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Post by Jock on Apr 9, 2007 6:41:51 GMT -1
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 06/04/07 With the exception of Thursday, fishing throughout the week was marvellous. Saturday was especially good with an average catch of just under 5.5 trout per rod. The average for the whole week was an impressive 3.5 trout per rod. From Wednesday onwards fish were regularly seen feeding on the surface and anglers were doing well on black buzzers and nymphs, such as Hare’s Ear, Diawl Bach and Pheasant Tail. Water temperatures were still quite low and fish were often loath to take the fly hard. This resulted in a high proportion of fish being lightly hooked and lost before the net. As with the previous week, anglers who fished their flies slowly were getting the most consistent results. Boats were still doing best over all in the Bannock Bay and the Lagoons but those willing to venture further afield were also starting to be rewarded by fish. Bank anglers were doing well all along the west shore line with the Mound and the Lagoons probably being the most popular. The fishery is continuing with its discount days for over 60’s or unemployed anglers. Due to popular demand, this discount is now running from Monday to Friday, inclusive. On these days the cost of a permit is still only £13 per person for boat or bank, if they are eligible. The permit covers day, evening or combined sessions but not outboard hire. However, please remember that proof of status is needed on the day. For further information and bookings telephone 01786 471967 www.fishtrout.co.uk/norththird info@north-third-trout-fishery.co.uk |
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Post by Jock on Apr 15, 2007 16:57:57 GMT -1
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 13/04/07
With warmer water temperatures trout were feeding well just sub surface and anglers were doing best with floating or intermediate lines. Top flies included Goldhead Green Damsel nymph, Diawl Bach, Kate McLaren, Hare’s Ear, Montana nymph and Bibio. Size #12 seemed to be ideal for most conditions.
Trout are now well spread out and whilst the Bannock Bay was still best for the boats they were also having good sport at all the other usual hotspots. Bank anglers were getting fish everywhere but the Lagoons, Mound and Paul’s Run were probably the most popular.
The fishery has now taken delivery of some state of the art 2.3 hp four stroke petrol outboards to compliment the electric outboards that are already available. These will give anglers far better mobility in windier conditions and have a much longer running time. The price for boats with these petrol engines is still the same as the electric ones.
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Post by Jock on Apr 22, 2007 17:26:29 GMT -1
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 20/04/07
Once again fishing was excellent for most of the week with only Wednesday and Thursday being poor. This was due to the fish being put off the feed by a very strong north westerly wind and bright sunshine. Even with these poor days the average for the week was a very respectable 3.58 trout per rod.
On most days the trout were feeding well up in the water and most afternoons saw a rise of fish. Top flies included Goldhead Green Damsel nymph, Diawl Bach, Kate McLaren, Hare’s Ear, Montana nymph, Black Buzzer and Bibio. Size #12 seemed to be ideal for most conditions.
Trout are now well spread out and whilst the Bannock Bay was still best for the boats they were also having good sport at all the other usual hotspots. Bank anglers were getting fish everywhere but the Lagoons, Mound and Paul’s Run were probably the most popular.
With the loch now being a bit warmer, float tubers are starting to return to the loch and have been doing very well in deed. For example Mr Watson, Addiewell, had 10 for 23 lb on the Damsel Nymph whilst float tubing on Sunday.
The fishery has started a free weekly competition to win a day’s fishing for two. All you have to do is email the fishery at info@north-third-trout-fishery.co.uk
and ask to receive our weekly newsletter (terms and conditions apply).Only one entry per person is allowed. Please note that the fishery never releases email addresses to third parties.
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Post by Jock on May 1, 2007 5:37:37 GMT -1
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 27/04/07
Fishing continued to be excellent, and especially so on Saturday, even although heavy rain and strong winds badly affected a good part of the week. Even with difficult conditions on some days the average for the week was a very respectable 3.08 trout per rod.
On most days the trout were feeding well up in the water and there were often good rises of fish. Top flies included Goldhead Green Damsel nymph, Diawl Bach, Kate McLaren, Hare’s Ear, Montana nymph, Black Buzzer and Bibio. Size #12 seemed to be ideal for most conditions. Most of the more successful anglers were using floating lines, 12 foot plus leaders and a gold head nymph on the tail
Trout are now well spread out and boat anglers were also having quality sport at all the usual hotspots. Bank anglers were getting fish everywhere but the Lagoons, Mound and Paul’s Run were probably the most popular. Brown trout were also starting to figure far more in angler’s catches.
The number of float tubers has continued to increase due the higher water temperatures and they were showing, yet again, that in difficult wind conditions it is definitely the best way to fish. For example Mr Watson, Addiewell, was back again and even although the wind was very strong and very gusty he came in with nine rainbows for 17 lb 8oz. On the same day the boat anglers were struggling to get two or three to a rod.
The fishery has started a free weekly competition to win a day’s fishing for two. All you have to do is email the fishery at info@north-third-trout-fishery.co.uk
and ask to receive our weekly newsletter (terms and conditions apply).Only one entry per person is allowed. Please note that the fishery never releases email addresses to third parties.
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Post by Jock on May 9, 2007 5:02:08 GMT -1
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 04/05/07
Bright sunshine and a cold east wind did its best to disrupt fishing for most of the week. However catches held up extremely well, with anglers who were able to adapt to the conditions recording some excellent bags. For example, on Sunday the Aberdour AC recorded an average catch of 4.14 trout for each of their 14 rods. The over all average for the week held up extremely well and came in at 2.97 trout per rod. Considering the conditions, this was an excellent average.
Anglers were doing best with a floating or intermediate line. Size #12 flies seemed to be the most successful, with the best killing patterns including Silver Invicta, Black Pennel, Kate McLaren; Bibio, Diawl Bach, Montana nymph, Black and Green Fritz and gold head Green Damsel.
The blustery east winds meant that the boats were often having trouble getting a decent drift but the Bannock Bay, Osprey Bay and George’s Bay were producing still producing good catches. Bank angler hotspots included the Lagoons, Mound and Paul’s Run.
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Post by Jock on May 16, 2007 5:44:58 GMT -1
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 11/05/07
Very strong winds on the Sunday and Monday meant that boat fishing was very difficult but at least they did not have to be cancelled. Catches held up very well with some excellent bags still being taken and this showed the quality of sport that was to be had. By Tuesday the wind had died down somewhat but was still quite cold. This did not, however, stop the trout feeding well on the surface for most of the time. The over all catch average was actually up on the previous week and came in at an excellent 3.78 trout per rod.
Anglers were doing best with a floating or intermediate line. Size #12 flies seemed to be the most successful, with the best killing patterns including Silver Invicta, Black Pennel, Kate McLaren; Bibio, Diawl Bach, Montana nymph, Black and Green Fritz and gold head Green Damsel.
The strong winds at the start of the week meant boats were mainly restricted to the Bannock Bay, Osprey Bay and George’s Bay. As the winds lessened the boats are able to fish the whole of the loch and all the main areas were producing fish. Bank anglers were concentrating on Paul’s Run and the Lagoons and therefore these were the most productive areas. However trout were being taken consistently along all of the east shoreline.
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Post by Jock on Jun 6, 2007 4:15:45 GMT -1
NORTH THIRD TROUT FISHERY, STIRLING
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 18/05/07
Fishing was excellent for most of last week. Saturday was especially good and it produced the best catch of the week. Messrs Hepburn and Nicholson, Falkirk & Stirling had one trout for 3 lb 4 oz and 24 more returned to their boat. They took all their fish on a gold head damsel nymph. To cap it all they even stopped fishing just after lunch time. The rest of the week was almost as good but then Friday saw gale force winds and the boats had to be cancelled. Ironically those that banked fished on the day had had fantastic sport, with a number of good sized fish being caught or lost. The catch average for the day way a massive 7 trout per rod Gilbert Currie, Stirling was definitely top of the class with one at 8 lb and another at 5 lb in his total bag of ten. The over all catch average for the week came in at 3.63 trout per rod
Anglers were doing best with a floating or intermediate line. Size #12 flies seemed to be the most successful, with the best killing patterns including Silver Invicta, Black Pennel, Kate McLaren; Bibio, Diawl Bach, Montana nymph, Black and Green Fritz and gold head Green Damsel.
With the exception of Friday, boat anglers were taking fish at all the usual hot spots with the Lagoons, Maitland’s Bay, George’s Bay and Bannock Bay being especially good. The Bank anglers were mostly concentrating from the Boathouse towards the bank but in reality everywhere was fishing well.
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Post by Jock on Jun 6, 2007 4:17:44 GMT -1
NORTH THIRD TROUT FISHERY, STIRLING
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 01/06/07
Saturday started the week off extremely well and produced some marvellous bags of fish. Big trout were featured in the catches and Mr Neary, Edinburgh, topped the day with a rainbow of 8 lb 11 oz. One of exactly 8 lb was taken by Mr McPhee, Stirling, and one of 7 lb 12 oz was landed by Mr Cameron, Edinburgh.
The fishing on Sunday was a lot harder due to poor weather conditions, including a very cold north wind and even a heavy and long shower of hail. However, Mr Wachter, Dunfermline, still managed to land a cracking rainbow of 8 lb 2 oz. To round his week off he was also the winner of our weekly free competition to win some fishing for two people.
Monday was still very cold but the fishing improved dramatically, with some marvellous bags taken. By Tuesday the weather had settled down a bit and the fishing was pretty consistent for most of the rest of the week. The overall catch average for the week came in at an excellent 4.01 trout per rod.
As is normal at this time of year, most anglers were doing best with a floating or intermediate line. Size #12 flies ( or smaller on sunnier days) seemed to be the most successful, with the best killing patterns including Silver Invicta, Black Pennel, Kate McLaren; Bibio, Diawl Bach, Montana nymph, Black and Green Fritz, Gold Head Green Damsel and Black Buzzer. Dry fly was also doing well and was drawing fish to the surface even when they were not freely rising.
Boat anglers were taking fish at all the usual hot spots with the Lagoons, Maitland’s Bay, George’s Bay and Bannock Bay being especially good. The Bank anglers were taking fish from all their main hotspots on the west shoreline with the Mound and Lagoons probably being best.
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Post by Jock on Jun 10, 2007 11:23:14 GMT -1
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 08/06/07
Saturday started off the week well with some excellent catches being made by both boat and bank rods. However many anglers were also reporting a lot of fish only being lightly hooked and many were lost at the net. Throughout the week the fishing was really quite consistent and only Monday could be claimed to be poor from a catches viewpoint. The evening fishing has been excellent as the evening air temperatures seemed to be more stable. The over all catch average for the week was down slightly on the previous week but still came in at an excellent 3.12 trout per rod.
The following short list gives a flavour of some of the catches throughout last week. Mr Symon, Cowie – 10 for 21 lb; Mr McPhee, Cumbernauld – 10 for 21 lb 6 oz (plus 4 returned); Mr Miller, Edinburgh – 10 for 24 lb 6 oz (plus 3 returned); Mr Willis, Dunblane – 7 for 16 lb 4 oz; Mr Paterson, Stirling – 10 for 20 lb 8 oz (plus 3 returned); Mr Kerr, Stirling – 8 for 13 lb 12 oz (plus 6 returned); Mr Oliver, Edinburgh – 8 for 12 lb 12oz; Mr Craig, Motherwell – 6 for 14 lb (plus 5 returned); Mr Munro, Glasgow – 4 for 17 lb 3oz (plus 5 returned); Mr Warden, Bristol – 12 returned.
Most anglers were doing best with a floating or intermediate line, although there were some days when a slow sinking line was needed for consistent results. Size #12 flies ( or smaller on sunnier days) seemed to be the most successful, with the best killing patterns including Wickhams , Black Pennel, Kate McLaren; Bibio, Diawl Bach, Montana nymph, Gold head Damsel and Black and Green Fritz. Dry fly was also doing well and was drawing fish to the surface even when they were not freely rising. In the right wind conditions a team of buzzers was highly effective and this was especially so in the evenings.
Boat anglers were taking fish at all the usual hot spots with the Lagoons, Maitland’s Bay, George’s Bay and Bannock Bay being especially good. The Bank anglers were taking fish from all their main hotspots on the west shoreline with the Mound, Lagoons and Paul’s Run probably being best.
With the start of June the evening sessions now run from 4.30 pm until 11 pm. A bank permit costs only £16, a one rod boat £18 (£25 with an outboard) and a two rod boat £32 (£39 with an outboard). From Monday to Friday discount fishing is also available for unemployed and over 60’s. This means that a discount bank permit is £13, a one rod boat is £13 (£20 with an outboard) and a two rod boat £26 (£33 with an outboard). Proof of status needed on the day. The bag limit for all permits is 10 fish per rod and catch and release is allowed at all times.
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Post by Jock on Jun 17, 2007 5:31:49 GMT -1
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 15/06/07
On Saturday anglers were met by bright, calm and very warm conditions yet catches were extremely good. In fact, for the conditions, it would be fair to say that the catches were fantastic. For example the 25 rods of Butcher Boy AC took 103 trout, with only one rod blanking. Their top rod on the day was Mr A. Kennedy with 10 for 15 lb 9 oz. Well known angler Mr Craig Cowan of Winchburgh and District AC was trying out float tubing for the first ever time and even although he spent a lot of time getting the hang of things he took and returned 6 rainbows. A new convert to float tubing!
Conditions stayed warm for most of the week but suddenly on Thursday and Friday anglers were met by a very cold and strong, gusty east wind. This made angling much harder but it is interesting to note that the best catches still came on a floating line. The over all average for the week was still 3.71 trout per rod and this was in fact up on the previous week. The average would have been significantly higher if it had not been for the poor conditions on Thursday and Friday.
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Post by Jock on Jun 30, 2007 4:25:27 GMT -1
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 22/06/07
Conditions were very variable throughout the week and varied from flat calm through thunder and lightning to torrential rain. However catches held up very well indeed. The loch was flat calm on Sunday, with few fish rising, yet catches were very respectable for the conditions. For example, North Berwick AC was boat fishing on the day and their ten rods still managed to average 2.3 trout each, including nil returns.
Very heavy rain fell on Tuesday evening, and especially Wednesday morning, with the result that the loch shot up around four inches. However, it did not overly affect catches. The final average for the week came in at a very good 3.37 trout per rod. Although slightly down on the previous week, this was still a very encouraging return per rod.
The winner of our weekly free to enter competition to win fishing for two was Mr Hunter of Longniddry.
Most anglers were doing best with a floating line, although there were some times when an intermediate was needed for consistent results. Size #12 flies ( or smaller on sunnier days) seemed to be the most successful, with the best killing patterns including Yellow Dancer, Black Pennel, Kate McLaren; Bibio, Diawl Bach, Gold head Damsel and Black and Green Fritz. Dry fly was also doing well and was drawing fish to the surface even when they were not freely rising. In the right wind conditions a team of buzzers was highly effective and this was especially so in the evenings.
Boat anglers were taking fish at all the usual hotspots with the Lagoons, Maitland’s Bay, George’s Bay and Bannock Bay being especially good. The Bank anglers were taking fish from all their main hotspots on the west shoreline with the Mound, Lagoons and Paul’s Run probably being best.
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Post by Jock on Jul 5, 2007 7:28:03 GMT -1
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 29/06/07
Last week saw an incredible amount of rain fall for the time of year. The result is that the loch is now at full winter level. This means that the Bannock Bay ( which is normally tailing off by now) is still producing fantastic results.
Although it was very wet the fish did not seem to mind on most days and were still coming willingly to the fly. The final average for the week was still 2.99 trout per rod, an excellent result considering the weather.
Most anglers were doing best with an intermediate or intermediate line but floaters were still producing good results in the right conditions. Size #12 flies ( or smaller on sunnier days) seemed to be the most successful, with the best killing patterns including Yellow Dancer, Black Pennel, Kate McLaren; Bibio, Diawl Bach, Gold head Damsel and Black and Green Fritz. In the right wind conditions a team of buzzers was highly effective and this was especially so in the evenings. Dry fly was also doing well and was drawing fish to the surface even when they were not freely rising.
Boat anglers were taking fish at all the usual hotspots with the Lagoons, Maitland’s Bay, George’s Bay and Bannock Bay being especially good. The Bank anglers were taking fish from all their main hotspots on the west shoreline with the Mound, Lagoons and Paul’s Run probably being best.
The fishery is still running a free weekly competition to win a day’s fishing for two and is open to anyone who has not already signed up for our newsletter. All you have to do is email the fishery at info@north-third-trout-fishery.co.uk and ask to receive our weekly newsletter (terms and conditions apply). Only one entry per person is allowed.
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Post by Jock on Jul 19, 2007 5:56:00 GMT -1
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 13/7/07
Once again the weather did its best to disrupt fishing with one day being torrential rain and the next very hot and bright. All this meant that total catches were down for the week, yet ironically the over all rod average was actually up and came in at 2.58 trout. There were no really huge bags taken during the week which shows that the trout were well spread out amongst the anglers. For example on Saturday hardly anyone caught more than six trout to their rod yet the rod average for the day was an excellent 4.26 trout.
The only exception to the big catches was Mr Craig Cowan, Dechmont, who has really started to perfect his newly found float tubing techniques. He fished hard into the weed beds in the Bannock Bay and was rewarded with twelve trout up to over the three pound mark. Most fish were taken on the dry fly and all were returned to the water.
Most anglers were doing best with an intermediate or slow sinking line as the fish were slow to rise in the weather conditions. Size #12 flies or smaller seemed to be the most successful, with the best killing patterns including Dark Olive, Black Pennel, Kate McLaren; Claret Hopper, Diawl Bach, and Gold head Damsel. However mini lures were also doing well and especially so in the big weed beds that grow in the Bannock Bay.
Boat anglers were taking fish at all the usual hotspots with the Lagoons, Maitland’s Bay, George’s Bay and Bannock Bay being especially good. The Bank anglers were taking fish from all parts of the western shoreline with the Mound, Lagoons and Paul’s Run probably being best.
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Post by Jock on Jul 25, 2007 16:40:54 GMT -1
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 20/7/07
As with almost everywhere else in the country, the weather continued to affect the quality of the fishing. The week saw huge swings in the weather, with strong winds one day and flat calm the next. On many days thunder never seemed far away and the rain continued to fall. When it wasn’t raining then the sun was usually splitting the sky The net result of all this was that catches were well down on what would be expected at this time of year. The average catch came in at 2.01 fish per rod
Most anglers were doing best with an intermediate or slow sinking line as the fish were slow to rise in the weather conditions. Size #12 flies or smaller seemed to be the most successful, with the best killing patterns including Dark Olive, Black Pennel, Kate McLaren; Claret Hopper, Diawl Bach, and Gold head Damsel. However mini lures were also doing well and especially so in the big weed beds that grow in the Bannock Bay.
It is fair to say that there was no where in particular that was fishing the best. It was a case of hunting for fish that were feeding and finding the correct depth. With the loch at full winter level many of the regulars were finding that the usual hot spots at this time of year (when the loch is usually around three to four feet lower) were not producing the expected numbers of fish.
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