20th June – 3rd July 2022
Hot, bright and predominantly sunny conditions have made catching a little tricky over the last fortnight. That said, some people have been able to unlock the secret and have caught well. Evening fishing has been good pre the caenis hatches. Most of …
30th May – 19th June 2022
Before we report on the last period regarding the fishing here at Coldingham, we have some very sad news to bring regarding the passing of two people that many of you will have known. We were very saddened to hear that our …
A Fly to Tie and Try in June 2022 by Les Lockey
Fly of the Month – June by Les Lockey The Quill Cormorant Hook: Competition Barbless, size 10, from Flybox, or similar. Thread: Black GSP 50D, or any fine flat thread. Body: Black thread as above. Rib: Natural stripped peacock eye quill, …
16th – 29th May 2022
This last fortnight has seen some excellent top of the water fishing days for many anglers. As always there have been the haves and the have nots but in the main most anglers have reported plenty of activity and sport. Even on …
2nd – 15th May 2022
Back to its best. I think that’s the only way to describe the state of the loch at the moment. The water is now crystal clear and the fishing over the past fortnight has been extremely good for the majority of anglers. …
18th April – 2nd May 2022
A welcome return of the swallows and house martins is a sure- fire sign that spring is well and truly here. After all the destruction caused by storm Arwen back in November, it’s great to see the trees bursting in to life …
A Fly to Tie & Try May 2022 by Les Lockey
Fly of the Month – May Detached Bodied Parachute Hawthorn Hook: Kamasan B160 short shank, size 12. Thread: Fine black thread, eg. Veevus or Sheer 14/0 or similar. Detached Body: 1/16” diameter, black foam cylinder and two strands of bronze peacock herl. …
April 2022 – A Fly to Tie & Try
Apologies for the late posting of this blog and thanks to Les Lockey for doing another Monthly Fly blog for us to post here: Fly of the Month – April The Kate McLaren Hook: Kamasan B170, sizes 10 to 14. Thread: Black …
Loch Report 31st March – 17th April 2022
Youth Day: Without doubt, the highlight of the last couple of weeks has been the youth day competition held on Monday 11th April. At one point, it looked as though we were going to have to cancel the day due to the …
First Loch Report 12th – 30th March 2022
As you know we opened this year on the 12th March and were delighted with the turn out of members keen to fish the loch at the start of the season. Our opening first three days were as usual reserved for members …
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