Tuesday, 21 May 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 20 May
2019. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 19 May 2019.
1.
FRANDY
(Gleneagles) Fishing
from the bank Hans Kane from Bellshill caught and released 10, Ian
Corrigan (Bellshill) 12 c/r, James Mackie (Bellshill) kept 4 fish
weighing 10lb and released 3, Paul Mondor (Auchterarder) 2 fish for
4lb 8oz and released 12 and Derek Fowler from Dunipace caught and
released 5. Albert McKinnes from Tullibody 8 c/r, Bobby Paterson
(Stirling) 9 c/r, Andy Hunter (Alloa) 12 c/r, Robert Peden (Kelty) 2
fish weighing 4lb 8oz released 3 and Jimbo Keatings from Newmains had
4 c/r. Ronnie Turnbull from Tillicoultry 12 c/r, Steven Turnbull
(Forres) 7 c/r, Mark Paterson (Stirling) caught and released 5,
Robert Westwater (Lenzie) 10 c/r and Steven Watt from Tillicoultry
caught and released 5.
Individual
bank anglers who did well included Sam McFarlane (Paisley) &
Alastair Murphy (Ayr) who kept 10 fish weighing 22lb 12oz released a
further 9, Andy & Chick McKean (Dunfermline) 10 fish for 23lb,
Bill Ramage (Alva) & Allan Bernard (Tillicoultry) kept 4 fish 9lb
& released a further 8 and Colin McLuckie & Tom Tinlin from
Crook of Devon kept 8 fish weighing 18lb. Martin Maxwell & Gordon
Norval from Edinburgh kept 5 fish weighing 10lb and released 8, Jim
Watson & Dave Gonsales (Auchtermuchty) 10 fish for 19lb and
released a further 3, Ian McGregor (Madderty) & Jock Woods
(Forres) caught and released 19, Andy Dunning & Graham Fergusson
(Ayr) caught and released 20 and Colin Low from Auchterarder had 4
fish weighing 8lb.
On
the club front Edinburgh Breadalbane A/C kept 7 fish weighing 15lb
14oz and released a further 11, Paisley Patterns A/C 8 fish for 16lb
12oz and released 9, Roslin Elite F/C kept 30 fish weighing 61lb 6oz
and released 14 and IBM Freshwater A/C kept 49 fish weighing 102lb
and released 49. Gartcosh A/C kept 35 fish weighing 83lb, Masonic
Competition kept 58 fish weighing 123lb 3oz and released a further 10
whilst Pitcarmick A/C kept 21 fish weighing 42lb 3oz.
The
best flies and lures have included the Bloodworm, Cormorant, Kate
McLaren, Buzzers, Red Tagged Hopper and the Bibio Hopper and all
areas of the fishery are performing well.
2.
ORCHILL
TROUT FISHERY
(Braco) Last Tuesday the Diageo Retirement Association had a lovely
sunny day getting sunburnt but being rewarded with 23 fish for 69lbs
12oz including a nice specimen of 6lbs.On Saturday morning it was
cold and wet for the Falcon Club AC who caught 37 fish weighing
105lbs mainly on the Damsel Nymph and Buzzers. Also doing well was A
Black from Tullibody with 3 fish for 11lbs on a Red & Black
Buzzer, Sonny Baillie (Dunblane) 1 fish for 6lbs on a Yellow Dancer,
J Dickson (Arbroath) 4 fish weighing 12lbs 8oz on a Black Buzzer,
Brian Thain (Glasgow) 1 fish for 6lbs on a Damsel and William Brandon
from Dunblane kept 3 fish for 12 lbs on a Muddler. A. Inglis from
Callander used Buzzers to take 3 fish for 10lbs 4oz and R Johnston
(Falkirk) used an Ally to catch a brace weighing 6lbs 8oz.
3.
FORBES OF
KINGENNIE
(Broughty Ferry) The weather conditions have again played an
important part in the fishing returns with the best catches being in
warm, overcast spells. On Saturday the Troutmasters 2018 Badge
Winners Fish-Off was held on the Boathouse
Pool. Jake
Gilchrist had already qualified for the Junior Final and Callum
Cochrane won the Senior Fish-Off with four fish for a total of 10lbs
0ozs. Congratulations to both and good luck for the finals! Also
during the week on the Boathouse Pool Robert Gibson read the
situation well to return 12 fish including a nice rainbow estimated
at 6lbs. Mr. Ball, staying as a guest at one of the lodges, released
four fish with the best being a superb rainbow of 11lbs 4oz. Buzzers
and various dry fly patterns were the most successful options. Grant
Burnett enjoyed an excellent day on the Burnside
Pool,
returning 18 fish and George Birse was close behind with 15 fish. Tam
Costello released 8 which included another fine rainbow estimated at
11lbs, Mr. Brown took three fish weighing 9lbs 8oz and Mr. McCabe had
a similar result. Buzzers and small dry fly patterns like the Yellow
Owl and Shipman’s produced the best returns. The Bankside
Pool has
been more of a challenge this week with the water being gin clear
again. However, some decent catches have still been recorded. Jock
Leslie and Scott Watson released 11 fish each whilst Terry Hogg
returned 9. Powerbait fished beneath a float again proved the best
method on the Woodside
Pool (any
legal method), with spinning also producing some decent fish. On
Wednesday seven anglers caught 23 fish for a combined weight of
47lbs.
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)
There were
some excellent catch and release returns last week with Bruce Hunter
from Edinburgh using small lures to chalk up 11, David Miller
(Athelstaneford) 8 on Dries John Daly (Edinburgh) 7 on a White
Rabbit, Alan Limardi (Edinburgh) 6 on a Damsel and Kenny Morrison
from Edinburgh used Dries to catch 6. Joe Beattie from Edinburgh had
6 on Buzzers, Keir Bailie (Ballancrieff) 5 on Buzzers, M Wood
(Musselburgh) 4 on Dries, B Martin (Dunbar) 4 on Dries and R Kane
from Edinburgh had 3 on a Foam Daddy.
5.
SWANSWATER
(Stirling)
The week started warm, became
beautifully hot and sunny midweek before a cool easterly breeze set
up and cooled things down again by the weekend. Water temperature
rose gradually as the week progressed starting at 10oC and ending up
at 13.5oC. Early on the fish were being caught 2 to 3 feet down and
were mostly to be found around the boat jetty and the island.
Midweek when the sun was at its brightest they were down about 5 feet
and sheltering off the dam and the island. On Thursday a large
number of fish were seen moving and feeding on the surface
especially around the big tree. By the weekend they were just below
the surface and taking mainly wet flies. A selection of lures,
Cat’s Whisker, Ally McCoist, Dancer, Damsel, fished deep were
successful with Buzzer, Cormorant and Snatcher also taking fish.
Kate McLaren was the most popular wet fly. On the bait pond anglers
were having a lot of success with Orange, Green or Yellow Power Bait,
Worms and Maggots. A selection of Blue, Gold, Tiger and Brown trout
figure in the catch returns along with the Rainbows. All varieties
are in excellent condition and are being stocked in all three ponds.
Many anglers are remarking on what a great fight they are getting
from the fish. Fishery opening hours are currently Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday 8.00am to 6.00pm. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8.00am to 9.00pm
Alex
Wilkie, Coatbridge, had two very successful outings this week, taking
5 for 18lb including 5lb Rainbow and 5lb Gold on his first visit and
5 for 15lb 8oz including a Blue and a Gold, plus a further 13 C&R
including a Tiger and 5lb Brown on his second outing. Danny Doherty,
Denny, 5 for 14lb 8oz including a Gold, Robert Watt, Glasgow, 5 for
14lb, Robert Park, Lennoxtown, 4 for 12lb including 3lb 8oz Blue,
Andy Gibson, Bonnybridge, 3 for 11lb including a Blue and a Tiger,
Sandy Donald, Dunblane, 3 for 9lb 4oz and David Black, Edinburgh, 3
for 9lb 8oz. Colin Copeman, Falkirk, 3 for 9lb 4oz, plus 2 C&R,
Willie McFadyen, Cowie, 3 for 7lb 4oz from the Millpond, including
3lb 4oz Tiger, Ian Whitfield, Denny, 2 for 7lb including 3lb 12oz
Rainbow, Andy Henderson, Glasgow, 2 for 6lb 4oz, Henry Thomson, High
Valleyfield, 2 for 6lb and Davy Quinn, Dunfermline, 4lb 4oz Rainbow,
plus 4 C&R and Colin Tait caught and released 5, Amongst those
catching on the bait pond were
Kieran
Preston with 3 for 7lb, Laurentiu and Ionel, Glasgow, shared 8 for
19lb including a Gold, Stuart Mailey and Jim Paterson had 2 each for
a total of 8lb 4oz and Ross Martin, in two visits, 4 for 8lb
including a Tiger.
6.
WOODBURN
(Milton of Campsie) Lots of fine hefty specimens showing in the
baskets and at the present time small black patterns like the CDC’s
and Black Foam Beetles are bringing good sport but during the quieter
spells the usual small lures are also working. John Shaw from Kilsyth
had a bumper bag of 17 c/r using size 16 black CDC’s with the best
fish tipping the scales at 8lbs. Fish of the week went to Alan Meek
from Cambuslang with a cracker of 17lbs included in a basket of 3
c/r, Stuart Sutherland (Kirkintilloch) 8 c/r – best 10lbs, Mr.
Robertson (Glasgow) 6 c/r – best 12lbs, Mr. Young (Ibrox) 18 c/r –
best 11lbs 8oz and Robert McIntyre had 4 c/r – biggest 8lbs. Carl
Henderson had 3 c/r – best 8lbs, J Jackson from Bonnybridge 2 for
4lbs 9oz, Mr. Northop (Irvine) 4 c/r – best 8lbs 4oz, Pater Clark 8
c/r – best 8lbs, James Dean (Kirkintilloch) 3 for 6lbs 8oz and John
Jackson had 4 c/r – best 4lbs 8oz. Jamie Wilson took 4 for 10lbs
6oz, Alan Mitchell (Stirling) 3 for 11lbs, Bill Monatt (Glasgow) 3
for 7lbs 8oz and Jim O’Reilly from Glasgow kept 3 for 8lbs 2oz.
Ends.
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