Fishing Reports for Loch Fad

As usual a big thanks is due to many people for their help and generosity including David Kilpatrick from The Bike Shed who donated a bike to the raffle to raise awareness to Breast Cancer. There were many others who donated prizes including Jeff Worrall, Jimmy Duncan, John Miller, Andy McNeil, The Irish Boys, Kev’s Garden Centre, Donald McKellar, Bobby Beattie and Loch fad Fisheries. Also the many others who donated bottles etc for the raffle. A big thanks also to the Golf Club staff and John and Hazel Rannie who once again looked after us on Saturday night, to Norrie Mulholland for his help over the weekend taking many action shots of the anglers and the prize winners and last but not least Chris Hartley and his team at Guide Flyfishing for their continued support of this event.

November 2007

Sunday 18^th November

Mr Montgomery from Motherwell, 4 fish = 8lbs 4ozs, fly

Friday 16^th November

Mr Swinburn from Blantyre, 7 fish = 14lbs, Bait

Thursday 15^th November

Mr Williamson (5 anglers) from Paisley, 19 fish = 33lbs 4ozs, Bait

Wednesday 14^th November

Mr Sutton from Glasgow, 5 fish = 10lbs 6ozs, Fly

Sunday 11^th November

Mr Gillespie from Renfrew, 5 fish = 13lbs 4ozs, Bait

Mr Taylor from Bothwell, 5 fish = 14lbs 3ozs, Fly

Saturday 10^th November

Mr Reynolds from Rothesay, 6 fish = 14lbs 12ozs, Mepps,

Mr McGlone from Fife, 6 fish = 18lbs 6ozs including one @ 3lbs 12ozs, Damsel, Blob

Wednesday 7^th November

Mr Douglas from Wishaw, 7 fish = 21lbs, Bait

Monday 5^th November

Mr Swinburn (2 anglers) from Blantyre, 14 fish = 33lbs 8ozs, Bait

Sunday 4^th November

Mr Price and Mr Findell from Kilmacolm, 14 fish = 41lbs 3ozs including one @ 6lbs 9ozs, Fly

Saturday 3^rd November

Mr Price and Mr Findell from Kilmacolm, 19 fish = 38lbs 8ozs, Black Zonker, Yellow Dancer, Clan Chief

Mr Currie from Glasgow, 7 fish = 17lbs, Bait

Friday 2^nd November

Mr Neil from Glasgow, 10 fish = 22lbs, Worm, Sweetcorn

Thursday 1^st November

Mr Williamson (4 anglers) from Paisley, 12 fish (no weight), Bait

Reports for October 2007

Wednesday 31^st October

Mr Neil from Glasgow, 7 fish = 14lbs 12ozs (gutted weight), Bait

Mr Scanlon and Mr Sutton from Glasgow, 9 fish = 16lbs 12ozs, Fly

Monday 29^th October

Mr Martin from Prestwick, 6 fish = 16lbs, Bait

Sunday 28^th October

Mr Galloway from Ayr, 7 fish = 17lbs 12ozs, Polar Bear

Mr Anderson from Ayr, 3 fish = 13lbs 6ozs, including one @ 8lbs 10ozs, UV Cat

Saturday 27^th October

Mr Reynolds from Rothesay, 6 fish = 17lbs, Bait

Mr Thomson from Glasgow, 10 fish = 27lbs 12ozs, Maggot, Worm

Mr Bridge from London, 7 fish = 15lbs, Clan Chief

Mr Allan from Glasgow, 8 fish = 16lbs 8ozs, Bait

Friday 26^th October

Mr Hill (2 anglers) from Manchester, 6 fish = 27lbs, Bait

Thursday 25^th October

Mr Eardley (3 anglers) from Greenock, 28 fish = 101lbs, Bait

Wednesday 24^th October

Mr Gemmell from Port Glasgow,10 fish = 23lbs 6ozs, Mepp

Tuesday 23^rd October

Mr McFarlane from Rothesay, 3 fish = 12lbs 10ozs including one @ 5lbs 12ozs, Black Zonker

Monday 22^nd October

Mr Cameron from Prestwick, 6 fish = 17lbs 2ozs, Bait

Sunday 21^st October

Autumn Doubles Competition (64!! anglers), 210 fish = 432lbs 5ozs

Saturday 20^th October

Autumn Doubles Competition (66 anglers), 273 fish = 718lbs 5ozs

Thursday 18^th October

Mr Duvivier from Prestwick, 6 fish = 14lbs 4ozs, Green/Black Fritz

Wednesday 17^th October

Mr Lancaster (2 anglers) from Wigan, 7 fish = 14lbs 13ozs, Maggot, Sweetcorn

Tuesday 16^th October

Mr Lancaster (2 anglers) from Wigan, 14 fish = 30lbs 8ozs, Maggot, Sweetcorn

Sunday 14^th October

Mr J Simpson from Kilwinning, 10 fish = 22lbs, 1oz, Fly

Saturday 13th October

Mr B Peterson from Greenock, 10 fish = 20lbs, Black/Green Technocat, Pink Lady

Thursday 11th October

Mr Scott from Newton Stewart, 8 fish = 16lbs 4ozs, Black Zonker, Olive Bumble (Narrows)

Tuesday 9th October

Mr Coxford (3 anglers) from Alnwick, 13 fish = 36lbs including one @ 8lbs, Bait (Boathouse)

Sunday 7th October

Mr Marshall from Renfrew, 4 fish = 8lbs 10ozs, Black & Gold Humungus, Pink Minkie

Mr Coxford (3 anglers) from Alnwick, 12 fish = 25lbs, Bait (boathouse)

Saturday 6^th October

Mr Docherty from Glasgow, 5 fish = 17lbs 7ozs including one @ 9lb 7ozs, Maggot, Sweetcorn

Mr Wallace from Fife, 7 fish = 17lbs 7ozs, Bait

Mr Mitchell from Fife, 7 fish = 15lbs 4ozs, Maggot, Sweetcorn

Mr Nugent from Linwood, 4 fish = 18lbs 4ozs including one @ 9lbs, White Fritz

Mr W Smith from Alexandria, 10 fish = 28lbs 15ozs including one @ 9lbs, Black Cat

Mr J Costello from Bonhill, 10 fish = 21lbs 1oz, Fly

Friday 5^th October

Mr Bell (2 anglers) from Newton Stewart, 4 fish = 9lbs 8ozs, Humungus

Mr D Ferguson from Bonhill, 6 fish = 18lbs 9ozs, Fly

Thursday 4^th October

Mr Baird (2 anglers) from Glasgow, 4 fish = 10lbs, Bait

Monday 1^st October

Mr Swinburn from Blantyre, 5 fish = 11lbs 4ozs, Spinner.

Reports for September 2007

September on Loch Fad started well with good sized fish falling to Damsels, Yellow Dancer, Minkies and Blobs, with a best fish weighing 11lbs on a Black and Peacock Spider. Some nice fish to 9lbs also came off to spinner and worm and then it went a bit quiet. However, it picked up mid-month with some good fish on Orange Blobs, Dunkelds, Yellow Dancer, Cats and Viva. A fish of 10lbs fell to an Orange Blob on the 15^th to Kahts Whisker AC angler D Houston.

The fishing gradually improved, although there was a few dour days, up until the end of the month when some excellent rises of fish came on. Lots of fish were lost on flies such as Humungus and Orange Blobs, but enough stayed on to give some decent bags. The last day in September even saw fish being taken on dry flies at the dam end of the loch. The bait fishing also improved with some better bags coming from the Pumphouse shore and the Fence.

With the Brown trout season coming to an end, time is running out for a last cast on Loch Quien where some excellent fish have been caught of late. Good rises of fish to small flies have been seen with fish to 2lbs 8ozs being caught, with much bigger being seen.

Sunday 30^th September

Mr G Bridge from London, 7 fish = 13lbs 12ozs, Orange Blob Fritz.

Saturday 29^th September

Mr Yates (4 anglers) from Preston, 18 fish = 31lbs, Bait

Mr Baird from Coatbridge, 6 fish = 10lbs 8ozs, Maggot, Spinner

Mr Jamieson from Coatbridge, 6 fish = 10lbs 8ozs, Bait

Mr S Strathie from Rothesay, 5 fish (no weight), Brown Zonker

Thursday 27^th September

Mr McKellar from Rothesay, 2 fish = 4lbs 8ozs, Bait

Wednesday 26^th September

Mr Cropley from Edinburgh, 3 fish = 7lbs 8ozs, Bait

Monday 24^th September

Mr McAvoy from Glasgow, 2 fish = 5lbs, Bait

Sunday 23^rd September

Mr Woodall (4 anglers) from Greenock, 7 fish = 17lbs including one @ 7lbs, Maggots

Saturday 22^nd September

Mr Rankin from Falkirk, 3 fish = 27lbs 6ozs, Gold Rib Hares Ear

Mr Baxenden (4 anglers) from Preston, 8 fish = 20lbs 6ozs including one @ 7lbs 10ozs, Bait

Mr A’Hara from Rothesay, 3 fish = 7lbs 12ozs, Technocat

Friday 21^st September

Mr Baxenden (4 anglers) from Preston, 9 fish = 27lbs 6ozs including one @ 9lbs, Bait

Wednesday 19^th September

Mr Speirs from Rothesay, 2 fish = 5lbs, Fly

Sunday 16^th September

Mr Jim Arnott from Fife, 5 fish = 11lbs 6ozs, Orange Blob, Black/Silver Zonker

Mr Richards from Fife, 5 fish = 12lbs 6ozs, Black Booby

Mr Scott from Fife, 5 fish = 11lbs 12ozs, Sunburst Blob, Viva

Saturday 8^th September

Mr Halligan from Glasgow, 3 fish = 7lbs 8ozs, Bait

Mr McGoldrick from Glasgow, 3 fish = 8lbs, Bait

Mr Johnson (2 anglers) from Darlington, 5 fish = 13lbs 2ozs including one @ 4lbs 8ozs Bait

Thursday 6^th September

Mr Branchfield (3 anglers) from Greenock, 15 fish (no weight), Bait (Fence)

Wednesday 5^th September

Mr Lynd from Kilmarnock, 4 fish = 8lbs, Fly

Monday 3^rd September

Mr Clarke from Crewe, 1 fish = 11lbs (returned), Black Peacock Spider

Saturday 1^st September

Mr Reynolds from Rothesay, 5 fish = 13lbs 12ozs, Spinning, Sweetcorn

Mr Bowler from Ayr, 4 fish = 10lbs, Coral Booby

Mr Dott from Dumbarton, 4 fish = 12lbs 8ozs, Bait

Reports for August 2007

August on Loch Fad was another unpredictable month for the weather with hot sunny days followed by wet and cool days. Mid-August saw a ten inch rise in the water level in the loch which helped the fishing. Although the fishing was difficult, some good fish were taken in the 3 – 5 lb bracket with the best fish at 5lbs 8ozs to S McNeil. Bigger fish were hooked and lost! Loads of Mayfly, Pond Olives, Sedges and Buzzers with the occasional good rise of fish didn’t seem to make the fishing any easier.

The longer cooler nights should see a drop in temperature in the loch and this should bring on the fish anytime now. An increase in catches towards the end of August was hopefully the start. Best flies for September are usually Zonkers, Damsels and Daddies. Bank anglers probably fared better that the fly with a few good bags from the fence, pumphouse and boathouse bay.

Some good Pike have been caught with the best estimated at just over 30lbs from the reeds at boathouse bay, caught on a large lure. Prospects for September should be good as the temperature drops and the summer stockies start to come on.

Wednesday 29^th August

Mr Lancaster (2 anglers) from Wigan, 5 fish = 14lbs 8os, Bait

Tuesday 28^th August

Mr Lancaster (2 anglers) from Wigan, 5 fish = 13lbs, Bait

Sunday 26^th August

Mr Davidson from Lesmahagow, 4 fish = 9lbs 8ozs including one @ 3lbs, Bait.

Friday 24^th August

Mr Stables (2 anglers) from Glasgow, 4 fish = 7lbs 12ozs, Sweetcorn

Wednesday 22^nd August

Mr Fowles (3 anglers) from Chester, 10 fish = 18lbs, Bait

Tuesday 21^st August

Mr Fowles (3 anglers) from Chester, 7 fish = 12lbs, Bait

Mr Howell from Manchester, 6 fish = 11lbs, Maggots, Sweetcorn

Monday 20^th August

Mr Bellis from Manchester, 6 fish = 12lbs 4ozs, Maggots, Sweetcorn (Grassy Bank)

Sunday 19^th August

Mr Wilson from Glasgow, 2 fish = 3lbs 4ozs, Bait

Friday 17^th August

Mr Hill (2 anglers) from Mancheser, 5 fish = 13lbs, Maggots, Sweetcorn

Thursday 16^th August

Mr Hill (2 anglers) from Manchester, 5 fish = 10lbs, Maggots, Sweetcorn

Wednesday 15^th August

Mr Varela from Glasgow, 7 fish = 15lbs, Bait

Monday 13^th August

Mr McKay from Shotts, 2 fish = 4lbs, Bait (Concrete Hut)

Saturday 11^th August

Mr Mellor from Staffordshire, 6 fish = 10lbs (gutted weight), Bait.

Wednesday 1^st August

Mr Haggarty from Kilchattan Bay, 4 fish = 8lbs, Fly.

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	Loch Fad Fishing Reports For more information about permits go to http://wheretofish.spinfish.co.uk/Wheretofor trout2.html#Isle_of_ButeL LOCH FAD OPEN FLY FISHING COMPETITION SATURDAY 1st DECEMBER 2007 10AM TO 4PM TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SCOTTISH LADIES AND JUNIORS FLY FISHING TEAMS FIRST PRIZE: REDINGTON 6 PIECE ROD BIGGEST FISH: REDINGTON 6 PIECE ROD PLUS OTHER PRIZES AND RAFFLE COST: £20 PLUS £5 ENTRY FEE (LOCH FAD WILL ALSO DONATE £5 PER ENTRANT) FOR FURTHER DETAILS, ENTRIES & SPONSOR FORMS CONTACT: Tel: 01700 504871 LOCH FAD AUTUMN DOUBLES 2007 Friday 19^th October saw many anglers out on Loch Fad practicing for the 10^th Loch Fad Autumn Doubles Fly Fishing Competition to be held over the weekend of the 20^th and 21^st of October. The fishing was good and it was looking very promising for the weekend with a good weather forecast also. Saturday morning was flat calm with bright blue skies and fish rising all over the loch. It was only minutes until the first fish was caught and then lots more followed. The boats seemed to concentrate on the north end of the loch with the cages and pumphouse shore being popular spots. All sorts of flies caught fish including Black Zonker, Black Cats, Wishy Shellback, Lime Green Fritz, Orange Blob, Candy Booby, Kate McLaren and Clan Chief to name but a few. The total catch for the 66 rods on Day One came to 273 fish for 718lbs 5ozs. Biggest fish fell to Iain Campbell from Paisley and weighed 11lbs. Best Boat Day One went to Robin Smith and Laurie Taylor from Airdrie with twenty fish and the best total weight for the day went to Jim Jack and Danny Bryce from West Lothian with 16 fish for 57lbs 5ozs including a lovely fish of 10lbs 15ozs. Once again Rothesay Golf Club was the venue for the competition meal and very nice it was. After the meal a raffle was held in aid of Calum’s Cabin which raised the magnificent sum of £1189. A big thanks must go to the anglers who showed some spectacular generosity. After the meal it was down town to sample some of Rothesay’s night life. The next morning two anglers never showed, but they do have “previous” for this! Sunday morning was dull with slightly more wind and a bit cooler. Still fishing well from most of the hot spots of the day before the fishing went on and off all day. A good total of 210 fish weighing 432lbs 5ozs was caught by 64 rods. Best fish of the day was caught by James Arnott from Fife and weighed 11lbs 7ozs. Best Boat Day Two was John Simpson and Martin Hamilton from Ayrshire with 13 fish weighing 32lbs 14ozs. The total number of fish for the weekend was 483 fish weighing 1150lbs 10ozs. The overall placings were as follows: sixth place went to Irish pair John Chambers and Jimmy Brown with 59lbs 1oz. Fifth place went to Campbell Wilson and James Arnott from Fife with 65lbs. Fourth went to Ayrshire pair John Simpson and Martin Hamilton with 73lbs 15ozs. Third went to Robin Smith and Laurie Taylor from Airdrie with 77lbs 9ozs. Runners Up were previous winners Peter Edge and John Morton from Ayrshire with a total of 77lbs 15ozs. This years winners were Jim Jack and Danny Bryce from West Lothian with a superb total weight of 86lbs 9ozs. With both days fishing well it turned out to be a very successful weekend and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. As usual a big thanks is due to many people for their help and generosity including David Kilpatrick from The Bike Shed who donated a bike to the raffle to raise awareness to Breast Cancer. There were many others who donated prizes including Jeff Worrall, Jimmy Duncan, John Miller, Andy McNeil, The Irish Boys, Kev’s Garden Centre, Donald McKellar, Bobby Beattie and Loch fad Fisheries. Also the many others who donated bottles etc for the raffle. A big thanks also to the Golf Club staff and John and Hazel Rannie who once again looked after us on Saturday night, to Norrie Mulholland for his help over the weekend taking many action shots of the anglers and the prize winners and last but not least Chris Hartley and his team at Guide Flyfishing for their continued support of this event. November 2007 Sunday 18^th November Mr Montgomery from Motherwell, 4 fish = 8lbs 4ozs, fly Friday 16^th November Mr Swinburn from Blantyre, 7 fish = 14lbs, Bait Thursday 15^th November Mr Williamson (5 anglers) from Paisley, 19 fish = 33lbs 4ozs, Bait Wednesday 14^th November Mr Sutton from Glasgow, 5 fish = 10lbs 6ozs, Fly Sunday 11^th November Mr Gillespie from Renfrew, 5 fish = 13lbs 4ozs, Bait Mr Taylor from Bothwell, 5 fish = 14lbs 3ozs, Fly Saturday 10^th November Mr Reynolds from Rothesay, 6 fish = 14lbs 12ozs, Mepps, Mr McGlone from Fife, 6 fish = 18lbs 6ozs including one @ 3lbs 12ozs, Damsel, Blob Wednesday 7^th November Mr Douglas from Wishaw, 7 fish = 21lbs, Bait Monday 5^th November Mr Swinburn (2 anglers) from Blantyre, 14 fish = 33lbs 8ozs, Bait Sunday 4^th November Mr Price and Mr Findell from Kilmacolm, 14 fish = 41lbs 3ozs including one @ 6lbs 9ozs, Fly Saturday 3^rd November Mr Price and Mr Findell from Kilmacolm, 19 fish = 38lbs 8ozs, Black Zonker, Yellow Dancer, Clan Chief Mr Currie from Glasgow, 7 fish = 17lbs, Bait Friday 2^nd November Mr Neil from Glasgow, 10 fish = 22lbs, Worm, Sweetcorn Thursday 1^st November Mr Williamson (4 anglers) from Paisley, 12 fish (no weight), Bait Reports for October 2007 Wednesday 31^st October Mr Neil from Glasgow, 7 fish = 14lbs 12ozs (gutted weight), Bait Mr Scanlon and Mr Sutton from Glasgow, 9 fish = 16lbs 12ozs, Fly Monday 29^th October Mr Martin from Prestwick, 6 fish = 16lbs, Bait Sunday 28^th October Mr Galloway from Ayr, 7 fish = 17lbs 12ozs, Polar Bear Mr Anderson from Ayr, 3 fish = 13lbs 6ozs, including one @ 8lbs 10ozs, UV Cat Saturday 27^th October Mr Reynolds from Rothesay, 6 fish = 17lbs, Bait Mr Thomson from Glasgow, 10 fish = 27lbs 12ozs, Maggot, Worm Mr Bridge from London, 7 fish = 15lbs, Clan Chief Mr Allan from Glasgow, 8 fish = 16lbs 8ozs, Bait Friday 26^th October Mr Hill (2 anglers) from Manchester, 6 fish = 27lbs, Bait Thursday 25^th October Mr Eardley (3 anglers) from Greenock, 28 fish = 101lbs, Bait Wednesday 24^th October Mr Gemmell from Port Glasgow,10 fish = 23lbs 6ozs, Mepp Tuesday 23^rd October Mr McFarlane from Rothesay, 3 fish = 12lbs 10ozs including one @ 5lbs 12ozs, Black Zonker Monday 22^nd October Mr Cameron from Prestwick, 6 fish = 17lbs 2ozs, Bait Sunday 21^st October Autumn Doubles Competition (64!! anglers), 210 fish = 432lbs 5ozs Saturday 20^th October Autumn Doubles Competition (66 anglers), 273 fish = 718lbs 5ozs Thursday 18^th October Mr Duvivier from Prestwick, 6 fish = 14lbs 4ozs, Green/Black Fritz Wednesday 17^th October Mr Lancaster (2 anglers) from Wigan, 7 fish = 14lbs 13ozs, Maggot, Sweetcorn Tuesday 16^th October Mr Lancaster (2 anglers) from Wigan, 14 fish = 30lbs 8ozs, Maggot, Sweetcorn Sunday 14^th October Mr J Simpson from Kilwinning, 10 fish = 22lbs, 1oz, Fly Saturday 13th October Mr B Peterson from Greenock, 10 fish = 20lbs, Black/Green Technocat, Pink Lady Thursday 11th October Mr Scott from Newton Stewart, 8 fish = 16lbs 4ozs, Black Zonker, Olive Bumble (Narrows) Tuesday 9th October Mr Coxford (3 anglers) from Alnwick, 13 fish = 36lbs including one @ 8lbs, Bait (Boathouse) Sunday 7th October Mr Marshall from Renfrew, 4 fish = 8lbs 10ozs, Black & Gold Humungus, Pink Minkie Mr Coxford (3 anglers) from Alnwick, 12 fish = 25lbs, Bait (boathouse) Saturday 6^th October Mr Docherty from Glasgow, 5 fish = 17lbs 7ozs including one @ 9lb 7ozs, Maggot, Sweetcorn Mr Wallace from Fife, 7 fish = 17lbs 7ozs, Bait Mr Mitchell from Fife, 7 fish = 15lbs 4ozs, Maggot, Sweetcorn Mr Nugent from Linwood, 4 fish = 18lbs 4ozs including one @ 9lbs, White Fritz Mr W Smith from Alexandria, 10 fish = 28lbs 15ozs including one @ 9lbs, Black Cat Mr J Costello from Bonhill, 10 fish = 21lbs 1oz, Fly Friday 5^th October Mr Bell (2 anglers) from Newton Stewart, 4 fish = 9lbs 8ozs, Humungus Mr D Ferguson from Bonhill, 6 fish = 18lbs 9ozs, Fly Thursday 4^th October Mr Baird (2 anglers) from Glasgow, 4 fish = 10lbs, Bait Monday 1^st October Mr Swinburn from Blantyre, 5 fish = 11lbs 4ozs, Spinner. Reports for September 2007 September on Loch Fad started well with good sized fish falling to Damsels, Yellow Dancer, Minkies and Blobs, with a best fish weighing 11lbs on a Black and Peacock Spider. Some nice fish to 9lbs also came off to spinner and worm and then it went a bit quiet. However, it picked up mid-month with some good fish on Orange Blobs, Dunkelds, Yellow Dancer, Cats and Viva. A fish of 10lbs fell to an Orange Blob on the 15^th to Kahts Whisker AC angler D Houston. The fishing gradually improved, although there was a few dour days, up until the end of the month when some excellent rises of fish came on. Lots of fish were lost on flies such as Humungus and Orange Blobs, but enough stayed on to give some decent bags. The last day in September even saw fish being taken on dry flies at the dam end of the loch. The bait fishing also improved with some better bags coming from the Pumphouse shore and the Fence. With the Brown trout season coming to an end, time is running out for a last cast on Loch Quien where some excellent fish have been caught of late. Good rises of fish to small flies have been seen with fish to 2lbs 8ozs being caught, with much bigger being seen. Sunday 30^th September Mr G Bridge from London, 7 fish = 13lbs 12ozs, Orange Blob Fritz. Saturday 29^th September Mr Yates (4 anglers) from Preston, 18 fish = 31lbs, Bait Mr Baird from Coatbridge, 6 fish = 10lbs 8ozs, Maggot, Spinner Mr Jamieson from Coatbridge, 6 fish = 10lbs 8ozs, Bait Mr S Strathie from Rothesay, 5 fish (no weight), Brown Zonker Thursday 27^th September Mr McKellar from Rothesay, 2 fish = 4lbs 8ozs, Bait Wednesday 26^th September Mr Cropley from Edinburgh, 3 fish = 7lbs 8ozs, Bait Monday 24^th September Mr McAvoy from Glasgow, 2 fish = 5lbs, Bait Sunday 23^rd September Mr Woodall (4 anglers) from Greenock, 7 fish = 17lbs including one @ 7lbs, Maggots Saturday 22^nd September Mr Rankin from Falkirk, 3 fish = 27lbs 6ozs, Gold Rib Hares Ear Mr Baxenden (4 anglers) from Preston, 8 fish = 20lbs 6ozs including one @ 7lbs 10ozs, Bait Mr A’Hara from Rothesay, 3 fish = 7lbs 12ozs, Technocat Friday 21^st September Mr Baxenden (4 anglers) from Preston, 9 fish = 27lbs 6ozs including one @ 9lbs, Bait Wednesday 19^th September Mr Speirs from Rothesay, 2 fish = 5lbs, Fly Sunday 16^th September Mr Jim Arnott from Fife, 5 fish = 11lbs 6ozs, Orange Blob, Black/Silver Zonker Mr Richards from Fife, 5 fish = 12lbs 6ozs, Black Booby Mr Scott from Fife, 5 fish = 11lbs 12ozs, Sunburst Blob, Viva Saturday 8^th September Mr Halligan from Glasgow, 3 fish = 7lbs 8ozs, Bait Mr McGoldrick from Glasgow, 3 fish = 8lbs, Bait Mr Johnson (2 anglers) from Darlington, 5 fish = 13lbs 2ozs including one @ 4lbs 8ozs Bait Thursday 6^th September Mr Branchfield (3 anglers) from Greenock, 15 fish (no weight), Bait (Fence) Wednesday 5^th September Mr Lynd from Kilmarnock, 4 fish = 8lbs, Fly Monday 3^rd September Mr Clarke from Crewe, 1 fish = 11lbs (returned), Black Peacock Spider Saturday 1^st September Mr Reynolds from Rothesay, 5 fish = 13lbs 12ozs, Spinning, Sweetcorn Mr Bowler from Ayr, 4 fish = 10lbs, Coral Booby Mr Dott from Dumbarton, 4 fish = 12lbs 8ozs, Bait Reports for August 2007 August on Loch Fad was another unpredictable month for the weather with hot sunny days followed by wet and cool days. Mid-August saw a ten inch rise in the water level in the loch which helped the fishing. Although the fishing was difficult, some good fish were taken in the 3 – 5 lb bracket with the best fish at 5lbs 8ozs to S McNeil. Bigger fish were hooked and lost! Loads of Mayfly, Pond Olives, Sedges and Buzzers with the occasional good rise of fish didn’t seem to make the fishing any easier. The longer cooler nights should see a drop in temperature in the loch and this should bring on the fish anytime now. An increase in catches towards the end of August was hopefully the start. Best flies for September are usually Zonkers, Damsels and Daddies. Bank anglers probably fared better that the fly with a few good bags from the fence, pumphouse and boathouse bay. Some good Pike have been caught with the best estimated at just over 30lbs from the reeds at boathouse bay, caught on a large lure. Prospects for September should be good as the temperature drops and the summer stockies start to come on. Wednesday 29^th August Mr Lancaster (2 anglers) from Wigan, 5 fish = 14lbs 8os, Bait Tuesday 28^th August Mr Lancaster (2 anglers) from Wigan, 5 fish = 13lbs, Bait Sunday 26^th August Mr Davidson from Lesmahagow, 4 fish = 9lbs 8ozs including one @ 3lbs, Bait. Friday 24^th August Mr Stables (2 anglers) from Glasgow, 4 fish = 7lbs 12ozs, Sweetcorn Wednesday 22^nd August Mr Fowles (3 anglers) from Chester, 10 fish = 18lbs, Bait Tuesday 21^st August Mr Fowles (3 anglers) from Chester, 7 fish = 12lbs, Bait Mr Howell from Manchester, 6 fish = 11lbs, Maggots, Sweetcorn Monday 20^th August Mr Bellis from Manchester, 6 fish = 12lbs 4ozs, Maggots, Sweetcorn (Grassy Bank) Sunday 19^th August Mr Wilson from Glasgow, 2 fish = 3lbs 4ozs, Bait Friday 17^th August Mr Hill (2 anglers) from Mancheser, 5 fish = 13lbs, Maggots, Sweetcorn Thursday 16^th August Mr Hill (2 anglers) from Manchester, 5 fish = 10lbs, Maggots, Sweetcorn Wednesday 15^th August Mr Varela from Glasgow, 7 fish = 15lbs, Bait Monday 13^th August Mr McKay from Shotts, 2 fish = 4lbs, Bait (Concrete Hut) Saturday 11^th August Mr Mellor from Staffordshire, 6 fish = 10lbs (gutted weight), Bait. Wednesday 1^st August Mr Haggarty from Kilchattan Bay, 4 fish = 8lbs, Fly. Reports for July 2007 The weather on Loch Fad in July was very mixed. Warm, bright, wet and windy conditions all in the same day was not uncommon. With the wind changing direction every other day, predicting where fish might be feeding was not easy. Good hatches of Mayflies were still coming off with occasional good rises early and late in the day. Although the fishing wasn’t easy, there were some decent days and the best fish caught on fly went to Eddie A’Hara and weighed 8lbs 4ozs, caught on an Olive Bumble. Best areas for fly fishing seemed to be the Barnauld burn and Barmore bay. Prospects for August are good as there is a good build up of stock in the loch. Damsels, Cats Whiskers and Olive Zonkers should catch a few with Ace of Spades, Dancers, Blobs and Black Zonkers all worth a go. Depending on the wind direction the south end of the loch can be a good area at this time of year. Bait fishing and spinning has also been a bit challenging but some good days were had. The fence, pumphouse and boathouse bay seem to be the favourite areas. Popped up baits seem to be working the best. Things have been quieter over the last couple of weeks, and the fishing has been harder, but last couple of days were better, here are some catches from last couple of weeks. Some nice Pike also coming off, including fish of 27lbs and 25lbs 10ozs. Saturday 28^th July Mr Cameron from Greenock, 3 fish = 6lbs 8ozs, Bait. Thursday 26^th July Mr Stewart from Cumbria, 3 fish = 6lbs, Bait (Boathouse). Wednesday 25^th July Mr A’Hara from Kilchattan Bay, 2 fish = 12lbs 8ozs including one @ 8lbs 4ozs plus 5 fish returned, Olive Bumble. Tuesday 24^th July Mr Kyle from Dalry, 6 fish = 10lbs 4ozs, Maggot, Worm and Sweetcorn. Sunday 22^nd July Mr Blackmore from Rothesay, 2 fish = 3lbs 8ozs, Black CW. Saturday 21^st July Mr Sinclair from Glasgow, 7 fish = 12lbs 10ozs, Bait Mr O’Brien from Glasgow, 6 fish = 10lbs, Bait Friday 20^th July Mr Davidson (1 adult and 1 junior) from Muirkirk, 6 fish = 11lbs 12ozs, Wasp Grub Tuesday 17^th July Mr Casement from Rothesay, 2 fish = 4lbs, Bait Monday 16^th July Mr Lyden (3 anglers) from Glasgow, 5 fish = 10lbs 6ozs, 2 on fly and 3 on maggot Saturday 14^th July Mr Logue from Skelmorlie, 2fish = 7lbs 4ozs inc one @ 5lbs 2ozs, Bait Friday 13^th July Mr Hamilton from Fife, 2 fish = 3lbs 8ozs, Bait Thursday 12^th July Mr Williamson (4 anglers) from Paisley, 7 fish = 13lbs 8ozs, Bait Mr R McLean from Stewarton, 3 fish = 6lbs, Fly (South End) Sunday 8^th July Mr Baxter (2 anglers) from Wigan, 7 fish = 16lbs, Bait Web this Site Back to Top

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