River Tweed River Report Week Ending 12th May 2018 - Tay Salmon Fly

River Tweed River Report Week Ending 12th May

Another tough week with rather bright conditions and what seems like a constant daily wind causing a few issues. Catches are still on the low side for the time of year, but a few more have been seen travelling through the bottom beats towards the end of the week.

Above Kelso 20 fish were reported, Mr Al Meek landed a nice 6lber from the Boat Pool on Drybrugh Upper, while on Bemersyde Mr John Smith landed a 9lber from the Stream and a Willie Gunn, Mr Robert Lamont landed a lovely fish from Dish.

Between Kelso and Coldstream 17 fish were reported, Mr Keith Oates landed a nice 7lb fish from the Junction.

Below Coldstream 9 fish were reported, Mr Niall Morrison landed a lovely wee fish from Norham.

51 Salmon and 4 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 16lb Salmon caught on the Rutherford & Hendersyde Beat’s.

Hendersyde Head Boatman Ketch reports “The rods had a bit of reward for their efforts last week landing 4 springer’s. With the chance of a few more. Nice to end the week with a nice fresh 16 pounder on a full floating line. On a worrying note though most of our fish this last few weeks have been seal damaged”

On Upper North Wark, a week with some strimming and a few days fishing resulted on 1 lost fish on Saturday for Mr Jonathan Hufford on the fly from the Top Island and an offer in the back of the isle. We have reduced our June fishing rate to £25prpd with the service of 2 boatmen which is fantastic value if you fancy touching up your casting etc. Please call Martin on 07825334427 to enquire or book.

Ladykirk Head Ghillie Mr Matthi Viethen reports “Eventually off the mark with 7lb very fresh but not liced Brownback last Wednesday and 8lb springer with long tailed sea lice on Thursday last week. This week we finished with 6lb liced springer on Thursday and a liced 4lb sea trout on Saturday evening. Still very quiet for this time of year, but good river conditions down here at last, after 3 months of constant washout. Let's hope for some fish to come soon”

Horncliffe Head Ghillie Mr Tony Averill reports “Picked up 2 fish and lost 1. Starting to see some fish. Plenty of availability on the beat with this continued dry weather it’s definitely worth a try. Syndicate rods are available and from mid-June evening tickets for Sea Trout fishing, contact me on 07530026036 for details”

Mr David Cowan secretary of Berwick and District Angling Association beat on the Whiteadder reports “Whiteadder dropped away all week and just one clean 8lb fish caught on Saturday. Good to see a few more sea trout entering the system so with rain forecast over the next few days prospects look good for next week”

The week ended with the level at Sprouston 10” and the water temperature is 52.

Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend the Tweedhill, Horncliffe, Ladykirk and Pedwell beats, if you fancy fishing the middle river, the Upper Dryburgh & Lower Dryburgh beats should have a chance of a springer this week.

The forecast this coming week, the best of the sunshine on Tuesday is expected at first, but it will soon become cloudy with some patchy light rain or drizzle. It will then be largely dry through the course of Tuesday night. Wednesday will be largely dry with sunny spells, but at times it could be rather cloudy. Dry overnight too, with long clear spells. Largely dry on Thursday, but cloud may linger.

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

With water levels finally starting to drop in and water temperatures starting to rise Floating lines with poly leaders on the end should cover most fishing conditions at the moment. Dressed flies around a size 8 to 10 should be the order of the day,  I would suggest are Copper Cascade, Girnel Shrimp, Gledswood Shrimp and Underghillie should bring success. If you like to give the spinner a go, Rapala, Toby or 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:  Salmon 51 Sea Trout 4

Total caught so far this season: 474 Salmon and 44 Sea Trout

As reported on Fishtweed:-

(Biggest Salmon 21lb Birgham Dub)

(Biggest Sea Trout 9lb Lower Birgham)

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