6th June to 9th July 2023
A slightly unusual loch report this time as we’ve had a very rare in-season break to go and see family and so cannot really comment on things over the last few weeks. Hence, we will be posting a report sent to us …
Fly of the month July by Les Lockey
Fly of the Month – July by Les Lockey The CDC and Elk (Dry Fly) Hook: Kamasan B170, or similar, in sizes 12 to 16. Thread: Uni 8/0, in Camel. Body and Legs: Small to medium natural CDC feather. Wing: Coastal deer …
22nd May – 4th June
An earlier than expected heatwave coupled to a complete lack of rain has made things a little tougher than we would expect at this time of year. Perhaps the only redeeming factor is that what little wind there is, is still predominantly …
A Fly to Tie & Try June 2023 by Les Lockey
Fly of the month June by Les Lockey The Foam Hatching Buzzer Hook: Kamasan B400, light wire hook, or similar, in sizes 12 to 16. Thread: White Semperfli Nanosilk, 30D, or any very fine white thread. 1st Rib: Tag end of white …
8th – 21st May 2023
Yet another haar has dominated the last couple of days and this usually results in some very unpredictable fishing. The haar is also bringing with it lots of cold air which is a positive for us, in terms of keeping the loch …
24th April – 7th May 2023
I’m writing this on a rainy day in May which is following 3 days of thick haar during which we have rarely been able to see the loch from the fishing hut. Not quite what we might have expected for what is …
A Fly to Tie & Try for May 2023 by Les Lockey
Peacock Eye Quill Diawl Bach Hook: Kamasan B110, heavy grub hook, size 10 to 14. Thread: Roman Moser Power Silk, 10/0, in olive, or any flat olive thread. Tail: Partridge hackle fibres, dyed yellow. Body: Peacock eye herl quill, dyed fluorescent yellow. …
3rd – 23rd April 2023
Eventful. I suppose that’s the word I would choose to describe the start to this season. Some great catching taking place alongside some specimen fish being landed would probably sum up the first few weeks of fishing and alongside the quality rainbows …
April 2023 A Fly to Tie & Try by Les Lockey
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, …
19th March – 2nd April 2023
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 …
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