River Tweed River Report Week Ending 10th October
With the
previous weekends flood reaching 9ft on the Sprouston gauge this week was
filled with hope that some fresher fish would appear in the system given that
was the biggest flood we have had for quite some time. What did the week bring
as the flood tailed off? Well it would seem more questions than answers. The
huge number of old river fish that have been lying down the bottom river for
months going by reports there still seems to be lots jumping about even after
that flood. The fish that were sitting below Kelso seem to have headed for the
upper river going by the increase in catches towards the end of the week. From
the information and photographs received this week, I have only seen 2 fresh silver
fish in all of the photos, very disappointing after such a good flood. What’s
left for the remainder of the season is anyone’s guess but would seem likely
the bulk of the fish will be the older river fish heading for the spawning
grounds. The start of the week was badly affected by the colour from the
previous days flood, followed by a rise from the Leader on the Monday the
colour took a few days to get back into a colour where fishing was done in hope
rather than giving it a go. One notable thing recently is the amount of large
20lb+ heavily coloured fish been caught. This week I have reports of 28lb at
Fairnilee, 27lb & 25lb at Tweedswood, 25lb at Rutherford, 25lb at Junction
and 24lb at Upper North Wark. I have no doubt there will have been more than
that, I did hear a whisper of a 35lber up the river but I have not seen any
confirmation at the time of writing.
Coronavirus
rules have changed in the Scottish Borders with a 6pm closing time for indoor
venues and those with outdoor facilities can continue until 10pm (I think!!) If
you have any concerns about an upcoming trip it would be best to contact your
hotel ect before travelling to make sure of the restrictions that could affect
your trip. These current restrictions mean that the fabulous Contented
Vine Restaurant is also closed until these restrictions are lifted, which will
be a huge disappointment to many visitors to the Tweed.
Mr
Donald Anderson landed his first salmon, a 6.5lber from the Lower Caberstoun
beat. The Nutwood Pool on Cardrona produced fish of 14lbs and 12lbs. Dryburgh
Upper had a bit of action this week with Mr Rae Borras and Mr Andrew Robertson
landing fish at the start of the week, with Rae catching on a wee Willie Gunn
Snaelda. Mr Nigel Houldsworth landed 3 on the middle river. Fishing at
Rutherford Mr Phil Baldasera landed his 1st Tweed salmon and a
mighty one at that weighing 25lbs, Mr Steve Robbins landed a 17lber and Mr John
Savage landed a superb fresh 15lber from the Corseheugh. Mr Iain Wilson of the
Borders Gunroom in St Boswells landed 2 at Makerstoun. On the Lees Mr Jonathan
Reddin had success on Saturday using a wee Black and Yellow bottle Tube, he
landed four fish 20lbs, 15lbs, 13lbs and 10lbs. Mr Luke Cummings landed a fresh
fish and Mt Stewart Callighan landed his 1st ever salmon, a 4lber
from the Temple Pool and followed it up with fish of 10lbs and 6lbs the
following day. Mr Jamie Lee fishing at Boathouse and Canny in very high water
managed to land a nice fish. As far as fishing trips go this one just had by
Father and Daughter team Mr Daniel and the fabulous Ms Amelia Busk has got to
be up there with some great ones. To get the trip started fishing on the Upper
North Wark beat after a brief contact in the Snipe in the morning, Amelia
landed a superb 24lb fish from the Back Of The Isle on a Red Frances. The Following
day on Tweedswood Daniel landed fish of 27lbs, 25lbs and 15lb while Amelia
landed another fish at 12lbs. On the final day of the trip Amelia was in on the
action again landing an 8lber from the Battery Pool at Dryburgh Upper.
Absolutely brilliant trip guys well done. Also on Upper North Wark Mr Alan
Triffitt landed his first fly caught fish from the beat on a Burgundy Frances
from the Snipe.
Above Kelso 165 fish were reported, Between Kelso
and Coldstream 87 were reported and below Coldstream 52 were reported. With the
best fishing being on the Bolesdie where 27 Salmon were landed. Lees 24,
Junction 18 and Tweedswood 15 also picked away during the week.
320 Salmon and 20 Sea Trout were landed for the week with the best fish 28lb Salmon
caught on the Fairnilee beat.
On the evening on 19th
September the fishing hut on the Lees Beat at Coldstream was broken into
and everything stolen. If you are
offered any cheap tackle or have any information please get in touch or call
the Police on 101.
The River Tweed Salmon
Fishing Museum opening times are as follows on Weekdays 10am – 4pm and on
Sundays 10am – 1pm.
If you catch a tagged
fish then please take a note of the tag number, this can be made easier by
taking a photo of the tag. To report a tagged fish please contact the Tweed
Foundation on 01896 848 277 or the Head Fishery Officer on 07884 230 045.
Lower
Birgham Head Boatman Mr Tom Davis reports “Well the end of a slightly odd week.
We started off with the tail end of the 9ft flood, would it move fish about?
Would fresh ones come in? Would our resident fish all go upstream? Well the
answer to all the questions is yes. Yes, a lot of fish moved up to the spawning
grounds up the top end of the river. Yes, a lot of our resident fish moved from
us. And yes, some fresh fish were caught on the back of the flood.
Unfortunately these fish were a little very few and far between and what we
mostly ended up with was a few of the lower down river fish with us. We made
contact with very few fish throughout this week and apart from a couple of
pulls on Saturday the only fish we made contact with was the 4 we landed for
the week. A big surprise after so much water and we will be hoping that there
will be a temperature change like the other week to stir up the ones that are
there and maybe a bit of a long shot but that the fresh fish caught this week
were the start of something good!! But who knows. The fish catches were
certainly spread throughout the system and reports of a lot of fish seen up the
top. We will wait to see what this week will give us, maybe it will cool down
maybe the fish will be on the take, maybe the percentage of fresh fish
increase. There only one way to tell, turn up, fish hard and keep your fingers
crossed. Tight lines, stay safe. Tom.”
On Upper North Wark, a week with high hopes became a week
with a lot of rowing for little reward. Fish are jumping about in the Snipe
regularly. Two landed and one lost for the week, Ms Amelia Busk landed a superb
24lber from the Back of the Isle and Mr Alan Triffitt landed one in the Snipe. Any
enquiries or booking requests please call Martin on 07825334427.
Lees Head Boatman Mr
Malcolm Campbell reports “A good week at the
Lees considering the water levels at the start of the week. Two rods caught
their first ever salmon, William Woodhouse had 2 from the Temple at 6lb and 9lb
he also lost one around the high teens after a great fight which had William
realising just what a big fish feels like. Stuart Callagan also caught his
first fish which had him smiling, he was also the best dressed rod on Tweed
this week. We started the week on inch and a half tubes and ended on inch tubes
or dressed trebles/ doubles in the slower pools. For full report go to Malcolms
fishing reports on the Lees page on Tweedbeats, for photos and clips, some
really good ones follow tweedbeats on Instagram”
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. 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.
The week
ended with the level at Sprouston 1ft 6” and the water temperature is 44.
Looking
at the availability for this coming week I would recommend Tweedswood, Dryburgh
Upper and Bemersyde beats should have a chance of some action this week.
The
forecast this coming week, a wet day with bands of rain,
sometimes heavy. Through the morning and afternoon. Towards the evening rain
should start to ease, clearing overnight. Tuesday should be largely dry and
with some sunshine, although a few brief showers may creep in from the
northeast. A chilly night will follow under mostly clear skies. Dry and sunny
on Wednesday, allowing it be a little warmer than previous days. Similar
weather is expected on Thursday with sunny spells, although there is a slight
risk of a few brief 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 ahead, with the water levels falling throughout the
week a floating line or intermediate line with assorted poly leaders should
suffice on most beats, Red Frances, Burgundy Frances, Black Frances, Purple
Frances and Snaelda are all capable to tempting fish on 1/2” – 1” tubes. The
river is now Fly Only until the end of the season
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: 320 Salmon & 20 Sea
Trout
Total
caught so far this season: 7302 Salmon and 1107 Sea Trout
As
reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest
Salmon 28lb Tillmouth & Horncliffe) (Tweedmill 32lb, Norham Castle
Syndicate 31lb)
(Biggest
Sea Trout 15lb Drygrange)
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