On Sunday Colin Riach was out with the Heriots AA and he was the best bag I spoke to on Sunday with 12 fish and he also took some great shots (see below). Colin was fishing Mayfly Patterns all day and had most success in the Butts. Below is Colin’s Boat track and a close up of his Mayfly Pattern. Thanks Colin.
Loop Tackle had an OPEN DAY at the fishery on Sunday and had 4 boats with 4 instructors on standby to take newbie pike fly fishers out and give them some tips. There was also pike fly demos, talks, videos and land based casting lessons. The day was a great success and thanks to all involved including PAAS and FishX’s Stuart Sutherland. It was an excellent way to new people into the sport and a formula which could be easily copied by other organisations who wish to use the Lake’s Howff, boats and beach.
Road closures are still affecting access to the Lake between Thornhill and Rusky. There is no problem with access before 9am and after 5.30pm and also an open phase between noon and 1pm.
Check the Stirling Council website road closures or phone the fishery for advice. https://www.stirling.gov.uk/roads-tr…/planned-road-closures/.