ANGLING PRESS SERVICES

JIM BOYD - angling journalist/photographer

Issued by Jim Boyd on behalf of the following fisheries on Monday 03 April 2017. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 02 April 2017.

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles). Last week the top taking flies included the Cut Throat Cat, Hot Head Damsel, Humungus and the Squiggly Bloodworm whilst the best fishing area was again on the south sore from the Smithscleuchs Burn to the dam wall.
 On the individual front Jim Donnelly from Tullibody kept 2 fish weighing 4lb 4oz and  released a further 4, Albert McKinnes, Tullibody, caught and released 10, Andy Hunter, Alloa, caught and  released 17, Davie Hunter, Alloa, caught and  released 6 and Robert Peden from Kelty retained 2 fish weighing 4lb and  released a further 8. Robert Westwater from Glasgow 2 fish for 4lbs ad released 4, Ben McGovern, Sauchie, caught and released 3, Brendan Honeybun, Lochore, 2 fish weighing 4lb 8oz and released a further 5, Ian Guthrie, Glenrothes, caught and released 8 and James Elliot from Stirling kept 3 fish weighing 6lb.
St Peters Fly Fishers A/C kept 37 fish weighing 74lb, Tillicoultry A/C 13 fish for 25lb 8oz and released a further 5 and the Aberfeldy A/C kept 12 fish weighing 24lbs.

2. FORBES OF KINGENNIE (Broughty Ferry) Temperatures fluctuated during the week as did the winds, with the easterlies still being decidedly cold. However, some decent spells also occurred and those who made use of them were generally rewarded. The Troutmasters Qualifier, fished on the Boathouse, was won by Alec Bowler who took two fish for 4lbs and returned a further 18. Congratulations, Alec and good luck for the final. The Boathouse also produced for Jock Leslie who returned 17 fish taken mainly on Dries. Mr. Lafferty took four fish for 16lbs including a nice rainbow which weighed 8lbs 12oz. The Burnside produced some stunning results this week with Mr. McLelland returning 33 fish, Mr. Galloway returned 32, Ken Jones returned 15 fish including two superb rainbows estimated at 8lbs and 5lbs and Liam Kirk found the correct method on the day to return 14 fish whilst Mr. Anderson took two for 8lbs 8oz including a lovely blue weighing 6lbs. Favoured patterns this week included Buzzers (red/black or olive), Apps Bloodworm and Diawl Bachs. Although not heavily fished, the Bankside produced some decent returns. Ken Jones used Buzzers and returned 11 fish; Ian Gordon returned 8 (including a beautiful rainbow estimated at 10lbs) and Mr. Ward returned 7 fish with the best being a stunning rainbow estimated at 12lbs. On the Woodside Pool (any legal method) it was again a case of Powerbait or spinners producing the best results. Sebastian and his group took ten fish for 16lbs8oz; the Jaffrey group took eight fish for a total weight of 13lbs 122oz; Mr. McElhinney took four for 8lbs and Mr. Duncan had four for 7lbs.

3. MARKLE (East Lothian) David Bullen from Edinburgh had 4 on a Diawl Bah, Pryce Howard, Edinburgh, 7 on Buzzers, Jordan Livingstone, Edinburgh 5 on a Black & Silver Buzzer and the Northfield AC from Edinburgh had a good outing taking 37 fish weighing in at 79lbs. K McFarlane from Dalkeith used a Black & Green Fritz to take 14, John Day, Edinburgh, 11 on a Bloodworm, Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, 6 on a Bloodworm ad Pal Harvey rom Whitecraig had 9 on Eggs.

4. SWANSWATER (Stirling) Another monster brown trout was caught last week, this time topping the scales at 8lb 7oz. Along with this exceptional fish there have been a large number of other outstanding brown trout caught with a few being returned, and also reports of other big browns being lost. Some angler’s methods led to them only catching browns. Most of the week with the rising temperatures, the fish have been in the top 3 feet, often downwind right on the surface while feeding. The fish have been very active with chases and follows becoming common. A few fish were taken on dries, but more were taken on wets, fished just under the surface with a fairly fast retrieve. Lures and the occasional buzzer also had success. Many fish were still being taken and missed right in at the bank with stories of startled anglers seeing gaping mouths where their fly had just been.
John Whitelaw, Lanark, 8lb 7oz Brown, Frank Barr, Falkirk, 9 for 21lb 18oz plus 7 caught and released in 2 visits, Nan Morrison, Stirling, 4 Browns for 10lb 4oz, Jim McInnes, Falkirk, 4 for 10lb 4oz plus 5 caught and released, Kyle Crossan, Stirling, 4 for 10lb including 2 Browns and Darren Hill, Alva, 4 for 10lb. Pavel Svac 4 for 9lb 12oz including 2 Browns, David Devine, Stirling, 3 for 9lb 4oz including a 4lb Rainbow, Jim Craig, Balloch, 3 Browns for 7lb, Stephen Mullen and son Liam, Pitlochry, shared 5 for 13lb 12oz including a Brown plus 5 c+r and Andy Tervit, Paisley, 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Brown. David Ball, Newton Mearns, caught and released 11 including 3 Browns, Alan Stewart, Stirling, caught and released 10 and Blair Fergus, Stirling, caught and released 9

5. ORCHILL LOCH (Braco) The temp this week has varied from zero to twenty one degrees and now the fish, at times, are taking dries on the top as well as Buzzers, the Diawl Bach and the usual lures.
Lucas Alonso-Spring from Auchterarder used a Green Damsel to bag a fish of 6lbs 8oz, Hamish Carmichael, Alloa, had a brace for 6lbs on a Plumber, D Mather, Tillicoultry, 3 for 8lbs 8oz on an Orange Nomad, William Moore, Grangemouth, 2 for 5lbs on a Damsel and G King from Almondbank took 2 for 7lbs 8oz on a Hopper. June Avery from Bo'ness took 2 fish for 6lbs 8oz on a Wotsit, D Mitchell, Edinburgh, 3 fish for 10lbs on a Yellow Dancer, Bill Dawson, Dollar, 4 fish weighing 13 lbs on a Black Green Fritz. Ken Clark from Lochgelly caught 3 fish for 10lbs 4oz on a Bloodworm, A Laurie, Falkirk, 2 fish for 8 lbs on a Damsel, Jim Cook, Falkirk, 2 fish for 6lbs 8oz on a Damsel and A Ford from Milnathort used a Yellow Blob to bag 4 fish for 12lbs.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie)  The best flies last week were the CDC Emerger, Cormorant, Ally McCoist and a wide selection of Buzzers. Featuring amongst the top catches was Jim Black from Glasgow with 4 for 15lbs – best 7lbsreturned, r Lamb, Kirkintilloch, 2 for 9lbs, A Mitchell, Glasgow, 2 for 6lbs, Gary Riordan, Glasgow, 5 for 10lbs plus 2 returned and John Shaw from Kilsyth took 4 for 13lbs – best 5lbs.Stuart Wilson from Kilsyth had 2 for 5lbs, George Bainbridge, Gartcosh, 3 for 8lbs, P Crainey, Glasgow, 2 for 8lbs 6oz, Joe Smith, Glasgow, 5 on C/R – best 6lbs 8oz and Mr Crombie from Gartcosh took 3 weighing 8lbs.

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