River Tweed
River Report Week Ending 13th July
Sorry for the late
report this week just getting over Englands World Cup win a Lords no nails left
but what a game.
Not a huge amount to report this
week with the water levels getting low and the weed and algae is starting to
build again. We could really do with a good flood to give the river a much
needed clean out. The weed seems to have caused quite a debate in some quarters
this week with a few venting their opinions on how and when it should be cut.
The beats with no weed are the
lucky ones, while other beats lose the ability to fish as is the density of the
weed. Summer lets on the river are generally priced to reflect the reduced
ghillie service as the boatmen get to take some holidays or get on with
important beat maintenance (Grass /Weed Cutting etc).
This
period is normally around a 6 weeks, and the experienced ghillies on the river
recommended that the period for weedcutting is the last 2 weeks in July.
However this window of opportunity is largely dependent on it being feasible to
get into the river and cut these weeks. Water levels, weather forecasts and
family holidays can all clash with this 2 week period, some beats need over 3
weeks to cut and that is with perfect conditions.
Unfortunately the beats in the immediate downstream vicinity are going to have cut weed floating through their pools. However this important job needs to be done and whilst there are those who would restrict the weed cuts to Sunday’s there simply aren’t enough Sunday’s in July to get the job done.
Weed cutting has been going on for years and will continue for years to come. Maybe beats who are concerned about weed interfering with their tenants fishing should consider not be letting the last 2 weeks of July, or should at least ensure that the paying rods have the opportunity to be informed of this potential inconvenience before they book their fishing. Weed cutting, strimming and bank maintenance is not going please everyone but on many beats this work is essential to the long term upkeep of the river.
Above Kelso 13 fish were reported, with the Mertoun
Beats 5 having the best of the fishing.
Between Kelso and Coldstream 22 fish were reported
with the fish scattered about a few beats. Mr Stewart Binns kept his recent catch
stats up with another fine fish from Lower Birgham.
Below Coldstream 27 fish were reported, with Tillmouth
landed 13 for the week and Tweedhill had 5. Mr Ron Martin fishing at Waltham
and Dritness landed a lovely 10lber.
On the River Till, the catches slowed up this week
with lower water levels but fish continue to be caught with 12 Sea Trout were
reported, 10 Sea Trout at Redscar and Upper Tindal and 2 Sea Trout on Flodden
72 Salmon and 42 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 12lb Salmon caught
on the Tillmouth and Tweedhill beats.
Bemersyde Head Ghillie Mr Ian
Farr reports “July is here and so is summer, 23 fish for the season so far
certainly better than last year. All but 2 of the fish have been fresh with the
biggest 17lbs out of Woodside. All we need now is lots of rain to see if the
summer fish are about. With the nets being of it might help the catches. With
the low water we would expect the lower beats to be getting fish at the moment
but not much about looking at the catches. Thunder storms expected so we might
get a flash flood soon. There are a lot more Sea Trout about this year, we are
seeing a few in the evenings. Reports are they are further down the river but
they will get to us. Let's hope so they are good sport on the small rod”
On Upper North Wark, building works are continuing,
fished 1 evening this week and Mr Stuart Norris landed a nice 5lb Sea Trout.
Berwick
and District Angling Association Secretary Dave Cowan reports “Slow start to
the week but the local rain over Thursday gave a temporary rise to just under a
foot resulting in three fish for Friday up to 9 lb.”
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 60.
Looking
at the availability for this coming week I would recommend the River Till give
it a try into the evening and you should have a chance of some action this week.
The
forecast this coming week, it will be cloudier tomorrow with
occasional showers developing. One or two of these could be heavy. There should
be some brighter spells too though. Although Wednesday may start off
dry, thickening cloud from the west will soon bring more general outbreaks of
rain or showers later in the day. An unsettled night will follow, with rain and
a few rumbles of thunder possible. Occasional sunny spells are likely on
Thursday, but also some heavy showers and thunderstorms. Friday may become
cloudier but with further showers.
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, Sunray Shadow,
Ghillie and Cascader are all capable to tempting fish on half inch or dressed
flies in size 10 and 12. On the spinning front the Blue 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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Season So
Far catches
Total
catch last week: 72 Salmon 42 Sea Trout
Total
caught so far this season: 1880 Salmon and 770 Sea Trout
As
reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest
Salmon 20lb Sprouston & BDAA Whiteadder)
(Biggest
Sea Trout 13lb Sprouston)
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