River Tweed River Report Week Ending 27th March
A week of
reasonable water level albeit with a stiff cold south westerly most days, I
would have to report that the catches were quite disappointing given the
levels. Can be due to a lack of fishers on the beats with the current
restrictions or just a lack of fish entering the river so far this season, tie
will tell over the next few weeks.
Wednesday
saw the first reported fish caught below Coldstream with Milne Graden landing a
nice fish. Tweedhill and Horncliffe got off the mark for the season to. Fishing
at Waltham and Dritness Mr Jim McAdam celebrated his 80th Birthday
in style landed a 9lb Springer on the fly. Mr Callum Simpson landed a cracking fresh
fish from Tweedhill on the ever popular Editor Sunray Shadow from Tay Salmon
Fly, this was the first fish of the beat this season.
Above Kelso 14 fish were reported, Between Kelso and
Coldstream 18 were reported and below Coldstream 4 were reported. With the best
fishing being on the Junction beat where 7 springers were landed.
23 Salmon and 1 Sea Trout were landed for the week with the best fish 18lb Salmon
caught on the Horncliffe beat.
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.
On Upper North Wark, The beat is currently closed to the
public until there is a change in the restrictions. A week of losing fish for
us on the days we gave it a go, lost 3. Any enquiries or booking requests
please call Martin on 07825334427.
Berwick and District Angling Association Secretary Mr Lee
Ross reports “Good start to the week even with low
water and bright conditions a 7lb springer was landed at Clarabad on the Monday
and on the Tuesday an 8lb licer from the same pool, with the water fluctuating
from 10 inches down to 9 then finishing the week at 11 inches with cold south
west winds hammering the water slowing things down for the rest of the week,
ideally we would like another foot of water in but looks to be another week of
low water and high winds”
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 4ft 5” and the water temperature is 46.
At this
stage in the report I would normally have my suggested beats to book for the
week ahead, however with all the Covid Restrictions in place and each beat
using their own guidelines I will refrain from suggestions until the river is
opened back up for fishing a bit more normally.
The
forecast this coming week, Remaining cloudy tomorrow, with a
few patches of light rain or drizzle around in the morning, but drier in the
afternoon. It will be very mild but with brisk south-westerly winds persisting.
High pressure will move in on Tuesday, bringing a warm day with plenty of
sunshine and only gentle winds. Wednesday is expected to become cloudier and
cooler from the north with a chance of patchy rain. Thursday is expected to
turn drier once more, with patchy cloud and some sunny spells throughout the
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 ahead, looking at the weather for this coming week the
water levels are always rising at the time of writing so likely to be flooded
off early part of the week or spinning at best, once it settles an intermediate
line or Wet Cel 2 with assorted poly leaders should suffice on most beats.
Black & Yellow, Tosh, Willie Gunn, Monkey and Posh Tosh are all capable to
tempting fish on 1” -1½” tubes, could be worth given a dressed fly a go in a
size 6. On the spinning front Rapala and 28gm Toby 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 (This figure is a rough guide as there are quite a few beats that
don’t report)
Total
catch last week: 38 Salmon & 4 Sea
Trout
Total
caught so far this season: 195 Salmon and 15 Sea Trout
As
reported on Fishtweed:-
(Biggest
Salmon 19lb Hendersyde)
(Biggest
Sea Trout 6lb Upper North Wark)
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To book or enquire about fishing on the Upper North Wark beat on the River Tweed please give Martin a call on 07825 334427
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