Author: Coldingham Loch

Robson Green and his Uncle Matheson (whom many of you will know as Taff!) have kindly donated the paintings they did of the loch when here filming Robson Greens Weekend Escapes (Series 3 Episode 15) allowing us to sell raffle tickets for …

With thanks to Les Lockey for the following fishing report from his week stay at the loch in early 2025 Fishing Report sent in by Les Lockey. 4th May – 9th May 2025.   Sunday the 4th was a big shock to …

The Hybrid Shiphammer Emerger Hook: Klinkhammer, size 16, from The Barbless Hook Company, or Fulling Mill Czech nymph, sizes 14 – 16. Thread: Black Veevus GSP, 50D, or any fine black thread. Abdomen: Semperfli Mirror tinsel, Mirage, 0.8mm. Breathers:  1 Strand of …

Fly of the Month – April by Les Lockey The UV Quilled Black Cruncher (Nymph) Hook: Kamasan B175, size10 – 12, or similar. Thread: Black Semperfli Nanosilk, 50 Denier, or any fine black thread. Tail: Black cock hackle fibres. Abdomen: Stripped natural …

Alistair Crowe It is with great sadness that we heard of the sudden passing of our friend Alistair Crowe this week. Alistair died earlier this week near to his home in St. Abbs. Many of you will have known him and others will …

Final Loch Report 2024 As 2024 draws to a close we reflect on what can only be described as an unusual year in terms of conditions and a superb year in terms of the fishing. This is the first year in the …

Loch Report Early Nov 2024 As we move steadily in to the last month of the 2024 season we are once again blessed with some very good, if somewhat unseasonal,  weather which also seems to be set for the forthcoming week. During …

A Fly to Tie & Try – November by Les Lockey The Organza Traffic Light Diawl Bach Nymph   Hook:    Kamasan B175, size 10. Thread: Black Veevus GSP, 50D, or any 8/0 black thread. Tail:       Black cock hackle fibres. Flashback:   Red holographic …

Loch Report 23rd Sep – 13th Oct including Charity Day and Coldingham Cup   Lad(y)s and Dads Charity Day: As is tradition now, the last Sunday in September saw us holding our annual Charity Day in support of St Abbs Independent Lifeboat. Somehow, …

Fly of the Month – Oct The Floating Sparkler Fry Hook: Competition Barbless, size 10, (from Flybox), or similar. Thread: Black Veevus GSP, 50D. Wing and Tail: Holographic black and gold Angle Flash, or similar. Underwing: Olive Aero Dry Wing. Body: 3mm …