Angling reports: October 14

Oct 14 2011 by Mike WIlson, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

RAITH RESERVOIR (Prestwick): due to a chronology of unforeseen circumstances, the club has decided to bring the season to a slightly earlier close than usual.

The water will still be open to members but as the last two attempts to restock failed because of flooding, soft ground and lack of help, there won’t be a third.

It is regrettable but unavoidable as we cannot damage someone’s field or ask the hatchery to take back a third load.

The next event is the annual prizegiving. Last year’s winners need toreturn trophies to Pets Aquarium, Main Street, Prestwick as soon as possible for engraving.

BURNS TROUT FISHERY (Tarbolton): the fishery is holding an open pairs competition (fly or bait) on Sunday, October 16 from 8am until 4pm, cost £30 per pair, four fish limit each, heaviest team bag wins, trophies for first three.

Bookings to 07527 405715 or go to Burns Trout Fishery on Facebook. Places for fly pond are limited so book your places to avoid disappointment.

Fly pond: Tam Boyle four for 9lb, Ian Skilling eight for 18lb 14oz Stevie Brennan two for 5lb 7oz, C Campbell two for 4lb 8oz, A McKay two for 4lb 6oz, C Allan four for 9lb 9oz, C Grenan two for 3lb 14oz.

Bait pond: J Miller four for 10lb 12oz (one at 5lb), Tracy Gormley two for 4lb 9oz, P Gribbin four for 7lb 2oz, I Ramsay four for 8lb 6oz, A McFarlane four for 9lb 10oz, C Allan four for 9lb 9oz, A Mackie two for 3lb 13oz, J Moody two for 3lb 9oz, R Gillian two for 4lb 1oz, M Buntin three for 5lb 8oz, T Ritchie four for 7lb 12oz, A Buntin four for 8lb 8oz, G Lynch two for 4lb 6oz.

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): the weather was the winner with very few fishermen venturing out but the few brave ones have been rewarded with some big bags.

Bait pond: M. Devlin from Ayr caught four fish weighing 8.6 lb, S. Stevenson from Prestwick fourweighing 8.3 lb, S. Knox from Ireland caught four weighing 7.9 lb, D. Muir from Irvine caught three weighing 5.8 lb.

Fly pond: W. McKean from Ayr caught and released nine fish using various flies, T. Jarvie from Drongan caught three using a red headed damsell, D. Duncan from Drongan caught 12 using a black and green nomad, J. Veitch from Irvine caught and released seven using a F.A.B., P. McDonald from Irvine caught and released two using a yellow blob, Alison Wilson from Coylton caught a nice rainbow trout using a white moth, D. Allan from Cumnock caught and released five using various flies, J. McGrown from Ayr caught seven using a red and black lure, W. McGrown from Ayr caught and released seven using a C.D.C. dry fly.

SPRINGWATER FISHERY (Dalrymple): the fishery was quiet due to bad weather but fished well for some who braved the conditions.

On the fly pond, top catch was Ian Baker with six fish all caught on small nymphs.

Bait pond’s best catch was from John Allardyce from Airdrie who had four fish for 9lbs 4oz all caught on worm.

The coarse pond will be closed on Sunday, October 16 due to the D & T Security grab a grand final. All are welcome to watch some of the best match anglers in Scotland try to get their hands on the £1000 first prize. Spectators must watch from the top of the hill at the fly pond.