Angling reports: October 8

Oct 8 2010 by Mike WIlson, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

SRPINGWATER FISHERY (Dalrymple): fly pond fishing well but the loch wasn't as busy due to weather.

The rain raised the water level and freshened it up. Best catch was Mr Cain with seven fish, fishing daddy longlegs.

Bait pond also improved with all the rain. Best catch was S. McKinney from Ardrossan with five fish for 10lbs caught on worm and maggot.

Coarse pond still fishing well. Mike Weed had between 25 and 30lbs of mainly skimmers and small carp.

The D. & T. Security sponsored winter league starts on Sunday (October 10). Call fishery on 01292 560343.

BURNS TROUT FISHERY (near Tarbolton): the fishery is holding an open pairs competition (fly or bait) on Sunday, October 17 from 8am until 4pm. It will cost £30 per pair and will be a four fish limit each, trophies for first three pairs, heaviest team bag wins. Bookings to 07527 405715.

Catches: fly pond: Tam Boyle, four for 8lb 12oz, Stevie Brennan, four for 7lb 12oz, Ian Skilling, two for 3lb 10oz, The Rev Irvine, two for 4lb, B Gillingham, two for 3lb 8oz; G Gordon, two for 3lb 10oz, G McLean, one for 2lb, Fraser Galloway, one for 1lb 14oz; B Baker, four for 7lb.

Bait pond: Kim Dunnachie, eight for 17lb 12oz, A Todman, four for 7lb 8oz, L E Hobson, two for 3lb 7oz; M Hobson, two for 3lb 7oz, L Hobson, two for 3lb 7oz, S McKeen, two for 3lb 7oz, J Baillie, two for 3lb 8oz; A Murray, two for 3lb 8oz.

RAITH RESERVOIR (Prestwick): an interesting week reflected in thereturns.

Day tickets: John McCririe four on the worm two for 3lbs and two at 2lbs, Andrew McCririe two for 3lbs 2oz on a Buzzer, Jock Patterson four on the running worm, husband and wife Davie and Linda Crone three apiece on the floating worm, T. Wilson three on power bait, John Lothian the same again, Jim Craig two fish for 4lbs, William McIntosh another two. Davy Boyd is still alive and kicking as he filled in a return for one trout.

The season’s last competition for the Founder Members Trophy was held on Sunday in weather that started in monsoons and finished in summer sunshine. It was well supported with 35 fish returned.

Winner was Steven Ross with five fish for 11lbs 10oz, runner-up was Andy McKissock with four on the Orange Fritz for 7lbs 5oz, junior member Rory Scott won a spinning reel with his 1lbs 1oz rainbow.

Preparations are underway for the prizegiving on Friday, November 12. Existing trophy holders need to return them as soon as possible to Pets Aquarium, Main Street, Prestwick.

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): a fairly busy week with plenty of bags being filled. Both fly and bait producing some great results.

Catches: M. McCulloch one for 1.6lb, S. McDonald one for 1.8lb, Spark of Genius four for 8.12lb, S. Packard two for 4.8lb, Mr Murdoch two for 4.8lb, S. Naismith one for 2.4lb, J. Brady four for 9.8lb, I. Jolly three for 6lb, S. Furfey two for 4.4lb, S. Brooks one for 3.2lb, W. Neville two for 4.8lb, C. McLennan one for 2.4lb, M. Lindsay one for 2.4lb, L. McCready one for 2.2lb, J. Steele one for 2lb, E. Wilson one for 2.5lb, B. McKee (age nine) four for 7.12lb, J. McDonald three for 6.1lb.

Catch and release: T. Anderson released four, Mr Murdoch two, W. Neville two, M. Cairney seven, J. Pollock three, B. Mac two, J. Thomson four, F. Nichol two, S. Wilson eight, D. Wilson three, C. Anderson two.

Powerbait is the clear favourite at the minute with some anglers catching their limit a bit too quickly.

On the fly: with temperatures dropping and not so much fly life, lures are starting to do the business again. Nymphs and buzzers doing well also.

The old bait pond will re-open as bait only to coincide with the salmon season finishing and the new coffee shop/restaurant opening its doors for business. As a result, the fly pond will once again be fly only. Details and dates to follow.