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Markle Fishery
East Lothian
11th March 2012
A Cooley from Edinburgh had a tremendous brace weighing in at 25lbs 12oz with the heaviest tipping the scales at 14lbs 4oz – both fish were taken on a Damsel Nymph. Jackie Hay from Haddington took 4 for 23lbs 8oz – comprising rainbows that weighed 8lbs 8oz, 7lbs and a couple at 4lbs each – all on mini lures, Jacky Dyatt, Dalkeith, 10on C+R – best 9lbs on a Damsel, Keith Watson, Amble, 3 for 12lbs on a Black Lure and Mattie Devine, Hagston, used a Zonker to catch a nice fish of 6lbs.
6th March 2012
S Rodgers had a terrific brace weighing 24lbs on a Cat with the best fish tipping the scales at 14lbs 8oz. Jack Stevenson from Ormiston took a cracker of 12lbs on a Buzzer, Shane Kelly, Hawick, 6 on C+R including one at 7lbs 8oz on a Buzzer and Jim McKenzie, Prestonpans, had 10 on catch and release. Bruce hunter from Edinburgh used a Damsel to take a fish weighing 11lbs 12oz and catch and release angler, Tommy Dickson from Dunbar had 12on C+R using a Duckfly.
26th Feb 2012
Keith Watson from Newcastle used a Bloodworm to take 3 fish weighing 12lbsw 7oz, Tommy Dickson, Dunbar, had a nice rainbow of 9lbs 4oz on a Damsel and Andy Adshead, Edinburgh, bagged one at 9lbs 6oz on a Black Fritz. Jim Skilling from Shotts had the fish of the week – a cracking rainbow that tipped the scales at 10lbs and fell for a Damsel Nymph and The Scottish Team fund raiser was the competitors catching and releasing no fewer than 230 fish with the winner being Alan Grant from Edinburgh with a total of 13.
21st Feb 2012
It was a very quiet week with few venturing out. Tommy Dickson from Dunbar used a Damsel to take a nice rainbow of 8lbs 8oz, Keith Watson from Newcastle had 3 for 12lbs 7oz on a Bloodworm and Steve Rodgers, Prestonpans, caught 3 for 7lbs 8oz on a Cat’s Whisker. Gordon Dadd from Pathead had a fine 8lb 8oz fish on a Black Lure.
12th Feb 2012
It was very quiet due to the fishery having been iced over for well over a week but the good news is that the ice finally melted off last week-end. Matty Devine from Hagston celebrated the re-opening with a great catch of 12 on catch and release including a fine 16lb 4oz rainbow – most of the fish fell to the charms of a Bloodworm. Jack Hay from Haddington used a Dancer to take one of 11lbs and Tommy Dickson, Dunbar, had a tremendous 15lb 3oz specimen on an Okey Dokey.
22nd January 2012
It was an extremely quiet week but those who fished were well rewarded by catching some big specimen rainbows. Matty Devine from Hagston used a Bloodworm to bag a great brace that tipped the scales at 24lbs 7oz – best 14lbs 3oz and Peter Craig from Dunbar had a couple weighing 24lbs – best 14lbs – both taken on a Bloodworm. Jack Stevenson from Ormiston caught one at 9lbs on a Dancer and Jock Dyatt, Dalkeith, had one at 11lbs 8oz on a Damsel Nymph.
25th December 2011
The Boxing Day Competition saw the anglers taking 40 fish for 125lbs 13oz. The winner was James Charters with a total weight of 18lbs 10oz including a rainbow weighing 14lbs 10oz, second place was Brian Quinn with 13lbs 7oz and third place went to George charters with 9lbs 2oz. Also doing well last week was Tommy Dickson from Dunbar with one at 12lbs on a Cat, Guy McKenzie, Prestonpans, 8 on C+R on a White Rabbit, Jim Skilling, Shotts, 3 for 9lbs 8oz on a Pink Bloodworm and J Rae, Edinburgh, one at 10lbs on a Cat.
18th December 2011
It has been a very quiet week due to ice but D Wilson from Edinburgh had a brace weighing 12lbs 2oz on a Dawson’s Nomad, Jim McKenzie, Prestonpans, used a White Rabbit to take 8 on catch and release, Tommy Dickson from Dunbar had the heaviest fish at 12lbs taken on a White Rabbit and Jock Dyatt, Dalkeith, had 9 on catch and release on a Bloodworm.
13th November 2011
The biggest fish last week was a cracking 14lb rainbow caught by Jackie Hay from Haddington on a Buzzer. Jim Skilling from Shotts took a 12lb 8oz fish on a WSW, Jim McKenzie, Preston Pans, one at 9lbs on a Dancer, Peter Ash, Edinburgh, one at 8lbs on a Yellow Dancer and Tam Size, Edinburgh, 1 at 7lbs 8oz on a Dancer.
6th November 2011
the poor weather and the start of the ‘run up’ to Christmas not so many anglers have been in evidence but this did not stop Tommy Dickson from Dunbar taking a cracker of a rainbow on a Black Dancer that tipped the scales at 16lbs. Jack Stevenson from Ormiston had one at 12lbs 8oz on a Dancer, J Gray, Edinburgh, one at 10lbs 120z on a Dancer, Andy Adshead, Edinburgh, one at 10lbs 2oz on a Bloodworm and Jack Hay, Haddington, one at 10lbs 8oz on a Buzzer.
30th October 2011
It was a relatively quiet week but those who fished had some good fish with Andy Adshead from Edinburgh taking the biggest at 16lbs 2oz on a Black & Green lure. Gordon Bunce from Edinburgh used a Bloodworm to catch a 12lb specimen, Alan Jones, Edinburgh, had one at 11lbs on a Bloodworm and Jackie Hay, Haddington took one at 10lbs 8oz on a Green & White lure. Last but not least young Gordon Kellet from North Berwick caught a ten pounder on a Damsel Nymph.
4th October 2011
The strange weather has kept the angling numbers well down but those who have managed out have produced some terrific catches. Peter Ash from Edinburgh used a Yellow Dancer to produce a brace weighing in at 30lbs 8oz with the best tipping the scales at 16lbs 8oz. Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh wasn’t far behind with two for 27lbs 2oz – best 14lbs 8oz on a Black Lure and Tommy Dickson from Dunbar used a Daddy to bag a great 15lb rainbow. W Stewart from Stirling had a fish of 11lbs 12oz on a Diawl Bach and M Mackenzie, Edinburgh, took a fine 14lb specimen on a Kate McLaren.
28th August 2011
The cooler water temperature has got the ‘biggies’ on the feed again with M McKenzie from Edinburgh using a Bibio to take a cracker of 17lbs that was safely returned – he also took a brace weighing 14lbs 5oz.Tommy Dickson from Dunbar had one at 14lbs on a Diawl Bach, Stewart Fairbairn, Haddington, one at 13lbs on a Rabbitiser and Graham Paterson from Haddington used a Black Lure to take 3 for 10lbs. Ross Phillips from Edinburgh had a brace for 17lbs – best 9lbs on a Minkie, David Stirling, Edinburgh, used a Hopper to take 2 for 18lbs 4oz – best 9lbs 12oz and D Demarco, Haddington, 2 for 18lbs 120z – best 9lbs 12oz on a Black & Green Lure. Last but not least J Gray from Edinburgh used a Dark Mackerel to take 3 for 14lbs 8oz.
14th August 2011
Despite the extremely wet weather the guys who managed to brave the elements did return some pretty good catches. Kylie Smith from Dunbar used a Sedge to bag a 10lb rainbow, Jackie Hay, Haddington, took one at 10lbs on a Buzzer, Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, had a brace weighing 19lbs 8oz – best 10lbs on a Black Lure and Mr McInnes (Edinburgh, caught 3 for 14lbs also on a Black Lure. David Mornin from North Berwick took one at 9lbs 8oz on a Green Hopper, B Foyle, Durham, had one at 10lbs 8oz on a CDC and Tommy Dickson, Dunbar, used a Humpy to bag one at 7lbs 8oz.F
31st July 2011
A Denholm from Tranent used a Balloon Caddis to take a great 15lb rainbow that proved to be the ‘fish of the week’. Jim Skilling from Shotts had one at 12lbs on a WSW and on a subsequent visit took 3 for 16lbs 8oz on a WSW. John Gordon from Leven took a 10lb rainbow and a 4lb brown trout using a selection of dries, Stewart Fairbairn, Haddington, 8lbs 8oz on a Blob, Darren Young, Portobello, 10lbs on a Black & Green Dancer, Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, 11lbs on a Black Lure and Jack Hay, Haddington, 2 for 22lbs – best 12lbs on a Buzzer. Kyle Smith from Dunbar took one for 10lbs on a Sedge and Tommy Dickson, Dunbar, had one for 12lbs 9oz on an Okey Dokey.
10th July 2011
Quite a quiet week due to the awful weather but despite this there were some decent catches. Robbie Ewing from Edinburgh used a Dancer to take an 11lb rainbow, Jim Skilling (Shotts) had 3 for 16lbs 8oz – best 12lbs on a WSW, John Gordon (Loch Lomond) had 2 for 14lbs including a brown of 4lbs on a CDC and Les Wilson (Edinburgh) caught 3 for 12lbs 9oz on a Pink Blob. Darrell Young from Portobello had 3 for 10lbs on a Blob, Jackie Hay (Haddington) took one at 12lbs 8oz on a Buzzer and Jackie Stevenson (Ormiston) used a Buzzer to take one at 11lbs.
26th June 2011
There were some great catches off last week with Tommy Dickson from Dunbar doing especially well on his two visits. On the first he used a CDC to take a cracking rainbow of 14lbs and on day two he had an 18lb 9oz rainbow that proved fish of the week and a great 10lb 8oz brown trout – the fish were taken on a Kate McLaren and a Cormorant. Mark Anderson from Edinburgh had 15 on a C+R ticket on Nymphs and Blobs, G Russell, Edinburgh one at 10lbs 8oz on a Cormorant, Jim Skilling, Shotts, 3 for 19lbs – best 10lbs on a Damsel and Michael Cuthbert, Livingston, used a Bloodworm to take a rainbow of 15lbs. Stewart Fairbairn from Longniddry and 11 on C+R using a Claret Hopper.
7th June 2011
Although last week was relatively quiet in angler numbers some big fish were caught. Jack Stevenson from Ormiston used a Buzzer to take one at 15lbs and this was the heaviest of the week. Tommy Dickson from Dunbar took one at 12lbs on a Dancer, Phillip Hoskins and a 12lb rainbow as well as cracking 10lb brown trout both taken on a Sedge and Paul Rae from Hawick took a fine rainbow of 11lbs 12oz on a Cruncher. Also doing well were Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh who used a Damsel to bag one at 11lbs 8oz, Jackie Hay, Haddington, one at 8lbs on a Cat’s Whisker and John Butler from Pathead had one at 8lbs on a Buzzer.
Week Ending 31st May 2011
It was a terrific week for very big fish with Tommy Dickson from Dunbar taking a brace for 36lbs 8oz on a Hawthorn Fly with the heaviest tipping the scales at 20lbs and on a subsequent visit he used a White Rabbitiser to bag a rainbow of 14lbs. Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh had one at 10lbs 8oz on a lure, Thomas from Prestonpans took one at 14lbs, Paul Rae, Hawick, had one at 11lbs and Gordon Scott, Lilliesleaf, had a brace weighing 27lbs 12oz – best 14lbs 4oz. Peter Craig from Dunbar used Buzzer to catch one at 15lbs 8oz, Ross Wilson North Berwick took 2 for 19lbs 8oz – best 12lbs on a CDC, James Fleming, Tranent, had one for 11lbs 8oz on a Damsel and the Honeywell AC had a good outing catching 22 fish for 79lbs.
Week Ending 15th May 2011
The heaviest fish caught last week was a cracking 20lb rainbow taken on a Hopper by Tommy Dickson from Dunbar. Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh paid a couple of visits and took 100 on his first outing – best 10lbs and 8 on the second. John Russell from Prestonpans had 13 on two visits – best 10lbs on a Black Gem, Jim Skilling, Shotts, also came twice taking a total of 18 fish on the Black Beetle, Olive lures and Buzzers and I Gowans used a Black Beetle to take 4.John McKay from Leith used a Corixa to take 5 fish for 12lbs, Alan Grant, Leith, 3 for 12lbs on Bunnies and Blobs and Jock Dyat and 17 on the PTN and Buzzers. The Will Telfer Memorial Trophy resulted in 32 fish for 83lbs 5oz being recorded with Callum Haig winning the trophy with a catch of 3 fish for 15lbs – best 9lbs. Finally, A Vine had 3 for 15lbs on a Black Lure.
Week Ending 8th May 2011
It was yet another week of great catches with Tommy Dickson from Dunbar taking 17 fish on C+R including the biggest of the week – a rainbow taken on a Hawthorn fly and it tipped the scales at 16lbs 8oz. Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh had one at 12lbs on a Black lure, Neil Carey, Edinburgh, one at 10lbs and Paul Rae from Hawick used various lures to take specimens of 10lbs 4oz and 10lbs 2oz. William Stewart from Edinburgh took 3 for 12lbs on a Black Fritz, Jack Stevenson, Ormiston, one at 9lbs on a Black Buzzer, Jim Skilling, Shotts had 17 on C+ and Brad Milne from Musselburgh had a 9lb rainbow on a Hawthorn fly. Paul Regan from Tranent had one at 10lbs on a Parachute Hopper and the Rainbow AC won the 6 man event at the weekend with a total catch of 17 fish for 60lbs 10oz including specimens of 9lbs 14oz and 9lbs 12oz.
Week Ending 1st April 2011
The biggest fish to come off last week was a whopping rainbow of 17lbs that took a Buzzer fished by Jack Hay from Haddington. Ian Douglas from Edinburgh used a Black Buzzer to take one at 13lbs 12oz, Gordon Daggs, East Saltoun, had one at 12bs and Jack Stevenson, Ormiston took one at 10lbs 8oz on a Buzzer. Also joining the ‘doubles club’ was John Thomson from East Linton with one at 11lbs on a Bloodworm. John Skilling from Livingston had 3 for 15lbs 12oz on a Black Zonker and on another visit had one for 9lbs 8oz on an Apps Bloodworm. Alan Grant from Edinburgh used a McKay Cruncher to land one at 10lbs and Dunbar angler Peter Craig had one at 11lbs on a Bloodworm.
Week Ending 17th April 2011
Catch and release anglers who did well last week included Jim Skilling from Armadale who used Buzzers and Blobs to take 27 and Mattie Devine from Hagston in Northumberland had 21 on various Buzzers including a beauty at 9lbs. George Riddle from unbar used a Yellow Dancer to take a 9lb rainbow, B Mooney, Edinburgh, had 3 for 14lbs 12oz on a Black & Green Fritz, Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh had one at 10lbs 8oz on a Black Fritz and John Thomson, East Linton took one at 9lbson a Gold Head Damsel.
Week Ending 10th April 2011
It was a great week for pretty hefty specimens with John Thomson from East Linton taking the heaviest rainbow at 13lbs on a Hopper and John McKay from Edinburgh used a McKay Bunny Leech to bag a brilliant brown that tipped the scales at 12lbs. Also doing well was Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh with a brae weighing 17lbs 8oz – best 9lbs on a Buzzer, Jock Dyat, Loanhead, had one at 12lbs on a PTN, Brad Muir, Tranent, one at 8lbs on a Blob and Gay Ramsay, Haddington, one at 12lbs on a dry Bibio. The 1314 FFC from Bannockburn had a splendid day taking 42 fish for 192lbs – best 11lbs and George McGhee from Edinburgh took a brace weighing 20lbs – best 12lbs on a Black Buzzer.
Week Ending Sunday, 27 March, 2011
NO REPORT THIS WEEK
Week Ending Sunday, 20 March, 2011
The best basket last week was recorded by Alan Grant from Edinburgh who had a brace weighing 26lbs – best 14lbs on a Markle Cruncher. Also doing well were Paul Rae from Hawick with one at 10lbs 6oz, Ronnie Shepherd, Livingston, 3 for 15lbs 8oz on a lure, Jock Dyat, Edinburgh caught and released 27 – best 11lbs on a Pheasant Tail Nymph and Jackie Hay, Haddington, took one at 9lbs on a Buzzer. The Harbour Lights AC from Glasgow had a great outing with their 46 rods taking 46 fish for 137lbs including several large fish – they also returned approximately 40 trout.
Week Ending Sunday, 13 March 2011
There were some great fish taken off last week with Ian Santos from Blyth using a Buzzer to take a great brace weighing 2lbs 130z with the heaviest tipping the scales at 1lbs 9oz. Mattie Devine from Hagston took one T 10lbs 7ozon a Buzzer, Mike Barfoot, East Lothian had a 10lb 7oz brown trout, John McKay, Edinburgh, used a Green & White McKay Rabbit to catch one t 12lbs 6oz and Alan Grant, Edinburgh, took a 11lb rainbow on a McKay JC Rabbit. Jackie Hay from Haddington ha one at 11lbs 8oz on a Buzzer, John Thomson, East Linton, one at 9lbs 8oz on a Bloodworm, Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, on at 13lbs on a Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear and Stewart Fairbairn, Haddington, one at 8lbs 2oz on an Olive Rabbit. Pal Rae from Hawick used a Black Cruncher to take one a 10lbs 6oz and Tommy Dickson, Dunbar, had one a 9lbs 3oz on a Pink Apps Bloodworm
Week Ending Sunday, 27 February, 2011
It was a great week with plenty of double figure specimens going into the record books. Jack Stevenson from Ormiston had the honour of catching the week’s biggest a rainbow of 17lbs 8oz that was taken on a Dancer. Jack Hay from Haddington used a Yellow Dancer to take a rainbow of 9lbs and a char of 3lbs 8oz and on a subsequent visit had a splendid 14lb rainbow on a Damsel Nymph. Ian Douglas from Berwick had a brace for 14lbs – best 9lbs on a Black Rabbit, Jim Skilling, Bathgate, used a Bloodworm to take 3 for 13lbs, Ian Evans, Edinburgh caught a 14lb rainbow on a Yellow Dancer. Colin Shillinglaw from Edinburgh had a fish of 10lbs on a Yellow Dancer and j McKay, Edinburgh, had a brace for 19lbs – best 10lbs on a Green & White Stalking Bug
Week Ending 30 January 2011
It was a fairly quiet week with the ‘biggies’ being pretty elusive as shown in the catches. Alan Grant from Edinburgh used a Black Lure to take 12 on catch and release, Willie Leitch from Northumberland had 3 for 9lbs 2oz on a blob and John McKay, Edinburgh, managed 10 on catch and release using Buzzers and Damsels. K Kettles from Edinburgh had 3 for 10lbs on a Red Buzzer and Mathew Devine, Hagstone, took 11 on catch and release including an Arctic Char that was caught on a Buzzer
23 January 2011
Once the temperature started to rise the big boys came out to ply with Billy Brown from Edinburgh taking a stupendous rainbow that tipped the dcales at 17lbs – it was taken on a Hot Head Damsel. Jack Hay from Haddington took a brace weighing 21lbs 4oz – best 11lbs on a Dancer, Matty Devine from Hagston used a Buzzer to take one at 9lbs, Guy Mackie, Edinburgh, caught a rainbow of 14lbs 12oz on a Buzzer and A Grant, Edinburgh, took one at 14lbs on a Damsel. Matty Devine also had a char of 2lbs, 12oz on a Buzzer, D Gribble from Livingston took 3 for 10lbs and Steve Rogers, Preston Pans, had 3 for 12lbs on a Dancer
NO REPORT THIS WEEK
Week Ending 10th October 2010
It was a quiet week with few anglers about but despite this two very large fish went into the record books. Tommy Dickson from Dunbar used a Black & Green to bag the biggest at 15lbs 3oz whilst Mattie Dunn from Morpeth took one at 14lbs 10oz on a Yellow Dancer. S Rolf from Edinburgh had a great basket of 3 fish for 14lbs 8oz on a Damsel with the heaviest tipping the scales at 10lbs and G Pollock from Edinburgh had 3 for 12lbs 8oz on a Peacock Dancer.
Week Ending 2nd October 2010
DMorrison from Falkirk had a great catch of 3 fish for 19lbs – best 12lbs 8oz on a mini lure, George Liddle, Dunbar, 3 for m9lbs on a Black Fritz, Jack Stevenson, Ormiston, used a Damsel to take the 'fish of week' at 13lbs and Jim Paterson, Dunbar, had one at 10lbs 12oz on a lure.Brian Lee from Edinburgh used a Bloodworm to take one at 13lbs, P Dickson, Berwick on Tweed, had 3 for 11lbs on a Mini Dancer, Michael Palmer, Edinburgh, had a brace weighing 13lbs – best 9lbs on a Red Palmer and G Pollock, Edinburgh, 3 for 11lbs on a Peacock Snatcher.
Week Ending 19th September 2010
The biggest fish of last week was a 0lb 8oz specimen taken on a Nymph by Mattie Devine from Hagston. Allan Bull from Dunfermline had 3 for 10lbs on a Dancer, John Butler, East Saltoun, used a Daddy to bag a nice fish of 9lbs 8oz, Derek Powell, Prestonpans, had one at 9lbs on a Wee Dog and G Pollock, Edinburgh, took a nice brace weighing 8lbs on a Peacock Spider. Last but not least, Ian Santos, from Blythe used a nymph to land a nice 5lb rainbow.
Week Ending 12th September 2010
Alan Aitken had the heaviest fish last week that tipped the scales at 15lbs and was included in a basket of 3 for 21lbs, Jack Stevenson from Ormiston had a 12lb specimen on a Black Lure and Jack Hay, Haddington, had one at 9lbs on a Buzzer. Also doing well were Allan Bull from Dunfermline with 3 for 10lbs, John Butler, East Linton, used a Damsel to take one weighing 8lbs, Mr. Ross bagged a brace for 8lbs on Buzzers and K Young took 3 for 12lbs on a Dancer. Tommy Dickson from Dunbar used a Hot Head Damsel to catch a 7lb rainbow, and Jim Skilling from Livingston had 3 for 15lbs 2oz on a Buzzer.
Week Ending 29th August 2010
Jim Paterson from Dunbar used a Damsel to take 3 fish weighing 22lbs 4oz – the heaviest tipping the scales at 15lbs and T Masterton from Edinburgh caught 3 for 17lbs on a Yellow Dancer. Catch and release angler Andrew Paterson from Ashington used a Cat and a Damsel to take specimens of 10lbs and 13lbs whilst Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, had one at 8lbs 8oz on a Bloodworm. Stewart Fairbairn from Dirleton caught 3 for 14lbs – best 8lbs on a PTN, John Thomson (East Linton) had one at 7lbs 8oz on a Black Buzzer and David Sleight, Edinburgh, used a Rainbow Fritz to catch one weighing 9lbs.
Week Ending 16th August 2010
John McKay from Edinburgh had the honour of catching the biggest rainbow last week, a cracker of 20lbs 8oz that was caught on a Corixa. John Mill caught 3 for 19lbs – best 14lbs on a Black Damsel and Gordon Scott from Lilliesleaf had one at 14lbs 10oz on a Corixa. C Lyall had one at 8lbs on a Cat's Whisker and L Lyall used a Black Tadpole to take 3 for 13lbs – best 9lbs.
Week Ending 8th August 2010
The biggest fish off last week was a cracker of 15lbs caught by P Regan from Edinburgh, George Charters from the Borders had 4 for 18lbs 8oz – best 12lbs on a Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear and Derek Hood, Irvine, took 3 for 15lbs. Jimmy Watters from Gorebridge had 3 for 16lbs – best 11lbs on Snatchers, G Forrest, Edinburgh, caught one at 11lbs 2oz on a Hare's Ear and Jackie Hay, Haddington, used a Dancer to catch one that tipped the scales at 12lbs 8oz.
Week Ending 1st August 2010
John McKay from Edinburgh used one of his 'special' flies to successfully catch and release a rainbow that was conservatively reckoned to weigh in excess of 20lbs. Darren McKenna from Dalkeith used a Rainbow Dancer to catch one at 17lbs 4oz, G Pollock (Edinburgh) had 3 for 10lbs 8oz on a Diawl Bach, S Renwick (Edinburgh) also had 3 for 10lbs 8oz on a Dry Daddy and John Butler from East Saltoun used a Black Daddy to take a nice 8lb specimen.
Week Ending 25th July 2010
It was a great week for 'biggie' rainbows with Dave Miller from Newcastle taking one at 14lbs 2oz on a Caddis Pupa and this was included in a brace for 27lbs 10oz. Gordon Dagg from Gorebridge had one at 14lbs on a Black Lure, Bruce Hunter, Portobello, one at 13lbs on an Olive Lure and G Pollock, Edinburgh, used a Black Buzzer to take a 12lb 8oz specimen.A Morgan took the biggest of the week at 14lbs 10oz on a Hot Head Damsel, F Morgan bagged one at 10lbs 4oz on a Montana and Donald Campbell from Edinburgh had 2 for 17lbs on a Yellow Dancer – best 14lbs. P Sutherland from Edinburgh caught 3 for 15lbs on lures and Dean Hailstones from Lochgelly had one at 10lbs 8oz on a Dragonfly.
Week Ending 18th July 2010
The biggest fish last week was part of a magnificent catch of 4 fish weighing in at 37lbs 4oz all taken on a Muddler. The best weighed in at 13lbs 4oz and the other three were matching eight pounders. Neil Carey from Edinburgh used a Buzzer to take one at 13lbs, M Ferguson, Edinburgh, had a brace for 13lbs on a Damsel, Gordon Leslie, Edinburgh, had one at 12lbs 4oz on an Orange Nomad and Jim Paterson from Dunbar had one at 10lbs on a dry.
Week Ending 12th July 2010
Despite it being a quiet week there were some very tasty individual fish and baskets appearing in the catches. M Ferguson from Edinburgh used a Hot Head Damsel to bag the biggest fish of the week a cracking rainbow of 11lbs. Bruce Hunter from Musselburgh had a terrific brace tipping the scales at 18lbs 8oz – best 9lbs 8oz on a Yellow Dancer, Gregor Bell from Dunbar had a brace weighing 14lbs 12oz – best 10lbs 4oz on a Sedge Pupae and G Pollock, Edinburgh, had a great basket of 3 fish for 12lbs 8oz on a Buzzer. Stewart Fairbairn from Dirleton took one at 8lbs on a Sedge and D Knight from Edinburgh used a Gladiator to take one at 8lbs.
Week Ending 20th June 2010
Guy MacKay from Edinburgh had a lovely 5lb 8oz brown on a MacKay Special and Ian McArthur, Haddington, had a fabulous brace weighing in at 24lbs 8oz with the biggest tipping the scales at 12lbs 8oz on a Buzzer. K Gosman had 2 for 17lbs 8oz – best 13lbs on a Yellow Dancer, Gavin O'Conner, North Sield AC) had 4 for 28lbs 10oz including a 12lb 8oz rainbow and a 10lb goldie and S Rose had 2 for 13lbs. A Wilson from the North Sield AC had 2 for 10lbs – best 6lb 4oz on a Buzzer.
Week End 7th June 2010
Gary Ramsay from Haddington and Peter Craig from Dunbar shared the biggest fish honour last week with a 14lb rainbow each – Gary used a Ramsay Sedge whilst Peter employed the services of a Damsel Nymph. Also doing well were Brad Muir from Tranent who bagged a 7lb specimen on a CDC, Willie Brash, Mayfield, 8lb 8oz on a Blob and Mark Anderson, Musselburgh, one at 12lbs on an Okey Dokey. Jack Hay from Haddington took one at 12lbs 8oz on a Buzzer and B Campbell used a Yellow Dancer to catch one weighing 9lbs.
Week Ending 23rd may 2010
Last week saw a couple of cracking brown trout being caught – Jack Hay from Haddington used a Buzzer to bag a belting 9lb brownie whilst Tam Scott from Galashiels had a 4 lb specimen on a Kate McLaren. Peter Craig from Dunbar had an 18lb 6oz rainbow on a Minkie, Tommy Dickson, Dunbar, had one at 14lbs 4oz on a Corixa and Jack Stevenson, Ormiston, used a Yellow Dancer to take one at 12lbs. Last but not least Gary Ramsay from Haddington took a nice 8lb rainbow on a Ramsay Sedge.
Week Ending 16th May2010
Cool easterly winds have plagued the fishery for the last few weeks and the fly life is well behind this time last year. At last the wind has turned westerly and with the warmer temperatures the Hawthorn flies are now out in abundance and the trout love them. Dries on the surface or Black Snatchers sub-surface have been very successful patterns but Buzzers have also put in an appearance with black and orange being the top combination.
John Russell, Prestonpans, had the best fish of the week, a really nice specimen of 16lbs on a Black Buzzer. Other notable fish included one at 10lb 8oz for Ross Wilson, North Berwick, on a Yellow Dancer which was also the pattern that accounted for another 10lb fish, this time taken by his friend Bill Slight fishing on the adjacent platform. What a double act! Paul Rae, Hawick, had one at 11lbs on catch and release returning a further 14 fish, mainly to the Rabbitiser and a Suspender Wickham's. His fishing partner from Lilliesleaf, Gordon Scott, was not to be outdone as he caught and released eighteen! Bruce and Martin Hunter, father and son respectively, have both enjoyed good sessions with Bruce taking fish of 8lb 8oz and 7lb 12oz, whilst Martin had a good day releasing several fish to lures and Buzzers. George Liddle, Dunbar, took a good one of 9lbs on a Viva and Jack Hay; Haddington released one of 11lbs on a Damsel. Donna Martin, Edinburgh, had a tremendous day weighing in 3 for 17lb 8oz on Orange Lures, the best a beauty of 11lb 4oz. Chick Telfer won the Will Telfer Memorial competition with 4 for 21lb 3oz, including another 11lb fish, this time on Bloodworm patterns. Jim McKenzie, Prestonpans caught and released 13 fish on Buzzers and S. Cochrane, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, did likewise, his 13 taken on Bloodworm.
Week Ending 2nd May2010
Last week some superbly conditioned brown trout featured amongst the catches with Tam Duncan from Livingston including a belter of 12lbs 4oz along with 3 rainbows weighing 17lbs 4oz – all were taken on a Zonker. Peter Craig from Dunbar had a brown of 8lbs on a Dancer, Tommy Dickson, Dunbar, took one at 4lbs on a Bloodworm and John Franklin, Prestonpans, caught one at 3lbs on an Orange Fritz. John Pait from Musselburgh had 4 for 12lbs 8oz on a Viva and on a second visit he took 2 for 17lbs 8oz – best 13lbs. Mark Anderson from Musselburgh used a Green Bug to bag one at 14lbs, Tommy Dickson, Dunbar, had one at 10lbs 8oz on a Bloodworm and Phil Raisbeck from Durham had a brace weighing 27lbs 8oz – best 14lbs on a Bloodworm. Stewart Fraser organised a six man team event resulting in the anglers taking 96 fish for 312lbs with the winner being Derek Sibson with 3 fish for 18lbs.
Week Ending 4th April 2010
The weather station at the fishery recorded an astonishing 72mm of rain in just over 24 hours last Wednesday. The fishery was shut for a day because there was no available access but despite the torrential rain and subsequent flooding the water level has now dropped and is clearing and producing fish mainly to lures fished deep and slow.
The best fish of the week was one at 16lbs 4oz taken on a Black Dancer by Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh and his son Martin also got in on the act by catching and releasing 13 fish in his session mainly on Olive lures. John MacKay from Leith had one at 14lbs on one of his special Corixa patterns, John Hay, Haddington, also had one at 14lbs on a Hot Head Damsel and M Shillinglaw, Edinburgh, used a White Fritz to bag yet another 14lb rainbow. Steve Rodger from Edinburgh had 2 for 11lbs on a Black & Green Nomad, Morpeth angler Keith Watson took 3 for 10lbs and released another 4 on a Black Dancer, Neil Keillor, Dunbar, used a selection of Dancers to catch and release 9 fish in a four hour session and B Chisholm had a nice fish of 8lbs 8oz on a Black & Green lure.
The water temperature has fallen back due to the rain of last week and lures are still likely to predominate in the near future but the longer term forecast gives us all hope of fishing with 'naturals' sooner rather than later.
Week Ending 14th March 2010
Once the ice finally disappeared the biggies really did come out to play as shown in the following catches. Keith Watson from Amble had a couple of 12lb rainbows on a Yellow Dancer, Keir Backie, Haddington, caught a lovely 5lb brown trout on a Damsel, Mark Anderson, Musselburgh had a belter of 14lbs on a Blob and Brad Muir from Tranent used a Buzzer to bag a fine 12lb rainbow. Paul Rae from Hawick had a 10lb rainbow on a Dancer, Tom Russell Snr., Earlston, caught a 12lb fish on a Damsel, Andy Adshead from Edinburgh had a 14lbs rainbow on a Damsel and Neil Carey, Edinburgh, used a Yellow Dancer to take a ten pounder.
Week Ending 7th March 2010
The fishery is now pretty well ice free and some really good catches have been coming off. Two cracking 15lb rainbows were caught with Gary Ramsay from Haddington using a Yellow Dancer to take the first and the second, also taken on a Dancer, was taken by Adam Jones also from Haddington. S Dallas from Motherwell had a superb basket of 3 rainbows that tipped the scales at 26lbs and included specimens of 12lbs, 8lbs and 6lbs that all fell to the charms of a Rabbitiser and a damsel. Steven Roger from Edinburgh caught 3 for 20lbs 8oz – best 11lbs on a Cat, D Grimly, Edinburgh, 3 for 14lbs on a Buzzer, T Davidson, Newcastle, 3 for 14lbs – best 8lbs on a Buzzer and Gordon Scott from Lilliesleaf had a fine 12lb fish on an Orange Fritz. Finally, Keith Watson from Morpeth had a brace for 24lbs 20z – best 12lbs 20z on a Yellow Dancer and a White Sparkler.
Week Ending 14th February 2010
Once again there have been some very big fish appearing in the baskets after the extremely cold weather. Jackie Hay from Haddington took a brace weighing 29lns on a Dancer – the biggest rainbow tipping the scales at 15lbs and A Moffat, Bonnybridge, had one at 15lbson a Cat's Whisker. Mark Anderson from Musselburgh used a Bloodworm to take one at 12lbs, Garry Scott, Lilliesleaf, 2 for 24lbs – best 12lbs 3oz on a Grizzle Cat and Paul Rae, Hawick, 2 for 22 lbs 5oz – best 11lbs 3oz on a Grizzle Cat. Garry T Ramsay from Haddington used a Black & Green Dancer to take one at 15lbs, Tommy Dickson, Dunbar, had a 15lbs brown that was safely returned and Lee Hammond, Edinburgh, one at 12lbs 8oz on a Dancer.
Week Ending 31st January 2010
After the thaw there was some spectacular fishing with lots of big specimens featuring in the baskets. Douglas Gribble from Edinburgh had a terrific catch of 3 fish weighing 36lbs onBlack & Green Fritz – 17lbs, 15lbs and 4lbs and Tommy Dickson from Dunbar used a Black & Green Fritz to take a brace for 30lbs 8oz – best an 18lb 8oz brown that was of course carefully returned. Ian Muir from Edinburgh had 3 for 13lbs 6oz on a Bloodworm, Jim Watters, Gorebridge, 3 for 16lbs 8oz on a Cat and John McKay, Edinburgh, had a beauty of 16lbs 8oz on a McKay Special. Jack Hay from Haddington took one at 15lbs 14oz on a Dancer and on a subsequent visit caught a magnificent 16lbs 8oz brown trout also on a Dancer – the fish safely returned. Shane Kelly from the Borders had one at 14lbs 13oz on a Dancer, Matty Devine, Hagston, caught a brace weighing 33lbs 11oz on Nymphs and Martin Craig, Edinburgh, bagged a superb 17lbs rainbow on a Damsel Nymph.
Week Ending 13th Dec 2009
Once the wet weather disappeared and the cold snap kicked in the big, big fish at Markle really did get into a taking mood. Biggest fish of the week was a colossal 19lb rainbow taken on a Damsel by Gordon Dagg from Pathead but Tommy Dickson from Dunbar wasn't far behind with a great 18lb brown that fell to the charms of a Damsel as well. J Butler from Pathead had a fine 17lbs 8oz rainbow on a Damsel, William Gilhooley, Tranent, caught one at 11lbs 8oz and D Corbett, Edinburgh had 3 for 24lbs on a Bloodworm. John Young from Edinburgh landed 3 for 22lbs – best 16lbs on a Yellow Dancer, Jack Hay, Haddington, had one at 17lbs on a Yellow Dancer, Martin Craig, Edinburgh, caught a rainbow of 17lbs on a Bloodworm and Shaun Williams from Edinburgh took a specimen of 16lbs 8oz on a Yellow Dancer.
Week Ending 29th November 2009
It was a very quiet week as far as visitors were concerned – the rotten weather saw to that but never the less some fine fish were caught. Paul Rae from Hawick used a Black Zonker to bag a great 13lb rainbow, C Taylor, Edinburgh, had one at 10lbs on a Black Fritz, K Johansson took one at 10lbs onYellow Dancer and A Watson used a Bloodworm to catch 3 for 15lbs.
Week Ending 1st November 2009
The fishing at Markle continues to be pretty spectacular with some terrific specimens being caught. Biggest lately was a whopper of 16lbs caught by J Meiklejohn from Edinburgh, Mark Anderson, Edinburgh, used aBlack Dancer to bag a beauty of 15lbs 6oz an Archie Mathieson, Longniddrie, had a terrific brace weighing 30bs – both fifteen pounds that fell to the charms ofCat's Whisker. David Mornin from North Berwick took one at 14lbs 8oz on a Yellow Dancer, B Coburn had one at 14lbs on a Dawson's Olive and William Lambie, Falkirk, took 3 for 18lbs – best 10lbs 9oz on a Damsel. Mark Anderson from Edinburgh caught and returned a splendid 13lbs 8oz brown trout, P Mitchell, Falkirk one at 10lbs on a Yellow Dancer, J Mackie, Perth, 4 for 16lbs 3oz on a Yellow Dancer, W Braithwaite, St. Boswells, used a CDC Buzzer to take one at 11lbs and P Johnstone, Edinburgh, took one at 14lbs. Jack Hay from Haddington caught one at 13lbs 8oz on a Damsel and John Gordon, Kinross, had a lovely brace for 25lbs – best 14lbs 8oz.
Week Ending Tuesday 13th October 2009
It was a tremendous week at the East Lothian fishery with the cooler water temperature getting the big beasts out and about. Jack Masterton from Prestonpans had the bag of the week with a brace weighing 28lbs 8oz – best 15lb on a Montana and R Stevenson, Edinburgh, used a Dancer to bag a brace for 24lbs 8oz – best fish 12lbs 8oz. George Martin from Kilbirnie took 3 for 21lbs 8oz – best 14lbs on a Damsel, B Hood, Irvine, 3 for 16lbs 12oz – best 12lbs on a Damsel and M Devine, Hagston, caught 18 on a catch and release ticket with specimens of 15lbs 9oz and 10lbs 4oz on various nymphs. H Aitken from Romano had 3 for 19lbs 8oz – best 13lbs on a Cat, George Liddle, Dunbar, used a Dancer to land one at 10lbs 1oz, Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, used a lure to take one weighing 12lbs and John Russell, Prestonpans, caught a 13lbs 8oz specimen on a Black Fritz.
Week Ending 4th October 2009
John Daly from Edinburgh had the biggest fish last week – a cracking 16lb 8oz rainbow taken on a small lure and the next biggest was a 12lb fish taken on a Black & Green Lure by Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh. Peter Dicker from Edinburgh had a nice 3lb 4oz brown trout on a CDC, Jack Hay, Haddington, used a Buzzer to take a brace for 16lbs 8oz – best 8lbs 8oz, David Hadden, Edinburgh, had 2 for 11lbs on a Montana and L Hadden managed one at 11lbs on a Yellow Dancer. Lee Hammond from Edinburgh used a Nomad to catch one at 11lbs and Ross Wilson, North Berwick, took one at 10lbs.
Week Ending 27th September 2009
The biggest fish caught last week was a cracking 15lb rainbow taken on a Yellow Dancer by Jack Marshall from Prestonpans and there were also a couple of 13lb 8oz fish both taken on Buzzers by Haddington anglers Jack Hay and Gary Ramsay. John Thomson from East Linton used a Bloodworm to take one at 12lbs, Brad Muir, Tranent, had one at 10lbs on a Yellow Dancer and Mark Anderson, Musselburgh, used small Nymphs to take a brace weighing 19lbs 8oz – best 11lbs. B Gribble from Stirling used a lure to take 2 for 12lbs, Stewart Aris, Edinburgh, 2 for 21lbs – best 11lbs on a Yellow Dancer and John Russell, Prestonpans, 1 at 10lbs 8oz on a Montana.
Week Ending 20th September 2009
The cooler water temperature has certainly brought the big fish right back on the take with Willie Brash from Mayfield using a Black Buzzer to bag a whopper that tipped the scales at 16lbs 6oz. G Gilhooley from Edinburgh had one at 15lbs on a Bloodworm, John Russell, Prestonpans, took a beauty of 14lbs on a Green & White Buzzer and John Wright, Edinburgh, used a Yellow Dancer to take a 13lb 12oz specimen. Martin Williams from Berwick had one at 10lbs on a CDC, A Radleigh took 2 for 13lbs on a Buzzer and J Conroy used a Diawl Bach to land a brace weighing 11lbs. Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh caught a fine 10lb 4oz fish on a Bloodworm, John Thomson, East Linton, had one at 12lbs on a Bloodworm and D Sharp had 3 for 17lbs on a Damsel and a Daddy.
Week Ending 9th August 2009
It was a very quiet week for catches at the fishery due to the rather peculiar weather conditions but those who persisted were well rewarded. Billy Jeffries from Edinburgh used a CDC to take a brownie of 2lbs, Colin Lindsay, City Club Edinburgh, had a 15lbs rainbow on a PTN, Tony Ramsay Snr. From Earlston also took a 15lb rainbow this time on an Olive Nymph and Gary Ramsay, Haddington, caught a 6lb brown trout on a Ramsay Sedge.
Week Ending 19th July 2009
Derek Powell from port Seton used a Red Diawl Bach to take the 'fish of the week' – a cracking rainbow that tipped the scales at 15lbs 8oz. Tom Smith from Edinburgh bagged one at 11lbs 4oz on a Red Diawl Bach, J McLean, Irvine, had one at 10lbs 8oz and Ewan Sandilands, Kinross, used a Brown Hopper to take one weighing 10lbs. Also doing well were John Gordon from Kinross with a nice brace for 10lbs on a PTN, Barney Gribble had 3 for 10lbs 8oz on a Cat, Karel Allen used a CDC to catch 2 for 13lbs 8oz, Andrew Reid, Dunbar, had one at 8lbs on a Hopper and Paul Rae from Hawick used a PTN to take 8 on a catch and release ticket.
Week Ending 14th June 2009
It was a cracking week for big trout with Mark Anderson from Edinburgh using an Okey Dokey to land a belter that tipped the scales at 17lbs 4oz. Robert Smith from Kinross wasn't far behind with a beauty of 16lbs 8oz that was included in a basket of 3 for 21lbs all taken on a Damsel and Tom Russell Jnr. from Earlston used a Buzzer to catch one at 15lbs 6oz whilst Dad Tom Snr. also used a Buzzer to bag one at 9lbs 8oz. Keith Kettles had one at 15lbs 4oz on a Black Buzzer, John McKay from Edinburgh took one at 13lbs on a Buzzer and Bradley Muir, Tranent, used a Black Sedge to take one at 9lbs. Darryl Young from Edinburgh had 3 for 17lbs 8oz – best 11lbs 4oz on a Diawl Bach .
Week Ending 24th May 2009
It was another tremendous week for 'biggies' with the heftiest tipping the scales at 22lb 2oz – this fine specimen was included in a catch and release basket of 23 from Durham angler David McGlinnery along with another of 18lbs. Tom Clayton from Durham had 17 on catch and release using a Red Eyed Yellow Dancer – best fish 17lbs, 12lbs and 2 at 16lbs each and his friend Bob Hopper had 11 on C+R on a PTN including specimens of 11lbs, 8lbs and 13lbs. Peter Ash from Edinburgh used a Dancer to keep 2 for 10lbs and he returned 4 including 2 at 16lbs, Mark Anderson, Edinburgh, had a nice 9lbs 8oz rainbow on a Buzzer and wife Jacqui used a Damsel to bag a beauty of 14lbs. Last but not least Peter Dicker from Edinburgh took one at 11lbs 8oz on a CDC.
Week Ending 10th May 2008
Another good week for 'biggies' with Ron Davidson from Romano using a Yellow Dancer to bag a beauty that tipped the scales at 15lbs. Not far behind was Peter Black from Edinburgh who had one at 14lbs 7oz also on a Yellow Dancer, Mark Anderson, Edinburgh, had 2 for 21lbs 4oz – best 10lbs 12oz on a Blob and Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, took one at 10lbs 8oz on an Olive Lure. George Clelland used a Daddy to take a nice fish of 12lbs, Gordon Dagg had one at 10lbs 8oz on a Daddy and I Santos from Newcastle had a fine brace weighing 16lbs 3oz. Peter Bratt, Newcastle, had 3 for 14lbs 7oz, Gary Pollack (Edinburgh, used a Black Fritz to take 3 for 11lbs and Keith Watson took 3 for 12lbs 8oz.
Week Ending 6th April 2008
It has been another good week with husband and wife team Jackie and Bruce Hunter weighing in a cracking brace for 18lbs with Jackie taking the honours with a lovely 10 lb rainbow – she used a Montana whilst Bruce used his usual Buzzers. Bob Taylor from Edinburgh had 3 for 12lbs 4oz on a Black Lure, Gary Ramsay, Haddington, used a Ramsay Sedge to take a fine 8lb brown trout and the Vale AC from Dumbarton had a great outing bagging 56 fish weighing 151lbs. Matthew Devine from Hadston took 12 on C+R on a Buzzer including one at 10lbs 8oz and Ross Wilson used a Black & White Dancer to take a great brace that tipped the scales at 17lbs – best 9lbs.
Week Ending 6th April 2009
The warmer weather certainly got the big fish in feeding mode last week as demonstrated by the following catches. Colin Shillinglaw from Edinburgh had a great brace weighing in at 20lbs – best 12lbs – his flies were a Bloodworm and a Yellow Dancer whilst regular Jack Hay from Haddington wasn't far behind with a brace for 20lbs – best 10lbs on a Damsel. Bob Button from Dunbar used a Damsel to take a beauty of 11lbs, Gary Ramsay, Edinburgh, caught one at 10lbs 7oz on a Black Buzzer and Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, had a fine rainbow of 11lbs 8oz on a Yellow Dancer. T Robinson caught 3 for 14lbs on Nymphs, D Morrison caught 3 for 17lbs on a White Cat, M Shillinglaw had a brace weighing 14lbs 8oz and Paul Rae, Hawick, took one at 9lbs 8oz on a Black Fritz. Tam Scott from Lilliesleaf had 6 on catch and release on Buzzers and Jim Paterson, Dunbar took 3 for 10lbs 8oz – best 6lbs on a Bloodworm.
Week Ending Up to 30th March 2009
Peter Craig from Dunbar had the 'fish of the week' a cracking 15lb rainbow that was taken on a Yellow Dancer. There were many other 'biggies' landed including a 12lb fish from Ross Wilson from Dunbar who used a Cat's Whisker; Keith Watson, Alnwick, had 3 for 13lbs 8oz – best 8lbs on a Yellow Dancer and J McGlyn took a fine 7lb brown trout on a Buzzer. Bruce Hunter from Edinburgh used a Black Lure to bag a fish of 7lbs 8oz, Jack Hay, Haddington, took one at 9lbs on a Hot Head Damsel and A Moffat caught 3 for 14lbs on a Yellow & Gold lure. Brothers Wayne and Craig Johnstone from Edinburgh had a great day taking trout of9lbs and 8lbs 8oz respectively on Yellow Dancers and B Sharp, Edinburgh, caught 3 for 12lbs on a Black Rabbit. Peter Rae from Hawick took a 9lb specimen on a Buzzer and Gary Ramsay, Haddington, used Buzzers to take 14 on catch and release. All in all – a great week.
Week Ending 23rd march 2009
There were some biggies taken last week with Gary Ramsay from Haddington using a Dancer to take the biggest at 12lbs but Colin Shillinglaw from Edinburgh had a magnificent brace weighing 20lbs 8oz – best fish 10lbs 8oz on a Viva. Matthew Devine from Hadstone used a Damsel to take a fine 9lb 4oz specimen, Jim Paterson, Dunbar, caught 3 for 13lbs 8oz – best 7lbs 8oz and Jack Gilchrist (Mayfield) had 2 for 12lbs – best 9lbs 4oz on a Buzzer. J Gibson from Edinburgh took 4 for 17lbs on a Monkey Humper, Evan Johnstone (Edinburgh) took 3 for 11lbs 8oz and Barry Sullivan (East Linton) had one at 6lbs on a Nomad.
Week Ending 9th March 2009
Although the fishery was quiet last week there were some cracking baskets and individual catches entered into the record book. Derek Hutchison used an Alexandra to bag a great brace weighing at 13lbs 4oz, Keith Watson from Alnwick took 3 for 15lbs 8oz on a Yellow Dancer and Bruce Hunter, Edinburgh, caught and returned a beautiful 5lb brown trout on a Black Buzzer. Paul Rae from Hawick used a Yellow Dancer to take 2 for 21lbs – best 12lbs, W Gordon, Edinburgh, had 17 on C+R using Buzzers and the Hare's Ear and D Murray caught a fine specimen of 9lbs 5oz on a Dawson's Olive. Gary Ramsay from Haddington had a rainbow of 10lbs 8oz on a Yellow Dancer and P Russell Snr. From Earlston used an Olive Snatcher to take a brace weighing 12lbs 8oz.
Week Ending 1st March 2009
It has been an absolutely fantastic week for 'biggies' as demonstrated by the fund raiser for the Scottish International Team that attracted 43 angles who landed 166 fish with more than 20 of them running to double figures. Gary Ramsay from Haddington used a Pinkie and a Dancer to take 10 on C+R including specimens of 12lbs 8oz, 10lbs 4oz and 8lbs 4oz but John Russell from Prestonpans had an outstanding catch of 12 on C+R mainly to the Concrete Bowl that included rainbows of 13lbs, 11lbs, 10lbs 8oz and 10lbs. Daryl Young from Edinburgh used a Hare's Ear to land a fine 12lb 8oz rainbow, Keith Watson, Amble, had 3 for 12lbs 8oz on a Pink Buzzer, K Ryan, Berwick, took 3 for 14lbs 8oz on Buzzers and J Thomson, East Linton, caught 3 for 16lbs on a Buzzer.
Week Ending 27th January 2009
Despite the bitterly cold conditions there were some fine baskets and really good fish taken off last week including a fine 9lb 8oz rainbow taken on a Damsel by Neil Carey from Edinburgh. Also doing well were the catch and release boys with Gary Ramsay from Edinburgh taking 14 – best 9lbs on a Pinkie and Paul Rae from Hawick who had 13 on Buzzers. John Russell from Prestonpans used a Montana to take a nice 8lb specimen; Derek Brown, Prestonpans, bagged a well conditioned rainbow that tipped the scales at 7lbs and Peter Dicker, Edinburgh had a nice brace for 9lbs on a Cat's Whisker.
Week Ending 11th January 2009
The biggest fish taken last week was a nice 9lb 8oz rainbow caught on a Yellow Dancer by Ronald Hynd from Tranent. Catch and release anglers who did well included Mark Anderson from Edinburgh who used the Okey Dokey and the Blob to catch 12 and Willie Brash from Mayfield had 10 on the Okey Dokey. A couple of great 6lb brown trout were caught and safely released by A Weir from Edinburgh who used a Damsel and Neil used a Cormorant to catch his.
Week Ending 28th December 2008
The heaviest fish taken last week was a beauty of 9lbs 4oz taken on a Pink Rabbitiser by Mark Anderson from Edinburgh. The winner of the Boxing Day competition was Peter Rae from Hawick who had 4 fish for 9lbs 14oz on a Bloodworm and Gordon Scott from Lilliesleaf won the prize for the heaviest fish with a nice trout that tipped the scales at 5lbs 8oz. G Sudlow took 3 for 11lbs 8oz on a Bloodworm, Paul Clark, Edinburgh, caught 3 for 12lbs 8oz on a Yellow Dancer and Derek Powell, Port Seton, had 11 on C+R on a Black Rabbitiser. Douglas Gribble used an Orange Blob to take 3 for 12lbs 8oz.
Week Ending 14th December 2008
There were some nice catches taken last week with Willie Brash from Mayfield using a Bloodworm to take 12 on a catch and release ticket. Also doing well on C+R were Tom Russell Snr. from Earlston who had 15 on a Buzzer, and Christine Kronenbach from Tranent used a Blob and Bloodworm to take 8. Jimmy Watters from Gorebridge had 3 for 9lbs on a Bloodworm, John Franklin, Prestonpans, took a nice brace for 7lbs 8oz on a Silver Fritz and Gordon Dagg, Haddington, caught a lovely rainbow of 5lbs 8oz on a Gold Head Fritz. Jack Hay from Haddington used a Gold Head Damsel to catch and safely release a great 5lb brown trout.
Week Ending 30th November 2008
It was a pretty quiet week but those who fished produced some pretty impressive catches. J Mackenzie from Tranent used a Snatcher to take 3 for 14lbs, J Glen, Edinburgh had 3 for 11lbs – best 5lbs on a Buzzer and C Price, Edinburgh had a fine 4lb brown trout on a Buzzer with th fish being carefully returned. Andy Adshead from Edinburgh had a 5lb 8oz rainbow on a Buzzer and Paul Rae from Hawick had 9 on a catch and release ticket with the Buzzer being the most successful fly.
Week Ending 23rd November 2008
There were some fine baskets and really good fish taken off last week including a 10lb rainbow taken on a Pheasant Tail Nymph by John Russell from Prestonpans. Also doing well were Daryl Young from Edinburgh who used a Bloodworm to take an 8lb fish, Garry Ramsay, Haddington, had 11 on C+R using a Buzzer and D Gourlay had 3 for 9lbs 15oz on a Cat's Whisker. There were also a couple of excellent brown trout taken and of course carefully returned – the first was a cracker of 10lbs caught on a Yellow Dancer by Ian Evans from Edinburgh and Andy Adshead, Edinburgh, had one at 8lbs on a Buzzer. Last but not least A Davie from the Kirkcaldy Fly Fishers had a rainbow of 9lbs on a Bloodworm.
Week Ending 12th October 2008
It was another good week at the fishery as far big specimen rainbows are concerned with Tom Russell Snr. From Earlston using a Gold Head Damsel to take a magnificent fish of 13lbs 8oz. John Russell from Prestonpans had an 11lb fish on a Concrete Bowl and Mark Anderson, Edinburgh, caught a nice 10lb rainbow on a Yellow Dancer. David Sleight from Edinburgh used a Gold Fritz to bag a nice 9lb rainbow and last but not least C Gibbons from Edinburgh used a Hare's Ear to catch and release a splendid 8lb brownie.
Week Ending 21st September 2008
John Russell from Prestonpans used a PTN to take 12 on catch and release including a rainbow of 8lbs, Paul Rae, Hawick, took 9 on C+R on a Yellow Dancer and Smart Builders AC had a good outing taking 26 fish weighing 81lbs 8oz. J Thomson from Longniddrie caught 3 for 10lbs 12oz, Jim Paterson, Dunbar had 8on C+R and also took 3 for 10lbs 8oz on Dries, Chick Telfer, Gorebridge, had 3 for 9lbs 8oz on a Renegade and Willie Brash, Mayfield had 12 on C+R.
Week Ending 14th September 2008
The catch and release anglers did exceptionally well last week with Gordon Scott from Lilliesleaf topping the list with 21 taken on the Black Rabbit and a Cruncher. Tom Russell Jnr. from Earlston used a Dry fly to take 17 including a rainbow at 9lbs 8oz, Derek Powell (Prestonpans) had 15 on lures and Paul Rae (Hawick) managed 13 on a Yellow Dancer and a Black Rabbit. Daryl Young from Tranent caught 2 for 8lbs 8oz on Buzzers, Jack Marshall (Prestonpans) caught an 8lb brown trout on a Buzzer, Mark Anderson (Edinburgh) had a 7lbs rainbow and John McKay (Edinburgh) took a 9lb rainbow on a Buzzer. Last but not least Ray Wiese from Edinburgh used a Yellow Dancer and a Black Ant to catch 3 for 12lbs.
