Jenks (Dunning) fishing with his uncle had 2 for 4.5lbs using a Mini Cats Whisker. This was Tom’s first ever day trout fishing and left with a huge smile on his face as his uncle had only managed I but lost 3. J Tolhie, Dundee had 3 for 6lbs using buzzers and Jim Paton (Auchtermuchty) on his first outing of the season managed 3 using Yellow Dancers.
HOWWOOD (Renfrewshire) It was a good week for fishing during which some excellent baskets were recorded. Those included Mr. Divers and a party of three who took 14 fish weighing 25lbs, Jim Black from Johnstone had 5 on C+R and Dougie Anderson (Glasgow) returned 4 with the biggest estimated at 4lbs. Steven Taylor from Clydebank caught 5 for 9lbs 8oz, Mr. Wilson (Paisley) took 3 for 6lbs 10oz and Jim Linnie (Alexandria) had 11 on a C+R ticket. Tom McDermott & son from Glasgow caught 6 for 12lbs and Kenny Fraser (Glasgow) took 8 on C+R.
KINGENNIE FISHINGS (Arbroath) The Specimen Pool re-opened at the weekend and full results will start up again next week.
WOW – what a week it was on the Bankside Pool with Brian Longmuir from Arbroath catching 48 fish on the one day – a new record. The best fish of the week went to Bob McDonald from Newbigging at 6lbs 8oz on a Diawl Bach and over the week no fewer than 24 fish over 5lbs were caught. Also doing well were Keith Clark from Dundee with 44 on C+R, Mark Smith (Arbroath) had 4 for 10lbs – returned 22 all on Zonkers and Mr. Hale (Forfar) took 4 for 14lbs – best 5lbs on a Damsel. Last but not least Sam Dorward from Carnoustie had 13 on C+R – best estimated at 6lbs on Buzzers.
LOCH FITTY (Dunfermline) Well-known Local angler Mr Jimmy Hatten from Kelty opened Loch Fitty for the 2005 season on Saturday 12th February amidst cold windy wintry weather. The water temperature started off at -1 degrees dropping to -4 degrees in the afternoon, the air temperature never rose above 2 degrees all day and the wind increased greatly as the day progressed. The fishing was good for some anglers but not so good for others; the hardy souls that stuck it out were rewarded with some nice bags. Alloa angler Mr Jimmy Milne caught the first fish landed on the bank receiving a 1/2 bottle of Whisky while the boat angler who landed the first fish off the boats was Mr Ian Skilling from Shotts who also received a 1/2 bottle of Whisky. Best boat for the day was local Dunfermline angler Mr Burt returning to the jetty with his boat limit of 16 fish for 21lb 6oz. Best Flies recorded for the day were Black & Green Cat, Black Fritz, Viva and Damsel. Best Lines were Intermediate in the morning going on to a DI 3 in the afternoon. Best Areas were Car Park Shore, Stoney Bank & Swan Mussel Bay. Sunday saw severe gales with a scattering of snow showers thus restricting anglers to certain areas and very hard fishing, again the hardy souls picked up the occasional fish. The Fishing will improve as soon as the weather settles, as the loch has been heavily stocked for the new season with 2 & 1/2 tons of trout all waiting to be caught.
LOCHTER ( Old Meldrum ) In this unsettled world it is nice to spread a bit of happiness and Bridge of Don angler Neil Horne was a very happy chappie when he landed his “best fish ever” a fine rainbow which weighed in at fifteen pounds twelve ounces as part of his total bag of ten at Lochter Fishery Oldmeldrum.The Bloodworm, which had been recommended to him by fishery warden Charlie Yates, was the fly which did the business proof if proof were needed that it pays to ask “the locals” what is catching rather than just go it alone.
It was “ away the lads” for Geordie angler Dave Scott who had a fine twelve pounder in his bag of fifteen caught on a variety of mini lures while J. Deans had a best of eleven pounds in his bag of twenty one using everything from buzzers to lures as the conditions changed.
On the colder days lures worked well as the fish dropped down in the water particularly in the Muckle Troot loch .Mike Yeoman had nine in a Diffick and Harry Smart tempted fourteen using what he described as a very scruffy WSW.
The nymphers had their moments during the milder spells,it is amazing what a half a degree rise in water temperature can do to the trouts feeding habits;Stuart Park had eighteen and Archie Bell eleven using dark coloured nymphs fished very slowly using a figure of eight retrieve with the trout regularly taking just as the fly got to the edge of the deep water drop-off.
With the weather likely to remain unsettled it will be the anglers who adapt to the conditions who will fare best.There certainly are plenty of trout to be caught including beautiful overwintered specimens which are more difficult to catch but are well worth connecting up with.
MARKLE FISHERY (East Lothian) Although it has been a quiet week the quality of the baskets has been extremely good for those who fished. Jack Stevenson from Ormiston had an exceptional day catching a brace weighing 18lbs – heaviest 10lbs both on a Black Fritz. T Middleton from Hawick had a great catch of 3 for 16lbs – best 9lbs on a Black Fritz and B Parks (Edinburgh) caught 3 for 14lbs – best 6lbs on a Black & Green Tadpole. Chick Telfer from Gorebridge took 3 for 10lbs 8oz on a Cat’s Whisker and Hugh Snedden (Gorebridge) had 3 for 10lbs on a Hot Head Damsel.
MOFFAT (Dumfriesshire) Beautiful blue skies and little wind but the icy cold has made the fish very lethargic and they are not feeding as well as normalthis we are seeing in the growing on ponds, but for those who are will to try all methods and be more persistent there are fish to be had.
B Lawrie took 3 fish for 12lbs 6oz including a cracker of just over 6lbs. R Barrie captured 3 beauties that totalled a little over 12lbs. A busy day on Saturday saw many good bags being taken. Damsels, Yellow Dancers and Bloodworms seem to have been doing the most catching over the past week.
MIDDLETON (Largs) Some excellent sport and fishing over the past week with some of the better catches coming from S Hood taking 14 fish on his C & R ticket. B Hood took 3 fish for 10lbs 8oz. R McGregor had 3 for 9lbs 6oz and went on to release a further 4 fish. D Wright took 3 for 8lbs 10oz. Tam White took 4 crackers for a combined weight of 12lbs 8oz. A Anderson took 2 for 6lbs. P Campbell captured 2 fish for 9lbs 12oz. Mr W Osborne was fortunate enough to capture the tagged fish weighing approximately 10lbs unfortunately the tagged prize had not yet started so he received a Day ticket. Bibio, Hot head Damsels have been working well as has Buzzers fished under the sight indicator, Black Fritz have also taken a good share of the fish.
ORCHILL LOCH (Braco) The fishing is still excellent with the fish lying at varying depths according to the weather conditions. The top taking patterns last week were the Yellow Dancer, Bloodworm, Buzzers and small Nymphs. Those featuring amongst the best catches were Stewart Jackson from Larbert with 3 for 9lbs 12oz – best 4lbs 12oz on a Christmas Tree and Peem McMeechan (Fallin) took 5 for 14lbs – best 4lbs 8oz on a small Black & Green Nymph. Jim McGhee from Bonnybridge caught 3 for 10lbs on a Damsel, Jim Donnelly (Tullibody) had 4 for 12lbs 8oz – best 4lbs 4oz Buzzers and Hector Wilson (Bannockburn) managed 3 for 8lbs 12oz on an Orange Fritz.
SWANSWATER (Stirling) The bitterly cold wind on Sunday did not affect the fishing as much as the heavy rain and coloured water had done earlier in the week. Despite the weather there were still some days when the fishing was excellent and large numbers of superb quality fish were being taken by those brave enough to face the elements. Cat’s Whisker, Damsel, Dancer, and various Fritz patterns were all catching fish, with Black and Green and Orange amongst the favourite colours. On the days when the conditions on Swanswater were not so good the small ponds became very popular and were fishing very well and producing some lovely fish.
The biggest fish this week was a 6lb 8oz Blue landed by Eddie Fulton, Livingston in his 2 Blues for 9lb 4oz, Neville Dawson, Alva, had the bag of the week with 5 for 20lb 4oz, including two 4lb 12oz Rainbows and a 4lb Blue and Grant McCauley, Duntocher, in two visits, 9 for 28lb including 3 Blues. Steven Macdonald, Cumbernauld, in two visits, 9 for 28lb 10oz including 2 Blues, Charles Tevan, Stirling 7 for 22lb 8oz including 3 Blues, biggest at 4lb 10oz and Bob Lindsay, Carronshore, in two visits, 6 for 17lb 8oz including a Blue. Robert Blaney, Tullibody, 5 for 15lb 8oz, Willie Martin, Stirling, 5 for 15lb 8oz, Willie Lauder, Gareth Thorne and Kevin Hughes, from Pittenweem, shared 12 for 34lb and James Hogg, Richard Robertson and Willie Stewart, Edinburgh, shared 7 for 21lb 12oz including a 4lb 14oz Blue. Ray McIntosh, Banknock, 4 for 13lb 8oz including 3 Blues, Eddie Blair, Bannockburn, 4 for 13lb 4oz including a 4lb 12oz Rainbow and Frank Barr, Falkirk, 4 for 13lb. Kenny and Jim Downie, Galston, shared 4 for 12lb 10oz, including a Blue and a 4lb Rainbow, Andy Patrick, Manchester, had 2 Blues in his 3 for 9lb8oz and Allan Mitchell, Stirling, 3 for 9lb 8oz including a Blue. Ronnie Loos, Stirling, 2 for 9lb, the bigger one a 5lb 12oz Rainbow, Peter McGowan, Alexandria, 2 for 7lb 4oz, Harry Seton, Duntocher, 2 for 7lb and Kevin Gold, Stirling, 2 for 7lb.
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Colin Johnson (Flyfisherman)
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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
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Colin Johnson (Flyfisherman)
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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.
A letter has now been sent out to fisheries asking for their involvement and support and as soon as dates and venues have been decided they will be posted here.
There will be a minimum of 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
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Colin Johnson (Flyfisherman)
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BURNS FISHERY (Ayrshire)
The Fly Pond
Mr Crieghton from Kilmarnock caught 2 fish for 6lb 2oz.Ritchie Allan from Irvine caught 1 fish for 2lb 4oz.Bert from Glasgow caught 2 fish for 4lb 2oz
The Bait Pond
Mr Howell from Kilwinning caught 3 fish for 8lb 8oz.Mr Mckay from Paisley caught 4 fish for 9lb 8oz.Mr Riely from Glasgow caught 1 fish for 2lbs.Mr Fergusson from Kilwinning caught 2 fish for 4lbs.Mr McMichael from New Cumnock caught 3 fish for 8lbs.Mr Wilkie from Glasgow caught 2 fish for 4lb 1oz.Mr Patterson caught 2 fish for 3lb 14oz
BURNHOUSE LOCHAN (Bonnybridge) The loch fished very well again this week despite the weather with Buzzers taking some good bags. The Yellow Dancer, Green Fritz with a black tail and Red Fritz also took some good fish. There has been a lot of activity on the top over these past few days.
Mick Tully from Falkirk caught a fine rainbow that weighed in at 12lbs 8oz and this proved to be the biggest trout caught last week. Also doing well were Garry Watson from Denny - two fish for 6lb 8oz, Stewart Sheriff from Falkirk - three fish for 11lb 5oz and James McMeechan from Falkirk - three fish for 10lb. Jim Thomson from Falkirk - two fish for 8lb 9oz, Bob McCulloch from Bonnybridge - one fish for 5lb and Steven Wright from Banknock - two fish for 7lb 5oz. Robert Simms from Camelon - two fish for 7lb 3oz and Jim Holden from Denny - two fish for 6lb 12oz.
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) With three-quarters of the Goldenloch covered with ice we did not expect any anglers at the weekend, how wrong we were. John Hatton Kirkcaldy and Mr Dunn, Glenrothes were both on the loch by 8.30 and were both catching fish very quickly Mr S Hayes and Mr A Morgan both from Glenrothes had 3 for 6lbs returning 3 and 3 for 5lbs respectively all on Buzzers. Another hardy pair were Mr Bob Cox and Mr Geed Burnett from Dundee who used Yellow Dancers and Damsels to end up with a basket of 8 fish.
HOWWOOD (Renfrewshire) Due to the rather inclement weather the fishery was quiet during the week but those who did venture out on the better days did pretty well. Heather and Bobby Goodfellow from Johnstone had 4 for 7lbs and 3 for 7lbs respectively, Graham Steel (Paisley) took 4 on a C+R ticket and Stevie Docherty (Glasgow) caught 5 for 11lbs. Kenny Fraser from Glasgow caught 3 for 6lbs and Jim Linnie (Alexandria) had 5 on C+R. Mr. Caldwell had a brace weighing 4lbs 12oz and Mr. Henderson (Glasgow) took 5 for 10lbs.
KINGENNIE FISHINGS (Arbroath) Will all anglers please note that the Specimen Pool is now closed until the 30th January for essential dredging and repair work. Please phone Neil Anderson on 01382 350777 to check on the re-opening date.
Although the weather has been poor the catches have been good on the Bankside Pool with all sort of tactics from buzzers through to lures all working well. Those doing best last week included Willie Christie from Forfar with 4 for 11lbs – returned 6, Jim McFarlane (Kirriemuir) took 4 for 8lbs – returned 3 and George Anderson (Dundee) had 4 for 8lbs 8oz – returned 2. Doug Easson (Dundee) caught 11 on a catch and release ticket. Please note that this pool will also close for a period once the Specimen Pool has re-opened.
LAWFIELD (Renfrewshire) Alex Rennie from Elderslie had 39 on C&R, David Tourish had 7 on C&R, Tam Melvin from Johnstone 2 for 4lbs 2oz and released a further 7 including 1 at 8lbs. Geordie McKenzie from Clydebank 7 on C&R, Rab McIntyre from Paisley 2 for 4lbs 4oz and returned a further 8 including 1 at 4lbs and Stuart Drummond from Paisley 11 on C&R including a 4lbs 8oz brownie. Jimmy Meighan from Linwood 3 for 6lbs 8oz and returned a further 9 and Mr. Lannighan 9 on C&R and Graham Steel from Paisley 9 on C&R. Best flies are sight-bob with Bloodworm underneath, Cats Whisker, Minkie and Damsel. Contact Billy on 01505 874182.
MARKLE FISHERY (East Lothian) The biggest fish caught last week was a fine rainbow that tipped the scales at 12lbs 8oz and was taken on a home made mini Black Lure. Others doing well included Jack Hay from Haddington who had a 7lb fish on a Damsel, Gordon ‘Skunk’ Scott (Melrose) had 11 on C+R and Paul Rae (Hawick) managed 8 also on C+R. Chick Telfer from Gorebridge had 3 for 9lbs 8oz on a Cat’s Whisker and Mark Anderson (Edinburgh) took 12 on C+R, mainly to a White Rabbitiser.
MIDDLETON (Largs) Fishing has been difficult over the past week with plenty of rises and fish seemingly feeding close to the surface but very hard to get positive takes to the fly. Some of the better catches this week have come from Kenny Haggert who took a cracking fully finned fish of 4lbs 8oz, Robert Fullerton on a catch and release ticket had 5 lovely fish and Ian Tulloch had 1 for 3lbs 2oz. R Ryan took 1 for 2lbs 8oz. Others were finding it hard but those who willing to be persistent were rewarded with fish. Buzzers are working well as are Green Cats.
The Middleton Open Shield will be held on March 6th and there are still a few places available. Contact Morris on 07932 744531
ORCHILL LOCH (Braco) There are always a few hardy fishermen who turn up regarding the weather and those who did last week enjoyed some excellent sport. The Damsel, Yellow Dancer and the Black & Green Fritz proved to be the best taking patterns. George Watt from West Calder had 5 fish for 11lbs 12oz on a Damsel, T Hardie (Bonnybridge) caught 4 for 9lbs 12oz on a Yellow Dancer and Hugh Mailer (Stanley) had 3 for 10lbs on an Invicta. Andy Airnes from Clackmannan took 3 for 9lbs 12oz on a Yellow Dancer and the same pattern accounted for a fine brace weighing 5lbs caught by John Meek of Tullibody.
SPRING WATER (Ayrshire) Generally quiet due to the inclement weather conditions but good bags have been coming off the water a local club fished 5 rods and took 30 fish between them, Regulars Frank Cole took fish up to the 5lb mark on his last visit. Mr Bryce popped along from Maybole and was pleasantly surprised taking 2 fish for 11lbs. Large Black Buzzers, Bunny Leech and damsels have been the best flies of late.
The McMillan Pairs competition will be on Sunday 20th February and there are still a few places available. Contact : 01292-560343
SWANSWATER (Stirling) The fishing continued to be pretty good despite the changeable weather with fish being caught even during the snowstorms. The drop in temperature at the weekend had the effect of moving the fish from their usual haunts and created new hotspots. Most fish were taking lures, especially Yellow Dancer, Montana, Cat’s Whisker and Damsel, with Buzzers and Bloodworm picking up a few as usual.
Scott Padden, Falkirk, took the biggest fish of the week with a 10lb 10oz Rainbow, on a Black Cat, in his 2 for 14lb 10oz. Also doing well were 13 year old John Mathieson, Doune who had a great day on the Lower Meadow Pond taking 5 for 21lb, including 4 Blues, the biggest one at 7lb 12oz, Grant McCauley, Duntocher, in 3 visits took a total of 10 for 32lb 4oz and Willie Martin, Stirling, 5 for 14lb 12oz. John Fraser, Stirling, 5 for 14lb, Archie Muir, Glasgow, 5 for 13lb 12oz, Sandy Ireland, Lochgoilhead, 5 for 13lb 12oz and Peter Bryce and Petrina Williams, Alloa, both had 5 for 13lb 11oz. Sandy Jenkins, Carronshore, 4 for 13lb 12oz including 2 Blues, Tam McGarry, Dumbarton, also had 2 Blues in his 4 for 12lb 12oz, Harry Seton, Duntocher, 4 for 12lb 6oz and Graeme Lyttle, Bo’ness, 4 for 12lb 2oz. Harry Harrison, Dumbarton, 4 for 12lb 4oz, George Peline, Glasgow, 4 for 11lb 12oz, Mick O’Donnell, Cumbernauld, 3 for 11lb and Jim Marshall, Stirling, 3 for 9lb 4oz. Mark Blair, Glasgow, 3 for 9lb, Larry Hannah, Clydebank, 3 for 9lb, Scott Douglas 2 for 8lb including a 5lb Rainbow and a Blue and Corin Gentles, Menstrie, 2 for 7lb 4oz. Stuart Dunlop, Coatbridge, 5lb 12oz Rainbow and Jim Donnelly, Tullibody, 4lb 4oz Rainbow.
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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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BURNS FISHERY (Tarbolton) On Sunday 28th Dec the Fishery Sent a 6 man team up to Howwood Fishery to take part in the Flyfishing Scotland Trophy the team was as follows: M Pitt (Capt.), Jim Bryson, Kenneth Bryson, Darren Lynch, Young Robert McFarlane and Joe Morrison. After a hard days fishing the team ended up winning the competition and Robert also won the prize for taking the heaviest basket.
This week the weather has been very cold but the fish have still been getting caught. On the fly pond the main methods of catching are with intermediate lines using Black/Green Fritz, Golden Olive, Cat's Whiskers, Damsels and Orange and Green Fritz. Some good bags on the fly ponds are as follows; Francie Hainey (Annbank) caught 1 fish for 2lb 8oz, Jack Bradley (Ayr) caught 2 fish for 3lb 7oz, Jordan Lorimer (Ayr) caught 1 fish for 2lb 12oz
Mark Harden (Tarbolton) caught 2 fish for 4lb and his young nephew caught his first fish on the fly a nice 2lb 4oz rainbow trout.
On the bait pond power bait is still working well along with worms and maggot.
Some of the fish caught this week are as follows; Kennedy (the Hat) of Annbank caught 2 fish for 5lb 12oz. The Management and staff would like to take this chance to wish all our customers a Happy New Year.
GOLDEN LOCH (Newburgh on Tay) With the surprisingly warm spell this week the anglers have been treated to the fish rising and taking flies on the surface. Messrs. McLean and Donald from Dundee, both on their first ever visit, had a tremendous time fishing from the bank with one lad catching 3 for 8lbs, returning 4 and the other returning all his catch of 9. John Hatton, Kirkcaldy a good day using a gold headed black and green home tied creation to catch 3 beautiful fish weighing 8lbs, and returned 6 to fight another day. The water level is now back to capacity and the clarity is still excellent with the fish are active in all areas. George Melrose from Cupar had 3 for 6lbs 12 oz using an Invicta.
Bookings are still being taken for the New Year by phone on 01337840412 or email to info@goldenloch.co.uk
HOWWOOD (Renfrewshire) The highlight of the week was the inaugural Flyfishingscotland Trophy competition that was held last Sunday and competed for by seven invited six-man teams representing Burns Trout Fishery, Howwood A, Neptune AC, Flyfishingscotland, Stanley AC, Howwood B and Glenburn. At the end of a bright, cold and breezy day the boys from Burns were clear winners with a total catch of 14 fish for 27lbs and Howwood A came second with 10 fish for 21lbs 9oz. The heaviest bag was taken by Burns team member Rab McFarlane with a brilliant catch of 7 fish for 13lbs 12oz. Stevie Banks fishing for the Flyfishing Scotland won a fly line for catching the heaviest fish that weighed in at 5lbs 10oz and a special award of a fly line went to Andrew McFadyen for being the youngest competitor. The winning team members were presented with the trophy and individual plaques along with a bottle's of 15 year old Glen Garioch Malt Whisky and all competitors received a memento 12 year old miniature of Glen Garioch Malt.
Other thanks go to Ticker for Hart for donating a waistcoat and fly lines and to
Harry for his donation of wine as extra prizes.
LINTRATHEN. We are now taking Club bookings for the 2004 season. At the AGM held this year the decision was taken to HOLD the 2004 season prices at the same as charged for the 2003 season, making Lintrathen one of the best fishing bargains in Scotland. Any secretary wishing to fill a day (or evening) please contact Jim Hardie, 41 Rowan Avenue
Kirriemuir, DD8 4TB Tel 01575 572412.
Nominations are also being taken from clubs, who had fished with us last season, for a member to compete in our annual Grand Opening Competition. Each entrant will receive a small prize as well as the winner and runner-ups receiving a trophy and appropriate prizes.
MARKLE FISHERY (East Lothian).The biggest fish taken last week was a whopper of 14lbs taken on a Yellow Dancer by Des Gray from Bonnyrigg. The Boxing Day competition was a big success with the 42 rods taking 120 fish for 407lbs. The winner was Alan cook from Jedburgh with 8 for 33lbs 4oz - best 5lbs 10oz, D Ronaldson (Haddington) was second with 5 for 23lbs on Buzzers - best 9lbs 8oz and third placed was Steven Welsh (Castle Douglas0 with 7 for 21lbs. The top taking pattern right now is the Yellow Dancer closely followed by the Bunny Leech but on the warmer days the Buzzers are still working well.
ORCHILL LOCH (Braco) There was some great sport to be had after the snow and ice disappeared with plenty of fish moving on the top. The top taking flies have been the Damsel, Black & Green Fritz, Yellow Dancer and the Cat's Whiskers. Jock Esplin from Bonnybridge had a great 4 fish catch for 14lbs - best 6lbs on the Damsel, Crawford Millar (Tillicoultry) had 7 for 18lbs on his two visits - best fish 5lbs on a Damsel and Jim McCormack (Tillicoultry0 took 5 for 10lbs 8oz on a Black & Silver lure. Also doing well were Andy Airnes (Clackmannan0 with 3 for 7lbs on an Olive Fritz, John Fleming (Bonnybridge) had 4 for 9lbs on the Cat's Whisker and Peem Mcmeechan (Fallin) managed 5 for 14lbs 4oz - best 4lbs 8oz on a Jim's Damsel.
SWANSWATER (Stirling) The fishery continues to fish exceptionally well for the time of year with 264 fish averaging 2lb 9oz landed plus another 53 caught and released this week. On the mild days the fish were well up in the water taking Buzzers, Hare's Ear and PTN. On the colder days the anglers had to fish deeper and use small lures such as Cat's Whisker, Dancer, Damsel and Crafteye.
The full turnout on Boxing Day enjoyed the Competition and the celebrations afterwards. A total of 63 fish for 169lb 12oz were landed with fish being caught all round the pond. The winner, with 4 fish for 11lb 6oz was Allan McLachlan, Plean. Runner-up was Peter Baranowski, Bridge of Allan, with 4 for 10lb 12oz and third was John Downie, Airdrie, with 3 for 9lb. Arthur Donaghy, Banknock, also had 3 for 9lb and took the heaviest fish prize with a 4lb Blue.
The annual Boxing Day Raffle, which was drawn by Jim Donnelly of Diageo, was very well supported and raised a total of £644.00 for Strathcarron Hospice. This amount, along with money raised from the sale of flies and a donation from the fishery to make a total of £1000.00 will be matched by Diageo, meaning that a cheque for £2000.00 will be presented to the Hospice. Many thanks go to all those who donated prizes, bought tickets and helped in any way with raising this fantastic sum.
Some of this week's good catches included Robert McGregor, Darvel, 9 for 24lb 8oz including 3 Blues, Peter Bryce, Alloa, 9 for 22lb including 2 Blues, Ian McArthur, Dunnipace, 5 for 14lb 8oz, Nan Morrison, Stirling, 5 for 13lb 4oz and Allan McLay & Aileen Nicol, Plean, shared 5 for 13lb 12oz. Danny Doherty, Denny, 5 for 12lb 8oz, Jim Allan, Kilsyth, 5 for 12lb 8oz, A Muir, 4 for 11lb 8oz, Paul Owens, Glasgow, 4 for 10lb 4oz and Rab Don, Plean, 3 for 8lb 8oz including a 3lb 12oz Blue. Over the course of the week - Peter Baranowski, Bridge of Allan 16 for 42lb 8oz and Ronnie Loos, Stirling, 14 for 42lb 4oz.
BURNHOUSE LOCHAN (Bonnybridge) Last week some very good bags were taken with the Yellow Dancer fished on an intermediate line although some good fish were also taken on buzzers and small traditionals.
John Hill from Cumbernauld caught a fine rainbow that weighed in at 12lb 10oz. Also doing well were Robert Moffat from Glasgow - four fish for 12lb, Joe Meldrum from Cumbernauld - four fish for 12lb 2oz, James Chattam from Glasgow - three fish for 13lb and James Moffat from Glasgow - three fish for 10lb 4oz. Allan Stewart from Denny - three fish for 10lb 4oz, Henry Willows from Glasgow - two fish for 7lb 13oz, Ian Haslan from Denny - two fish for 7lb 2oz and Charlie Binnie from Denny - two fish for 6lb 10oz.
We would like to thank our regulars for there support in this past year and wish them all a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
KINGENNIE FISHINGS (Broughty Ferry) The highlight of last week was the two Boxing Day competitions that attracted a full house entry and resulted in some excellent catches being recorded.
On the Specimen Pool, first prize was taken by Len Thain from Forfar with a great catch of 4 for 34lbs 4oz - best 11lbs 2oz on the White & Green Fritz. Keith Clark from Dundee came second with 4 for 31lbs 8oz - best 9lbs on the Bunny Leech, Steven Duncan (Inverarity) was third with 4 for 29lbs 8oz - best 8lbs and Bob McHardy (Carnoustie) came fourth with 3 for 25lbs 12oz - best 9lbs on the White Bunny Leech. Overall 23 fish weighing 193lbs 14oz were caught with the prize for the heaviest going to Jim Gibb from Dundee with a beauty of 11lbs 14oz.
The Bankside Pool event saw the competitors taking 50 fish for 108lbs and a further 45 being returned. Brian Longmuir from Arbroath was the winner with 4 for 10lbs - 8 returned and Arbroath angler Les Shephard was second with 4 for 7lbs 8oz - 9 returned. Ron Ferme from Carnoustie took 4 for 8lbs 12oz - returned 8 to come third and in fourth place was Adam Caird (Arbroath) with 4 for 8lbs 14oz - 6 returned. Returned fish were included at a standard weight of 2lbs each.
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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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Bowmore European Flyfishing Championships
8th - 12th September
OPENING DAY CEREMONY
The normally quiet Main Street in Bowmore on the Isle of Islay reverberated to the stirring sounds of the Islay Pipe band as they led the parade of competitors down from the famous Round Church to Bowmore Distillery home of the event's sponsor.
Immediately behind the pipe band were over 100 children from schools from all over the island who were dressed as either a trout or a fishing fly and what a fantastic sight this was as they snaked their way fish like down the historic street.
Then came the teams themselves led in alphabetical order by Belgium and taking up the rear position was host country Scotland led by a proud team manager George MacKenzie.
There was a huge welcome given to Fernando Mihailescu who is representing Romania single handed as their angling federation could only afford to send one representative. The big Romanian said ''I am extremely moved by this wonderful reception and am looking forward to the event getting underway on Wednesday,''
There were speeches of welcome from SANA International organiser, Neil McCarry, Bowmore Distillers sales and marketing director Kenneth McKay followed by the official opening of the event by James Ferguson, president of Fips-Mouche. The flags of each country were ceremoniously placed at the podium where they will remain for the duration of the competition and then it was the turn of Scottish team manager George MacKenzie to read the Olympic ideals of fly-fishing.
At the reception following the ceremony representatives from the teams involved were unanimous that this was by far the best opening ceremony they had ever been at. The English team members stated that this had been a brilliantly organised opening ceremony and manager Ian Greenwood said ''I've been at fly-fishing championships all over the world but this opening ceremony was quite unique - simply the best I have experienced.''
DAY 1
The first day of the Bowmore European Fly Fishing Championships got off to an absolute scorcher of a start with a change in the weather that saw bright skies, hot sun instead of the wild, windy conditions that the experts had predicted.
In fact at the lunch break at Ballygrant, Jimbo, our man on the spot spoke to French team member Caleri Yann and two of his supporters who simply could not believe that the weather was so Mediterranean. One said ''This is not Scottish weather - where is the wind and the rain?'' Good question
Anyway the conditions certainly made fishing conditions tricky to say the least but at the end of the day the Italians lead the team event with a total placing score of 53 points. But the great news is that Scotland lies in second place with 54 points and that is just about as close as it gets.
Remember this event is decided on the placings points system and what we have at present is that with a five man team and two fishing sessions the Italians have averaged a 5.3 place points per angler whilst the Scots are hard at their heels with only a .1 of a total placing point behind. You simply cannot get any closer than that. The much fancied French have 66 points, the also fancied Czech Republic squad has 67 but the English are well behind in ninth place with 80 points.
But tomorrow is another day and the local experts are pretty certain that some much rougher weather is heading in from the Atlantic. If this is the case then it must be good news for the host nation but watch out for improved placings from the Irish who can really produce the goods when the going gets tough on the weather front.
DAY 2
There was yet another dramatic change in the weather with day two seeing the competitors having to constantly switch tactics to match a mixture of bright sunshine, strong winds at times accompanied by torrential rain.
After a tough morning session Scotland were lying first equal with Poland. But as everyone realised, the severe weather conditions, that saw two lost nets and a Swedish competitor taking swim at Gorm, were likely to throw up some surprises in the results.
At the end of the second session Poland had retain their morning lead but the big story was the revival in English fortunes with them clawing their way up from day one's ninth position to lie comfortably in second place with 123 total placing points. Scotland had a bit of a struggle in the afternoon slipping back to third place but are still sitting comfortably with 128 points.
The Belgium side, who are always a danger improved from eighth place to fourth with 131 points but Italy, the leaders from day one have slipped back to fifth place with 140 points.
In the individual rankings day one leader Stefano De Martini has fallen back into fifth position, Scotland's Derick Logan has improved from sixth to fourth and is still strongly fancied. Stephane Vincent from France improved from fourth to second but a tremendous performance from Jozef Lach from Poland saw him rocket from place fifteen right into the top slot.
FINALS DAY & RESULTS
The European Fly Fishing Championships was an absolute nail biter right up to the very last few moments writes Jimbo who was on Islay covering the event.
At the end of the day the gold medals went to the Polish contingent, Scotland took silver and the English squad picked up the bronze. But what an absolutely brilliant result this was for the boys in blue led by team manager George MacKenzie. Not only did the team put in a tremendous performance but members Derick Logan from Coldstream and Willie Fulton from Greenock picked up individual awards. Derick, Mr. Consistency himself, was placed sixth at the end of day one moved up to fourth place on the second but came through strongly in the final session to take the silver gong. Willie had a brilliant final day taking 8 fish that gave the placing points and fish number advantage to take the bronze medal.
In the team event things were so tight that only six placing points separated Poland and Scotland and it was down to a mere two point margin between Scotland and England for the host nation to take the silvers.
The weather couldn't have been better for such a prestigious event ranging from Mediterranean style on Wednesday, bright sun, wild winds and torrential rain on Thursday finishing off on Friday with perfect mild warm conditions that produced some exciting fishing. Wednesday was a difficult day that saw the Italians coming out tops with 53 points with Scotland hard on their heels with 54 and Poland lay third with 63. At this stage the English were well down the list with 80 points. Thursday's conditions really did suit the home countries with England and Scotland lying second and third but the Poles showed just how consistent they are but producing some great results on all the lochs to take the lead.
The last session on Friday morning was as just about as tight as possible but despite producing some of the best individual performances over the three days the Scots were pipped by yet another sterling Polish performance. But had the Poles caught only one fish less then the Scots would have taken gold under the total placings scoring system. One of the Polish team caught a fish on his second last cast on the final session and this was enough to get the points advantage. Tough - but that's fishing
Team manager George McKenzie said ''this was an absolutely brilliant performance from the squad who have worked so hard as a team - they thoroughly deserve this great result and I am extremely proud of each and every one of them.''
Editorial by Jim Boyd
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Scottish fisheries reports courtesy of www.flyfishingscotland.com
BUTTERSTONE LOCH (Dunkeld) This week has produced a mixed bag in terms of both weather and fishing, culminating with a very hot bright and still weekend which still managed to show a reasonable catch return. Given half a chance there are fish to be had on or close to the surface - it must not be too bright and it must not be too windy in that order. Best methods are either intermediate lines with Damsels or Cats Whisker or possibly an Ace of Spade type patterns or floating line with Buzzers fished mid-water - these tactics have been working even in the bright conditions over the weekend. If it goes dull at all it's well worth some dries or traditional stuff on the surface, given a bit of ripple - Kate Mclaren or the Bibio. Cooler nights have started featuring in the weather pattern over the last week which I am hopeful will stop the water temperatures from climbing back to the levels seen earlier in the month.
Heaviest fish for the week goes to Cupar Angling Club member Sandy Robertson who had a 7lb 2oz rainbow on a snatcher fished mid-water.
Amongst the best club returns were Newtyle & Meigle Angling Club had 53 fish for 110lb 11oz, Cupar Angling Club had 25 fish for 60lb 11oz, Leslie & Glenrothes Angling Club had 32 fish for 72lb 1oz and the SSEB Angling Club had 36 fish for 75lb 7oz.
Prospects - well, it would be nice to get some cool weather and rain, wouldn't it? But things are starting to pick up as long as it doesn't get too hot again.
LOCH FAD (Isle of Bute) Amongst the better returns last week were Mr. Beaton from Rothesay with a cracking rainbow that tipped the scales at 10lbs and this fine specimen was taken off the bank at the south end of the water. Mr MacElchern from Lochgilphead had 10 fish weighing 16lbs 10ozs on a Brown Muddler, Balloch angler Joe France from Balloch caught 8 for 12lbs 4ozs on the Ace of Spades and the Viva and Mr. Kennedy (2 anglers) from Glasgow used small black flies from a boat to take 19 fish for 29lbs.
GOLDEN LOCH (Newburgh on Tay) Anglers have had to adapt to the changing conditions during the past five days with the water temperature dropping 3 degrees, due to the colder evenings and stronger breezes. The fish have responded by becoming a lot more active in different places and although the biggest catches have been on the smallest of flies lately there has been some huge hatches of flies in the channel and under the trees at the east side giving the buzzer boys a lot of fun. Sunday early morning saw the loch coming alive with fish and swallows competing for flies and larvae, with good catches taking place all day the drop in water temperature has been well appreciated. Mr. J Paton from Auchtermuchty used the Bibio Hoppers and Diawl Bach to catch 3 for 9lbs and Mr Fulton, Glenrothes used small hoppers to take 3 for 8lbs. Mr I Ramage from Cupar had a nice specimen of 3.5lbs on a very small Kate McLaren, J Wilson, Dalgety Bay had 2 for 6lbs using dry flies. Local lads G Stewart and G Davidson, Newburgh, both had 3 each, Stewart catching on Dry flies and Davidson on buzzers.
HOWWOOD (Renfrewshire) The biggest fish caught last week was a nice 12lb rainbow bagged on a Gold Bead Daddy by Bert Holden from Glasgow. Gus Notman from Erskine took 5 for 9lbs 5oz on a Damsel and Graham Bicker (Kilmarnock) took 10 on C+R on an Olive Suspender Buzzer. Other good catches came from Gregor Fisher from Glasgow with 7 on C+R up to an estimated 5lbs, Stewart Raebould (Johnstone) took 5 for 9lbs 12oz on a Diawl Bach and Brian Morgan had 3 for 5lbs 8oz on Buzzers.
MARKLE FISHERY (East Lothian) There were some cracking fish taken last week with Colin Brash from Mayfield taking the biggest on a Mini Cat and this weighed in at 16lbs 8oz. Chris Grey from West Calder had 3 for 17lbs – best 11lbs on an Orange Nomad, Terry Brennan (West Calder) had 3 for 15lbs 6oz – best 10lbs and J McKenna used a Nomad to bag a brace for 16lbs – best 9lbz 8oz. Jack Hay from Haddington used a Damsel Nymph to take an excellent rainbow of 10lbs 8oz and on a subsequent visit had a nice one at 9lbs.
NORTH THIRD TROUT FISHERY (Stirling) The week saw the weather swinging from one extreme to the other. Saturday and Sunday were very hot and then strong winds sprang up and were so bad on Thursday that the boats had to be cancelled. By Friday the weather was back to being very hot again. Considering these extremely difficult conditions, catches were actually very reasonable and a total of 358 trout, including 11 specimens, were landed.
The biggest fish of the week weighed in at a massive 13lb 3oz and it was caught by Tom Monaghan of South Africa. This was Tom's biggest fish by a long way and he took it on a Mrs. Simpson whilst bank fishing at Robin's Bay. Regular angler Mike Willis of Dunblane took the second double of the week and this specimen weighed in at 11lb 5oz. Mike was bank fishing and ended the day with a total bag of 7 rainbows for 22lb 6oz. Another regular angler Ronnie Mitchell of Fishcross, had a cracking fish of 9lb 4oz in a total catch of 6 for 17lb 4oz. Mr. Young of Denny caught the third really big specimen of the week, with it weighing exactly 9lb. Mr. Young and his boat partner caught 7 rainbows for 18lb and returned a further 8 trout.
ORCHILL LOCH (Braco) The best patterns last week proved to be the Damsel, Buzzers, Daddies and the Dunkeld fished for best results on either a floating or intermediate line. The Centre 1 AC from East Kilbride had a good day out taking 30 fish for 86lbs – best basket from John Graham with 5 for 16lbs 10oz. Frank Malkiewcz from Tullibody had 5 for 22lbs 8oz – best 6lbs 8oz on a Damsel, Graham King (Perth) took 3 for 8lbs 8oz – best 4lbs 8oz on a Damsel and Harry Graham (Glenrothes) caught 8 for 27lbs on the Damsel. Also doing well were Crawford Millar from Tillicoultry with 7 for 19lbs and Mark Brownrigg (Callander) had 5 for 17lbs 8oz on a Black & Olive Nymph.
SWANSWATER A much more consistent week at Swanswater with some excellent fishing midweek and some superb bags taken. 388 fish averaging 2lb 10oz were landed with a good number of the total being 4lb to 5lb Browns along with some lovely Blues. Nymphs, especially Diawl Bach and PTN, were taking most fish with wet flies also doing well. The bright, hot conditions at the weekend called for lures to be used.
The biggest fish this week was a cracking 12lb 8oz Rainbow, landed by Ronnie Loos, Stirling, in his week¹s total of 38 fish for 90lb 4oz. Also amongst the heavier class of fish were Davy Neilson, Carronshore, 2 for 10lb 10oz including 8lb 10oz Rainbow, Mark Mercer, Menstrie - 8lb 2oz Blue, Martin Baranowski, Bridge of Allan - 7lb 1oz Blue, William Hyde 3 for 12lb including 2 Browns, the bigger at 5lbs and Ian Whitfield, Denny, 5lb Brown. Also doing well were Gordon Stewart, Falkirk, 4 for 12lb 8oz including 2 Browns, Danny Doherty, Denny 3 for 9lb 4oz, Brian Kerr, Stirling, 4 Browns for 15lb 10oz and Willie Martin, Stirling, 3 Browns for 11lb.
LOCH FITTY (Dunfermline) The main loch continues to fish well during both the day and evening sessions with anglers having to vary tactics according to the ever changing weather conditions. Janice Hall & Ailsa Smith from Kinross had a good session taking 10 for 14lbs, all on the Kate McLaren and the Canmore AC from Dunfermline had a good evening outing with their 8 rods returning with 28 fish for 35lbs with the Silver Invicta being the top taking fly. The Discovery AC from Dundee had a successful day outing with their 18 rods managing a very credible 60 fish for 76lbs mainly caught on the Damsel and Dunkeld.
HOLL. (Nr Glenrothes) The ABC&D angling club from Fife had a good outing with their two best catches coming from W Coulston who had a nice fish of 8lbs 12oz on a Mallard & Claret and W Watson took one at 5lbs 4oz. Also doing well were Mr. Graham from Dunfermline with 4 for 10lbs 12oz on the CDC and Mr. Richardson (Kirkcaldy) who had 4 for 10lbs 4oz – best 4lbs on an Olive Bumble.
KINGENNIE FISHINGS (Broughty Ferry) The best fish off the Specimen Pool last week was taken by ‘Mr Consistent’ – Jim Tait from Forfar and it weighed in at 14lbs 10oz with the Green Pea accounting for its downfall. The water is still gin clear and fishing well to all sorts of flies ranging from Buzzers to lures. Amongst the other good returns were Dave McCallum from Kirkcaldy who had 9 for 54lbs – best 9lbs 12oz on Buzzers, Frank McCabe (Monifieth) took 4 for 28lbs – best 9lbs on the Damsel and Keith Clark (Dundee) had 4 for 26lbs – best 9lbs 8oz on the Bunny Leech.
The Bankside Pool is fishing exceptionally well in the evenings with Hoppers and CDC’s taking the fish on a highly consistent basis. Jim Wood & Davie West from Broughty Ferry had 9 for 22lbs on Beaded Hoppers, Gilbert Cheetham (Monifith) took 4 for 11lbs on Blobs and Bob Geddes (Arbroath) caught 4 for 9lbs 12oz on the Daddy.
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BUTTERSTONE LOCH (Dunkeld) It's back to the west end of the loch for best results where casting into the lilies has been quite effective for some. Big fish alley was revisited on Sunday with a total of three larger fish coming to three different anglers representing three different angling clubs. First in was Jim Prentice from Glenochil Association with an 8lb 10oz rainbow. Then came Bill Salmond fishing with Edinburgh Flydressers who had an 8lb 14oz rainbow taken on an olive booby in mid water. But star of the show was 15 year old Callum Martin, fishing with Falkirk Kingfishers who netted a 10lb 6oz rainbow which took a damsel fished on an intermediate line. There was some debate concerning what his mother would have to say when presented with a mound of fish weighing around 20lb when he got home!
Amongst the top angling clubs were Balbeggie Angling Club (7 boats) with 33 fish for 79lb 12oz, Newtyle & Meigle Angling Club (8 boats) caught 45 fish for 125lb 7oz and the Canmore Angling Club (6 evening boats) managed 33 fish for 88lb.
Day sessions are still fishing better than evenings so we could be doing with a spell of more settled weather and warm evenings to get some more consistent rises
BOWDEN SPRINGS (NR. Linlithgow) The Black Fritz, Buzzers and the Green Damsel have all worked well on the Fly Loch where the fish seem to spread pretty evenly over it. But two 'hot spots' have been the south bank points and the dam wall. There were some good catches last week with Mr. Beattie from Falkirk bagging a brace at 5lbs on the Black Fritz and Mr. Newbigging (Linlithgow) had a nice blue trout of 3lbs.
The Bait/Fly Loch has also fished well with the south bank points and dam wall being the best areas especially to anglers using maggots and green power bait. Those doing well included Mr. Allison from Larbert with 3 for 6lbs on maggots and Mr. Tyson had 6 for 8lbs 8oz.
BURNHOUSE LOCHAN (Bonnybridge) The very bright weather made the fishing pretty hard going but despite this those who persevered with a floating line teamed up with the Claret Hopper, Damsel Nymph, Montana and Viva did well. John Nicholson from Bonnybridge had the biggest fish last week, a rainbow that tipped the scales at 5lbs 4oz. Also doing well were Grant Hendry from Falkirk with 2 for 7lbs, Steven Smith (Glasgow0 had 2 for 6lbs 6oz, Jim Curry (Balloch) took 4 for 11lbs 6oz and Jim Hamilton (Banknock) had 3 for 9lbs 4oz.
COYLE WATER (Ayrshire) There were some excellent catches taken last week but none more important than that made by six year old Richard Murray fishing with his dad for the first time. Using a 7-foot rod teamed up with a short leader and sight bob this fast learner soon had two cracking fish on the bank to weigh in at 5lbs. Also doing well were Michael McKenzie from Coalburn who used Buzzers to bag 2 for 6lbs, Mr. Kilpatrick from Stewarton had 2 for 5lbs 8oz on the Damsel and Hugh Munro (Ayr) took 2 for 5lbs. Also doing well were John Dunsmuir from Kilmarnock with a nice fish of 3lbs 8oz on the Buzzers and g Stevenson (Kilwinning) had 2 for 5lbs on the dry fly.
The bait pond has kept the anglers happy all week with regular bags of fish and Stevie Clark from Ayr used worm to take his 4 for 8lbs and I McMillan (Glasgow) used power bait to take 4 for 8lbs 8oz.
LOCH FAD (Isle of Bute) The biggest fish taken off last week was a beauty of 11lbs 8oz taken on a Dawson's olive by Mr. Leitch from Edinburgh whose boat had 12 fish for 30lbs 8oz. Mr. McCallum & partners from Paisley shared 16 for 24lbs 8oz with the killing patterns being the Yellow Humungus, Mr. Keenan from Largs took 10 for 15lbs 4oz and on their second visit the Leitch party had 7 for 11lbs 8oz plus 10 returned and the best patterns were the Soldier Palmer and the Damsel fished at the Boathouse/Woodend shore.
GOLDEN LOCH (Newburgh on Tay) Visitors have enjoyed the fishing this past week tremendously with the fly pattern changing from day to day. Some days the fish will only take buzzers and then with a small change in the temperature the next fly taking the fishes fancy could be hoppers or damsels. Getting it right for some has meant a big reward as there has been a encouraging appearance of bigger fish that live on the bottom coming up to cruise around on the surface, unfortunately for some finding what they will take has been elusive. Mr Bill Taylor, Dundee however got it right with a black and green shrimp landing beautiful rainbow of 11lbs that fought for nearly an hour. Mr. Wilson, Glenrothes had in his bag of 3 a blue at 4lbs 12oz and several large fish have been dodging in and out of the weed bank giving anglers headaches with their casting. Andy Colthart from Glenrothes had a good day catching 3 for 11lbs with one at 5lbs. The average fish size for the week is 2.7lbs
GLENSHERRUP (Glendevon) The fishing has been excellent with very good 'top of the water' tactics working well. The best fly patterns have been various Buzzers, CDC and Hoppers. Amongst the top catches were Dunfermline Railway Club with 31 for 57lbs 14oz, Mr. Lowe had 8 for 16lbs, Mr. Williamson took 10 for 24lbs and Mr. Thomson had 10 for 20lbs.
HOWWOOD (Renfrewshire) It was a tremendous week for 'biggies coming' with no fewer than four being bagged. Tony Gribben from Linwood used a CDC to bag a beauty at 11lbs 8oz but 'fish of the week' catcher was George Milligan who won the heaviest fish prize in the bait competition with a specimen that tipped the scales at 11lbs 10oz. Casting supremo Jim Tomlinson from Prestwick used a wee Connemara Black to take a fish of 11lbs and Ian law (Neilston) also had an 11lb fish on a small Greenwell Spider. Boat anglers Graham Steel & Robert Bonner from Paisley shared 10 on C+R - up to 4lbs on the CDC and Jim Thomson (Glasgow) had 3 for 6lbs 8oz on the CDC. Charlie Marsano from Linwood won the bait competition with 11 fish for 21lbs 2oz, second placed was Robert Bonner (Paisley) with 8 for 16lbs 10oz and Mr. Weir from Glasgow came third with 7 for 13lbs 5oz.
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