River Tweed
River Report Week Ending 27th July
A hot clammy week that went
over 30 degrees on Thursday making just sitting watching the river a rather
warm job. Given the conditions a decent week’s catch with some good
encouragement on Saturday with some better catches been made in the bottom
beats, hopefully these were nice fresh fish, at the time of writing I haven’t
managed to get any more information. A nice wee rise on Saturday night into Sunday
put the river over 2ft on the Sprouston Gauge so hopefully this should be a
good week ahead.
Above Kelso 28 fish were reported, with Middle
Mertoun 13 having the best of the fishing. Mr Paul Fosbury landed a nice wee
fish on the Rapala on Dryburgh Upper.
Between Kelso and Coldstream 30 fish were reported
with the fish scattered about a few beats.
Below Coldstream 37 fish were reported, with Tillmouth
landed 6, Ladykirk 11, Horncliffe 6 and Tweedhill 7.
On the River Till, a lot quieter week probably due
to the hot sunny weather but 2 Sea Trout at Redscar and Upper Tindal and 1
Salmon at Tiptoe were reported.
107 Salmon and 75 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 16lb Salmon caught
on the Birgham Dub beat.
Middle Pavilion Head Ghillie Steven Charlton reports “Very slow week ended with an absolute bang, Ian Morgan
landing three sea trout and a salmon all on Saturday, Well done that man!”
Berwick
and District Angling Association Secretary Dave Cowan reports “Nothing
happening on Whiteadder this week and no fish reported. Despite the heavy rain
the river level remained around 4 inches till Saturday night, data collected
7.30 pm recorded 7 inches and rising so with more rain over Sunday the
prospects could be good for the start of the week.”
Hawick Angling Club reports “The weather has been very
challenging over the past week. The extreme heat has resulted in the fish going
deep and consequently being difficult to catch. However on Acreknowe, when fish have been rising dries
and buzzers, in smaller sizes have proved to be the best bet. Yellow Owl and Daddies being successful. Yellow
Dancer, Cats Whiskers are worth a try when there is no fish showing. The fish
are in excellent condition with 3lb fish common. Power bait is
still taking the majority of fish at Williestruther but more anglers are
fishing Nymphs, Buzzers and Dries and taking some nice fish. Barnes Loch continues to fish well and Dries being the
most successful method. There has been some very good rises in the evening.
On the rivers the extra water should bring some
sea-trout up and hopefully some grilse. Due to exceptional growth Acrenkowe and Williestruther have both been
strimmed again which makes fishing
a little easier. Tickets can be
purchased from the usual outlets. Tight Lines”
We are blessed in this area to have some superb local fishing
tackle shops that are well worth a visit the superb well stocked Borders
Gunroom in St Boswells and Fin and Game in Kelso I would recommend for a
rummage round which and find out from the local staff what’s currently doing
the damage on the river and lochs.
After any fishing trip on the Tweed it’s always worth a trip
to Kelso to enjoy a superb meal with great atmosphere in the fabulous Contented
Vine restaurant. I would highly recommend it as a must visit during your trip.
Call 01573 224777 to reserve your table.
The stunning Saddler Cottage, located within the grounds of
Tillmouth Park in now under new ownership. Suitable for fishers and families
this lovely cottage is very handily placed for fishing the Lower and Bottom
Tweed beats. If you would like more information please check out the link https://www.crabtreeandcrabtree.com/properties/saddler-cottage/
The week
ended with the level at Sprouston 1ft 10” and the water temperature is 60.
Looking
at the availability for this coming week I would recommend Dryburgh Upper,
Milne Graden and Ladykirk beats should have a chance of some action this week.
The
forecast this coming week, after a generally fine morning with
sunny spells, there will be a growing threat of thundery showers pushing up
from the south. A breezier day. Wednesday will start off mainly dry but
it will become fairly unsettled with heavy showers and thunderstorms. There
will be potential of torrential downpours, large hail and frequent lightning.
Thursday will be another showery day with heavy showers or thunderstorms. On
Friday, a scattering of showers are possible, but it should become drier and
brighter later in day.
As always
I would like to thank all those who provide me with the information to make
this report, it is very much appreciated. If you have any information or
photo’s you would like included please get in touch with Martin on 07825334427
or info@taysalmonfly.co.uk
Look at
what to bring for the week aheads fishing, Floating lines with assorted poly
leaders should suffice on most places with Gledswood Shrimp, Sunray Shadow,
Ghillie and Cascader are all capable to tempting fish on half inch or dressed
flies in size 8 and 10. On the spinning front the Carrot Rapala, 18-20gm tobies
should bring results.
As always
come prepared and always listen to the advice of your boatman or ghillie. If
you’re needing to top up your fly box ahead of your trip please check out
www.taysalmonfly.co.uk
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Season So
Far catches
Total
catch last week: 107 Salmon 75Sea Trout
Total
caught so far this season: 2060 Salmon and 901 Sea Trout
As reported
on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest
Salmon 20lb Sprouston & BDAA Whiteadder)
(Biggest
Sea Trout 13lb Sprouston)
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