Category: Loch Reports

The Twisted F.A.B. (Foam Assisted Blob) Hook: Kamasan B160, short shank hook, size 8 or 10. Thread: Black Veevus GSP, 50D. Tail: Black foam cylinder, 5 or 6mm. in diameter. Body: Any fine cored Fritz in black and fl. green, such as, …

With the season now under way it’s been great to see new members out there giving the loch their first try alongside old hands having a great days fishing and landing some really beautiful fish in great condition. The last few weeks …

Final Loch Report 2022 As we say goodbye to another season here at Coldingham Loch, it’s perhaps worth reflecting back on a year ago today. At this point in 2021 we had been badly affected by Storm Arwen and we were starting …

Fly of the Month – November by Les Lockey The Split Winged Cormorant Hook: Competition Barbless, sizes 10 or 12, (from Flybox). Thread: Black Semperfli Nanosilk, 50D, or any black 8/0 thread. Rib: Fine silver wire. Body: 2 Strands peacock herl. Wing: …

Mid- way through October now and the weather remains good for us despite an occasional increase in wind speeds. Considering the long hot summer that we went through, one of the hottest on records, we are delighted with the way the loch …

Fly of the Month – October The Mohican Hook:     Partridge Patriot Grub and Buzzer, or similar, size 8 or 10. Thread: Pearl Fusion thread, (from Flybox) and black Semperfli Nanosilk, 50D. Body:     Pearl Fusion thread. Rib:        Pearl Fusion thread. Thorax: UV red …

Charity Day & Loch Report 19th Sep – 2nd Oct The main focus of this loch report is the Charity Day which was as always, a great success and plenty of fun. We don’t know how, but thankfully, once again we seemed …

It feels like autumn has arrived and with it some cooler temperatures, particularly in the evenings. This can only be good for the fishing and this has certainly been reflected in the returns on some of the days. I say some of …

The hot dry weather continues, making catching somewhat unpredictable. Dries have still been the fly of choice on most occasions and afternoons and evenings are certainly fishing best. As is always the case, August and September are the months that we usually …