Ayrshire angling reports: April 23

Apr 23 2010 by Mike WIlson, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

BURNS TROUT FISHERY (near Tarbolton): the fishery is holding an open fly competition sponsored by Gamesport of Ayr on Sunday, May 2 from 8am until 4pm.

Cost £15, four fish limit, heaviest bag wins. Bookings to 07527 405715.

The Robert Mackie Memorial competition was won by J Miller with four fish for 6lb 14oz. Second was Darren Morgan with four for 6lb 12oz, third was Liam Miller with four for 6lb 12oz. Kilwinning & Eglington also visited, catching 20 fish between them.

Catches: fly pond: W McAndrew four for 10lb, D Watson two for 3lb 10oz, K Brodie two for 4lb 14oz (1 At 3lb), G Robertson two for 3lb 6oz, K Pham, four for 7lb 10oz, K Willamson two for 3lb 12oz, J Davidson two for 4lb 4oz, T Izzett one for 4lb 4oz, D Scobie two for 3lb 12oz, Mr Muir two for 3lb 8oz, R Frew two for 3lb 8oz, D Harley two for 3lb 4oz.

Bait pond: S McAlister eight for 14lb 8oz,Brody Hood (age 5) two for 3lb 12oz, Bethany King four for 6lb 11oz, R Reir one for 2lb, B Williamson two for 3lb 8oz, R Robertson four for 7lb, S Auld two for 3lb 10oz, L McKie two for 3lb 10oz, K Johnston four for 7lb, K Barrie four for 7lb 10oz, J Kennedy three for 6lb 4oz, D Greenan three for 6lb 2oz, J Connell two for 3lb 12oz, Mr Kirkwood two for 4lb 1oz, J Gibson two for 4lb, A Todmad four for 6lb 8oz.

SPRINGWATER FISHERY (Dalrymple): fly pond fishing well. Great to see old Matt back after the winter. He fished four short two hour sessions and released over 20 fish. Hope it’s not long till his sparing partner Capper is back.

Ian Crossan released 10, Colin Walker 14 and young Alan McKelvie 12.

Bait pond fished well. Tom and Declan Winton had five fish for 8lb 2oz, Hugh and Taylor Queen five fish for 11lb 13 ozs, green power bait fishing well.

Coarse pond fishing well with plenty of small carp, skimmers, roach and rudd being caught. Best bait corn, maggot and soft pellet.

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): another busy week with a few coming away with some decent bags. Most days are fishing well but when the temperature dips it gets a bit more challenging.

Troutmasters Fish-Off has now been confirmed for May 1 from 9am to 4pm. The format will be a straightforward catch and release. Entrants are asked to arrive no later than 8.30am to allow time for booking in.

Catches: M. McAughtrie two for 4.8lb, L. Ward one for 1.8lb, Walls & Walls two for 5.6lb, W. Little three for 5.9lb, Mr Doak four for 9lb, Mr Douglas one for 2.4lb, Mr Sneddon two for 3.9lb, Mr Johnstone two for 3.7lb, E Turner four for 3.8lb, J Mullaly four for 7.6lb, M. Mullaly one for 1.8lb, J. McKeen four for 6.5lb, J. Biggar two for 4.3lb, A. Walker one for 1.7lb, B. McGartland one for 2.6lb, R. Adam two for 5.2lb, A. McBride one for 2.2lb, W. Saunders one for 1.9lb, Mr McCormick one for 2.7lb, Mr McQuigan three for 4.9lb, Mr McGhee one for 2.7lb.

Catch and release: T. Anderson eight, wee Joe nine, M. McAughtrie three, A. Ward three, L. Ward one, Walls & Walls five, J. Tomlinson nine, Mr Edmin three, A. Roberston two, S. Mitchell two, J. Biggar eight, Mr McQuigan two, Gunn snr & jnr six.

On the bait pond, good worms and maggots are now producing better results. Powerbait still has some effect but live bait has bagged more fish this week than any other this year. We now also have a small stock of live bait for sale.

On the fly pond, so many things have been working it's hard to say what is most effective. Small cdc's, buzzers and nymphs probably accounted for more catches this week, small lures and damsel nymphs have had some success. Overall fishing fairly deep with buzzers and nymphs are the clear winner this week.

The bait pond has been stocked ready for the week ahead and we are now re-introducing a weekly stocking policy for both ponds.

RAITH RESERVOIR (Prestwick): although not well attended this week, the water never let anybody down. Jock Patterson has no reason for complaints with eleven fish on the running worm.

Tony Armstrong has given up on his short conversion to the worm and is back in business with old faithful (the Black Fritz) and doing well. Bill Gibson and Tam Patterson managed seven between them on Power Bait. Here he is again this week ‘J’ four fish? Pinky had two nice fish for 3½lbs on Power Bait.

The nice weather enticed Lorraine out for the first time and she landed one and lost one, then off to Tenerife for even nicer weather. Representing the juniors, G. Lewis had four fish on Power Bait.

Preparations for the club’s open day on Sunday are well underway. It runs from 9am until 4pm with prizes, free barbeque and soft drinks. Alll welcome. Raffle donations welcome on the day.

Ticket outlets: Gamesport of Ayr, Newalls newsagents of Monkton, Pets Aquarium of Prestwick, Torbets of Kilmarnock and Wee Jimmy’s of Bank Street, Irvine.