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Wednesday 24 July 2019

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 22 July 2019. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 21 July 2019.
1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) On the individual bank returns Andy Hunter from Alloa caught and released 9, Raymond Pirrie (Tullibody) 5 c/r and Crawford McEwan (Newmains) 4 c/r.
Fishing from the boats Joy Stupart & Lachie Bain from Cove & Kilcreggan kept 7 fish weighing 15lb 2oz Sue Bourne (Perth) caught and released 6 Tosh Stewart (Auchterarder) kept 3 fish weighing 6lb 8oz, Bill Ramage (Alva) 3 fish for 6lb and William Bernard from Tillicoultry caught and released 4.
On the angling club front Glasgow University Staff A/C kept 5 fish weighing 11lb 2 oz., Auchenhowie A/C 2 fish weighing 4lb 3oz, RAF Northern League 12 fish weighing 22lb 9oz, Edinburgh Waltons A/C 12 fish weighing 22lb 9oz and released 5 and the Foresters Fly Fishing Society kept 3 fish weighing 5lb 12oz. Pitlochry A/C kept 16 fish weighing 31lb 8oz and released 7, Bank of Scotland A/C took 14 fish weighing 24lb, St Peters Fly Fishers kept 27 fish weighing 56lb released 14, Perth RASC A/C 13 fish for 25lb 8oz and Dunning AC kept 14 fish weighing 25lb 12oz.the top catching flies last week included the Sedge Muddler, Daddy Longlegs, Cut Throat Cats and Cormorants whilst the Dog Leg and the middle are the best fishing spots.
Fishing from the bank Ken Rodger from Strathallan caught and released 13, Raymond Pirrie (Tullibody) 14 c/r, Paul Moindor (Auchterarder) kept 1 fish weighing 2lbs and released 5 and Andy Hunter from Alloa caught and released 8.
On the individual boat fishing Jack Horne & Gerry Calder from Auchterarder) caught released 6, Bobby Paterson (Stirling) 9 c/r David McIntosh (Forfar) released 4 and James Lauder from Strathallan kept 4 fish weighing 7lbs.
The angling clubs were out in force with the Perthshire F/C keeping 5 fish weighing 8lbs 8oz, Dundee A/C kept 48 fish weighing 92lb 6oz and released a further 6, Pentland Civil Service A/C kept 37 fish weighing 75lb 13oz and released 9, Loch Inch A/C kept 13 fish weighing 22lb 6oz and released 14 and Roslin Elite F/C kept 18 fish weighing 32lbs 8oz.Ferry Fly Dressers A/C kept 11 fish weighing 22lb 14oz, Dunoon & District A/C kept 14 fish weighing 22lb 8oz, Stanley A/C 12 fish for 22lb 4oz, Select Fly Fishers A/C caught and released 14 and Ferranti A/C kept 10 fish weighing 18lb 8oz.
The best catching flies and lures included the Olive Daddy Longlegs, Cormorants, Sedge Muddler and the Kate McLaren and the top fishing spots were at the Upper Dogleg on the Far Shore
Fishing from the bank Ken Rodger from Strathallan caught and released 13, Raymond Pirrie (Tullibody) 14 c/r, Paul Moindor (Auchterarder) kept 1 fish weighing 2lbs and released 5 and Andy Hunter from Alloa caught and released 8.
On the individual boat fishing Jack Horne & Gerry Calder from Auchterarder) caught released 6, Bobby Paterson (Stirling) 9 c/r David McIntosh (Forfar) released 4 and James Lauder from Strathallan kept 4 fish weighing 7lbs.
The angling clubs were out in force with the Perthshire F/C keeping 5 fish weighing 8lbs 8oz, Dundee A/C kept 48 fish weighing 92lb 6oz and released a further 6, Pentland Civil Service A/C kept 37 fish weighing 75lb 13oz and released 9, Loch Inch A/C kept 13 fish weighing 22lb 6oz and released 14 and Roslin Elite F/C kept 18 fish weighing 32lbs 8oz.Ferry Fly Dressers A/C kept 11 fish weighing 22lb 14oz, Dunoon & District A/C kept 14 fish weighing 22lb 8oz, Stanley A/C 12 fish for 22lb 4oz, Select Fly Fishers A/C caught and released 14 and Ferranti A/C kept 10 fish weighing 18lb 8oz.
The best catching flies and lures included the Olive Daddy Longlegs, Cormorants, Sedge Muddler and the Kate McLaren and the top fishing spots were at the Upper Dogleg on the Far Shore

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) Because there is so much natural feeding in the water right now the fish are being attracted by bright colours so flies and lures incorporating bright green, red, yellow and orange are all doing well. The Eagle Club from Tillicoultry had 10 fish for 36lbs 8oz with A Beverage having the top bag with 3 fish for 12lbs - best fish 6lbs on a Bloodworm. On Sunday, Alexander Buses had 21 fish for 53lbs 8oz - heaviest basket S Bennie with 4 fish 12lbs - best 4lbs 12oz on a Bright Green Buzzer, Ian Law (Paisley) 3 fish weighing 7bs 8oz on a White Fritz and Alistair Sangster from Blackford used a Damsel to take 2 for 5lbs. Greg Lockhart from Dunblane caught a couple for 5lbs 8oz on Buzzers, G Frater (Stirling) 3 fish for 8lbs on the CDC and Damsel, Jim Linton (Moodiesburn) 8 fish for 21lbs on Blobs and Hector Wilson from Bannockburn took 3 fish for 7lbs 8oz on an Okey Dokey.
Because there is so much natural feeding in the water right now the fish are being attracted by bright colours so flies and lures incorporating bright green, red, yellow and orange are all doing well. The Eagle Club from Tillicoultry had 10 fish for 36lbs 8oz with A Beverage having the top bag with 3 fish for 12lbs - best fish 6lbs on a Bloodworm.On Sunday, Alexander Buses had 21 fish for 53lbs 8oz - heaviest basket S Bennie with 4 fish 12lbs - best 4lbs 12oz on a Bright Green Buzzer, Ian Law (Paisley) 3 fish weighing 7bs 8oz on a White Fritz and Alistair Sangster from Blackford used a Damsel to take 2 for 5lbs.
Greg Lockhart from Dunblane caught a couple for 5lbs 8oz on Buzzers, G Frater (Stirling) 3 fish for 8lbs on the CDC and Damsel, Jim Linton (Moodiesburn) 8 fish for 21lbs on Blobs
and Hector Wilson from Bannockburn took 3 fish for 7lbs 8oz on an Okey Dokey.
3. FORBES OF KINGENNIE (Broughty Ferry) As temperatures rise and more natural feed becomes available on the water it is increasingly important to achieve optimum fly presentation in order to maximise returns. Dry patterns e.g. Sugar cube Shipman, Yellow Owl, various emerger patterns and buzzers are accounting for the best catches. On the Boathouse Pool, Chris Skivington returned nine fish. At present the Bankside Pool is producing the best results. Mr. Smith released thirteen taken mainly on dries and Robert Gibson returned six including a superb rainbow estimated at 12lbs. Light green Powerbait fished beneath a float has been the outstanding method on the Woodside Pool (any legal method). On Thursday 21 fish were taken for a combined weight of 40lbs 8oz.
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) NO REPORT THIS WEEK
5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) In common with many other fisheries, the fishing at Swanswater was pretty hard going this week. The hot humid weather meant fishing conditions were far from perfect, but the fishery is grateful to those anglers who came out and tried hard to catch fish. The rain on Friday night freshened the water up and improved things, especially on the small ponds. On the main pond the fish were in various areas and at various depths throughout the week with the bridge area, where the water from the burn is most effective, one of the most prolific spots. Wet flies fished on an intermediate line were tempting fish, but there were many more offers than catches. The usual patterns were doing well, including Damsel, Cormorant, Diawl Bach, Cat’s Whisker, Hopper and Buzzer. On the bait pond, maggots and green power bait were the most successful. The Golds were providing a lot of fun especially on the small ponds and a good number of all varieties of fish were taken this week. On the Millpond, bait and fly anglers were both doing well by fishing at the inflows and also at the bottom end.
Amongst those catching this week were Danny Doherty, Denny, 5 for 15lb including a Gold, Iain Fern, fishing bait, 5 for 11lb 12oz including 4 Golds, Keith Muckersie, Peebles took 4 from the small ponds including 3 Golds, plus 1 C&R, Ricky Goodwin, Larbert, 3 for 8lb 4oz including a Blue, plus 1 C&R, Jack Whitfield 3 for 7lb 6oz from the Millpond including 2lb 10oz Brown and Ryan Beaton 3 for 6lb from the Millpond including 2 Golds. David Wilson, Peebles, 3 from the small ponds including a Blue and a Brown, Robbie McGuire and Lino, 3 for 6lb from the Millpond, Jordan Solomon 3 for 6lb on bait including 2 Golds, Jim Allen, Kilsyth, 2 for 5lb plus 1 C&R and Isobel Wylie and Billy Armitage shared 3 for 6lb on bait including a Gold and a Tiger. Jamie Wilson caught his first ever fish on the fly, 2lb 8oz Gold from the Millpond, James Hall took a 2lb Gold on bait and missed a further 7 or 8, John Geddes caught and released 6 including a Gold, a Tiger and a Brown, Stephen Anderson, Glenrothes, caught and released 6 and Gary Waugh, Cumbernauld, caught and released 4. Alan Kirkham caught and released 3.
The changeable weather this week led to the fish being in different places at different times. The water temperature remained at 15oC all week and water clarity is still excellent. Some days the fish were just below the surface and on other days they were around 2 to 3 feet down. Browns and Tigers were to be found around the Bridge. The area around the big tree and the boat jetty and the Dam were also good spots. On certain days those fishing from boats were doing very well. As is common at this time of year, the fish were sometimes difficult to tempt but a good number are still being caught. Most successful flies included Dancer, Craft-eye Cat, Damsel, Diawl Bach, Olive nymph, Dunkeld, Black Pennell, Hopper and Buzzer. On the bait pond Maggots and green power bait were working best.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) The Goth AC had a good outing on Saturday despite the high water temperature and ended up with 34fish for 120lb and also returning some nice fish – the best from Steven Louden with one at 17lbs 4oz.Also doing well was Robert McIntyre from Kilsyth with 4 c/r – biggest 9lbs 2oz, S McDonald (Airdrie) 3 c/r, John Shaw (Kilsyth) 11 c/r on 2 visits largest 7lbs 8oz, Stewart Sutherland (Kirkintilloch) 6 c/r largest 9lbs 12oz and Mr. Taggart from Glasgow took 4 4 for 10lb on bait. Graham Brown from Cumbernauld had 6 c/r – best 9lbs, Mr. Bandour (Balmore) 4 for 7lbs 12oz, Craig Rodgers 2 for 7lbs, James Bet (Glasgow) 1 blue for 4lbs on bait, J Naismith 11 c/r - largest 10lbs, Don Stewart (Lenzie) 11 c/r, Jimmy Young returned a 12 pounder, Brian Neilson returned a 10 pounder and B Houghton from Stirling also returned a 10 pounder. Ronnie McKenzie from Tarbet 3 for 8lbs, Peter Tanner (Kirkintilloch) 4 c/r, Mark Anderson Kilsyth 3 c/r, ,Alan Lane 4 taken, 2 c/r - largest 7lbs and Chris Kerr took 4, returned 5 including a big brown.
ENDS



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