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Monday, 27 January 2020

Fishing report by Jim Boyd

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JIM BOYD - angling journalist/photographer

Issued by Jim Boyd on behalf of the following fisheries on Monday 20 January 2020. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 19 January 2020.

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) THE FISHERY IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) The fish have been getting caught from about 2 to 6 feet down with a wide variety of flies including Buzzers, Bloodworm, Damsel and Zonkers. D Gribble from Edinburgh had 4 fish for 10lbs on a Cat and a Pink Lure, J Dickson (Arbroath) 3 fish for 9lbs on a White Lure, Paul Shepherd (Bedford) 3 fish weighing 9lbs 12oz on a Pink Bloodworm and Stewart Caunter from Livingston took 9 on C&R – best 5lbs on a Pink App. Donald Blyth from Doune had a brace weighing 7lbs 12oz on a Cat, A Hunter (Alloa) 9 fish on C&R on Bloodworm, A Harrison (Neptune AC) 2 fish for 6lb on a Black & Red lure and J France from the Neptune AC used a GH Damsel to catch a couple weighing 6lbs. B Gribble from Edinburgh had 2 for 7lbs 120z – best 5lbs 4oz on a Pink Lure and Ian Golledge from Tullibody caught 6 fish on C&R using Bloodworm.

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) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) The week started windy and wet as Storm Brendan moved across the country and few anglers ventured out in the dreadful conditions. There was a cold wind all week and the water temperature dropped from 6oC to 4oC. Despite the heavy rain the water remained clear and fish could be seen moving around 2 feet down. The majority were caught slightly deeper, about 3-4 feet down, with the area from the boat jetty along to the far bay the favourite spot. The usual lures, Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Damsel, were the most popular patterns although some anglers were having a good deal of success with wet flies such as Black and Peacock Spider and Bibio. Buzzers were also taking fish especially with a slow retrieve. The Fishery is open every day from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

Andy Young, Inveraray, 4 for 14lb including 5lb Rainbow, Danny Doherty, Denny, 5 for 15lb 8oz including 4 Golds, plus a Brown C&R, Rab Cooper, Dunfermline, 4 Golds for 10lb from the Meadow Pond, Henry Thompson, High Valleyfield, 3 for 12lb including a Gold and Robert McColl, 3 for 8lb 8oz. Alan Armstrong, Dollar, 3 for 7lb including a Blue, plus 5 C&R, Davy Quinn, Dunfermline, 2 for 8lb, Jim Allan, Kilsyth, 2 for 7lb including a Gold, Callum McDonald, Inveraray, 2 for 6lb 8oz and Stuart McKay, Bonnybridge, 2 for 5lb 14oz including a Gold. Robert Watt, Glasgow, 4lb Rainbow, Willie MacFadyen, Cowie, 3lb 8oz Tiger and Will Gregory 3lb Rainbow plus 2 C&R including a Brown.

On the bait pond, Ilia Ukarhitov from Russia, did well taking 5 for 12lb 12oz including 4 Golds. Other bait anglers taking Golds included Ian Galloway 3lb Gold, Malky McLaughlan 2lb 8oz Gold and Virgil 2lb 8oz Gold

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

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Wednesday, 15 January 2020

Fishing report by Jim Boyd

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JIM BOYD - angling journalist/photographer

Issued by Jim Boyd on behalf of the following fisheries on Monday 13 January 2020. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 12 January 2020.

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) THE FISHERY IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) Tom Brown from Killearn used a Damsel to take a tasty basket of 3 fish weighing in at 11lbs 8oz, Brian Zarebski (Fallin) 3 fish for 11lbs 8oz on a Snake, Donald Blyth (Doune) had a brace for 7lbs on a Cat, John Score (Alloa) 3 fish for 8lbs 8oz on an Orange Lure and William Crawford from Fauldhouse had a great catch of 13 fish on a C/R ticket using a Black Lure. Stewart Caunter from Livingston took 13 fish on C/R on an Eggstasy, Ivor Campbell (Aberfoyle) had 2 fish for 5lbs on a Cut Throat Cat and Colin Clark from Inveraray had 18 fish C&R on an Eggstasy.

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) The Kingennie End of Year Competition, fished on the Boathouse and Burnside Pools, was won again by Robert Gibson who read the conditions perfectly to release 19 fish. In second place was Greg McLaren with 15 fish. Overall there were 166 fish returned between 24 anglers giving an average of 6.92 fish per rod. The biggest rainbow of the day went to Paul Sharp (16lbs); biggest brown was returned by Scott Mudie (14lbs 09ozs); and there were twelve rainbows between 6lbs and 12lbs returned. Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all who took part in the competition and all who helped run it.

Water-levels and clarity are now close to being perfect.

On the Boathouse Pool, Grant Burnett returned 11 fish and Jock Leslie released 9. Buzzers and Diawl Bachs were the better options.

The Burnside Pool has responded to a variety of approaches from Buzzers/Diawl Bachs fished on a midge-tip line to Squirmies and Wotsits fished beneath a bung. George Gall certainly found the method and the fish, returning 16 in a session. Davie Simpson enjoyed an excellent day releasing 11 fish with two nice rainbows estimated at 10lbs and 9lbs. Ron Gray returned 11 fish and George Birse released 10 including a fine rainbow of 8lbs. Jake Gilchrist again showed what an excellent angler he is by returning 6 fish in a short session with the two biggest rainbows estimated at 16lbs+ ( a magnificent fish) and 10lbs. Richard Buckley also braved the steady rain to take two rainbows with the better fish being a superb specimen weighing 13lbs 8ozs.

Lures have been the order of the day on the Bankside Pool with Steve Alton returning 5 Rainbows, the best fish estimated at 9lbs.

Young Ryan and Stephen Cargill hit the jackpot on the Woodside Pool (any legal method) taking a magnificent rainbow which weighed 11lbs 4ozs. Most fish in this pool are taken on Powerbait fished beneath a float but a black/green lure on a fly rod took this one. Spinning with a Mepps type spinner has also produced some good fish recently.

Please note that there will be a Pairs Competition being fished on the Boathouse and Burnside Pools on Saturday 25 January.

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) It was a wet and windy week with the odd calm day and one frosty night. Around 4 inches of rain fell over the course of the week and although the water was coloured by the heaviest falls, it quickly cleared due to the volume of water running through the ponds. The water temperature was sitting at 6oC for most of the week with only a slight dip on Friday due to the frost. The fish were to be found in various parts of the ponds depending on the weather with the small ponds fishing well when conditions on Swanswater got more difficult. Favourite fly patterns included Nomad, Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Damsel, Bibio and Bloodworm. On the bait pond, various colours of power bait were attracting fish.

Amongst those taking fish, Jimmy Higgins had the biggest fish of the week - a 5lb Rainbow. Colin Henderson, Tillicoultry, took 4 for 11lb including a Gold; Alan and George Evans shared 5 for 12lb 8oz including 2 Golds, from the boat; Gavin Johnston took 2 for 5lb 4oz including a Gold; and Danny Doherty, Denny, netted 3 for 9lb including a Gold and a Tiger. Several others took one or two fish. Quite a few anglers opted for catch and release this week with Alan Kirkham returning 4 from the boat; Robert Cummings, Brandon Coulter and Harry Haggarty all releasing 3; and others just managing to hook one or two. On the bait pond, Jamie McKenzie had a Gold in his 2 for 5lb; and Kieran Welsh landed a nice Blue.

The Fishery is open every day from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) The loch is gin clear considering the amount of rain that has fallen lately with the fish being caught on a wide variety of patterns but those fishing the bung seem to be doing better than most. Last week saw a restocking of fish in the 2-4lb range but this week will see some much bigger ones introduced.

As usual some hefty specimens appeared in the record books last week but pride of place goes to regular John Shaw from Kilsyth with a tremendous rainbow that tipped the scales at 15lbs 8oz.Also doing well was Pater Tanner from Kirkintilloch who had 9 c/r including one at 9lbs, Robbie Dunlop returned a cracking 12 pounder, Mr Pride (Glasgow) 6 c/r – best a cracking 9lb blue and Mr Strachan took a brace weighing 4lbs 7oz and a further 3 on c/r – best 5lbs. Mr Russell caught 2 for 4lbs 8oz, Ian Davidson 5 c/r, Willie McCallum from Cumbernauld had 5 c/r including a lovely brownie, Duncan Stewart (Lenzie) 15 c/r, Ian Anderson (Cumbernauld) 7c/r, B Hunter (Glasgow) kept 2 for 8lbs 4oz and 6 c/r whilst Mr. Simpson from Kilsyth managed 4 c/r. J King from Edinburgh had a red letter day including a fish of 13lbs in his catch of 6 c/r, Grant Blair (Glasgow) 4 c/r, Mr. Taylor (Glasgow) 12 c/r, Mr Dougan had 8 c/r including 3 doubles, Jim O'Riley (Glasgow) 1 blue for 3lbs 8oz and Mr Pride from Glasgow took 8 c/r including 2 doubles.

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Thursday, 9 January 2020

Fishing report by Jim Boyd

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JIM BOYD - angling journalist/photographer

Issued by Jim Boyd on behalf of the following fisheries on Monday 06 January 2020. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 05 January 2020.

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) THE FISHERY IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) It has been a very mixed week with the temperature varying from -3 to 4 degrees to 11 so the fish have been taking anything from size 22 Dries to Bunny Leeches. Gerry Kane from Cumbernauld had 3 fish for 8lbs on Dries, John Stevenson (St Ninians) 2 fish for 15lbs on a Black Lure, Colin Clement (Tyndrum) 3 fish for 9lbs on a Kate McLaren and Stuart Wilson from Stirling caught 3 fish for 9lbs on Buzzers. Stuart Bennie from Falkirk used a Damsel to take a brace weighing 4lbs 8oz, James McMeechan (Fallin) 2 fish for 7lbs on Buzzers, Allan Brock (Crieff) 4 C&R on a Black Lure and Greg McLaren rom Blairgowrie had 12 C&R on Buzzers.

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) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) The weather remains mild for the time of year. There was one frosty night this week but otherwise air temperatures were well above freezing although there was a cold wind most days. Water temperature dropped from 6.5oC to 5oC and with no rain the water clarity remains excellent. The fish were well spread out around the main pond with the roadside doing well at the start of the week and the area from the jetty round to the island the best place at the weekend. In general, they were to be found between 3 and 5 feet down and were taking a variety of flies including Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Damsel, Bloodworm, Cormorant, Woolly Bugger and Buzzer. Mice tails were the most successful bait.5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) The weather remains mild for the time of year. There was one frosty night this week but otherwise air temperatures were well above freezing although there was a cold wind most days. Water temperature dropped from 6.5oC to 5oC and with no rain the water clarity remains excellent. The fish were well spread out around the main pond with the roadside doing well at the start of the week and the area from the jetty round to the island the best place at the weekend. In general, they were to be found between 3 and 5 feet down and were taking a variety of flies including Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Damsel, Bloodworm, Cormorant, Woolly Bugger and Buzzer. Mice tails were the most successful bait.

Amongst those taking fish Stewart Nicholson, Knightswood, had 5 for 12lb 8oz in two visits; Paul Dancer, Glasgow, moved between ponds and had 3 for 6lb 4oz including a Tiger from the Millpond; Stuart Oliver, Stirling, took 2 for 6lb 12oz; and Gregor McGregor, Falkirk, 2 for 4lb 12oz, plus a Brown returned. Other anglers took one or two fish, some in the 3lb to 4lb range. A good number of anglers opted for catch and release this week with Stuart Hay returning 6 including a Brown, Harry Haggerty returning 2 Golds and 2 Tigers, and Robert Cochrane and Chris Ward both returning 4. Others returned one or two including a few Browns and Tigers. On the bait pond, David Hennessey netted 3 for 8lb 2oz including a Gold and a Tiger, Andy McRoberts had 3 for 7lb 8oz including 2 Golds and Connor Meiklejohn took 2 for 5lb including a Tiger.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

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Friday, 27 December 2019

Fishing report by Jim Boyd

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Issued by Jim Boyd on behalf of the following fisheries on Monday 23 December 2019. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 22 December 2019.

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) THE FISHERY IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) The water has been fishing very well with tiny dries to big lures and the depth varying with the strange weather. Bob Garvie from Lennoxtown had 3 fish weighing 10lbs 8oz – best 6lbs 8oz on a Pink Fritz, Colin Clement (Tyndrum) 3 fish for 10lbs on a White Rabbit, William Walker (Larbert) 3 fish for 11lbs on a Black & Green Fritz, William Crawford (Fauldhouse) 3 fish for 8lbs on a Cat and Ivor Campbell from Aberfoyle used a Cut Throat Cat to take a brace weighing in at 6lbs 8oz. Forbes Raeburn from Alloa took 3 fish for 9lbs on an Orange Gladiator, John Score (Alloa) 3 fish for 10lbs on an Ally, Mike Wheelans (Blackford) 2 fish for 6lbs on an Okey Dokey, Cameron Smith (Alloa) 2 fish for 5lbs on a Black Bugger and Hamish Carmichael from Alloa caught 3 for 9lbs 8oz on a Coral Dancer.

Elizabeth at the fishery would like to wish all anglers a very merry Christmas and to inform them that the fishery is closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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) the weather situation has again been very unsettled recently but Andy Rutherford enjoyed an excellent session on the Boathouse Pool releasing 14 fish taken on various methods and patterns. Chris Connell did well returning 12 fish including a fine rainbow estimated at 10lbs and Dave Simpson released 8. Buzzers, Cormorants and Pink Apps have been amongst the best patterns.

On the Burnside Pool, George Birse and Bruce Thomson both read the situation well to release 11 and 9 fish respectively including a magnificent rainbow each – both estimated at 15lbs+. George also landed another superb rainbow which was weighed at 15lbs 9ozs before being returned. Joe Westland, Ron Gray, Jock Leslie and Terry Hogg also did well returning 10 fish each. Young Jake Gilchrist again showed what a competent angler he is releasing six fish including a superb rainbow estimated at 14lbs and two others around 8lbs each! On Friday 06 December, twelve anglers returned 73 fish between them.

The Bankside Pool hasn’t received much angling attention recently, probably because of the cold East winds and it being particularly open to them. However, there have been plenty of fish moving in the bays even if they have been somewhat difficult to catch. Steve Donovan enjoyed a short late morning/early afternoon session to return 7 fish, taken on a wide variety of patterns including small Cormorants, olive/black Buzzers and Bloodworm Apps (pink).

Powerbait fished deep beneath a float has again been the most successful method on the Woodside Pool (any legal method). Frank Linus had three rainbows for a total of 8lbs 4oz and Mr. Bell took two in a short session for a combined weight of 7lbs 8oz.

We wish all our regular members and all visitors an excellent festive season and a happy and fulfilling 2020. No matter how cold the weather is....a warm welcome awaits you at Forbes of Kingennie.

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) There was some heavy rain through the week which coloured the water, but it cleared quickly and clarity remains excellent. The water temperature rose from 4oC to 6oC and as a result most of the fish were to be found up the channel and behind the islands. They were generally around 2 to 4 feet down and were looking for the usual lures, although a few were taken on wet flies later in the week. Many anglers did well on catch and release with Robert Cochrane taking 9, John Johnston and Dave Lyon had 7 each, Cameron Brown landed 5 and Dillan Johnston and Tam Clark both returned 3. Amongst those taking fish was Andrew Kennedy who netted 3 for 9lb including Gold and a Tiger. Greig Donaldson also landed 3 for 7lb 12oz and Stewart Nicholson went home with 2 for 6lb. A good number of Golds and Tigers were caught this week along with some lovely Rainbows.

The Fishery is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The annual “Day After” Charity Competition takes place on Swanswater on Friday 27th December but the Millpond and Meadow Pond are open as normal on 27th. Saturday 28th to Tuesday 31st – all three ponds open as normal from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

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Thursday, 19 December 2019

Fishing report by Jim Boyd

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JIM BOYD - angling journalist/photographer

Issued by Jim Boyd on behalf of the following fisheries on Monday 16 December 2019. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 15 December 2019.

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) THE FISHERY IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) Despite the extremely wet conditions the water has been fishing very well with a variety of small flies and lures about fished about 3-5 feet down. Although angling numbers were well down those who braved cold and wet had good sport with Ivor Campbell from Aberfoyle using a Cut Throat Cat to bad two for 9lbs, W Crawford (Fauldhouse) 4 fish for 12lbs 12oz on a Pink App and Hector Wilson from Bannockburn took 3 for 8lbs on a Cut Throat Cat.

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) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) It was a very wet and, at times, windy week which turned colder as it went on. Water temperature dropped from 6.5oC to 5oC and although the heavy rain midweek caused some coloured water, it cleared quickly and was back to excellent clarity by Thursday. Most of the fish were landed either from the island or from the area behind the islands. In general, they were between 3 and 5 feet down and were looking for a slowly retrieved fly. Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Buzzer, Bloodworm Bibio and Spider were the favourite patterns.

Spaces are still available for the Competition in aid of Strathcarron Hospice on 27 December. Please contact the Fishery for further information or to enter the competition.

Danny Doherty, Denny, 5 for 13lb 5oz including a Blue, plus 7 C&R, Alan Stirling, Bonnybridge, 4 for 12lb 12oz including 3 Golds, plus 1 Brown C&R, Alan Johnston, Neilston, 4 for 12lb 12oz including a Blue, Jim Spiers, Falkirk, 3 for 11lb 4oz including a Blue and a Tiger and Alan Armstrong, Dollar, 3 for 9lb, plus 2 C&R. Scott Douglas and Finn 3 Tigers for 7lb on bait, Heather Johnston, Neilston, 2 for 7lb, Stuart McKay, Bonnybridge, 2 for 6lb, Mark Sheridan 2 for 5lb 8oz and Robert Park, Lennoxtown, 4lb Rainbow. Tam Clark caught and released 5 and Dave Lyon caught and released 5 including a Gold.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

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Friday, 13 December 2019

Fishing report by Jim Boyd

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JIM BOYD - angling journalist/photographer

Issued by Jim Boyd on behalf of the following fisheries on Monday 09 December 2019. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 08 December 2019.

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) THE FISHERY IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) The weather was wildly mixed last week starting off on the Sunday with -8degrees and frozen and this Sunday it has seen the worst rain and wind of the winter but there have been a few anglers braving the good bits of the week. Ivor Campbell from Aberfoyle had 2 fish for 9lbs on a Yellow Dancer, Dougie Allan (Callander) 1 fish for 1lb 4oz on a Pink Snake, William Campbell (Stirling) 2 fish weighing 6lbs on a Yellow Owl and John Gillespie from Stirling used a Dunkeld to take a brace for 6lbs 4oz.Mark Dewar from Bannockburn caught 3 fish for 9lbs on a Green Pea and W Crawford (Fauldhouse) had 4 fish for 10lbs 12oz on a Pink Apps and a Black Rabbit.

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) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) Sunday saw frosty weather, a little ice on the main pond due to a broken-down aerator, but plenty of space to fish and a good number of anglers out enjoying their sport. The weather was mild and damp for the rest of week and conditions remained good. On Sunday and Monday, the fish were to be found in the far bay and the island, but as the week went on they moved further up to the channel and back of the islands. As the temperature went up, the fish also rose in the water and finished up around 2 to 3 feet below the surface. Most fish were taken on the usual lures – Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Ally McCoist, Damsel, - with a few still being picked up on Cormorant and Bibio. The Annual Fund-Raising “Day after Boxing Day” Competition takes place on Friday 27th December 2019 starting at 9.00am. Please contact the Fishery for further details and to enter. Proceeds from the day will go to Strathcarron Hospice as usual.

Connor Orr, Stirling, 2 for 8lb including 5lb Rainbow from the Millpond, Danny Doherty, Denny 5 for 14lb 4oz including a Gold and a Tiger, plus 2 C&R, Neil Reilly, Perth, 4 for 12lb including a Gold, plus 4 C&R, Kevin Lacey, Perth, 4 for 12lb, plus 1 C&R, Robert Chapman, Winchburgh, 3 for 12lb and Andy Tervit, Paisley, 3 for 10lb. John Mooney, Queenzieburn, 3 for 9lb 4oz including a Blue and a Gold, Henry Fulton, Greenock, 2 for 7lb, Kieran Lydon, Alva, 2 for 6lb including a Gold, plus 3 C&R, Billy Muir, Penicuik, 2 for 6lb, Gordon Watt, Penicuik, 4lb Rainbow and Euan MacLauchlan caught and released 4. Shaun Wilson caught and released 4 and Tam Clark caught and released 3.

The bait pond was very quiet this week with only a couple of bait fishers out. James Muir 2 for 5lb and David Hennessey a 2lb Tiger.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

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Friday, 6 December 2019

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JIM BOYD - angling journalist/photographer

Issued by Jim Boyd on behalf of the following fisheries on Monday 02 December 2019. The report is for the week ending Sunday, 01 December 2019.

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) THE FISHERY IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) Fishing numbers were well down due to the very heavy frosts and generally poor weather conditions but B Wallace from Edinburgh had 4 fish cracking fish weighing in at 17lbs on a Black Lure, T Wight (Edinburgh) 4 fish for 12lbs on a variety of lures, D Gribble (Edinburgh) 4 fish for 11lbs on an Ally, G Dickson (Muckhart) 2 fish for 5lbs 8oz on an Apps Bloodworm and J Horrill from Dunblane used a Black Fritz to bag a brace weighing 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) The changes in the weather conditions have again resulted in catch returns varying quite markedly from day to day. On Saturday a competition was held on the Boathouse and Burnside for Teams of Three. Despite the conditions all 24 anglers caught two fish or more, with 138 fish being returned in total (73 fish from the Boathouse and 65 from the Burnside). This gave an average of 5.75 fish per rod. The winning team, with a total of 29 fish comprised Ian Scott (top rod overall with 17 fish returned), Gavin Sheerer and Ryan Craig. In second place with a total of 20 fish were Tyler Hay, Kevin Neri and Gregor Hannan. An excellent day was enjoyed by all competitors and we extend our thanks to all who took part in the event and all those who helped to run it.

On the Boathouse Pool Colin Shepherd returned 6 fish; Chris Skivington released 4 including a nice rainbow of 6lbs and Dave Cormack also took another of the same size and quality. Ian Barlow eventually overcame the conditions on the Burnside Pool to return a magnificent rainbow estimated at 15lbs+; it took a small Midas dry fly on his last cast of the day....a special way to finish off any session! Mr. Barr released a fine 9lbs rainbow as part of his catch and Terry Hogg took five rainbows in quick succession after switching to a “bung” setup.

The Bankside Pool has again received somewhat less attention than the other ponds. Matt Rodger enjoyed the best return of the week releasing nine rainbows, taken on Diawl Bachs and Buzzers (red/black or olive/black) and Powerbait fished beneath a float has again been the best method on the Woodside Pool ( any legal method). The Summerville’s took four rainbows for 8lbs 12oz.

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) The week started mild with the water temperature climbing from 4.5oC on Monday to 7oC on Thursday before dipping dramatically at the weekend when the frost came back and the aerators were switched on again. The water remains very clear and fishing conditions are very good. For the first half of the week the fish were around the island, in the far bay and round the back of the islands and were to be found about 3 feet down. On Friday and Saturday, they moved over to the area from the big tree round to the far bay and went a good bit deeper. They were taking the usual lures along with some nymphs such as Montana and Cormorant and Buzzers. The bait pond fished very well this week – both for bait and fly anglers. A mixture of Mouse Tails, Power Bait, Worms and Spinning were doing the business.

Robert Park, Lennoxtown, 4 for 12lb 8oz including a Gold and a Tiger, Andrew Kennedy, Glasgow, 3 for 11lb including a Blue, plus 1 C&R, Martin Watt, Glasgow, 3 for 9lb 12 oz including a Tiger, plus 5 C&R, Mike Chubb, Stirling, 3 for 9lb 8oz including a Blue and a Gold and Alan Armstrong, Dollar, 3 for 9lb including a Gold, plus 2 C&R. Stuart Nicholson, Knightswood, 3 for 8lb 12oz, Gordon Watt, Penicuik, 2 for 7lb 8oz including a Gold, Colin O’Hara, Glasgow, 2 for 7lb including a Gold, Brian Scullion, Glasgow, 2 for 6lb 12oz, Jimmy Higgins, Denny, 2 for 6lb 8oz, plus 3 C&R and Neil Sharpe, Dollar, 2 for 6lb 8oz. Graeme Watt, Glasgow, 2 for 5lb 12oz including a Gold and a Tiger, Kris Elliot, Dunblane, 2 for 5lb from the Millpond including a Tiger, Dave Lyon caught and released 7 including 2 Golds, Les Cooper caught and released 5, Oliver Larkin caught and released 4 and Derek Nesbitt caught and released 4. Andy Townsley caught and released 3 including a Blue estimated at 8lb, Ally Parkin caught and released 3, Paul Christie caught and released 3, Jim Curry caught and released 3, Cameron King 2 for 4lb 8oz including a Gold, Geraldis 3 for 7lb including a Blue and a Tiger and Donatis 2 for 5lb including a Gold. Hugh Andrews, in two visits, 6 for 15lb 4oz including 3 Golds, Andy McLagan 3 for 7lb 4oz including a Gold and a Tiger, Andy McLagan, Jnr, 4 for 9lb 8oz including a Gold and 2 Tigers and Scott Douglas and Finn 4 for 9lb. Eddie Blair and Callum 2 for 5lb including a Tiger, David Hennessey 5 for 12lb including a Gold, a Blue and 2 Tigers and Colin Wardlaw 3 Tigers for 7lb 10oz.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) Some anglers still catching fish on the dry fly but most are being caught on lures worked on an intermediate line with a fast retrieve. Restocking will be Thursday this week when some cracking fish will be going in including some double figure specimens. The open times are now 8.30am to 4.30pm but during the really cold frosty snaps it is advisable to phone the fishery in advance to make sure it is open.

Featuring in last week’s catches was Mr Baker from Glasgow with 3 fish for 9lbs, Mr. Taggart (Kirkintilloch) 3 c/r, Bobby Watson (Kirkintilloch) 2 c/r, Stewart Wilson (Kilsyth) 3 for 9lbs, Docherty and party took 12 for 39lbs from the bait pond and Ian Anderson from Cumbernauld had 9 c/r. Shaun Tomlin 4 for 10lbs 8oz on bait, Mr. Price (Kirkintilloch) 5 c/r - largest 13lbs, Mr. McRaven (Kirkintilloch) 12 c/r Including a couple of 12 pounders, Duncan Stewart (Lenzie) 4 c/r, Grant Bennett 10 c/r largest 8lbs, Peter McGillivray 11c/r - largest 8lbs 8oz, Steven Lee had 8 c/r - largest 11lbs and John Gilchrist had 7c/r Including 2 doubles.

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