Angling reports: March 9

Mar 9 2012 by Mike WIlson, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

COYLE WATER FISHERY (Coylton): spring has arrived and so have the fishermen. The fish seem to know as well with some bigger than normal bags being recorded.

Bait pond: Mr Paterson from Ayr caught two fish weighing 4.8 lb, Stewart Jones from Ayr caught three weighing 5.9 lb on his first attempt at fishing, Bob Brown from Ochiltree caught four weighing 9.3 lb, Mr McDonald from Prestwick caught three weighing 5.4 lb.

Fly pond: N Miller from Kilmarnock caught 11 fish using various coloured rabbits, J. Todd from Kilmarnock caught 10 using various flies, I. Northorpe from Kilmarnock caught nine using various flies, T. Jarvie from Drongan caught seven using a nomad, G. Donnelly from Kilmarnock caught seven using blobs, D. Dutch from Drongan caught five using a black nymph, W. McKeen from Drongan caught five using a black nymph, B. McGartland from Kilmarnock caught four using various bugs, I. Greenwood from Liverpool caught four using a red headed cormorant, T.Brown from Prestwick caught four using a yellow dancer.

RAITH RESERVOIR (Prestwick): last permit renewal date is Friday, March 10 in the Glenburn Miners’ Club from 7-9pm. Raffle donations would be appreciated as all proceeds are put to good use.

There are vacancies for new members. Just bring along an application form or a letter of introduction.

Working out at 24p a day, fishing for good quality fish, by any legal method, nine major competitions, plenty of prizes and more throughout the season, and all within the environs of a friendly local non-profit making club.

The start of season stocking is scheduled for 10am on Sunday, March 11. As the fields are not exactly favourable, the club needs as many members as possible to lend a hand.

The season starts at 8am on Thursday,March 15. Could all catch returns please be submitted. Clubs and bus parties are welcome but are asked to contact in advance.

Ticket outlets: Gamesport of Ayr, Newalls newsagents of Monkton, Pets Aquarium of Prestwick and Torbets of Kilmarnock.

BURNS TROUT FISHERY (Tarbolton): Catches: fly pond: B Allan four for 9lb 4oz, Jack Bradley one for 5lb, T Boyle three for 6lb 10oz, B Martin one for 2lb, H Leggat two for 5lb 4oz, A McKie two for 5lb, The Rev from Irvine one for 3lb 8oz, A Dalrymple three for 6lb 3oz, S Cassidy two for 4lb 5oz, K Murphy two for 5lb 4oz, A Beattie one for 2lb 8oz.

Bait pond: J Patterson seven for 16lb 2oz, J Young seven for 13lb 9oz, C Young two for 4lb 2oz, Kim two for 4lb 6oz, B Crichton one for 2lb, B Fiffe one for 2lb 8oz, Mr Lothian three for 6lb 6oz, S Gray one for 1lb 14oz, L McCleland one for 2lb 6oz, R H Heeps two for 3lb 12oz.

For latest fishing conditions, phone the pond on 07527 405715.

DALVENNAN FISHERY: David Grant one for 3lbs, Peter Duncan two for 5¾lbs, Bobby McCormick two for 5½lbs, Colin Brown three for 9¼lbs, Eric Brown three for 8½lbs, Steven Russell one for 3¼lbs, Iain McBride one for 2¾lbs, John (BP) Snow two for 18½lbs, Steven Reid one for 2¾lbs, Alan Stevenson one for 3¼lbs, John Scobbie one for 3¼lbs.

Catch and release: David Grant released two (one at 6lbs), Peter Duncan released one, Bobby McCormick released three, Colin Brown released two, John Scobbie released one at 7lbs, Simon Kelso released one, Campbell Samson released one, John Armour released four, Andy Armour released five, Tam Anderson released seven, John (BP) Snow released three, Bobby Jones released four, Tam Hay released two, Hill Billy Wullie released five.

A big thanks to Jimmy Buttler for trying Dalvennan during his visit from down south.

Dalvennan Fishery open day competition is on March 17. There will be a shield for first place and prize money for top three (to be confirmed). Call 07902 134339 to guarantee your place.

John (BP) Snow landed a tagged fish weighing in at 12¾lbs which netted him £63 prize money.

BROOMHILL FISHERY (Patna/Rankinston B730): fly pond: G Kerr seven c/r, J Glover onec/r, Budgie three c/r, R Dunsmuir four c/r, D Hamilton three kept 8lbs 6ozs three c/r, D Sculz 14 c/r two visits, A Haggerty six c/r, R Kerr nine, T Wilson three c/r, B Richmond two kept 5lbs 8ozs, T Simson four kept 8lbs 8ozs, Jean Davidson one kept 4lbs 2ozs.

Broomhill coarse pond work progressing well thanks to the efforts by Tommy, Derek and the boys. First stockiing was introduced on Tuesday, February 28.