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Lake of Menteith 26th July 2011

6ft Water Temperature – 20C, Clarity (Secchi disc) 3.1m.

Water clarity and temperature continues to build – as does the
power and size of the fish. The bigger fish have a higher body
weight to gill ratio and are more susceptible to suffering (lack
of oxygen) during a pro-longed tussle – fore warned is
forearmed! Much of the catches in recent days have been of
well established fish, on small flies and dries – at the far end, in
Gateside and out from Reedy Point – with 10lb nylon. The fish
are now definitely lying deeper below the warm layers. The key
will be finding them – which is difficult, as not much will show
at these high surface temperatures.

Left; One of the most touching scenes of recent at the fishery.
Scottish Youth Fly Fishing Skipper Max MacKinstrie of
Kippen pays tribute to Tom Taggart at the unveiling of Tom’s
Bench at the Lake. Tom was an inspiration to many of the
young (and not so young) Scottish anglers who are taking part
in the Youth International at the Lake this Wednesday. Seated
on the bench is Tom’s dog, Hoy.

As last weeks monthly summary highlighted, the Lake is
benefiting from an increased level of catch and release – and
some have been wondering what my thoughts are regarding this
issue for next year. At present, although we will need to see the
season out, I am of the opinion that one size doesn’t fit all and
that there is (rightly) a demand from those that catch and
release more, to see this reflected in the prices they pay. It will
need further thought, but three varyingly priced ticket options
available per boat seems a reasonable option - total catch and release, a 4 fish limit and the current 10 fish limit.
Any opinions on this will be gratefully received. Needless to say it is our intention to maximize value for money
to our anglers!

Centre
Stirling Boat League

In the Angling

Jim
Twaddle was top bag with 7 fish on
diawl bachs and a floating line in
Gateside Bay. According to Douglas,
Mr Fairlie is in a very strong position.
The 13 anglers captured 46 fish and 40
fish were released. Menteith Boat
League Sponsor Martin Grantham of
the Angling Centre Stirling has today
indicated that he will not be sponsoring
the boat league in 2012. Martin has
been a great supporter of the boat
league and we will miss his presence at
this event. A sincere thanks to the
Angling Centre Stirling and especially
Martin for all his help, and no doubt we

will stay in touch!

Huggy (above) from Edinburgh took this one for his smoker.

Scottish Club Championships

12 teams, 36 anglers, landed 88
fish for 226lbs. The evening
fishing has been a little easier – at
the start of the warm spell. Top
team were SANACC (pictured
left; John Kaye, Ian Earle and
Scottish Clubs Secretary Kenny
Miller), with 12 fish for 32lbs. 2nd
were StrathLeven with 12 fish for
30lbs 5oz and 3rd were ABC&D
with 11 for 28lbs 15oz. Of the 9
limits on the night, Ian Earle, Jim
Fergusson, John Ross, Denis
Splaine and Willie Cowan all
qualified for the champion of
champions. Ian Earle had the
biggest fish of 5lbs 3oz. Ian got
his fish on dries in Hotel and
Gateside Bays. The Scottish club
Championships are sponsored by
Grouse Whisky and Angling
Centre stirling.

Other Catches: Tam Ward and Jim Davie of Cumnock had 10 fish for 32lbs with 12 returned on Wed

20th. Perth RASC 3 boats 20 trout 55lbs, Loanhead and Dist 12 boats 41 fish 106lbs, CIBA Paisley 6 boats 15 fish
38lbs. Police Interforce 15 boats 75 trout for 218 – a further 25 were returned. CSSA Rosyth 6.5 boats 12 fish
37lbs. On the 23rd July; Largs’ 7 boats weighed in 30 fish for 68lbs and returned another 7. 24th; Aberdour AA 10
boats 40 trout 113 fish plus 4 rtd, Earlston AA 5 boats 18 fish for 40lb, Scotttish Pulp and Paper Mill Corpach 4
boats 9 trout for 21 lbs plus 9 fish returned. 25th; Central Scotland Police 5 eve boats 7 fish 16lbs.

Due to a continuing and vociferous small demand (it did fish well) we are planning to have an
ADDITIONAL EARLY MORNING shift this Saturday 30th July. Electrics only 4am to 9am. Pay at end
of shift.