River Tweed River Report Week Ending 30th March
A must more settled week weather wise apart from what seems like a never ending wind making casting challenging in some areas and the water level dropped slowly about an inch a day as the week progressed. This week is looking a bit more unsettled so a small rise or some snow on the hills could be a possibility.
Catches remain quite sporadic with some days showing an improvement in the catches then the next day hardly a fin to be seen, would appear small pods of fresh fish creeping through of the tides.
Fish are continuing to push up into the middle river with 21 fish been reported above Kelso with the Floors beats having the best of the fishing with 9. Mr Simon Furniss of Burnbane and Delvine fishing on the Tay landed 2 lovely fish from Lower Floors on Saturday. Fishing at Rutherford Mr Stuart Norris got his 1st for the season with a lovely 10lber taken on the Myofb tube fly from the Lovers Leap, he also had a brief encounter with a 2nd fish that fell off. Bemersyde got off and running for the season when Mr Roger Herbert landed a 7lb fish from the Stream on a Black and Yellow tube fly.
Between Kelso and Coldstream 25 fish were reported with Sprouston 8 and Junction 6 having the better of the fishing. The Cotton Party fishing at Sprouston had a few fish at the start of the week inc 4 on Tuesday. South Wark had a better week with 5 landed and a Sea Trout. Mr Douglas Aitken of V Fly Fishing had a good day on Monday landed 3 lovely springers on the fly. Mr Ronald Gardener had 1 on Thursday and Mt Ian Blyth landed a superb 18lb fish from the Willows on a Willie Gunn Snaelda tube fly on Friday. Upper North Wark had a good afternoon on Wednesday landing 3 fish, Mr Justin Rose landed 2 at 10lbs and 6lbs in the Dub, while up the Snipe Pool Mr Ian Hayward landed a 10lb fish om his Hayward Gunn tube fly.
With the water levels starting to drop there were a few fish reported below Coldstream with Milne Graden getting 2 on Saturday with Mr Bob Miller and Boatman Kevin Wright landing 1 each. Ladykirk landed 2 and Horncliffe got there first of the season landed by a syndicate member.
On the River Till, Redscar and Upper Tindal reported 2 sea trout.
66 Salmon and 10 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 15lb Salmon caught on the Sprouston beat.
Middle Pavilion Head Ghillie Steven Charlton reports “seen a couple fish the end of the week, water is looking great, we have availability for this week with fish being caught around us now it’s looking promising”
On Upper North Wark, conditions were starting to get a bit low for us and some working the fly was required. We had a hot hour on Thursday afternoon landing 3 springers, Mr Justin Rose landed 2 and Mr Ian Hayward landed 1. Some residents splashing about the pools but a wee bit of rain would be gratefully received.
Horncliffe Head Ghillie Mr Tony Averill reports “we are now off the mark at Horncliffe with a fresh 5lb Springer and list 3 others this week. Also spaces still available in the Horncliffe syndicate, the track has been upgraded during the either with cattle grids added, so no more opening and closing of the gates”
Berwick and District Angling Association Secretary Dave Cowan reports “Whiteadder steadily dropped from 1ft 5inches at the start of the week to steady out at 9 inches for the week end. Although the river is in good form and fresh fish are entering the system there have been no fish recorded for the week.”
We are blessed in this area to have some superb local fishing tackle shops that are well worth a visit the superb well stocked Borders Gunroom in St Boswells and Fin and Game in Kelso I would recommend for a rummage round which and find out from the local staff what’s currently doing the damage on the river and lochs.
After any fishing trip on the Tweed it’s always worth a trip to Kelso to enjoy a superb meal with great atmosphere in the fabulous Contented Vine restaurant. I would highly recommend it as a must visit during your trip. Call 01573 224777 to reserve your table.
The stunning Saddler Cottage, located within the grounds of Tillmouth Park in now under new ownership. Suitable for fishers and families this lovely cottage is very handily placed for fishing the Lower and Bottom Tweed beats. If you would like more information please check out the link https://www.crabtreeandcrabtree.com/properties/saddler-cottage/
The week ended with the level at Sprouston 1ft 0” and the water temperature is 46.
Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend the Dryburgh Upper, Milne Graden and ladykirk beats should have a chance of some action this week.
The forecast this coming week, Tomorrow will be largely cloudy, breezy and chilly with the chance of some rain or drizzle, especially during the afternoon. There will be sunny spells on Tuesday but with scattered showers too. The showers may be heavy, and they may be wintry on high ground. Scattered showers are also expected on Wednesday, these again potentially heavy and thundery. Further showers are likely on Thursday. It will be a cool few days with some chilly nights expected.
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
Look at what to bring for the week aheads fishing, water levels are dropping in now and conditions are looking a bit unsettled this week. Floating or Intermediate lines with assorted poly leaders should suffice on most places with Black and Yellow, Gledswood Shrimp, Monkey, Spring Ghillie all capable to tempting that springer on inch to inch and a half tubes. On the spinning front the Blue Rapala, 18-28gm tobies 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: 66 Salmon 10 Sea Trout
Total caught so far this season: 246 Salmon and 30 Sea Trout
As reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest Salmon 18lb Upper Hendersyde)
(Biggest Sea Trout 7lb Lower Birgham)
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