River Tweed River Report Week Ending 16th June 2018 - Tay Salmon Fly

River Tweed River Report Week Ending 16th June

Another week with quite unsettled water conditions with a small rise on Wednesday night into Thursday making the river dirty and this kept a black tinge to the river for the rest of the week. Fishing continues to be sporadic with better days than others, was quite chuffed after reporting last week that Sea Trout were starting to appear in the Nith area that here was a better week with the Sea Trout catch been the highest of the season so far. The Salmon catches were also better with the rise in water moving the fish up through the system with 37 of the week’s catch been reported caught above Kelso. Below Kelso did struggle a bit due to the water colour with 27 reported between Kelso and Coldstream and 11 reported below Coldstream. There were numerous reports of lost fish during the week, maybe just not taking well with the unsettled conditions.

There seems to be a mixture of fish getting caught from older spring fish to fresh sea liced summer salmon, there are odd reports of Grilse starting to appear. Conditions look a bit more settled this coming week, so hopefully get a few more fish caught.

Dryburgh Upper had a good end to the week with Fraser, Ginger and Leigh Final getting the fish, Dryburgh Lower finished the week with 6. On Bemersyde Mr Andrew Robinson landed a nice fish. Mertoun Beats with 8 and Rutherford with 6 Salmon and 2 Sea Trout had the best of the fishing this week, one of the Sea Trout was 10 and a half pounds.

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82 Salmon and 32 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 16lb Salmon caught on the Tweedhill Beat.

Hendersyde Head Boatman Ketch reports “Another week of dirty wee lifts which take forever to clear, combined with some high winds makes for some challenging conditions but we managed to land a couple of fresh fish. At least the ducks have had a good start to their breeding season with some fairly good sized clutches”

Lower Birgham Head Boatman Mr Tom Davis reports “Nice to have some luck at last and plenty of action towards the end of the week. Most on the fly aswell, here is hoping that some more are here this week”

On Upper North Wark, conditions continue to be against us! Couple of decent lumps of rain on the forecast last week and no real rise of any note. Fishing remains priced at £25prpd for the whole of June.

Lees Head Boatman Mr Malcolm Campbell reports “6 fish for the week and a couple of other pulls. 5 of the fish fresh and one old springer. Other fish seen moving. Water very beery second half of the week and storm Hector made casting on Thursday next to impossible, we could only fish two pools due to the wind. All the fish on #8 apart from one on Sunray”

Horncliffe Head Ghillie Mr Tony Averill reports “One fish landed on Monday and three lost on Saturday. Very little angling pressure again, the waters dropping in nice at the moment and plenty of availability for the forthcoming week still only £45 per rod per day”

Mr David Cowan secretary of Berwick and District Angling Association beat on the Whiteadder reports “Nothing to report this week”

The week ended with the level at Sprouston 9” and the water temperature is 60.

Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend the Dryburgh Lower and Upper Beats, Lower Birgham, Ladykirk, Horncliffe and Tweedhill beats should have a chance of some action this week, if there is any rise in water Upper North Wark at £25 per rod per day could be a good shout.

The forecast this coming week, Tuesday looks to be rather unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain, some of this could be on the heavy side, particularly overnight. Cloudy for the most part on Wednesday with a mixture of showers and drier interludes. High pressure is expected to build in on Thursday, allowing for a return to largely dry and settled conditions.

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

With water levels finally starting to drop in and water temperatures starting to rise Floating lines with poly leaders on the end should cover most fishing conditions at the moment. Dressed flies around a size 10 to 12 should be the order of the day,  I would suggest are Copper Cascade, Stenton Shrimp, Gledswood Shrimp, Kylie Shrimp, Editor and Sunray Shadow should bring success. If you like to give the spinner a go, Rapala, Toby or Flying C 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:  Salmon 82 Sea Trout 32

Total caught so far this season: 788 Salmon and 113 Sea Trout

As reported on Fishtweed:-

(Biggest Salmon 21lb Birgham Dub)

(Biggest Sea Trout 10lb Hendersyde & Rutherford)

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River Tweed River Report Week Ending 12th May 2018 - Tay Salmon Fly

River Tweed River Report Week Ending 12th May

Another tough week with rather bright conditions and what seems like a constant daily wind causing a few issues. Catches are still on the low side for the time of year, but a few more have been seen travelling through the bottom beats towards the end of the week.

Above Kelso 20 fish were reported, Mr Al Meek landed a nice 6lber from the Boat Pool on Drybrugh Upper, while on Bemersyde Mr John Smith landed a 9lber from the Stream and a Willie Gunn, Mr Robert Lamont landed a lovely fish from Dish.

Between Kelso and Coldstream 17 fish were reported, Mr Keith Oates landed a nice 7lb fish from the Junction.

Below Coldstream 9 fish were reported, Mr Niall Morrison landed a lovely wee fish from Norham.

51 Salmon and 4 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 16lb Salmon caught on the Rutherford & Hendersyde Beat’s.

Hendersyde Head Boatman Ketch reports “The rods had a bit of reward for their efforts last week landing 4 springer’s. With the chance of a few more. Nice to end the week with a nice fresh 16 pounder on a full floating line. On a worrying note though most of our fish this last few weeks have been seal damaged”

On Upper North Wark, a week with some strimming and a few days fishing resulted on 1 lost fish on Saturday for Mr Jonathan Hufford on the fly from the Top Island and an offer in the back of the isle. We have reduced our June fishing rate to £25prpd with the service of 2 boatmen which is fantastic value if you fancy touching up your casting etc. Please call Martin on 07825334427 to enquire or book.

Ladykirk Head Ghillie Mr Matthi Viethen reports “Eventually off the mark with 7lb very fresh but not liced Brownback last Wednesday and 8lb springer with long tailed sea lice on Thursday last week. This week we finished with 6lb liced springer on Thursday and a liced 4lb sea trout on Saturday evening. Still very quiet for this time of year, but good river conditions down here at last, after 3 months of constant washout. Let's hope for some fish to come soon”

Horncliffe Head Ghillie Mr Tony Averill reports “Picked up 2 fish and lost 1. Starting to see some fish. Plenty of availability on the beat with this continued dry weather it’s definitely worth a try. Syndicate rods are available and from mid-June evening tickets for Sea Trout fishing, contact me on 07530026036 for details”

Mr David Cowan secretary of Berwick and District Angling Association beat on the Whiteadder reports “Whiteadder dropped away all week and just one clean 8lb fish caught on Saturday. Good to see a few more sea trout entering the system so with rain forecast over the next few days prospects look good for next week”

The week ended with the level at Sprouston 10” and the water temperature is 52.

Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend the Tweedhill, Horncliffe, Ladykirk and Pedwell beats, if you fancy fishing the middle river, the Upper Dryburgh & Lower Dryburgh beats should have a chance of a springer this week.

The forecast this coming week, the best of the sunshine on Tuesday is expected at first, but it will soon become cloudy with some patchy light rain or drizzle. It will then be largely dry through the course of Tuesday night. Wednesday will be largely dry with sunny spells, but at times it could be rather cloudy. Dry overnight too, with long clear spells. Largely dry on Thursday, but cloud may linger.

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

With water levels finally starting to drop in and water temperatures starting to rise Floating lines with poly leaders on the end should cover most fishing conditions at the moment. Dressed flies around a size 8 to 10 should be the order of the day,  I would suggest are Copper Cascade, Girnel Shrimp, Gledswood Shrimp and Underghillie should bring success. If you like to give the spinner a go, Rapala, Toby or Flying C 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:  Salmon 51 Sea Trout 4

Total caught so far this season: 474 Salmon and 44 Sea Trout

As reported on Fishtweed:-

(Biggest Salmon 21lb Birgham Dub)

(Biggest Sea Trout 9lb Lower Birgham)

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River Tweed River Report Week Ending 10th February 2018 - Tay Salmon Fly

River Tweed River Report Week Ending 10th February

The water clarity was much better at the start of the week and the as the river dropped levels a few more beats below Kelso found some success. However this was relatively short lived as a milder day on Thursday brought in some snow melt and the river was a grumbly colour on Friday before rising 1ft and becoming pretty mucky on Saturday.

Heavy rain on Sunday has put the river up over 4ft and was really dirty this morning which will certainly effect Monday’s fishing.

The fish continued to be caught mostly in the Kelso area this week with Lower Makerstoun 2, Upper Floors 1, Lower Floors 2, Junction 7, Upper Hendersyde 1, Sprouston 2, Birgham Dub 5 having success this week.

Mr David Foreman was amongst the successful anglers at the Junction, while Oscar had a nice fish from Lower Floors on Monday. We heard of success for Mr Mark Jackson and Mr Alex Knox landing nice fish around 14/15lbs. Was good to see Lower Makerstoun get off the mark with 2 fish on Wednesday with Paddy Tomkins been successful.

Makerstoun Head Boatman Mr Colin Pringle reports “It’s not thick with fish but we’re off the mark at least, hopefully this rise (Sunday) will draw one or two further on from the Junction”

On Upper North Wark, quiet week giving the water conditions, a couple of kelts and we had hold of what looked like a decent springer on Thursday but it fell off.

Lees Head Boatman Mr Malcolm Campbell reports “A slow week with no fish. We did see one on Thursday heading and tailing. Fished hard all week but no pulls”

20 Salmon and 0 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week was 19lb Salmon caught on the Junction Beat.

The week ended with the level at Sprouston 3ft 9” and the water temperature is 37.

Looking at the availability for this coming week I would recommend Lower Birgham, Upper North Wark and South Wark should all have a chance of a springer this week.

The forecast this coming week, Spells of heavy snow Tuesday morning, then wintry showers through the afternoon and overnight. Later in the night a front will bring more persistent rain in from the west and this will fall as snow initially. On Wednesday, the snow will become more confined to higher ground. Wintry showers will follow into the afternoon and overnight. Wintry showers continuing on 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

Most beats will be fishing various sinking density lines with poly leaders on the end at the time of year it has to be a Black and Yellow and if that fails a Yellow and Black! Copper tubes around 1.5” should be the order of the day, some anglers are choosing to fish more with Aluminium tubes and using the fly line to get down. Pattern’s I would suggest are Black and Yellow (Tosh), Posh Tosh, Gledswood Shrimp and Spring Ghillie should bring success. A wee personal favourite of mine is the Black and Yellow Samurai Shrimp at this time of year. Spinning starts on Thursday 15^th so if you like to have a wee go Salmo Toby, Devon Minnow fished nice and slow 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:  Salmon 20 Sea Trout 0

Total caught so far this season: 30 Salmon and 0 Sea Trout

As reported on Fishtweed:-

(Biggest Salmon 19lb Junction)

(Biggest Sea Trout None Caught)

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River Tweed River Report Week Ending 26th August 2017 - Tay Salmon Fly

River Tweed River Report Week Ending 26th August

After last weeks unsettled conditions, things for looking good for Monday morning with the water settling in and the colour had nearly cleared and the catches didn’t disappoint with 97 fish been reported. Fishing rather tailed off after Monday and the remainder of the week was a struggle with a few wee lifts and some rather black coloured water appearing on Thursday. The quality of the fish been caught is varying from fresh grilse to older salmon. Conditions look better heading into this coming week so hopefully we will see some good fresh fish arriving.

Some bigger Salmon and Sea Trout were caught amongst a reported catch of 223 Salmon and 27 Sea Trout, with the best fish for the week 17lb Salmon with similar sized fish caught on a few different beats and 9lb Sea Trout from Junction.

Above Kelso 67 Salmon were reported with the best of the catches made at on Middle Mertoun 12, Rutherford 9, the Makerstoun Beats with 6, Upper Floors 8 & Lower Floors with 4.

Bemersyde Head Ghillie Mr Ian Farr reports “Very quiet!”

Between Kelso and Coldstream 115 Salmon were reported with catches spread out over this area, with the some of the better catches being made on Junction 12 Salmon, Upper Hendersyde 6, Hendersyde 19, Sprouston 12, Birgham Dub 21, West Learmouth 10 and the Lees with 23 Salmon.

Upper Hendersyde Head Boatman Mr Robert Jewels reports “Disappointing week after last week’s water. Plenty fish running 2nd half of the week with the river unsettled again. Good few fresh grilse and older fish seen. 6 for the week with 2 liced”

Hendersyde Head Boatman Ketch reports “A strange week, got off to a great start on Monday with 15 Salmon and a Sea Trout. One lucky fisherman getting 12 to his own rod all on a full floater and a size 8 shrimp pattern. The rest of the week was a struggle picking away between small lifts. Finished the week with 19 Salmon and a Sea Trout”

Mr Mike Burch fishing at Carham reports “Mr James Heppell arranged a treat at Carham for some friends to celebrate his upcoming big birthday. Four of us shared 3 rods and all four of us caught a salmon. One at 10lbs, two at 12lbs and one at 8lbs. Quite a success for a birthday party”

On Upper North Wark, The week started with not a bad level but dropped away as the week went on. Seeing the odd fish but only managed 1 grilse for the week.

Below Coldstream the conditions were slightly better this week, but still a bit more water than the beats would like. 29 Salmon were landed with the best of the catches coming from Tillmouth 10 and Ladykirk with 8.

Milne Graden Head Boatman Mr Kevin Wright reports “2 fish all week, young 11 year old Fred Sloss had a 15lber on Wednesday, only his second salmon that he has caught. We had a few fish holding up with us at the start of the week. Black water ruined the fishing towards the end of the week. Seen plenty fish moving through”

Ladykirk Head Ghillie Mr Matthi Viethen reports “Monday was ok with 2 salmon to same day rod and biggest for the week to syndicate rod, 14lb, and a fresh one at 7lb to myself. Then, just for a change, more unsettled river conditions with only plucks and pulls but nothing hooked for the next 3 days, only 1 on Friday for the same day rod again which was badly seal damaged and 3 small grilse to syndicate rods on Saturday. Next week should hopefully be a bit more settled...”

On the tributaries, the main beats on the Till had some catches with Tiptoe 1 Salmon & 1 Sea Trout while on Redscar and Upper Tidal 1 Salmon & 3 Sea Trout were reported. The middle Ettrick reported 3 Salmon.

The week ended with the level at Sprouston 1ft 2” and the water temperature is 58.

Looking at the availability for the upcoming week I would suggest Boleside and Ladykirk beats should have a good chance of some action this coming week.

The forecast this coming week looks quite settled with a southerly breeze and a chance of some showers up the top ends at the start of the week.

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 information and photo’s you would like included please get in touch with Martin on 07825334427 or info@taysalmonfly.co.uk

Water temperatures are starting to rise to a level where dressed flies in sizes 8 or 10, If you prefer tubes over dressed flies 3/4” and 1” should be about right. Copper Cascade, Cascader, Newtyle Shrimp, Ghillie, Pot Belly Pig, Editor Sunray Shadow, Red Frances and if you fancy giving a Sunray Shadow a strip it should bring success fished off floating lines with poly leaders, while on the spinning front the 13cm Black/Gold Rapala Tobies in 18gm – 20gm and with the water temperature getting up a bit now the flying c should bring some success. As always come prepared and always listen to the advice of your boatman or ghillie

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Season So Far catches as reported on Fishtweed.

Salmon 2081 (Biggest 22lb Junction)

Sea Trout 751 (Biggest 15lb Bemersyde)

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