River Tweed
River Report Week Ending 27th June
The weather this week
was a very mixed bag with temperatures reaching 28-30 degrees on Wednesday and
Thursday with biblical thundery showers around the other days given the first
semi reasonable rise for a good few months which moved some fish up the system
but with the rise been very dirty and dropped back to near summer level the
following day it would seem the bulk of the fish have stayed in the lower river
going by the catches. As I write today the river is on the rise again with the overnight
thunder plouts and very windy which looks like staying with us for the next few
days. Once this weather settles down could be interesting to see what is caught
and where they are caught.
On Dryburgh Upper 3
salmon and 3 sea trout were landed for the week, with Mr Cuthbert been amongst
the successful rods landing a fine fresh fish. Mr Alex Barclay landed 2 nice
fish in the Stream at Bemersyde on an inch and a half Thunder and Lightning
Tube. Coincidently given the name of the fly Alex landed both these fish just
after a thunder storm had pasted over! He also lost a fish in the Woodside
earlier in the day. Mr Ian Bennet kept up his landing salmon in the dark
recently with another fine fish from Gledswood, He also had success on the fly
at Drygrange on the rising water on Tuesday. Mr Iain Wilson from the Borders
Gunroom in St Boswells landed a beautiful fresh fish from Mertoun.
Above Kelso 30 fish were reported, Between Kelso and
Coldstream 75 were reported and below Coldstream 81 were reported. With the
best fishing been at Ladykirk where 17 were landed. Hendersyde 16 and Birgham
Dub 15 also had reasonable catches for the week.
Waltham and Dritness
Beat, A rise of around 2 feet moved a lot of
fish this week, not enough water to clean the river though, a lot of algae
still around. On Wednesday we reached our 100 th salmon, quite a milestone
these days. This week we caught seven salmon, lucky rods were, Mike Wood 3
(three fish), Dave Lorimer 2, Ron Martin 1 and Jack Weightman 1.
186 Salmon and 47 Sea Trout were landed for the week with the best fish 17lb Salmon
caught on the Horncliffe beat.
Bemersyde Head Ghillie Mr Ian
Farr reports “Started the week with a fish on Monday and seen a few on the fin
coloured on Tuesday Wednesday with the rain over night we had a number of older
fish arrive on the beat Thursday but no takers lost a fish Friday morning 2
very fresh fish in the afternoon after the thunder storm water dropped all week
and by sat was down to 4 inch 1 older fish on Sat also lost 2 more. We are
being lightly fished no rods coming from over the border until the restrictions
are lifted Still looking for a good clean out of the river”
Lower
Birgham Head Boatman Mr Tom Davis reports “Well this week was strange really,
we got some water, got some over cast conditions and got some fish. But most of
the action was at the beginning of the week when the water was rising or
higher... overhead conditions was blistering sunshine and hot. Then the weather
and fortunes changed and left us wishing that we kept those hot clear days. We
did make contact with a few fish in the latter part of the week but they
weren’t destined to be landed. Maybe the rise took some of our fish upstream,
Maybe it was the changing pressure with 2 stormy days, maybe it was ‘just one
of those things..... ‘. But a bit of action and some nice fish landed. Looking
at the week ahead the weather looks a little unsettled and windy so who knows
how much rain we will have and where it will hit. Fingers crossed it passes
over quickly and a more consistent pressure system moves in. We do have some
availability this week on a couple of days and in the weeks ahead and could
well be worth a go. Like always, tight lines, stay safe and be sensible. Tom.”
On Upper North Wark, The beat remains closed.
Berwick
and District Angling Association reports “While the Tweed enjoyed a decent,
much needed spate this week the Whiteadder catchment still has a magical
umbrella over it, remaining stubbornly low. With the caulds on the river
holding back migratory fish we continue to hope for a good spate to facilitate
the passage of our summer salmon and sea trout. We can but hope that something
is done soon to improve this situation by opening up the caulds to improve
passage to the upper river where there are some excellent spawning grounds with
rooms to spare. On a brighter note though there have been reports of some good
grayling in the Lower River and catches of brown trout to 1.5lbs on the nymph
and dry fly, which is great news. The BBC weather 14 day forecast says we are
heading for a period of rain over the next week, some of it quite heavy. Let’s
hope it falls on the Whiteadder catchment too.
Hawick Angling Club reports “The Club have extended
their sales of Salmon Permits for the season until the end of July. With the right water
height salmon will be caught from now on and the Teviot gets a good run of Sea
Trout. Permits are priced at £150 for visitors and £80 for local residents.
Anyone interested can email the club Secretary Drew Dickson on
drewdickson@talktalk.net”
The week
ended with the level at Sprouston 10” and the water temperature is 68.
Looking
at the availability for this coming week I would recommend Dryburgh Upper,
Bemersyde, Hendersyde and Lower Birgham Beat’s should have a chance of some
action this week.
The
forecast this coming week, Wet and grey tomorrow with a
moderate breeze, but it should feel slightly warmer. Some heavy bursts of rain
will ease through the day to leave just some patchy light rain or drizzle later.
Tuesday will be warmer with scattered showers easing throughout the day,
leaving just some patchy light rain or drizzle towards the evening, followed by
clear spells overnight. Winds easing too. Wednesday and Thursday will see a
mixture of variable cloud, some hazy sunshine, and showery outbreaks in places.
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, conditions are a bit more unsettled
with thundery downpours lifting the levels regularly. I would suggest a
floating line with assorted poly leaders should suffice on most beats with Aurora
Cascade, Gledswood Shrimp, Copper Cascade, Ghillie and Underghillie Flies are all
capable to tempting fish on size 8-12 dressed hooks. Great time of the season
for giving the Sunray Shadow a go to. On the spinning front, the flying c and toby
should be worth a go, if a bit of colour appears get the Rapala on.
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 (This figure is a rough guide and does not include fish caught
during the Lockdown period 24th March to 12th May)
Total
catch last week: 186 Salmon & 47 Sea
Trout
Total
caught so far this season: 1462 Salmon and 130 Sea Trout
As
reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest
Salmon 20lb Junction)
(Biggest
Sea Trout 10lb Lower Birgham & West Learmouth)
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