River Tweed
River Report Week Ending 19th October
The week started with a
reasonable height of water (2ft 5 at Sprouston) and still carrying a bit of
colour from the weekends rise. With reasonable weather most of the week
conditions got better as the week went on, we even had summer arrive back on
Thursday before the rain took over for Friday and Saturday pushing the river
over 3ft 6 at Sprouston and very heavy muck colour, might be a dubious colour
for the start of the week.
Above Kelso 158 fish were reported, Between Kelso
and Coldstream 92 were reported and below Coldstream 7 were reported.
Fishing at Glenormiston Mr Adam Spencer landed an
8lb fish. Mr Rainer Schilcher fishing at Dryburgh Upper landed his first and
second Scottish salmon. On Lower Pavilion Mr John Mothersdale landed a good
fish from the Generals. Fishing at Upper North Wark Mr Dave Moody landed a 15lb
fish from the Back Of The Isle, Mr Richard Waite landed a 12lber from the Snipe
on a Willie Gunn Snaelda, Ms Diane Orston landed a 10lber from the Snipe on a
Calvin Shrimp and Mr Alex Knox of the fabulous Contented Vine Restaurant in
Kelso finished off our week landing a 5lber from the Snipe on a Rogie in truly
awful conditions.
On the River Till, no fish were reported. Middle
Ettrick Reported 13
304 Salmon and 43 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 20lb Salmon caught
on the Hendersyde beat.
Bemersyde Head Ghillie Mr Ian
Farr reports “There’s been one or two nice big autumn fish caught by the
younger generation recently, Sam Ackroyd (18) with a 17lb fish. Alex Barclay
also with a 17lb fish out of the Cromweil on a Willie Gunn Tube, Alex’s first
ever Salmon on the Fly. We are on 77
Salmon for the season which beats last year’s total of 63. Sea Trout numbers
have risen this year and we have 21 for the season”
Lower Birgham Head Boatman Mr Tom Davis reports “If Carlsberg
did perfect water conditions in a week, this last week would have been it. A
Monday morning with 2ft2 on the gauge and dropping water. The water dropped and
cleared as the week went on, and the hooked fish stayed on better. Our best day
was 3 on Friday. Including one very fresh 8lb fish and a small fresh grilse.
There were loads of fish hooked and lost in the early part of the week, but
good to have some action and feel a pull on the line. Fish were seen running
during the week and although fresh fish were caught, none had sea lice on. It
was a shame the water changed for Saturday a came up and dirty as things were
looking really good. But hopefully it will set us up next week with a similar
water to last week and we can get back amongst the fish! Fingers crossed and
tight lines. Tom”
On Upper North Wark, a decent week on the beat for fish
been hooked every day but sadly more than our fair share got away. 4 landed for
the week.
Berwick
and District Angling Association Secretary Dave Cowan reports “Whiteadder
hovered at just over a ft all week and nothing banked. Saturday’s rain put the
river well in flood but falling fast overnight. More rain forecast Sunday but
river drops very quickly and could be good later in the week for washed off
Tweed rods.”
Hawick Angling Club reports “The fishing on both Acreknowe
and Williestruther is open till the 30th November. There has been very little fishing activity on
Acreknowe, but the few rods that have been out have caught some fish. Slow and
deep is the best chance of a fish. On some of the milder days fish have been
seen rising. Power bait is still taking
the odd fish on Williestruther. Barnes
has now closed for the season. Despite
the rises of water over the past weeks very few Salmon and Sea-trout have been
seen, and even fewer caught. Most of the fish that have been caught have been
coloured. Tickets can be purchased from
the usual outlets. Tight Lines”
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 3ft 6” and the water temperature is 47.
Looking
at the availability for this coming week I would recommend Boleside and Dryburgh
Upper beats should have a chance of some action this week.
The
forecast this coming week, Monday will be a fine and dry day
with a good deal of sunshine once any fog lifts. Cloud looks set to thicken in
places during the afternoon. Tuesday will be a cloudy and rather breezy day but
it will be mostly dry with just the odd shower here and there. Turning wet
later, however, with rain arriving from the west in the evening and overnight.
Some heavy rain is expected into Wednesday afternoon, but rain will eventually
clear to the east. Scattered blustery showers will then persist into Thursday.
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, sinking lines with assorted poly
leaders should suffice on most places with Junction Shrimp, Temple Shrimp,
Willie Gunn Snaelda, Pot Belly Pig and Rogie are all capable to tempting fish on
1” – 1.5” tubes or dressed flies in size 6 on the upper river
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: 304 Salmon 43 Sea Trout
Total
caught so far this season: 5250 Salmon and 1819 Sea Trout
As
reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest
Salmon 34lb Dryburgh Upper)
(Biggest
Sea Trout 14lb Milne Graden)
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