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WEEK ENDING 28/04/19

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) On the individual bank fishing front Ian Gardiner from Killin kept 5 fish weighing 10lb, Alan Herring (Dunfermline) caught and released 6, Ben McGovern (Sauchie) 10 c/r, Gerry Grattan (Kincardine) 2 fish for 4lb 8oz and released a further 3. Jim Haddock from Glasgow 7 c/r, Tom Jardine (Comrie) 4 fish for 8lb and released 4, Andy Hunter (Alloa) 20+ c/r, John Wilson (Dunfermline) 16 c/r, Tom Monaghan (Stirling) 9 c/r and Raymond Pirrie (Tullibody) caught and released 17. Crawford McEwan from Newmains 13 c/r, Kim Keatings (Newmains) 6 c/r, John McTear (Wishaw) 6 c/r, and Ronnie Turnbull & Jimmy Miller (Tillicoultry) between them caught and released 6.
Fishing from the boats Jim McIntosh & Ian MacEchern from Fort William kept 10 fish weighing 21lb 2oz, Billy Thomson & Tosh Stewart (Auchterarder) 10 fish weighing 26lb 8oz and released 6, Darren Scott & Russell Ferguson (Dunfermline) took 10 fish weighing 25lb and released 2 and Anthony Glasgow & Philip Cachia from Strathallan retained 3 fish weighing 6lb and  released a further 5. Willie McFarlane & Wilson Allardyce from Grangemouth kept 10 fish weighing 23lb, Willie Plank & Kevin Gold (Bridge of Allan) 3 fish for 8lb 8oz and released 12, George Mooney (Callander) & Brian More (Cumbernauld) 9 fish weighing 6lb 2oz and released 2 and George Keith & Tom Lansdown from Dunfermline kept 7 fish weighing 16lb  released 5.
The angling clubs had good sport with the Pentland Civil Service A/C keeping 74 fish weighing 156lb 12oz and released 95, The Priory A/C kept 48 fish weighing 99lb, Ferry Fly Dressers A/C 41 fish for 94lb, Aberdour A/C 46 fish weighing 96lb, the Edinburgh Masonic Club 8 fish weighing 20lb and Denny & District A/C kept 1 fish weighing 2lb.
The top taking flies have included the Orange Blob, Hot Head Damsel, Holographic Cormorant, Tequila Fab, Green & Black Nomad and the Candy Booby whilst the Dog Leg remains the main hot spot.

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco)The water has been fishing very well with plenty of fish being caught at varying depths ranging from Buzzers and small Nymphs to a wide variety of lures and it is good to see the fish moving on the top.
Brian Thain from Glasgow had 2 fish for 9lbs 8oz on a Muddler, Hector Wilson (Bannockburn) 3 fish weighing 11lbs 8oz on a Black Bug, Paul Flacherty (Glasgow)
2 fish 6lbs 8oz on a Black & White Buzzer, Tom Pate (Alloa) 2 fish for 6lbs on an Ally and Angus Inglis from Callander used a Damsel to bag a brace weighing 5lbs. William McAleese of Falkirk took a couple for 9lbs on a Buzzer, Kenny McAlpine (Thurso) 2 fish for 7lbs on a Blue Flash Damsel, D Williamson (Larbert) 2 fish weighing 5lbs 4oz on a Diawl Bach, Dean Parker (Auchterarder) used a Hopper to take 2 for 8lbs and  G Hamilton from Blackford had 3 for 7lbs 8oz on Buzzers.

3. FORBES OF KINGENNIE (Broughty Ferry) ) The weather went from winter to summer within a couple of days with the crazy swing in temperature having the anglers confused....never mind the fish. Water clarity varies throughout the pools at present with the Bankside being at peak clarity.
On the Boathouse Pool it has again been mainly small flies (dries or buzzers) which have taken the fish. Stuart McLean enjoyed some excellent sport taking three fish for a combined weight of 10lbs and releasing 18. On Wednesday Dave Cormack returned a superb Brown Trout estimated at 7lbs. Mr. Elder released seven fish including a nice Rainbow estimated at 5lbs. The Burnside has generally fished well, especially to those anglers who have moved around the pegs in order to find the fish. Alan Gray really showed the potential of this pool by returning 22 fish, mainly on Buzzers, Charles Lafferty took eight fish for 19lbs 4oz and returned 2 and young Jake Gilchrist also did well releasing a dozen fish with the best being a superb Rainbow estimated at 13lbs. George Birse returned 10 fish and Tam Costello released 8, mainly on Buzzers. Some decent catches have been taken on the Bankside Pool with Buzzers being the best option. Grant Burnett returned 12 fish and Jock Leslie released 10, Nick Soave took four for a combined weight of 16lbs 8oz– the best fish being a fine rainbow of 9lbs 8oz and Macauley Clark also released a nice rainbow estimated at 8lbs and Frank Sherriff returned 8 on Buzzers. Powerbait beneath a float again proved the best option on the Woodside Pool (any legal method), although spinning took several fish. On Sunday 23 anglers returned 46 fish. There are still some larger than average fish in this pool and this week’s special ticket offer is five fish for the price of four.

This past week of hot weather here at Forbes of Kingennie is seeing a change in the fishes behaviour, as the water temperatures rise they have been a bit fussy at times but when the cloud comes over and cools down the sport at times has been outstanding. Different ponds have been fishing better at different times so moving around has been essential for constant results.
The Bankside pool has been the stand out pond these last few days with lots of anglers having great returns in sometimes trick conditions. The water has become very clear recently and really helped with the returns. Buzzers have been the top method fished either under the bung with an egg or squirmy on the point fished at 5 feet. The washing line has also been effective when the fish are a bit higher in the water. Dry flies have also been worth a cast at points when they have been very active. Mr Kirk had 12 fish and 13 fish in 2 consecutive trips on fabs, buzzers and diawls bachs. His best fish was estimated at around 12lb as well as others of 5 and 7lb. Mr Jones had 12 on black buzzers under and indicator. Mr Birse had 13 on a sugar cube shipman’s.
The Burnside has also been getting very clear with lots of fish visible on the surface cruising around. The fishing has been a little bit slower at times but fishing very well most evenings. Again the more natural approach has taken more fish, The washing line with wee buzzers is the go to method. Dries are doing well in the right conditions when they come up. Mr Westland had 21 on size 14 black buzzers and fabs. Mr Wilson had 2 for 6lb and put back 9 fishing diawl bachs.
The Boathouse has been a bit coloured but on the very sunny days it has been the best pond with huge amounts of fish taking off the surface in the shade. Mr Leslie had a great day returning around 20 fish on small dries and emerges. Mr Fulthorpe had a good morning landing 8 up to 7lb on a pink fab and diawl bachs. Mr Whiteford kept his 3 fish for 8lb and put back 6 on a damsel.
The Woodside pool has been really busy in the nice weather with many full bags being recorded. Green powerbait and spinners have been the top bait of late. Over the weekend there was a total of 37 anglers landed 68 fish for weight of 115lb.

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) Due to the very cold east wind the angling footfall was light but that didn’t deter Donald Hynd from Edinburgh catching a cracking 4lb brown on a lure. Also doing well was John Daly from Edinburgh with 5 on a Dancer, Joe Beattie (Edinburgh) 4 on a Lure, Ron Thom (Haddington) 3 on a lure and Kenny Morrison from Edinburgh used Buzzers to catch and release 4.

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) The week started with some sunny and very warm weather, but the east wind soon returned and the temperature dropped and there was a return to cloudy, showery conditions.  Things were a little difficult in the bright sunshine but plenty of fish were still being caught.  The end of the week saw some excellent fishing.   Bait fishing is proving popular and it is really great to see so many youngsters out enjoying the sport.   Maggots, Orange Power Bait and worms are all catching the wide variety of different coloured trout in the Millpond.   Fly anglers were also having a good deal of success on the small ponds especially on the days when the wind made conditions more testing on Swanswater.  For those anglers choosing to fish the main pond the fish were mostly to be found between 1 and 3 feet down, except on the very bright days when they were much deeper, with the bank from the dam to the boat jetty being the best area.  The usual lures and nymphs were taking most of the fish. Fishery opening hours remain at Monday to Wednesday 8.00am to 6.00pm and Thursday to Sunday 8.00am to 8.00pm.
Alex Wilkie, Coatbridge, 5 for 17lb 4oz including 5lb 4oz Rainbow plus 3 C&R including a Gold and a Brown, Barry Smith, Stirling, 3 for 11lb 8oz including 4lb 12oz Rainbow, Gary Stewart, Glasgow, 2 for 9lb including 5lb 4oz Tiger and a Gold, Andy Duffin, Cowie, 5lb 4oz Tiger, Danny Doherty, Denny, 5 for 14lb plus 4 C&R and Jim Potts 5 for 11lb 8oz including a Brown from the Millpond. Ian Fern and Ava 5 for 11lb on bait, including a nice Gold, Joe Potts, 4 for 15lb including 2 Tigers, Colin Copeman, 4 for 12lb 8oz plus 3 C&R including a Gold and a Tiger, Marius Botezatu, Stirling, 4 for 12lb 6oz including 2 Golds, plus 7 C&R and Joe Malcolmson, Cumbernauld, 4 for 11lb 8oz including 3lb 8oz Tiger, plus 1 C&R. Hugh and Liam Conlan, in a number of visits, shared 10 for 20lb 4oz from the Millpond on bait including 2 Tigers and 2 Golds, Chris Hogg, Stirling, 4 for 8lb 8oz from the Meadow Pond, Willie Martin, Stirling, 4 for 8lb from the small ponds, Pele Bangura 4 for 8lb from the Millpond including a Brown and Alex Botezatu, Stirling, 3 for 9lb including a Gold and a Blue, plus 5 C&R including a big Brown. Mick McKinney, Saltcoats, 3 for 9lb including a Gold, Frank Barr, Falkirk, 3 for 8lb 8oz including a Blue, Robert Watt, Glasgow, 2 for 7lb, William Haughton, Stirling, 3 for 7lb 12oz and Colin Parsons caught and released 8. Keiron Lydon caught and released 7, Mark Bradley caught and released 5, Colin Hay caught and released 5 and Martin Stewart, Glasgow, caught and released 3 including a Tiger and a Brown.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) At the present time Buzzers, small black Nymphs and Bloodworms are working really well with the loch over flowing with gin clear water. The water temperature is still on the low side with the morning and evening producing the best catches. The Goth Angling club did well last Saturday with the 15 anglers weighing in 52 fish for 150lb – heaviest basket was C Skinner with 4 for 21lb - largest 11lb. Robert Macintyre got a
PB with a cracking 16lb rainbow, Lane Carluke 4 for 12lb + 10 c/r, Kerr Carluke 2 for 5lb, Alan Meek (Cambuslang) 8 c/r - largest 10lbs 8oz and John Shaw from Kilsyth had 9 on catch and release. Graham Brown from Cumbernauld had 4 c/r – biggest 6lbs, Don Stewart (Lenzie) 18 c/r, Ian Anderson (Cumbernauld) 24 c/r, Mr. Cameron (Glasgow) 5 for 14lb, Alan Mitchell (Stirling)  2 for 7lbs 8oz, Johnny Curran 9 c/r - largest 8lb, Mick Clark (Glasgow) 3 for 9lbs 8oz and N Craig  had 11c/r.

WEEK ENDING 21/04/19

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) ). Fishing from the bank Paul Holbourne from Edinburgh caught and released 4, Albert McKinnes (Tullibody) 4 c/r, Wilson Orr (Tullibody) 5c/r, Tom Monaghan (Stirling) 5 c/r, Robert Peden (Kelty) kept 2 fish weighing 4lb 8oz and released a further 2, Ronnie Stewart (Alva) 4 fish weighing 9lb and Ronnie Pass from Alva caught and released 6. Tom Jardine from Comrie kept 3 fish weighing 8lbs and released 6, Jim Donnelly (Tullibody) 2 fish for 6lb 8oz and released a further 11, Mark Paterson (Stirling) 7 c/r, Andy Hunter (Alloa) 18 c/r,John Wilson (Dunfermline) 12 c/r and Donald McPherson from Crieff kept 2 fish weighing 5lb and released 5. Stevie Watt from Tillicoultry caught and released 12, Paul Mondor (Auchterarder) 6 c/r, Robert Peden (Kelty) kept 2 fish weighing 4lb 8oz and released 6, Arnold Herta (Kirkcaldy) caught released 9 and Danny Green from Kinneswood caught released 3.
On the individual boat fishing front Individual Colin Smith from Aberfeldy & Gordon Wilson (Cupar) kept 10 fish weighing 25lb 8oz and released a further 2, Alan Sharp & Alan Armstrong (Dollar) 5 fish weighing 10lb 8oz, Bill Ramage (Ava) & Alan Bernard (Tillicoultry) kept 8 fish weighing 17lb & released a further 4.
The RAF Northern League kept 17 fish weighing 40lb released 7, Grangemouth A/C kept 26 fish weighing 68lb & released a further 6. Cowdenbeath A/C had 41 fish weighing 91lb 8oz, Prinlaws A/C 10 fish weighing 21lbs and Penicuik A/C kept 33 fish weighing 75lb 6oz and released 12. Kinross Ex-Servicemen’s A/C 10 fish weighing 21lb 8oz, Aberfeldy A/C 10 fish weighing 22lb 14oz and Bridge of Allan 76 kept 40 fish weighing 95lb and released a further 57.
The top taking flies and lures have included the Candy Floss Booby, Cormorant, Pink Bloodworm, Ally McCoist, Hot Head Damsel and the Bloodworm whilst all areas continue to fish well.

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) ) The weather has been been glorious since Thursday with sun and no cold wind which we have all had enough of this winter. It has been great for the holiday weekend which everyone has enjoyed. Yesterday morning the Falcon FFC had a good morning fishing for the Gregor Paterson Shield which was attended by his 3 beautiful grand daughters who presented the two winners with the trophy. Ian Dickson and John Scullion who both caught 4 fish for 13lbs. The club landed 37 fish for 109lbs 4oz. C Myles from Coalsnaughton had 3 fish for 13lbs - best 7lbs on a Damsel, Mike Lord ( Murthly ) 2 fish for 6lbs 8oz on a Dry Spider, Gus Drummond( Bridge of Allan ) 2 fish weighing 6lbs 8oz on a Cat, Bob Johnston (Falkirk) had a brace for 7lbs on Buzzers and fish 7lbs Buzzers and from John Alexander Bridge of Allan caught 2 fish for 6lbs on a Cat. Tex from Cornton had 2 fish for 5lbs on a Cat, Paul Rice (Perth) 2 fish for 7lbs 8oz on an Orange Buzzer, W Heuer (Hamburg) 3 fish for 7lbs on a Black Rabbit, Hector Wilson (Bannockburn) 3 fish for 9lbs on a Wotsit, Jan Kumlsbn (Germany) 3 fish for10lbs on a Black Rabbit and Jim Linton from Moodiesburn caught 3 fish for 10lbs on an Eggstacy.

3. FORBES OF KINGENNIE (Broughty Ferry) With swiftly rising temperatures the fly life has become active and some wonderful catches have been taken on various dry fly patterns. However, buzzers and lures have also produced some fine results.

Water clarity has generally been very high on The Boathouse Pool, making good presentation a necessity for decent catches. Buzzers and dries have taken most of the fish. Mr. Houston took two fish for 11lbs 8oz and returned another three. Mr Kirk put back 17 on the Fab fon Sunday with the biggest being around 13lbs.The Burnside Pool produced some superb results. Young Jimmy Stuart stole the show with a magnificent Rainbow Trout weighing 18lbs 6oz. Alan Gray returned 15 fish including a superb rainbow estimated at 16lbs. Two visitors staying at Glen Finlet Lodge (King/Crocker) released 27 fish between them including a fine rainbow estimated at 12lbs. Young Jake Gilchrist returned 18 fish (10 on Boathouse and 8 on Burnside) fish; Mr. Simpson returned 13; Tam Costello released 11 and Ian Gordon returned 10. Mr. Lafferty took four fish for 22lbs including a rainbow of 13lbs. Some superb dry fly and buzzer fishing was enjoyed on the Bankside Pool, although good catches were also had on lures (Yellow Dancer). Frank Sherriff and Jock Leslie both returned 19 fish, with Jock later in the week releasing fish of 6lbs, 10lbs and 10lbs 14ozs all in the same morning session. Grant Burnett released 13 and Jake Gilchrist 12. Mr. Roly took two fish for a combined weight of 11lbs and released a further 8. Mr Leslie returned 19 all on buzzers on Sunday. The Woodside Pool (any legal method) has again fished well to Powerbait beneath a float. Young Jack McMillan landed a fine Rainbow Trout which weighed 7lbs. On Thursday 16 fish were taken for a total of 29lbs 8oz and over the weekend worms and powerbait were the top bait accounting for fish to 6lb with most over 2lb.

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) The week started with a slight frost and a bitterly cold easterly wind and finished with the warmest Easter weekend on record! Early in the week the fish were to be found in sheltered spots – along the bank from the dam to the boats and particularly around the big tree. As the weather and the water warmed up they moved around a bit although they came back to the deeper water at the dam on Saturday when it was very hot, calm and sunny. Lures and nymphs continue to take the majority of fish, although a few were taking dry flies when the conditions were right. Favourite patterns included Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Ally McCoist, Cormorant, Diawl Bach, Olive Nymph, Black Buzzer, White Moth and Sedge.
Bait fishing was introduced to the Millpond on Good Friday. All the ponds are stocked with the same quality and varieties of trout and bait anglers were quickly rewarded with fish. Mice tails and orange and yellow power bait were the most successful over the first two days. Several young anglers were out enjoying the sport and the sunshine and some were rewarded with their first ever fish. The Fishery has equipment for hire and bait for sale and it is hoped that the bait pond will prove popular over the coming months. The Millpond is still open to fly fishers, although Catch and Release is no longer allowed. The Meadow Pond and Swanswater remain fly only, both catch and take and catch and release. The Fishery is open Monday to Wednesday 8.00am to 6.00pm and Thursday to Sunday 8.00am to 8.00pm

This week’s catch returns feature several fish in the 4lb to 5lb range from Swanswater and the Millpond including Tigers, Golds and Browns.Amongst the best bags caught on the fly were Alex Willkie, Coatbridge, 5 for 16lb including 4lb 8oz Gold and a Tiger, plus 10 C&R, Ian Whitfield, Denny, in two visits, 7 for 21lb, Willie Nyguist, Stirling, 4 for 12lb 8oz including a Gold, Michael Donaldson, Bridge of Weir, 4 for 11lb and George Henderson, Grangemouth, 3 Golds for 12lb 4oz from the Millpond, biggest one at 5lb. Sandy Donald, Dunblane, 3 for 10lb 8oz including 5lb Rainbow,James Elliott, Stirling, 3 for 7lb 8oz from the Meadow Pond including 3lb 8oz Tiger, plus 1 C&R,Joe Gibson, Bridge of Weir, 2 for 8lb 2oz including 5lb 4oz Tiger and a Gold,Robert Park, Lennoxtown, 2 for 7lb 8oz, including 5lb Tiger,Les Cooper, Dunblane, 2 for 7lb including 4lb Brown and Jim Craig, Balloch, 2 for 6lb 4oz including a Gold and a Brown. Willie MacFadyen, Cowie, 2 for 6lb 4oz, Frank Barr, Falkirk, 2 for 6lb, Bud Robertson, visiting from Georgia, USA, 4lb 8oz Tiger, Ian McGarity, Dunfermline, 4lb 6oz Rainbow, Ian Munroe caught and released 10,Colin Parsons caught and released 10, Mark Bradley caught and released 9 and Ryan Laird .caught and released 5 including a Tiger. Those doing well on bait included young Kieran Babiak 5lb Gold,Ian Fern and Eva 5 for 11lb,John Fern 5 for 11lb, brothers Braeden and Matthew Bernie had 2 each for a total of 9lb and Leipa Liurs 4 for 8lb 8oz.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

WEEK ENDING 14/04/19

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) Alan Graham from Dunfermline kept 3 fish weighing 7lb, Alan Armstrong (Dollar) caught and released 3, Jim Carlaw (Kinghorn) caught 2 fish weighing 6lb and released 2, Andy Hunter (Alloa)  16 c/r, Raymond Pirrie (Tullibody) 13 c/r and Alan Herring from Dunfermline)kept 4 fish weighing 7lb 12oz. John Murray from Anstruther kept 3 fish weighing 6lb 8oz released  2, Paul Holbourne (Edinburgh)  11 c/r,  Albert McKinnes (Tullibody) caught & released 9, Bobby Paterson (St Ninians) 11 c/r, Tom Monaghan (Stirling) 5 c/r and Paul Heggerty from Dullater kept 5 fish weighing 11lb. Jim Donnelly from Tullibody had 2 fish weighing 5lb 8oz released  27,  John Wilson (Dunfermline)  22. C/r, Derek Fowler (Dunipace) released 20, Andy Hunter (Alloa)  31 c/r and John McKinnes from Cambus kept 3 fish weighing 6lb 12oz and Crawford McEwan (Newmains) caught and released 10.
On the club front  A/C  Gartmore A/C kept 16 fish weighing 36lb 9oz, Bank of Scotland (West) had 11 fish weighing 26lb 8oz,  Leslie & Glenrothes A/C kept 5 fish weighing 13lb 8oz released a further 5 whilst Bothwell & Blantyre A/C kept 16 fish weighing 35lb 9oz and returned released 7.

The top taking flies and lures included the Hot Head Damsel, Bloodworm, Nomad, Okey  Dokey and the Black Green Eyed Booby whilst the best fishing areas was on the south and north shores.

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) On Saturday, in the cold East wind the Goth Club caught 55 fish for 145lbs 3oz with 3 very close weights at the top but  Alan McQueen took first place with 4 fish weighing13lbs 14oz,  Chic Skinner had 4 fish for 13lbs 12oz and B Weir took 4 fish for  13lbs 10oz. Hector Wilson  from Bannockburn had 3 fish for 11lbs 8oz on a Wotsit, John Stewart (Dunfermline) 1 fish for 8lbs on an Ally,David Howe (Auchterarder) 1 fish 3lbs 4oz on a Baby Doll and Jim McNally from Dunning used a Damsel to catch 1 fish for 4lbs. Ron Weetman from Dunning had 1 fish for 5lbs on a Damsel, Jeff Thomson (Blackford) 2 fish for 11lbs on a White Rabbit, Mike Wheelans (Blackford) 2 fish for 10lbs on a Dunkeld, Hugh McLean (Oban)4 fish for 12lbs on Black Hoppers and Paul Dancer from Livingston bagged 1 fish for 7lbs on aYellow Wotsit.

3. FORBES OF KINGENNIE (Broughty Ferry) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) There was some nice specimens included in the catch returns last week with Jim Mathews using a bob to catch a brace weighing 7lbs 8oz, Bruce Hunter (Edinburgh) had1 for 9lbs 8oz on a Bloodworm and A Vinday from Consett had one weighing 4lbs 8oz on a lure. Mr. Harty from Glasgow had a couple for 9lbs 8oz on a lure, Derek Powell (Haddington) had a brown for 7lbs on a Black & Green lure and B Laddie from Consett used a  lure to take one at 5lb 8oz. The 

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) There was a cold east wind all week which kept the fish down around 4 to 6 feet deep.  The Island, Dam and Boats were the best areas although on Saturday it was almost too breezy for fishing the island.   Some superb Tigers were landed again this week along with a double figure Brown which was safely returned.    Water clarity remains excellent and, despite the cold wind and some overnight frost, the water temperature rose by one degree over the course of the week.   Most of the fish are still being caught on lures or nymphs with favourite patterns being Dancer, Cat’s Whisker, Ally McCoist, Hot-head Damsel, Green Nymph, Diawl Bach, Bloodworm and Buzzer.  A few wet flies such as Kate McLaren were also taking fish.The Fishery is open Monday to Wednesday, 8.00am to 6.00pm; Thursday to Sunday 8.00am to 8.00pm.

 Danny Doherty, Denny, 5 for 16lb 8oz including a Blue and 3lb 8oz Brown, Alex Wilkie, Coatbridge, 5 for 15lb 8oz including 6lb Tiger and 2 Golds, plus 9 C&R, Derek Hutchison, Glasgow, in two visits, 5 for 15lb 8oz including 4lb 8oz Gold, Kevin Cowling, Glasgow, 4 for 11lb 8oz including a Blue and Robert Smith, Airth, 3 for 10lb 8oz including 2 Tigers, bigger one at 5lb. Robert Watt, Glasgow, 3 for 13lb including 5lb Tiger and a Gold, Charles Devine, Alloa, 3 for 8lb 8oz including a Gold, Brian McPeake, Gargunnock, 3 for 8lb plus 2 C&R, Charles Findlater, 3 for 7lb plus a Brown returned estimated at,Ricky Goodwin, Larbert, 2 Tigers for 7lb 4oz and Alan Johnstone, 1 for 2lb from the Millpond plus 6 C&R. Steven Lochiel, Edinburgh, 2 for 6lb 8oz including 4lb 8oz Tiger,Alan Laing, Carluke, 2 for 6lb, Barry Hamilton, Moodiesburn, 2 for 5lb 12oz, Jim Craig, Balloch, 2 for 5lb including a Brown, Alan Whitton, Stirling, 5lb 2oz Rainbow and Aaron Kirkwood, Cowie, 5lb Gold. Bill Henderson caught and released 5 and Colin Clark caught and released 

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) The cold east wind is making fishing a bit difficult at the moment but has to change later this week. The Damsel Nymph, Buzzers and small black Nymphsare doing well with the fish well up and feeding all over the Loch. Despite the weather the  Provincial Grand Lodge had a very successful outing managing 56 fish, 32 taken for 90lbs with eternity largest at10lbs returned by Frank McAferty. Ian Anderson  from Cumbernauld had 18 c/r,  J Duncan 3 for 7lbs 4oz and returned  3 including a 10 pounder, Mr. Robertson  (Comrie) 3 for 9lbs and  returned a 10 pounder, Mr Neilson (Comrie) 3 for 10lbs andB Horton took 3 for 8lbs 8oz. Mr Moody from Drymen had 3 c/r, Mr McVey (Dumbarton) 10 c/r including a cracking tiger, Mr Cairney (Glasgow)  3 for 9lbs, Don Stewart (Lenzie) 20 c/r, Mr Clark (Glasgow)  3 for 10lbs 8oz and returned 5 and Mr Wilson  from Glasgow had 3 c/r. Mr Russell from Glasgow took 3 for 7lbs 2oz, Mr Ross (Glasgow)  3 for 6lbs, Mr Mitchell (Stirling) 3 for 7lbs 8oz and returned 4, John Shaw (Kilsyth) 4 c/r - largest 7lbs, Mick Clinton 19 c/r including fish of  15,12 and 10 pounds and Mr Gemmil from Bo’ness  had 4 c/r.

WEEK ENDING 07/04/19

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles)Fishing from the bank Albert McKinnes from Tullibody caught and released 16, Bobby Paterson (St Ninians) 14 c/r, Raymond Pirrie (Tullibody) 12 c/r, Tom Monaghan (Stirling) 16c/r, Andy Hunter (Alloa) 9c/r and Jim McEwan from Newmains caught and released 9. John McTear from Wishaw caught and released 7, Paul Holbourne (Edinburgh) 6c/r, George Baillie (Armadale) 9, Fred Coia (Armadale) 7c/r, Ronnie Turnbull (Tillicoultry) 5c/r and Jimmy Millar from Tillicoultry had 7 on a catch and release ticket.
The boat anglers who did well included Ian McKenzie (Blackford) & Ian Forrest (Leith) who kept 10 fish weighing 22lb 4oz and  released a further 4 whilst Mark Sturrock (Cairneyhill) & Stuart Strachan (Kilmarnock) kept 4 fish weighing 10lb 4oz & released 28. On the angling club front the Dunfermline Railway Club kept 16 fish weighing 33lb 10oz and released 9 and East Kilbride A/C kept 23 fish weighing 50lb and released 45.
The south shore has been the top fishing area and the top taking fly patterns have included the Black Nomad, Green Nomad, Tequila Sunrise Blob, Hot Head Damsel, Black Fab and the Coral Fab.

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) The water has been fishing well with the depth still varying with the wind with a wide variety of flies doing the business even including Dries when it is calm. Hamish Carmichael from Alloa had a cracking brace for 10lbs 0 best 6lbs on a Viper Dancer, Jim Smith (Bannockburn) 4 fish for 12lbs 4oz on a Damsel, Colin Clement (Tyndrum) 4 fish weighing 15 lbs on a Bloodworm, Ian Sloan (Perth) 4 fish for 11lbs 4oz on a Hot Head Damsel and Jim Linton from Moodiesburn took 4 fish for 13lbs 8oz on a Wotsit. Jack Gibb from Clackmannan took a couple for 6lbs on the Orange Wotsit, Tex from the Cornton had 2 for 9lbs on a Yellow Dancer, Ross Evans (Stirling) 2 fish weighing 6lbs on Buzzers and Harry Graham from Glenrothes bagged 2 for 8lbs on an Okey Dokey.

3. FORBES OF KINGENNIE (Broughty Ferry) As usual April has produced some very variable weather within the first week. Water clarity in the ponds has varied from gin clear in the Boathouse Pool to slightly discoloured through the rest of the system. Changing wind patterns have also had an influence with anything from a fairly mild SW breeze to a fairly steady and very cold easterly. Those anglers with the best results have responded to these conditions and generally tried several different pegs and/or pools. On the Boathouse Pool Ian Barlow returned 15 fish with the best fish a fine specimen estimated at 12lbs+.James Smith and M. Will enjoyed an excellent day’s sport, returning 15 fish and 12 fish respectively on a catch/release ticket. Best results were on fairly small flies (size 16 or 18) or Bloodworm patterns. A couple of fish were taken on dries which is always a positive sign. The Burnside Pool has generally responded better to Buzzers fished on a midge-tip line or to Squirmies/Apps fished beneath a “bung”. Gordon Dickson, Scott Watson, George Birse and Alan Thomson returned 8 fish each in relatively short fishing sessions. Frank Sherriff returned 15 fish on the Bankside Pool on dry flies despite a cold easterly breeze and Nick Soave took 6 fish for a combined weight of 13lbs. Dry flies and Black/Green Lures or Buzzers produced the best outcomes. On the Woodside Pool (any legal method) Powerbait fished fairly deep (1.5 to 2.5m) beneath a float has, as usual, been the method. On Tuesday five anglers landed 12 fish for a total of 22lbs 8oz.

This past week of hot weather here at Forbes of Kingennie is seeing a change in the fishes behaviour, as the water temperatures rise they have been a bit fussy at times but when the cloud comes over and cools down the sport at times has been outstanding. Different ponds have been fishing better at different times so moving around has been essential for constant results.
The Bankside pool has been the stand out pond these last few days with lots of anglers having great returns in sometimes trick conditions. The water has become very clear recently and really helped with the returns. Buzzers have been the top method fished either under the bung with an egg or squirmy on the point fished at 5 feet. The washing line has also been effective when the fish are a bit higher in the water. Dry flies have also been worth a cast at points when they have been very active. Mr Kirk had 12 fish and 13 fish in 2 consecutive trips on fabs, buzzers and diawls bachs. His best fish was estimated at around 12lb as well as others of 5 and 7lb. Mr Jones had 12 on black buzzers under and indicator. Mr Birse had 13 on a sugar cube shipman’s.
The Burnside has also been getting very clear with lots of fish visible on the surface cruising around. The fishing has been a little bit slower at times but fishing very well most evenings. Again the more natural approach has taken more fish, The washing line with wee buzzers is the go to method. Dries are doing well in the right conditions when they come up. Mr Westland had 21 on size 14 black buzzers and fabs. Mr Wilson had 2 for 6lb and put back 9 fishing diawl bachs.
The Boathouse has been a bit coloured but on the very sunny days it has been the best pond with huge amounts of fish taking off the surface in the shade. Mr Leslie had a great day returning around 20 fish on small dries and emerges. Mr Fulthorpe had a good morning landing 8 up to 7lb on a pink fab and diawl bachs. Mr Whiteford kept his 3 fish for 8lb and put back 6 on a damsel.
The Woodside pool has been really busy in the nice weather with many full bags being recorded. Green powerbait and spinners have been the top bait of late. Over the weekend there was a total of 37 anglers landed 68 fish for weight of 115lb.

4. MARKLE (East Lothian)A T Baxter from Edinburgh had 6 c/r non a Black & Green lure, Donald Hynd (Edinburgh) 10 c/r on lures, Jimmy Urwin (Tranent) 4 on an Orange Fritz, John Thomson (East Linton) had 2 for 7lbs on a Bloodworm and released 5 whilst Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh 7 on a Black Apps. David Bullen from Edinburgh had 11 c/r on Buzzers, Gary Winthrop (borders) 3 for 10lbs 2oz on a BF Damsel, Mike Blackwood (Borders) 6 on Buzzers, Kenny Morison (Edinburgh) 5 c/r on Buzzers, Keir Baikie (Ballancrieff) 4 c/r on Buzzers and John Daly from Edinburgh used lures to catch and release 6. 

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) It was a cool and mainly overcast week that ended with a miserable Easterly wind.  The water temperature ended the week at 7oC and the clarity is still excellent despite some rain and sleet midweek.  Early in the week the fish were to be found around the island and at the dam and were not too deep but as the week went on they went a bit deeper.   The island continues to be a good area for catching with Browns to be found behind the island in the slightly shallower water.   A large variety of lures took most of the fish this week with favourite patterns including Dancer, Ace of Spades, Humungus, Nomad, Ally McCoist and Cat’s Whisker.   Diawl Bach, Hare’s Ear and Buzzer were also taking fish. Fishery opening hours are currently Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8.00am to 6.00pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8.00am to 8.00pm
This week’s catches included Alex Wilkie 5 for 17lb 8oz including 5lb Rainbow and 4lb 8oz Gold, plus 6 C&R, Andy Duffin, in three visits, 5 for 17lb 4oz including 4lb Rainbow and 2 Browns, plus 13 C&R, Danny Doherty 5 for 14lb, plus 1 C&R, Marius Botezatu 4 for 13lb, plus 8 C&R, Charles Findlater 3 for 9lb and Robert Smith 2 for 6lb 8oz, including a Gold. Blair Fergus 2 for 6lb, Alex Botezatu 2 for 5lb 4oz, plus 2 Browns C&R, Eric Mair 4lb 8oz Rainbow, George Dobbie 4lb Gold and Gareth Mair caught and released 5. Gary Dunsmore caught and released 4, Nick Wainwright caught and released 4, Dean Ritchie caught and released 4 and several other anglers caught between 1 and 3 fish and either kept or returned them.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) Despite the very cold wind that persisted for most of the week the fish were still moving on the surface where they were taking dries mainly up at the east end of the loch and some excellent catches were recorded. Mr Caldwell from Stirling kept  a 3lb 4oz rainbow and returned two doubles one at 12lbs and the other at 10lbs, John Shaw (Kilsyth) 4 c/r on Dries, Wullie McCallum (Cumbernauld) had 7c/r including two of 8lbs each, John Wilson (Kilsyth) 3 c/r and Jim O’Reilly from  Glasgow took 2 for 4lb.Grant McCauley from Glasgow had the best catch of the week with over 20 fish on c/r -  largest over 9lb on Dries, John Gilchrist (Stirling) 10 c/r largest 6lb on dries, Sonya Laiden (Stirling) 9 c/r  on dries, Conner Laiden (Stirling) 8 c/r on dries, Hamish Aitken (Stirling) 7 c/r and Brown Mason took 3 for 11lbs on the Yellow Owl. Robert McIntyre from Kilsyth had 6 c/r, Alan Currie 3 for 7lb, Ian Crilley (Glasgow) 4 for 11lbs 2oz on the bait pond, Mr McGilvary (Bishopbriggs) had 3 for 12lbs on bait and  Mr Tate and his son got 4 from bait pond for 12lb - largest 6lb.

WEEK ENDING 01/04/19

1. FRANDY (Gleneagles) On the individual bank returns Paul Mondor from Auchterarder kept 2 fish weighing 4lb 8oz and released a further 4, Jim Carlaw (Kinghorn) 2 fish weighing 6lb and released 13, Eddie Carlaw (Edinburgh) 2 for 5lb and released 4, John Wilson (Dunfermline) 18 c/r, John Monaghan (Stirling) 3 fish weighing 8lb and released a further 2 and Tom Monaghan (Stirling) had 13 c/r. Albert McKinnes from Tullibody caught  released 10, Raymond Pirrie (Tullibody) 14 c/r, Ronnie Stewart (Alva) 4 fish weighing 9lb and released 2, Derek Fowler (Dunipace) 5 c/r, Andy Hunter (Alloa) 13 c/r and Ronnie Pass from Alva kept 1 fish weighing 2lb 8oz and released 6. Stan Franklin from Tullibody 7 c/r, Brian Murdoch (Stirling) 3 fish weighing 8lb, Ben McGovern (Sauchie) caught and released 4, Kim Keatings (Newmains) 2 fish weighing 7lb and released 14, Jim McEwan (Newmains) 12 c/r and Ronnie Turnbull from Tillicoultry had 12 on c/r. Jimmy Millar from Tillicoultry caught and released 8, Brendan Honeybun (Lochore) 2 fish for 4lb 8oz and  released a further 4, Paul Mondor (Auchterarder) kept 1 fish weighing 3lb 12oz and  released 5, Robert Westwater (Glasgow) 7 c/r and Steven Watt from Tillicoultry caught & released 6.
Fishing from the boat Malcolm Millar & Stuart Marshall from Clackmannan kept 6 fish weighing 14lb 8oz and released 14, Mark Ferry & Jimmy Shaw (Stirling) 10 fish weighing 24lb 8oz and 4 and Kenny Baird from Tillicoultry kept 4 fish weighing 9lb. On the club front the Cawburn A/C kept 7 fish weighing 24lb 8oz and released a further 8.
The best catching flies and lures included the Black Nomad, Leggy Bloodworm, Hot Head Damsel and the Okey Dokey and the best fishing area proved to be from the start of the dogleg to the dam wall on the south shore.

2. ORCHILL TROUT FISHERY (Braco) It was a good week with the more settled weather and doing well was Jim Linton from Moodiesburn with 8 fish for 22lbs on an Eggstasy, Colin Graham, Lennoxtown 3 fish for 9lbs 12oz on an Ally, Bob Garvie, Lennoxtown 3 fish for 12lbs on a wee Gold Nymph, Peter Forrest, Stirling 2 fish for 5lbs 8oz on a Yellow Owl and William Logan from Motherwell used Buzzers to catch 4 for 11lbs.Sonny Ballie from Dunblane took a nice specimen of 4lbs on an All, Colin Clement, Tyndrum  4 fish for 11lbs 8oz on an Eggstasy, John Score, Alloa 3 fish for 9lbs 8oz on a HH Damsel, Jack Gibb, Clackmannan had a brace weighing 6lbs on a Black & Green Lure and Allan Mitchell from Stirling took 3 fish for 9lbs 8oz on a Black & Red lure.

3. FORBES OF KINGENNIE (Broughty Ferry) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

4. MARKLE (East Lothian) NO REPORT THIS WEEK

5. SWANSWATER (Stirling) There was a cool breeze for most of the week, but despite this the water temperature rose from 6oC to 8oC.   Water clarity remains excellent which means that the Goldies can be seen cruising around the ponds.  Over the course of the week the fish were to be found at various depths from around 4 or 5 feet deep right up to about 2 feet below the surface.  They were also to be found in various different areas of the pond with the Island, Far Bay and Dam all being the favourite spots at different times.  A few more Browns were hooked this week and the Tigers continue to give excellent sport.  A good number of fish in the 4lb to 6lb range were landed this week including Rainbows, Golds, Tigers and Browns.   The usual lures are still taking a good number of the fish but many were attracted by Snatchers, Crunchers and Diawl Bach, with Buzzers also catching a few. The Fishery is open this week as follows: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – 8.00am to 6.00pm. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 8.00am to 8.00pm.
George Dobbie 4 for 17lb including 6lb Rainbow and 4lb Brown, plus 1 C&R, Colin McLean 2 Tigers for 9lb 4oz, Julian Rey 2 for 9lb including 4lb 12oz Tiger and a Gold, John Sneddon 2 for 8lb 12oz including 5lb 4oz Gold, Ian Whitfield 2 for 8lb 4oz including 4lb 4oz Brown and 4lb 4oz Tiger and Davy Quinn, in two visits, 6 for 20lb 8oz including 3lb 12oz Brown, 2 Golds and a Tiger. Danny Doherty 5 for 17lb 4oz including 3lb 12oz Brown and a Gold, plus 8 C&R, Jim Spiers, 3 for 12lb 8oz including a Gold and a Tiger, Brian MacIntosh Jnr, 3 for 12lb including 4lb 4oz Tiger and a Gold, William Sheppard 3 for 11lb, including 2 Golds at 4lb each, Archie Muir 3 for 9lb 8oz, plus 1 C&R and Brian MacIntosh 3 for 9lb 8oz. Eddie McKillop 3 for 9lb 4oz including a Gold, plus 6 C&R, Bob Armstrong 2 for 7lb 8oz including a Gold and a Tiger, Henry Thompson, 2 for 7lb including a Gold, Brian McPeake 2 for 7lb, plus 1 C&R, Alex Smith 2 for 6lb 4oz, John McKechnie 2 for 6lb 4oz and John McGowan 4lb 8oz Rainbow. TJ Falloon 4lb 4oz Rainbow, Mike Luti 4lb 4oz Tiger, Gary Stewart 4lb 4oz Gold, Tam Clark caught and released 10 and Gary Waugh caught and released 7. Robert McLean caught and released 7 and Colin Clerk caught and released 4 including a Brown.

6. WOODBURN (Milton of Campsie) There were some cracking fish included in the baskets last week with Buzzers and various lures doing the bulk of the business but dries were also effective during the warmer spells of weather. J Gillis from Kirkintilloch had a belter weighing in at 12lbs and also included in the double figure stakes was Mr. McDonald from Inverness who had 6 c/r – best 10lbs +, Mr Coyne, Inverness 3 c/r – best 10lbs and Mr Gardner from Clarkston had 7 c/r – best 10lbs +. Mr O’Reilley from Glasgow had one for 7lbs, B Houghton, Stirling 3 for 11lbs 4oz, K Houghton, Stirling 3 for 10lbs 4oz, Mr Innis, Kirkintilloch 3 for 9lbs 4oz, Stuart Brown, Dunbarton 3 for 8lbs 7oz and Alan Mitchell from Stirling had 3 for 9lbs. Ian McDonald from Kilsyth had a brace for 5lbs, B Monat, Glasgow 3 for 7lbs and Mr Pate from Bearsden 9 on c/r.