Lake of Menteith 13th May 2014
6ft Water Temperature 12C , Clarity (Secchi disc) 2.2m.



RISES Amazing rises and catches continuing at the Lake with yesterday’s hotpots being Kates Brae/Tod Hole, Heronry and Sam’s Point. In the main wee stuff (buzzers and snatchers) on a floating line have been producing the goods.
GRUMBLING Had a few complaints about the blog being diverted to facebook (Lake of Menteith Fisheries or follow facebook link on the reports page) and I think perhaps one or two are justified. Plan to compromise with a reduced blog detailing general lake info and posting the competition results and photographs directly on facebook for those that want more info. From my point of view I think it is better to let those that run the comps tell the story direct and it saves me time in transposing it on to a web site. We’ll see how it goes.
CAFÉ Other news from the fishery is that the Hotel have now ceased operating with regards to the café and we are looking after the café ourselves. Don’t expect too much but we hope to provide you with good value hot rolls and some snacks and build it a little as we bed in. Jamie Fraser (Douglas’s son) will be the main stay of this over the summer with a little help from his Mum Fran whilst he learns the ropes and finishes his first year at college where he is doing an HND in software development and “stuff like that”, according to Douglas. Douglas and I are also trained up in food hygiene to cover any gaps. If there is no one about in the café – give us a shout.
FINGER Anderson with a thought provoking marigold and an even more attractive trout in the Tod Hole Area.
UISGE BEATHA The Lake has jumped into a boat with Glen Garioch Whisky. This will be the sole Malt promoted by the fishery in return for help with the angling prizes. From what I have read it sounds like an interesting small distillery producing a unique single malt. I’m looking forward to receiving more “info” from Morrison Bowmore.
FLY PIKING Think we may be on the cusp for the best fly piking of the year…..if anyone fancies a cast we have pike rods/gear for hire…
Cheers for now Quint