Fishery News
Beecraigs Fishery Monthly Report, Prospects and Records
April 2008
April on Beecraigs Loch fished well and anglers have been enjoying some excellent catches. Weatherwise it was a mixed bag of cold easterlies, days of calm and light west airs. As the month progressed the water temperature rose and this has seen the fish feeding nearer to the surface. Tactics have varied somewhat according to the weather conditions. On cold days the Booby fished deep and slow has proved to be irresistible to the trout with many baskets taken by anglers; on warmer days intermediate lines and lures worked best especially the Montana nymph, Cats Whiskers, Dancers, Black and Green Fritz and Damsel nymph. On milder days and given the right conditions the fish responded well to nymphs and buzzers. Best areas have been the Road Shore just off the point and behind Dagger Island. Records show 31baskets over 25lbs.-30lbs., 11baskets over 30lbs.-40lbs. and a top basket of 51lbs.Best Fish
- J. Lowe and P. Costello from Kelty took a 12fish limit for 51lbs. which included a rainbow of 7lbs. 8oz. - all taken on Pink & Orange and Boobies.
- Greg Lockhart from Dunblane and boat partner John McLaren took 12 fish for 38lbs. 12oz. with their best fish at 8lbs. 9oz.
- Regulars Bob Rintoul and Drew Kerr from Bathgate brought to the scales 12 rainbows for 35lbs. Bob has had many basket limits this month and his successful tactic is a glass line fished usually at mid-water, a Booby nymph on the dropper and a lure called "Bobcat" (one of his own tying) on the point. Colours he has varied.
- On the Club scene Darvel Kingfishers took 50 fish for 123lbs. 8oz. for their 8 boats. Best basket was by K. Houston and M. Morrison with a limit of 12 rainbows for 34lbs. 7oz. Their heaviest fish was 7lbs. 14oz.
- Bank of Scotland East had an excellent outing on Beecraigs with their 4 boats weighing in 38 fish for 97lbs. 3oz. J.McCaskey took the best fish a rainbow of 7lbs. 3oz.
- Catch 22 Angling Club took 37 fish for 81lbs. 5oz. and Montana Fishing Club fishing with 3 boats had a very good days sport when their club members weighed-in 36 fish for 86lbs. 6oz., every boat taking their limit.
Fish of the Month
Fish of the month goes to G. McKenzie from Cowdenbeath for a triploid of 10lbs. 3oz. taken on a Booby nymph. Mr McKenzie wins for himself a Scierra fly rod to the value of £100, courtesy of our sponsors for April, Westmill Fish Farm of Blairgowrie.
Fishery Records:
- brown trout at 8lbs. 5ozs.
- Rainbow at 27lbs. 8ozs.
- 12 Fish Limit at 108lbs. 14ozs.
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Prospects for May look very good and anglers can expect fine sport as we move onto day and evening sessions. May will see the first decent batch of buzzers and a suitable imitation on an intermediate or floating line fished quite slowly can produce some great catches. Beecraigs Lodge carries a good selection of Buzzers, Snatchers and nymphs and fishery staff will gladly help with advice on patterns and the best areas to fish.