James Bayne Fishing Tackle Shop: Fishing report by Jim Boyd

Tuesday 1 August 2017

Fishing report by Jim Boyd

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ANGLING PRESS SERVICES

JIM BOYD - angling journalist/photographer

Issued by Jim Boyd on behalf of the following fisheries on Monday 31 July 2017. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 30 July 2017.

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles). On the individual front Jimmy & George Ross from Pitlochry kept 10 fish weighing 22lb and released a further 4, Drew Carrie & Alex Keith, Paisley, 10 fish weighing 21lb, Bill Ramage, Alva, 4 fish for 10lb and released a further 6, Ian Gibson & Jock McKenzie, Edinburgh, 8 fish weighing 17lb 2oz and Ian Mitchell & Tom Dowswell from Pitlochry kept 5 fish weighing 11lb. Brian Thorn & Rhona Bowlan from Glen Devon took 6 fish weighing 12lb 8oz, Derek Anderson & Stafford Dickson, Falkirk fishing with a sporting ticket caught and released 12, Tom & John Monaghan, Stirling, 4 fish for 11lb and released 15, George Keith & Tom Langdon, Dunfermline, 4 fish weighing 8lb and released a further 7and Paul Mondor from Auchterarder kept 2 fish weighing 5lb and released a further 3. Gerry Grattan from Clackmannan kept 2 fish weighing 5lb and released 6, David & Judith Swan, Helensburgh, kept 10 fish weighing 21lb, Colin McGlone & Jim Baxter, caught and released 35, Billy Thomson & Tosh Stuart, Auchterarder, 8 fish for 19lb, Tom Smith & party, Mid Calder, had 13 fish weighing 27lb and David Shaw from Glasgow kept 3 fish weighing 7lb and released a further 2.

On the club scene the Cowdenbeath & District kept 37 fish weighing 75lb, Strathy A/C 25 fish for 51lb 14oz and CSSC Perth A/C kept 41 fish weighing 89lb 8oz and released a further 7.

The best working flies last week included the Bibio, Bibio Hopper, Sedge Muddler, Sedgehogs and Cormorants and the best fishing area was the Middle to North Shore.

2. ORCHILL LOCH (Braco) It was another very mixed week with unsettled weather for the holiday's, so the fish have been taking at different depths on dries and lures. Allan Mitchell from Stirling had 3 fish for 10lbs 4oz on a Yellow owl, Henry Lawrence Jnr, Glasgow, 2 fish for 5 lbs on Buzzers, Tom McLaughan, Uddingston, 2 fish for 6 lbs on a CDC and Tom Monaghan from South Africa took 2 fish weighing 6lbs 4oz on a Mrs Simpson. Jim McNally from Dunning had a brace weighing 5lbs 8oz on Black Buzzers, Dave Lawson, Methven, 3 fish for 8lbs on a Rainbow Warrior, William Martin from Stirling took 4 fish for 9lbs 8oz on Buzzers, Bob Noble, Crieff, 2 fish weighing 6lbs 4oz on a Black Lure and Laura McKenzie from Auchterarder caught 1 fish weighing 2lbs on a Buzzers.

3. FORBES OF KINGENNIE (Broughty Ferry) NO REPORT THIS WEEK.

This past week of hot weather here at Forbes of Kingennie is seeing a change in the fishes behaviour, as the water temperatures rise they have been a bit fussy at times but when the cloud comes over and cools down the sport at times has been outstanding. Different ponds have been fishing better at different times so moving around has been essential for constant results.

The Bankside pool has been the stand out pond these last few days with lots of anglers having great returns in sometimes trick conditions. The water has become very clear recently and really helped with the returns. Buzzers have been the top method fished either under the bung with an egg or squirmy on the point fished at 5 feet. The washing line has also been effective when the fish are a bit higher in the water. Dry flies have also been worth a cast at points when they have been very active. Mr Kirk had 12 fish and 13 fish in 2 consecutive trips on fabs, buzzers and diawls bachs. His best fish was estimated at around 12lb as well as others of 5 and 7lb. Mr Jones had 12 on black buzzers under and indicator. Mr Birse had 13 on a sugar cube shipman’s.

The Burnside has also been getting very clear with lots of fish visible on the surface cruising around. The fishing has been a little bit slower at times but fishing very well most evenings. Again the more natural approach has taken more fish, The washing line with wee buzzers is the go to method. Dries are doing well in the right conditions when they come up. Mr Westland had 21 on size 14 black buzzers and fabs. Mr Wilson had 2 for 6lb and put back 9 fishing diawl bachs.

The Boathouse has been a bit coloured but on the very sunny days it has been the best pond with huge amounts of fish taking off the surface in the shade. Mr Leslie had a great day returning around 20 fish on small dries and emerges. Mr Fulthorpe had a good morning landing 8 up to 7lb on a pink fab and diawl bachs. Mr Whiteford kept his 3 fish for 8lb and put back 6 on a damsel.

The Woodside pool has been really busy in the nice weather with many full bags being recorded. Green powerbait and spinners have been the top bait of late. Over the weekend there was a total of 37 anglers landed 68 fish for weight of 115lb.

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) The school holidays coupled with poor weather conditions saw angler numbers well down last week but those turned up had excellent sport. Dave Smith from Dunbar paid a couple of visits and his CDC attracted 5 fish whilst on his second visit a Shuttlecock Buzzer accounted for 7. Joe Beattie from Edinburgh had 4 on a CDC, Tom Russell Jnr. from Earlston 7 on Dries and Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, 7 on Buzzers.

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) It was a variable week, both for weather and fishing. Monday was warm and sunny and the fishing was pretty tough. Things changed on Tuesday when the cooler, overcast weather led to the fish becoming a lot more active and chasing lures and nymphs. Heavy rain on Wednesday coloured the water slightly but the fishing remained good although there were still a lot more takes and follows than there were fish landed. The water cleared quickly and conditions remained good for the rest of the week. The Golds, now stocked in all three ponds, are great indicators of where the fish are, due to their high visibility. Anglers can judge the mood of the less visible Rainbows, Browns and Blues by the behaviour of the Goldies. Favourite patterns this week included a variety of small lures, Buzzers, and nymphs, with a few fish also taking wets and even the odd dry fly.

Donald McMurchie, Fallin, in two visits, 5 for 15lb 8oz, Alex Wilkie and son, Alex, shared 5 for 14lb plus 4 C&R, Jim Spiers, Falkirk, 3 for 9lb 4oz including a Brown, Nan Morrison, 3 for 8lb 12oz, Danny Doherty, Denny, 3 for 8lb 8oz including a Brown and Henry Fulton, Greenock, 3 for 8lb including a Blue and a Gold. Rab Bonar, Alloa, 3 for 8lb, Tom Clark, Stirling, 3 Golds from the Millpond for 6lb plus another 6 fish C&R, John Fleming, in two visits, took 3 Golds and a Blue from the Meadow Pond and released another 4 fish and Eddie A’Hara, Glasgow, 2 for 6lb 8oz including a Gold plus 3 C&R. Ricky Rutherford, Bo’ness, 2 for 6lb 8oz and Billy Weir, Bannockburn, 2 for 6lb 4oz. Graham Gillespie 4lb Brown, Rab Cochrane caught and released 12 in two visits, David Bullen, caught and released 11, Brian Lockie caught and released 7, Glen McNeill caught and released 7 and Jamie Sutherland caught and released 6 including 3 Golds.

6This week saw the first frost of the winter, but conditions remain really good and the fishing is excellent. The water is very clear and fish, particularly Goldies, can be seen following and taking. Most of the fish were in the top 2 feet of the water at the start of the week, but went a little deeper as the weather cooled towards the weekend and were to be found 2 to 4 feet down. They are still well spread out and being caught all round the main pond with the most productive areas being the dam and the island. The catch returns feature a good number of fish in around 4lb to 5lb including several Golds. Small lures or nymphs fished with a fast retrieve is the best tactic at present with favourite patterns being Dancer, Cat’s Whisker, Damsel, Montana, Hare’s Ear, Viva, PTN, Cormorant, Bloodworm and Buzzer. On the small ponds, which are also fishing really well, some anglers were managing to tempt fish up to dry flies which is very unusual at this time of year.

The Fishery is now open 8.00am to 5.00pm every day.

Alan Burke, Falkirk, took the biggest fish of the week in his 3 for 15lb including 10lb 2oz Rainbow and a Gold

Alec Knox, Glasgow, was also amongst the big fish with 3 for 15lb including 9lb Rainbow and a Gold

Alan Stirling, Bonnybridge, 5 for 19lb 8oz including 4 Golds, biggest one at 4lb 10oz, plus 7 C&R

Joe Malcolmson, Cumbernauld, 5 for 17lb including 2 Golds, bigger at 4lb 4oz and a Blue

Danny Doherty, Denny, 5 for 15lb 12oz including 2 Golds plus 3 C&R

Robert Nimmo, Stirling, in two visits, 7 for 23lb 4oz including 2 Blues and 5 Golds, biggest one at 4lb 12oz

Frank Barr, Falkirk, 4 for 13lb 8oz including 3 Golds

Nigel Muckle, Mid Calder, 4 for 12lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 1 C&R

Robert Ross, Coatbridge, 4 for 12lb 4oz including 2 Golds and a Blue

Frank Turner, Alloa, 4 for 12lb 4oz including 3 Blues and a Gold

Malcolm Miller, Clackmannan, 3 for 11lb including 2 Golds and a Blue, plus 2 C&R

Stewart Marshall, Cambusbarron, 3 for 10lb 12oz including 2 Golds and a Blue, plus 5 C&R

Brian MacIntosh jnr, Banknock, 3 for 10lb 10oz including 2 Golds

Jim Wilson, Coatbridge, 3 Golds for 10lb

Robert Smith, Airth, 3 for 9lb 12oz including a Blue and a Gold, plus 7 C&R

Peter Baird, Falkirk, 3 for 9lb 12oz including a Gold

Ian Steele, Clydebank, 3 for 9lb 8oz including a Gold and a Blue, plus a Brown C&R

Stewart Ross, Bo’ness, 3 for 9lb 4oz including 2 Golds

Mark Reid, Livingston, 3 for 9lb 4oz including a Gold

John Knox, Cowdenbeath, 2 for 7lb 12oz including 5lb 4oz Rainbow

Gordon Ferguson, Coatbridge, 2 for 6lb 12oz including a Gold

Robert McLeod, Glasgow, 2 for 6lb 8oz including 4lb Gold and a Blue

Ron Short, 5lb 12oz Rainbow

Charles Campbell, Falkirk caught and released 8

John Hood, caught and released 7

This week saw the first frost of the winter, but conditions remain really good and the fishing is excellent. The water is very clear and fish, particularly Goldies, can be seen following and taking. Most of the fish were in the top 2 feet of the water at the start of the week, but went a little deeper as the weather cooled towards the weekend and were to be found 2 to 4 feet down. They are still well spread out and being caught all round the main pond with the most productive areas being the dam and the island. The catch returns feature a good number of fish in around 4lb to 5lb including several Golds. Small lures or nymphs fished with a fast retrieve is the best tactic at present with favourite patterns being Dancer, Cat’s Whisker, Damsel, Montana, Hare’s Ear, Viva, PTN, Cormorant, Bloodworm and Buzzer. On the small ponds, which are also fishing really well, some anglers were managing to tempt fish up to dry flies which is very unusual at this time of year.