Burnhouse Lochan Fishery – Weekly Report: 06.11.20 – 13.11.20

The weather has been very challenging this week with a constant variation in the temperature, atmospheric pressure, and overall conditions – but then that is just our typical Autumn/ winter weather!

Isn’t this when fishing is at its most rewarding? When all the elements are fighting against you and you still manage to catch!

When the weather throws its worst at you, but you do not give in – and you leave with the almighty pride that you came with, you battled through and conquered! Sure, you are a little wet and cold, but you are a hardened angler and that did not faze you one-bit!!

FISH OF THE WEEK – Where many suspected doubles were caught only one was weighed. BRIAN McLUCKIE caught a stunning 10lb 1oz rainbow, caught using an apps bloodworm fished under a sight indicator.

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This week’s top 3 flies were eggs, wotsits and apps bloodworms.

Other successful flies were stalking bugs, shammies, white fritz, pin fry imitation, goldie, black dancer, green & white lure, yellow dancer, cormorants, black pennell, hot head damsel, black zonker, orange fritz, shimmies, orange dancer, sunburst Ally McCoist, pink lure, viva, daiwl bachs, pink chewing gum worm, pink nomad and a black rabbit.

  • BRIAN McCLUCKIE – safely returned 4 rainbows, 1 at 8lb & 1 at 10lb 1oz. He was fishing an apps bloodworm and a green wotsit under a sight indicator, right in front of the weeds in the margins.
  • STUART PEACH – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using a green wotsit fished under a sight indicator.
  • ANDY RICHMOND – safely returned 6 rainbows, caught using various eggs under a sight indicator.
  • DREW MILLER – really enjoyed his first visit to Burnhouse, he safely returned 8 rainbows using a pink shammy fished under a sight indicator.
  • FINDLAY BELL – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using stalking bugs under a sight indicator.
  • IAN ANDERSON – safely returned 1 rainbow of “a good size”, caught using a white fritz on an intermediate line.
  • ALAN SMITH – safely returned 3 rainbows, caught using a small pin fry imitation on a floating line.
  • JIMMY MARSHALL – safely returned an estimated double figure rainbow, caught using a goldie on a floating line. The goldie does not fail Jimmy!
  • GEO BROWNLEE – weighed in 1 rainbow for 5lb, caught using a black dancer on a floating line. On a return visit he weighed in 1 rainbow for 3lb 7oz, caught using a fluorescent cheese egg fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JACK ZEREBSKI – safely returned a beautiful tiger, caught using an apps bloodworm fished static under a sight indicator. He also lost “the biggest fish he’s ever seen!”
  • BRAIN ZEREBSKI – safely returned a double figure rainbow, caught using a green & white lure on an intermediate line.
  • JORDAN SNEDDON – safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a yellow dancer on a floating line. On a return visit he safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using an apps bloodworm fished static under a sight indicator.
  • WULLIE PLANK – weighed in 1 rainbow for 4lb and safely returned another rainbow weighing approximately 8-10lb, both caught using cormorants on a floating line.
  • JIM ANDERSON – thoroughly enjoyed his day! He safely returned 5lb, 7lb & 8lb rainbows and “the fish he came for!” a 6lb tiger that gave him “the fight of his life!” The successful flies were a size 16 black pennell, a black zonker and a hot head damsel all on a floating line with a fast retrieve.
  • KYLE BURNS – weighed in 1 rainbow for 6lb 7oz, caught using a fluorescent cheese egg fished static under a sight indicator.
  • DEREK GRAHAM – safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using an orange fritz on a floating line.
  • TONY STEEN – weighed in 1 rainbow for 3lb 10oz, he then went on to safely return 1 5lb tiger and 3 rainbows including 1 at 8lb. He caught these using an orange shimmy and an orange egg fished static under a sight indicator.
  • IAN DON – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using an orange wotsit fished static under a sight indicator.
  • TOBY ROUGHTON – had a “brilliant day!” He safely returned 2 rainbows including 1 weighing 8lb and a 6lb tiger. He caught these using an orange dancer, pink lure, and an orange egg.
  • JOHN DOWNIE – safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using an orange mini egg fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JIM DOWNIE – safely returned 2 rainbows, including 1 weighing 6lb. The successful flies were a viva and a green daiwl bach on a floating line.
  • KENNY DOWNIE – safely returned a stunning tiger estimated to be around 7lb-8lb, caught using a pink chewing gum worm fished under a sight indicator.
  • EDDIE HUNT – caught his first ever tiger. Weighing 6lb and caught using a pink nomad on a floating line.
  • REG DAVIDSON – weighed in 2 rainbows, for 7lb 4oz caught using a green daiwl bach on a floating line.
  • STEPHEN LIMBERT – safely returned an estimated double figure fish, caught using an apps bloodworm fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JONNO McDONALD – safely returned 3 rainbows, caught using an orange egg fished static under a sight indicator and a black dancer on a floating line.
  • MAY ANDERSON – safely returned 4 rainbows, caught using a daiwl bachs and a black rabbit all on a floating line.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 REGULATIONS – PLEASE READ

Please adhere to the following:

  • We will be operating a strict booking in only policy. This allows us to limit the number of anglers arriving, using our facilities, and fishing our water; it also enables a better track and trace. Please phone 07949 220 511 to book your space.
  • If you feel unwell or show any symptoms of COVID-19 please cancel your booking, stay at home and isolate.
  • We will be issuing tickets from the window on the lodge.
  • Refreshments are still available via the window, gloves and masks will be worn by staff and strict hygiene standards implemented during the handling.
  • ALL anglers MUST use the hand sanitising station before approaching the window. The station will be cleaned by staff after every use. Disposable gloves are also available for anyone who wishes that extra bit of protection.
  • We ask that our anglers bring the exact money to avoid change being required. All ticket prices can be found on our website or upon request on telephone enquiries.
  • Toilets will be thoroughly cleaned on an hourly basis, though we also ask that anglers use the antibacterial wipes and toilet brushes provided to clean up after their own use.
  • Please adhere to the social distancing guidelines.
  • We would hate for anything to be traced back to our beloved sport, so let us work together to keep it as safe as possible for all participants.

The weather is set to be a little rough over the next few days but remember some of the best fishing comes in the worst of conditions!

Stay safe and tight lines for the week ahead!