River Tweed
River Report Week Ending 18th May
Another week where we were faced with bright hot
sunshine for the majority of the week and this will have affected the catches
quite a bit unless fishing early and late on the beats that allow fishing at
those times. After the Monday morning clean out the catches tail off until
Friday with 3 days of glorious sunshine more suited to a nice bbq or sea food
platter with some refreshments. As the weather cooled and clouded over towards
the end of the week the catches picked up a bit and a few more fresher fish
appear to have arrived in the river to. Even with the lower water conditions
the catches are still spread out from the middle river down to the tide. Reports
this week and a wee bit more mixture of fresh fish and some river fish been
caught, could still do with a rise to see what Sea Trout and that will come
with the NE Nets been off this year, hopefully lots of them fingers crossed, if
only this rain would stop going around us and actually hit the top of the
catchment! Mr Stephen Bolton fishing at Ladykirk had quite an unusual capture
landing a lovely fresh salmon with a Lamprey still attached to its side. (Check
out the photos to see it for yourselves) this is the 2nd time I’ve
heard this as there was a sea trout landed at Hendersyde last season which had
a Lamprey attached but it fell off into the net.
Above Kelso 15 fish were reported, Lower Pavilion
had 3 for the week with Mr Lee Conway landing an 8lber from Cowies, Mr Matthieu
Rochas landed a 10lb Salmon in Cowies and a 5lb sea trout from Upper Bridge and
on Saturday Mr Scott Connelly landed a lovely 9lber from Cowies. On Gledswood
Mr Paul Morling had a casting lesson from ghillie Andrew Rohleder at 10am, at
12pm he landed his first salmon from the Cromweil Pool on an Orange Gledswood
Shrimp. Very well done Sir, hopefully the first of many for you.
Between Kelso and Coldstream 33 fish were reported
with Junction 7, Hendersyde 8, Birgham Dub 8, six of which were caught on
Saturday, having the better of the fishing. Fishing at the Lees Mr Gene Godden landed
a lovely fresh 10lber from the Slap and followed it up with a 12lber from the
Cauldstream both on the fly.
Below Coldstream 22 fish were reported. Ladykirk continue
to pick away with Mr Stephen Bolton and Mr Antoine Kopff having success.
Tillmouth had the best of the fishing landing 7 for the week. On Waltham and
Dritness syndicate water Mr Ron Martin landed an 8lber on Monday, Mr Jack
Weightman landed a 9lber on Wednesday and followed it up with a sea trout on
Saturday. Also on Saturday Mr Martin Inkster landed fish of 10lb and 12lb.
On the BDAA beat of the River Whiteadder Mr Colin
Tait landed a nice fish on the deadly Ghillie salmon fly from Tay Salmon Fly.
On the River Till, no fish were reported.
78 Salmon and 8 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 18lb Salmon caught
on the Sprouston beat.
Hendersyde Head Boatman Ketch reports” Another fairly steady
week with a few fresh fish still managing to get to our pools. The prayer mat
is coming out the cupboard soon though if we don't get some much needed rain.
The bright conditions didn't help matters either but we ended up with 8 salmon
for the week so not a bad result considering.”
On Upper North Wark, water conditions remain on the low
side for the beat. Please note at the end of this coming week we will be
closing the beat for let rods until Monday 5th August for the
building of our new fishing hut.
Lees Head Boatman Mr Malcolm Campbell reports “A quiet start to the week. Wednesday onwards we
started to see a few more fish and on Saturday morning the Lees Slap was fairly
busy with fish showing. Gene Godden lost one first cast, had a boil second cast
blank third cast and 12lb liced cock on his fourth cast, he followed this up
with a 10lber from the Cauldstream. It was all quiet after that as the fish had
moved on to Birgham dub by the looks of it.”
Ladykirk Head Ghillie
Mr Matthi Viethen reports “Quiet start to the week due to water temperature
shooting up into the low sixties. But a better day on Friday with 2 summer
salmon for guest rod Stephen Bolton, only fishing the morning, and being his
1st cast on Ladykirk this year and in very bright conditions too. His long tailed
sea liced Salmon of 7lb still had a Lamprey of about 10" attached to.
Never seen that before (even though I've seen quite a few Lamprey marks on
fish before). On Friday afternoon, French rod Antoine Kopff got lovely Springer
of 7lb and fishing on Saturday, he got another Springer of 11lb, summer fish of
6lb and a Sea trout of 5lb (which I wrongly reported as a Grilse). He's done
very well this season, catching 7 Salmon and 1 Sea trout in 8 days fishing at
Ladykirk! Unbelievable for this time of year. Trės bien monsieur!!”
Berwick
and District Angling Association Secretary Dave Cowan reports “Whiteadder
continued to drop over the week to steady out at 3 inches on Wednesday where it
stayed. Only one fish reported for the week a 7lb salmon from upper Beats.
Still fish in the pools but need some rain to move them through.”
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 2” and the water temperature is 59.
Looking
at the availability for this coming week I would recommend the Boleside, Lower
Pavilion, Lower Birgham, Ladykirk, Pedwell and Horncliffe beats should have a
chance of some action this week.
The forecast
this coming week, any early mist will soon clear in the morning, and there will
be sunny periods throughout the day. There will also be a chance of showers,
the most likely in the afternoon and evening. Tuesday should be mostly
dry with bright or sunny periods, although the odd isolated shower may develop
during the day. It will be dry overnight and it will remain dry for most of
Wednesday. There is a slight chance of some rain moving in from the west on
Wednesday evening and night. Some uncertainty over the details for Thursday,
but it is expected to be an unsettled day.
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, Floating lines with assorted poly
leaders should suffice on most places with Gledswood Shrimp, Pot Belly Pig,
Underghillie and Cascade are all capable to tempting that springer on half inch
or dressed flies in size 8 and 10. On the spinning front the Black and Gold
Rapala, 18-20gm 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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