Swanswater;

[Jock]

Fishing Report – 11/03/07 - 17/03/07





Despite the atrocious weather this week the fishing has been really good, with a superb start to the Brown Trout season on Thursday with the first Brown being chapped by Falkirk angler Angus Auchinachie . Many large browns have featured in the returns, with the biggest at 4lb 6oz caught by Willie Collier of Carriden.

The biggest fish of the week was an 8lb 3oz Rainbow, caught by lady angler Petrina Williams.

With slightly colder and windier conditions than previous weeks, the fish have tended to be out in the main part of Swanswater, although they have not been as deep as anglers have expected, lying about 3 or 4 feet down.

Most fish are still being taken on Yellow Dancer, Cats Whisker, H/H Damsel and Tadpole, fished on an intermediate line, with a few taking Buzzers and Bloodworm. Browns have been taken on Pheasant Tail Nymphs.

[Jock]

Fishing Report – 18/03/07 - 24/03/07



Another good weeks fishing at Swanswater saw the Brown Trout season continue in style with the biggest Brown of the season, so far, at 5lb 10oz caught by Aaron Brown of Strathblane. The biggest fish of the week was caught by Butcher Boy club member Alan Caisley and weighed 14lb 8oz. Other members of Butcher Boy recorded some nice bags

With the ever changing weather conditions this week the fish have not been shoaling in the same part of Swanswater for two days in a row, which meant for some slow starts as anglers had to find location and depth. Once the shoals were found, fish were being caught mainly on lures, with Yellow Dancer, Cats Whisker and H/H Damsel being the most effective. Later in the week fish were being starting to be caught on smaller flies such as Pheasant Tail, Bibio, Buzzers and Bloodworm.

[Jock]

SWANSWATER FISHERY



Fishing Report – 25.03.07-31.03.07



Some superb Rainbows and Blues in the 5lb to 7lb range were landed at Swanswater this week as well as several Browns in the 3lb to 6lb range, including the biggest of the season so far at 6lb 1oz. Two double figure Rainbows were also taken. Several young anglers figure in the good bags this week with some big fish also coming off the small ponds. On the really bright days, the fish were deep and somewhat hard to come by, but on the more overcast days the fishing was easier with fish moving all over the water. Damsel, Dancer, Montana and Cat’s Whisker were the favourite lures, with Buzzer and Bloodworm also catching, and wet flies such as Whisky fly and Soldier Palmer also successful.

[Jock]

Fishing Report – 01.04.07-07.04.07



The beautiful bright sunshine and the sudden rise in air temperatures were welcomed by the anglers although the fish were not so happy and preferred to hide in the depths. On Friday, when there was much more cloud cover, there was some tremendous fishing with over 120 fish landed on the day. Several superb Browns and Blues figure in this week’s returns with Browns up to 4lb appearing frequently. One double figure Rainbow and two just under the 10lb mark were also taken this week. On the bright days something with some sparkle through it fished slow and deep was the most effective method with Damsel, Dancer, Nomad and various Fritz patterns working best. Favourite colours this week were black and green, yellow or white. When the sun went behind the clouds the fish were coming up to a wide variety of patterns including nymphs such as PTN and Hare’s Ear and wet flies

[Jock]

SWANSWATER FISHERY



Fishing Report – 08.04.07 – 14.04.07



One lucky angler, Gary Aitcheson from Glasgow, on his first visit, caught his first ever fish on the fly – an 8lb 6oz Blue. He had hooked and lost a couple of fish earlier in the day and when he netted the big one it still had his original Yellow Dancer in its mouth! Several other fish in the 5lb to 8lb range were landed this week along with one double figure Rainbow. Plenty of superb Brownies feature in the returns. Although the bright sunshine meant the fish were sometimes hard to find those fishing deep and slow were having the best results. The Brownies on the other hand are looking for something to chase and many anglers are getting followed right in to the bank with fish taking very close in. Damsel, Dancer, Bloodworm, Buzzers and Bibio were the most successful patterns, with the Browns taking much the same lures as the Rainbows.

[Jock]

SWANSWATER FISHERY



Fishing Report – 15.04.07-21.04.07



On the days when conditions were looking pretty tough, the fishing was much better than on the days when the wind was in the west, there was good cloud cover and things should have been easier! Best results were with either an intermediate line with wet flies or nymphs, or a floating line with a weighted lure on the point. More and more Browns are being taken on wet flies with Bibio and Snatcher being the best patterns. Hot-head Damsel, Yellow Dancer and Crafteye Cat were the most successful lures. A good variety of both size and type of fish were landed this week with Rainbows up to 7lb, Browns up to 5lb and some superb Blues around the more average stocking size

[Jock]

22.04.07-28.04.07



Changeable weather led to changeable fishing with conditions varying from day to day. On the bright sunny days the best times were either early morning or between 6.00pm and 7.00pm when the sun was dipping behind the hill. On other days the fish were taking at any time and there were no particular hot spots with fish being taken all round the ponds. Two double figure Rainbows and several excellent rainbows, browns and blues around the 5lb mark landed this week. Small wet flies and nymphs fished on an intermediate line were working well with some anglers enjoying success on dry flies. Bibio, Hare’s Ear, PTN, Red-head Damsel, Yellow Dancer and Diawl Bach were amongst the most successful patterns.

[Jock]

Fishing Report – 29.04.07 -05.05.07



The east wind most of the week tended to keep the fish down about 3 to 4 feet, with only sporadic rises. Towards the end of the week the fish became more active especially the Browns, taking dry flies and wet flies.

Three double figure Rainbows, a double figure Blue and numerous Browns in the 3 to 6 lb range have been taken. Damsel patterns have been working best along with Dancers and Cat's. Bibio, Black Pennell and buzzers all took fish at various depths. Surface action was had onmarch brown, mayfly, black Spider and Black Hopper.

[Jock]

Fishing Report – 06.05.07-12.05.07



The cool east wind has kept the fish below the surface although some have been seen moving on the top. The water temperature has dropped a couple of degrees and fish are being caught all round the pond. Fishing has been steady all week with some superb fish featuring in the catch returns. Around 50 Browns over 3lbs have been taken this week with the biggest ones well over 4lb. Many were taken on small traditional flies such as Kate McLaren and Bibio fished on an intermediate line with the fish lying about 2ft to 3ft down. One double figure rainbow was landed this week along with some cracking Blues up to 6lb

[Jock]

Fishing Report – 27.05.07-02.06.07



The fishing was definitely better this week when there was a ripple on the water. On the really calm days it was quite tough but as soon as a breeze got up the fish were being taken in the top 12 to 18 inches. The good flow of water through the fishery means that there is always plenty of oxygen in the water and the fish are active all round the ponds, although the Browns in particular tend to favour the area around the mouth of the burn. Only one double figure fish was taken this week but there were a good number of Rainbows, Blues and Browns in the 5lb to 6lb range. The Goldies are already proving frustrating as the clarity of the water means they can easily be seen and targeted although they often turn away just before taking the fly. Dry flies, such as Muddler, Hopper, Daddy Long Legs and Black Spider have been very successful this week, with the Browns preferring wet flies such as Bibio, Kate McLaren and Diawl Bach.
Fishing Report – 20.05.07-26.05.07



The first of this year’s Golden Trout were stocked in the small ponds this week and 14 year old Connor Nicol from Plean, weighed in the first one. Over the coming weeks many more of these highly visible fish will be stocked in Swanswater as well as in the Mill and Meadow Ponds. Some superb big Browns were taken from Swanswater including three of the five biggest fish of the week and the biggest brown of the season so far. The fish are now very active and are taking in the top 12 to 18 inches of the water. Many anglers are having a lot of fun with dry flies although the best results are still to be had using traditional wets or nymphs fished on either a floating or intermediate line. The Fishery is now open until 10.00pm every evening.
Fishing Report – 13.05.07-19.05.07



Conditions early in the week led to some excellent fishing although the blustery wind towards the weekend spoilt things a little. The fish are being taken in the top 2 feet and best results have been intermediate lines fished with small traditional flies. Lures and buzzers were also taking fish although the large number of Browns figuring in the catch returns were mostly caught on small traditional wet flies such as Bibio, Kate McLaren, Soldier Palmer and Black Pennel. One double figure Rainbow was landed this week, several Blues and Rainbows in the 5 to 8lb range and a good number of cracking Browns, the biggest of which were around 4lb 8oz.

[Jock]

SWANSWATER FISHERY



Fishing Report – 03.06.07-09.06.7



The calm, clammy conditions all week meant the fish were not far below the surface. The very visible Goldies were causing much frustration when they were seen to be turning away just inches away from the fly. The Browns were looking for something to chase and those willing to work hard at their retrieve were rewarded by some cracking fish. Although there were no double figure fish landed there were a good number of Rainbows, Blues and Browns in the 4lb 8oz to 8lb range taken. Dry flies, including Daddy Long Legs and Muddlers, were doing well this week, as were Bloodworm and various small nymphs.

[Jock]

Fishing Report – 17.06.07-23.06.07



Some superb Rainbows in the 5lb to 8lb range were landed this week along with some cracking Browns around the 5lb mark. Fish are being taken all over the lochs with most lying in the top couple of feet. Wet flies, dry flies and nymphs on a floating or intermediate line were the best tactics with Bibio, Kate McLaren, Spiders, Muddlers, Diawl Bach and Damsel being the favourite patterns. The unsettled weather has made the fishing a little more difficult some days. The water remains very clear despite the heavy showers although the temperature has been fluctuating with the air temperatures.

[Jock]

24.06.07-30.06.07



The fish have been in the top foot of the water this week and have been caught in bursts during the day with the fishing often more consistent in the evenings. With large numbers of sedges, midges and damsel flies around the fish are willing to come up to take dry flies off the top or wet flies from just under the surface. Hoppers, Muddlers and Daddy Long Legs were the best dry patterns with Bibio, Soldier Palmer and Black Pennell the favourite wets. Olive Damsels were also very successful during the day. It was another good week for Brown trout with almost 20% of all fish landed being Browns including some real crackers around 4lb. No double figure fish were landed this week but there are plenty of superb 5lb to 8lb Rainbows and Blues being taken.

[Jock]

Fishing Report – 08.07.07-14.07.07



Another mixed week with the overcast calm mornings and bright breezy afternoons meaning conditions were very changeable. Plenty of sport was to be had on or near the surface with dry or wet flies including Muddlers, Daddies and Hoppers, with fish also taking Buzzers and a few nymphs. During the bright spells the area near the lilies behind the islands was quite productive as the fish were hiding in the shade. At other times fish were taking all round the pond with the Browns often to be found in the area near the mouth of the burn. A good number of Rainbows, Blues and Browns in the 4lb 8oz to 7lb range were taken this week with more reports of bigger fish seen or lost.

[Jock]

Fishing Report – 15.07.07-21.07.07



Having missed the worst of the rain, conditions at Swanswater continue to be good. The water temperature dropped slightly during the course of the week but the fish are still very near the surface and are looking for something to chase. Wet and dry flies and small nymphs fished on floating lines have been getting the best results, although at times anglers were have to resort to lures to try and annoy the fish. In general the fishing was better when there was a light breeze, as the still, heavy conditions tend to make the fish more lethargic. Plenty of Goldies are being stocked which can easily be seen in the ponds, and their behaviour is a good indication as to what the Rainbows and Blues are looking for.