Fishy Conditions

Its been a fairly busy couple of days, and the conditions have improved dramatically. The River is up, and fish are coming in fairly regularly now - mainly sea trout, but also the odd salmon. The Loch, as it usually does, has also filled up, which will extend the fishing on the main river as it acts as a reservoir.

The Felling lads arrived on Wed, and headed straight for Arienas. A light SE breeze made the water look good, but the fish at first were fairly quiet. Things livened up later though and 6 fish were netted, the biggest about 1.5lb. Sinve then the lads have spread themselves about. fishing the Hill Lochs, the River and also trying the sea for Pollack. Fortunes were mixed, and there were one or two near misses. Joe Salt got into a good sea trout on the river ( about 5-6lb ), but after a short fight, his line went at the knot. So I'll be looking for a fish chewing a Stoat's Tail ! He was using that flourocarbon stuff, which I have always found unreliable. I have switched him to maxima which is always dependable.

Last night, whilst with Joe and Scott on the River, I got a call on the mobile. David Barrie who was fishing the loch with a couple of friends was shall we say - excited. He had landed a sea trout, and wanted scales. Up to the Loch I sped, and on arrival at first could only see three big grins. Nearby however was a lovely Sea Trout which weighed in at just over 9lb. Not a fresh fish, but a cracker nevertheless. I listed patiently as he described how it took his size 10 Black Pennel on the point near Big Fish Bay, and was surprised that he had been using a small weight 5 rod ! Coungratulations David, it must have been a great fight. Anyway, above are the pics, and by now he is probably still smiling !

The River is still looking good this morning, and Mr Thomson from Glasgow should have a reasonable chance of getting into a fish. No fishing for me today though as I have to collect a new puppy - a Springer Bitch who will be called Tara. My big dog Jed has now retired, and hopefully she will be just as good when trained up. - Now off to get lots of newspaper and disinfectant for the expected little presents till house trained.