River Tweed River Report Week Ending 19th May
Another tough week with rather bright
conditions with temperature getting near the 20’s most days of the week, with
this the water level has continued to drop and is nearing summer level, which
should suit the bottom beats if the fish start to appear.
Above Kelso 10 fish were reported, with Middle
Pavilion 2, Middle Mertoun 3 and Rutherford 2 having the best of the fishing.
Between Kelso and Coldstream 18 fish were
reported, Junction 5, Hendersyde 4 and Birgham Dub with 7 had the best of the
fishing last week. Mr John Slapp fishing on the Junction landed his first
salmon a lovely 10lber, while on the same beat Mr Bob Hesketh landed a nice
fish from Hempseedford. On Hendersyde Professor Stuart Reid landed his first ever
salmon a nice 10lber taken on the fly. Well done Guys.
Below Coldstream 15 fish were reported, Tillmouth
5 and Ladykirk 6 had the best of the fishing. Mr Jonathan Lane landed a lovely
sea liced fish from Ladykirk on Saturday using the deadly Ghillie fly from www.taysalmonfly.co.uk. Well done Sir.
48 Salmon and 3 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 13lb Salmon
caught on the Hendersyde and Ladykirk Beat’s.
Hendersyde Head Boatman Ketch reports “A slow but steady week
with the days getting a bit sunny for us and the river falling back to summer
level as the week went on. The rods did manage to land 4 nice fish though. We
had extra reason to celebrate on Tuesday when Professor Stuart Reid caught his
first ever salmon, a nice 10lber on the fly. All things considered a good
result given the conditions”
On Upper North Wark, Hot, bright and low water
conditions didn’t really suit us onwards and upwards and a rain dance required!
Ladykirk Head Ghillie Mr Matthi Viethen reports “At last a better week for us with 10lb on Tuesday and 10lb on Thursday to same rod,
and then 8lb & 12lb on Friday and syndicate rods had a good, but very bright Saturday afternoon
with 10lb & 13lb. All cracking springer’s and all liced apart from 1.”
Mr David Cowan secretary of Berwick and District Angling
Association beat on the Whiteadder reports “BDAA had one fish for the week
however with the Whiteadder at 5inches prospects for next week are not
brilliant. Fish are moving in to the river but we need some water.”
The week ended with the level at Sprouston 4” and the water temperature
is 55.
Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend the Tweedhill,
Horncliffe, Ladykirk and Pedwell, Rutherford beats should have a chance of a
springer this week.
The
forecast this coming week, It will be mainly dry but largely
cloudy at first on Tuesday. However, it will brighten up with long sunny spells
expected later in the day. Feeling cooler in moderate north-easterly winds.
Wednesday and Thursday will be fine with plenty of sunshine and just a little
cloud. It will feel increasingly warm. Some mist or low cloud may form after
dusk.
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, Underghillie and Sunray Shadow
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 48
Sea Trout 3
Total caught so far this season: 522 Salmon and 47 Sea Trout
As reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest Salmon 21lb Birgham Dub)
(Biggest Sea Trout 9lb Lower Birgham)
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