Angling roundup: February 18

Feb 18 2011 by Mike WIlson, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

SPRINGWATER FISHERY (Dalrymple): fly pond fishing well. Gary released 10 on mixed flies, lures and drys. Biggest fish came from Mr Ringer with a lovely rainbow of 5lb.

Bait pond also fishing well. Best fish went to George McCarley of Ayr with a nice rainbow of 3lbs. All other anglers catching well, best bait was power bait.

Coarse pond slowed down a little. The odd carp was caught alone with some silver fish. The Mary Scott memorial fly competition is on Sunday, March 13. Bookings to 01292 560343.

BURNS TROUT FISHERY (Tarbolton): fly pond: Tam Boyle four for 9lb, J Hamilton two for 4lb 2oz, C Hamilton two for 4lb 2oz, David Young four for 8lb, S Brennan two for 4lb 2oz, F Edger two for 4lb 2oz, The Rev from Irvine two for 4lb 6oz, S Patterson two for 3lb 14oz, A McKie two for 3lb 14oz, T Kirkwood two for 3lb 12oz, S Patterson two for 4lb 10oz, A Kay one for 2lb 3oz, Donald Muir one for 2lb 4oz, B Campbell two for 4lb, Davie Hamilton two for 3lb 8oz, P Quinn four for 8lb, W Quinn three for 6lb.

Bait pond: A Dempsey (age six) two for 3lb 14oz, Ramsey one for 1lb 8oz, Kim Dunachie two for 3lb 12oz, I Ramsey three for 5lb 13oz, Mr Lothian four for 7lb 12oz, Mr Ferguson two for 4lb, Mr Back two for 3lb 14oz, Mr Miller four for 8lb 2oz, Rab Purdie four for 6lb 13oz, D Kirkwood four for 7lb 14oz, B Davidson four for 8lb 2oz, M McManus four for 8lb 1oz, J Hall three for 5lb 14oz.

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): Fly pond fishing very well. Catch and release ticket £6 all day.

Adam Easton and Andy Bennet, both from Ayr, 14 fish released over two visits, on a mixture of Flies, Okdokeys, Hairs Lug, White Fritz and Yellow Dancers.

Robert Murdoch from Symington released five on Nymphs and Tam Jarvie had six on a Green Damsel.

Two visitors from Minnesota, Nathan, Ben and family, had a great package day of bait fishing and caught five Rainbows weighing 11.5lb, then lunch at The Waterfront and concluding with an hour and a half’s clay pigeon shooting.

Bait pond fishing well. Roberts family from Dreghorn with young Kian, Shannon and Gemma getting their bag weighing in at 10½ on Powerbait.

RAITH RESERVOIR (Prestwick): After a very successful AGM, the work for the new season is well underway. The reservoir is all tidied up and the water is very clear.

The stocking is under control and all that remains is the permit renewal dates which are Fridays, February 25, March 4 and 11 in Glenburn Miners Club, Glenburn, Prestwick from 7-9pm.

There are a limited number of vacancies for new members. Bring an application form or a letter of introduction to any of the above nights.