River Tweed River Report Week Ending 3rd March
Not a huge amount to write this week, Monday
and Tuesday was plagued by North East Winds some fish were caught in less than
ideal conditions. Junction 3, Birgham Dub 1 and Lower North Wark 1 were the
beats who had success. Best fish of the week was a cracking 18lb sea liced
springer landed by John McElroy from the Junction. On Wednesday the “beast from
the east” arrived and dumped a load of snow which caused havoc with huge
drifts. On Thursday the river started to grue up and the slower sections of
river froze near bank to bank. We are hoping that we don’t get a sudden rise in
temperature, or we are in for a massive flood.
On Upper North Wark, Strong North East winds followed by serious amounts
of snow and grue ruined week.
Lees Head Boatman Mr Malcolm Campbell reports “Not a lot to say really, had a few kelts Monday and Tuesday then
snowed in and frozen off. Just hoping for a very slow melt so we don't get
another really big flood.”
5 Salmon and 1 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 18lb
Salmon caught on the Junction Beat.
The week ended with the level at Sprouston 1ft 2” and the water
temperature is 31.
Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend Lower
Makerstoun, Upper Hendersyde, Upper North Wark and West Learmouth should all
have a chance of a springer this week.
The
forecast this coming week, Tuesday looks like being a cloudy
day with spells of rain. Overnight there will be a few showers. Wednesday and
Thursday will have sunny intervals and showers; some of the showers could be
heavy and even turn wintry. Temperatures near average during the day and close
to zero overnight.
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. If you like to give the spinner a go, the 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 5
Sea Trout 1
Total caught so far this season: 66 Salmon and 10 Sea Trout
As reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest Salmon 19lb Junction)
(Biggest Sea Trout 9lb Lower Birgham)
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