River Tweed River Report Week Ending 7th July
Another hot and dry week has pasted and with no
real rain on the forecast conditions are far from ideal. Water temperatures are
very high and even if you are lucky to land a fish they are very lethargic
after the battle and a high risk of them dying. I have heard of some places
ceasing to fish until the temperatures get back to sensible levels for the
fishes welfare. Water levels are mostly below summer level at the moment one
slight plus if there seems to be a few grilse sneaking up the river and reports
of fish sitting out in the bay. We will need some serious rain to draw in the
fish if they are there as reports suggest.7 of the week’s catch been reported caught
above Kelso. 9 fish were reported between Kelso and Coldstream and 11 reported
below Coldstream. With the conditions we had on the river this week, well done
to those who put the effort in and were rewarded with some sport. This week
coming looks quite similar with hot sunshine forecast and very low water
conditions, below summer levels on most beats. Dawn and Dusk could be the best
times to be fishing.
Mr Nick Bateman landed a fish from the Boat
Sheil on Middle Pavilion, while on Pedwell, syndicate member Ian Hook landed a
nice fish. South Wark Boatman Mr Lee Ross landed a grilse from the Upper Temple
on the fly.
On the River Till, Redscar and Upper Tindal landed
3 Sea Trout, while on Tiptoe 2 Salmon were landed.
27 Salmon and 5 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 14lb Salmon
caught on the Tillmouth and Ladykirk Beat’s.
Hendersyde Head Boatman Ketch reports “Another hard
week. Lost a nice fish around some rocks on Monday morning and that was the
only offer we had until a nice 5lb Sea Trout on Thursday evening and 2 fresh
grilse on Saturday morning, a case of the early bird gets the worm”
On
Upper North Wark, A very hot and sunny week with the water level dropping to
minus 6 inch on our gauge making fishing conditions very hard. Last week we
welcomed our new full time 2nd boatman to the beat Mr Richard Farr.
I have published a newletter covering some more beat news and it can be found
here https://mailchi.mp/a454b24db14f/upper-north-wark-newsletterjuly2018
Mr David Cowan secretary of Berwick and District Angling
Association beat on the Whiteadder reports “Nothing to report badly needing
rain”
The week ended with the level at Sprouston 0” and the water temperature
is 68.
Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend the Pedwell
and Horncliffe beats should have a chance of some action this week.
The
forecast this coming week, Breezy on Tuesday with largely dry
conditions and sunny spells, albeit some areas of cloud may appear at times,
bringing the slim chance of a light shower. Feeling cooler. Wednesday will be
fine with sunny spells but breezy at times. Thursday will be generally dry with
lengthy periods of sunshine. However, a few showers cannot be ruled out.
Feeling warmer once again.
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 getting back towards summer levels and the water
temperature being in the late 60’s Floating lines with poly leaders on the end should
cover most fishing conditions at the moment. Dressed flies around a size 12 to
14 should be the order of the day, I
would suggest are Copper Cascade, Stenton Shrimp, Gledswood Shrimp, Kylie Shrimp,
Editor and Sunray Shadow should bring success. If you like to give the spinner
a go, Rapala or Toby 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 27
Sea Trout 5
Total caught so far this season: 1030 Salmon and 254 Sea Trout
As reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest Salmon 21lb Birgham Dub)
(Biggest Sea Trout 12lb Tillmouth & Birgham Dub)
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