River Tweed
River Report Week Ending 18th July
The weather changed a
bit the last week with high pressure pushing in with a very clammy muggy heat
feel to it which can be uncomfortable at times along with this the river
started to drop towards summer level again after a good few weeks of catches
with the little regular lifts, the catches notably dropped off this week
especially up the river, with the lower river dominating the catches this week.
There appears to be a good mix of grilse and summer salmon entering the river
and stirring up some older fish as they move through the system. A wee lift in
the next week or so might just increase the catches again. Reports of
successful anglers on the river are very limited this week, I did hear that Mr
Stevie Blackmore landed his first Tweed Salmon and a couple of Sea Trout for Mr
Stuart Norris.
The River Tweed Salmon
Fishing Museum will be officially opened by Her Grace the Duchess of Roxburghe
and Sir Gareth Edwards at 6pm on Thursday 3rd September 2020 in the
Town Hall, The Square, Kelso.
Above Kelso 41 fish were reported, Between Kelso and
Coldstream 79 were reported and below Coldstream 102 were reported. With the
best fishing being at Tillmouth where 39 were landed. Birgham Dub 16 and the
Lees 14 also picked away during the week.
Waltham and Dritness
Beat reports with the water levels dropping we had another decent week with 10
Salmon/Grilse landed with the best fish being an 18lber caught by Mr Dave
Lorimer. Lucky rods were, Dave Lorimer 4 (four
fish), Ron Martin 3 and Mike Wood 3.
222 Salmon and 36 Sea Trout were landed for the week with the best fish 20lb Salmon
caught on the Birgham Dub beat.
Lower
Birgham Head Boatman Mr Tom Davis reports “Well the end of another good week on
the river. The first few days of the week we were hearing of the fresh fish
above and below us. But we never saw them and couldn’t find them. But we did
find some older river fish sat in some of the pools and a couple of sea trout.
But as the week went on the fish got fresher. And some even sea liced. We had
our first grilse at the end of the week and was covered in sea lice showing how
fast they have been moving up the system. But 9 salmon and 3 sea trout landed
this week and a fantastic week of sport with a couple of first fish aswell.
Doesn’t get much better, and in the middle of July aswell. Looking forward to
the week ahead not a lot of rain forecast but as we saw last week they can
still in the Low water so let’s hope they continue to come! Tight lines. Tom.”
On Upper North Wark, The beat remains closed.
Hawick Angling Club reports “The Club have extended
their sales of Salmon Permits for the season until the end of July. With the right water
height salmon will be caught from now on and the Teviot gets a good run of Sea
Trout. Permits are priced at £150 for visitors and £80 for local residents.
Anyone interested can email the club Secretary Drew Dickson on
drewdickson@talktalk.net”
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. 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.
***** Reopening 1st August***** 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 4” and the water temperature is 64.
Looking
at the availability for this coming week I would recommend Milne Graden and
Horncliffe beats should have a chance of some action this week.
The
forecast this coming week, a cloudy and rather wet start with
spells of persistent rain. During the morning, these will clear to the east to
leave many areas largely dry during the afternoon, though a few showers will
linger. Cloudy for some of Thursday with scattered showers, but turning
drier and brighter through the day. Friday will be largely dry with plenty of
sunny spells, but a few areas of cloud and the odd shower are likely later too.
Saturday looks like being a cloudy, wet and windy day as a band of frontal rain
moves 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, conditions are nearly at summer
level so a floating line with assorted poly leaders should suffice on most
beats with Aurora Cascade, Posh Tosh, Gledswood Shrimp, Editor and Ghillie
Flies are all capable to tempting fish on size 10-14 dressed hooks. Great time
of the season for giving the Sunray Shadow a go to. On the spinning front, the
flying c and toby should be worth a go.
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 (This figure is a rough guide and does not include fish caught
during the Lockdown period 24th March to 12th May)
Total
catch last week: 222 Salmon & 36 Sea
Trout
Total
caught so far this season: 2566 Salmon and 587 Sea Trout
As
reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest
Salmon 23lb Lower Makerstoun)
(Biggest
Sea Trout 15lb Drygrange)
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