Angling Angle: 12 February 2009

Feb 13 2009

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): another disastrous week weather wise with the fishery being iced over virtually every morning.

Constant ice breaking from members of staff is helping to keep most parts of the fishery open but only the hardiest of anglers are venturing out at the moment. The fish are very lethargic and not particularly feeding well making it difficult to catch.

The anglers who have braved the conditions have fared best when using floating or slow intermediate set ups. Those fish that are feeding are around four to five feet below the surface. Yellow Dancers, Buzzers and Nomads have been the patterns that are most productive.

HOWWOOD (Paisley): a quiet week with the fishery being iced over. This prompted the cancellation of the regular bait competition leaving many keen bait anglers disappointed. The event has been re-scheduled for Sunday February 22. The usual range of prizes will be on offer. Contact John on 01505 702688.

LAWFIELD TROUT FISHERY (Kilmacolm): fishery manager Billy McFerren says that in his near 20 years of running Lawfield this has been by far the most severe winter he can remember. Almost from October, fisheries have been hit with high winds and lashing rain followed by lengthy periods of ice and snow. Contact Billy on 01505 874182.

MIDDLETON (Largs): fishing has been tough this week with heavy snow and freezing temperatures putting the fish down.

Catches: D. McKeating two fish for 5lb, D. Hudson two for 6lb, S. Cockburn two for 5lb 3oz, S. McLeod two for 4lb 1oz, I. Stewart two for 4lb 13oz, J. Strain three for 7lb.

Catch and release: G. McCauley released five, C. Sutherland five, K. Haggart nine, M. Thomson six, G. McMahon six, P. Wright three, R. Sambells three, D. Anderson one.

Flies: Yellow Dancer, Orange Fritz, Black Fritz, Wilkie F.U. Hares Ear, Pheasant Tail Nymphs.

The fishery is holding a doubles competition on Saturday February 21. It’s one fish C/R entry is £20 per person, £150 to winning team. Contact the fishery for further details on 01475 689692.

The fishery website will be updated every morning during the cold spell, letting anglers know of water conditions. Contact the fishery on 01475 689692.