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Sunday 8 September 2019

River Tweed River Report Week Ending 7th September 2019 - Tay Salmon Fly


River Tweed River Report Week Ending 7th September

The catches remain quite consistent this week with some good days catches amongst some days when you’re sitting looking at the water thinking why we aren’t catching. A small lift came through on Wednesday evening which darkened the water to near black coffee colour for Thursday.  There still seems to be a good mixture of fresher fish and river fish been reported. The river is settling back in this week with the odd bit of rain about which may help keep the levels up a bit, overall things are starting to cool down a bit more with the temperature 6 degrees this morning while walking the dogs, this should keep the river that bit cooler and hopefully start to see a few more autumn fish appearing in the next few weeks.
There was a lovely evening this week at Upper North Wark when Mrs Clare Haggas officially opened the new hut on 6th September. Clare is a well-known Sporting artist who specialises in creating large, dynamic and powerful paintings of a variety of British Wildlife, and with her Husband Will Haggas is a lifelong fisher and a regular Tweedside visitor. Local Piper Mr Grant Munro greeted the invited guests before the evening’s reception that was catered by the Contented Vine restaurant in Kelso who provided a wonder buffet to compliment the champagne reception and Lynne Grant provided her amazing photography skills to capture the moment
Above Kelso 143 fish were reported, with the Dryburgh Beats 20, Middle Mertoun 22, Rutherford 31 and the Floors Beats with 23 having the best of the fishing. Middle Mertoun had a good start to the week with Team V Fly hooking 15 and landed 12 on Monday. Rutherford continues to produce the good this season with a good week of 31 fish landed. On Dryburgh Upper Ghillie Brian Douglas had success on his Carat Fly while his partner Vickie landed a couple of fish and a sea trout. On the same beat Mr Harry Rogers had success. Fiona Brown continued to pick away at Bemersyde landing a nice fish from the Woodside on a Cascade. Fishing at Upper North Wark after a few lost fish at the start of the week father and son duo Keith and Jack Triffitt managed 3 between them on Saturday with young Jack getting a nice 10lber from the Snipe after losing one earlier in the day not to be out done by his son, Keith managed to landed 2 on the fly.

Between Kelso and Coldstream 110 fish were reported with the fish scattered about a few beats with Birgham Dub 17 and the Lees 30 having the best of the fishing. Fishing on the Lees Mr Toby Kemble landed a 10lb Sea Trout and Mr Gene Godden landed a fine fish from the Learmouth Stream. Fishing at the Junction 91 year old Wilf Harris landed a 10lber while younger brother Frank who is 88 lost one at the start of the week.

Below Coldstream 52 fish were reported, with Tillmouth 14 and Ladykirk 14 having the best of the fishing.

On the River Till, a bit better this week with 2 Salmon and 3 Sea Trout at Redscar and Upper Tindal, 4 Salmon and 1 Sea Trout at Lower Tindal and 2 Salmon at Tiptoe were reported.
367 Salmon and 57 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 20lb Salmon caught on the Birgham Dub beat.


Lower Birgham Head Boatman Mr Tom Davis reports “A steady week on lower birgham this week. See a lot of fish in the first 3 days. Then as the week went on and when that water came, it moved a lot of fish on. But with 7 salmon ranging from 3-15lb and a very fresh 6lb sea trout, it was another good week. 2 people with their first ever fish’s, and our 100th salmon of the year. Hopefully things settle this week and some fish come on the take and move upriver. Tight lines tom.


On Upper North Wark, a very emotional week to say the least! 4 fish lost then 3 landed on Saturday. Highlight of the week was the grand opening of our new fishing hut which was a lovely evening with great company.

Lees Head Boatman Mr Malcolm Campbell reports “WINDY! Good enough week with 30 fish landed the best being a 20lb fresh hen from the Temple, the lucky rod being Gene Godden, in fact Gene caught the lions share. Toby Kemble had a 10lb sea trout which lead him a merry dance in the cauld. The wind was an absolute bugger but the company was good. For a full report see Lees page on tweedbeats for photos and film clips go to tweedbeats on Instagram. Looking good for tomorrow.”



Berwick and District Angling Association Secretary Dave Cowan reports “Whiteadder remains low at 6 inches and nothing to report this week. Provisional fish counter results look very promising so far this season”

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 and the water temperature is 56.


Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend Bemersyde, Rutherford and Ladykirk beats should have a chance of some action this week. If you fancy testing out the new fishing hut at Upper North Wark there is some availability mid-week.


The forecast this coming week, Tomorrow will stay largely cloudy and damp with further outbreaks of rain and drizzle. However, the rain will tend to die away by the evening, leaving drier conditions overnight. After a bright start in places, Tuesday will become cloudy and windy with rain arriving from the west later on. A wet and windy night to follow on Tuesday night. Wednesday then looks set to stay rather windy and showery but with sunshine at times. A risk of further wet and windy weather on Thursday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Gabrielle move through.

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, Willie Gunn Snaelda, Rogie and Red Frances are all capable to tempting fish on ¾” - 1” tubed or dressed flies in size 8 and 10. On the spinning front the Blue Rapala, 20-28gm tobies and Black Flying C 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:  367 Salmon 57 Sea Trout
Total caught so far this season: 3865 Salmon and 1613 Sea Trout


As reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest Salmon 20lb Sprouston & BDAA Whiteadder & Tillmouth & Birgham Dub)
(Biggest Sea Trout 13lb Sprouston)

















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