River Tweed River Report Week Ending 10th February 2018 - Tay Salmon Fly

River Tweed River Report Week Ending 10th February

The water clarity was much better at the start of the week and the as the river dropped levels a few more beats below Kelso found some success. However this was relatively short lived as a milder day on Thursday brought in some snow melt and the river was a grumbly colour on Friday before rising 1ft and becoming pretty mucky on Saturday.

Heavy rain on Sunday has put the river up over 4ft and was really dirty this morning which will certainly effect Monday’s fishing.

The fish continued to be caught mostly in the Kelso area this week with Lower Makerstoun 2, Upper Floors 1, Lower Floors 2, Junction 7, Upper Hendersyde 1, Sprouston 2, Birgham Dub 5 having success this week.

Mr David Foreman was amongst the successful anglers at the Junction, while Oscar had a nice fish from Lower Floors on Monday. We heard of success for Mr Mark Jackson and Mr Alex Knox landing nice fish around 14/15lbs. Was good to see Lower Makerstoun get off the mark with 2 fish on Wednesday with Paddy Tomkins been successful.

Makerstoun Head Boatman Mr Colin Pringle reports “It’s not thick with fish but we’re off the mark at least, hopefully this rise (Sunday) will draw one or two further on from the Junction”

On Upper North Wark, quiet week giving the water conditions, a couple of kelts and we had hold of what looked like a decent springer on Thursday but it fell off.

Lees Head Boatman Mr Malcolm Campbell reports “A slow week with no fish. We did see one on Thursday heading and tailing. Fished hard all week but no pulls”

20 Salmon and 0 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 19lb Salmon caught on the Junction Beat.

The week ended with the level at Sprouston 3ft 9” and the water temperature is 37.

Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend Lower Birgham, Upper North Wark and South Wark should all have a chance of a springer this week.

The forecast this coming week, Spells of heavy snow Tuesday morning, then wintry showers through the afternoon and overnight. Later in the night a front will bring more persistent rain in from the west and this will fall as snow initially. On Wednesday, the snow will become more confined to higher ground. Wintry showers will follow into the afternoon and overnight. Wintry showers continuing on Thursday.

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

Most beats will be fishing various sinking density lines with poly leaders on the end at the time of year it has to be a Black and Yellow and if that fails a Yellow and Black! Copper tubes around 1.5” should be the order of the day, some anglers are choosing to fish more with Aluminium tubes and using the fly line to get down. Pattern’s I would suggest are Black and Yellow (Tosh), Posh Tosh, Gledswood Shrimp and Spring Ghillie should bring success. A wee personal favourite of mine is the Black and Yellow Samurai Shrimp at this time of year. Spinning starts on Thursday 15^th so if you like to have a wee go Salmo Toby, Devon Minnow fished nice and slow 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:  Salmon 20 Sea Trout 0

Total caught so far this season: 30 Salmon and 0 Sea Trout

As reported on Fishtweed:-

(Biggest Salmon 19lb Junction)

(Biggest Sea Trout None Caught)

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