Friday 04/03/2022 – Friday 18/03/2022

Instead of a weekly report this one covers a fortnight, the little break from writing reports allowed us to concentrate on some of the maintenance and improvements to the fishery.

Those trees that threatened to come down on top of cars during the storms have all been felled, they have been cut up into logs to be used in the BBQ hut on days that require that roaring log fire.

The bridge pegs weren’t very practical, anglers would have to walk to the side of the bridge to land fish as the drop was just too high, making it unsafe for anglers and the fish; so we have built two new podiums in the shallow water. This means that the bridge will only be for crossing. We have ordered grip strips for the bridge and plan to have that annoying and unsightly mesh wiring removed over the next few weeks.

The ”bouncy podium” as anglers nicknamed it, notorious for anglers falling into the water because of its unusual shape and disrepair has been completely removed and a new and reinforced podium built on top of the rocks. Nobody should fall in now! The next step is to build a new set of stairs with a handrail down to the podium.

Another podium nicknamed by anglers “the wonky podium” a favourite to many, has also been repaired and reinforced after it was damaged in severe flooding.

Over the next few weeks we hope to add another 2 podiums to the water, in hotspots anglers love to fish from the banking, there is more than enough space for them.

We work hard to make Burnhouse the best it can be, a safe, reliable, relaxing and enjoyable environment for our anglers.

FISH OF THE FORTNIGHT –  The top spots go to ROSS COCHRANE with rainbow weighing 11.3lb and DECLAN WINTERS with a rainbow weighing 12.1lb!  Well Done to both of you!

FLIES OF THE FORTNIGHT – The top 3 flies were BUZZERS, CORMORANTS and APPS.

Other successful flies were adams, spiders, diawl bachs, damsels, cdcs, coch y bonddu, gold head nymphs, hoppers, double humpy, shipmans, foam beetles, bloodworms, pheasant tailed nymphs, viva, catbugs, stalking bugs, shimmies, shammies, eggs, mop flies, fabs, Ally McCoist, covid, dogs bollocks, hot throat mini, green lures, black & green lures, black & blue lures, squirmies, yellow dancer, black rabbits, dinky, various dries and to quote Jim Mcintyre “a hairy caterpillar looking thing.”

CATCH REPORT

  • PAUL PRICE – Safely returned 16 fish using a cheese egg and green mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JIM MCINTYRE – Safely returned 5 fish using a green mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
  • WULLIE MOUNTFORD – Safely returned 3 fish caught using the only fly he uses at Burnhouse because it always catches him fish, a black apps.
  • ROSS COCHRANE – Safely returned 10 fish including a rainbow weighing 11.3lb using various apps on an intermediate line and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
  • TONY STEEN – Safely returned 12 fish using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
  • BILLY HOEHLE – Safely returned 1 fish using a hot throat mini on a floating line.
  • BRIAN LEITH – Safely returned 1 fish but we chatted that much I forgot to write down what he caught it on.
  • MICHAEL INGLIS – Safely returned 2 fish using a black squirmy and buzzers.
  • LEE MCADAM – Safely returned 8 fish using fabs and buzzers on a floating line.
  • SCOTT HENDERSON – Safely returned 7 fish using hoppers on a floating line.
  • BRUCE DYSART – Safely returned 7 fish using a black & green lure on an intermediate line and a shimmy fished static under a sight indicator. Bruce also became a victim of the elusive Houdini, the latest angler to have his heart broken by this gigantic rainbow.
  • ALAN SMITH – Safely returned 3 fish using “various Alan Smith dry flies”
  • ALAN WALKER – Safely returned 7 fish using a green mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
  • DAVID EADIE – Safely returned 4 fish using a viva on a floating line, Alex and Davie jnr returned 1 each.
  • KIERAN RICHARDSON – Weighed in 1 fish for 2lb using a green lure on a floating line.
  • WULLIE CARR – Safely returned 2 fish using hoppers on a floating line.
  • KYLE BURNS – Weighed in 2 fish for 4lb.
  • STEVEN BROWN – Safely returned 3 fish using a dogs bollocks fished static under a sight indicator.
  • MARTYN SHEARER – Safely returned 3 fish including a 5lb tiger using apps on an intermediate line.
  • DREW MILLER – Safely returned 5 fish using shammies and the “Burnhouse bug” fished static under a sight indicator.
  • ANDY DUNNING – Safely returned 5 fish using buzzers and apps on a sink tip line.
  • VIC DONATI – Safely returned 4 fish using diawl bachs on a floating line.
  • ROSS COCHRANE – Safely returned 7 fish using apps on a floating line and orange shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
  • RAB COCHRANE – Safely returned 3 fish using a red apps on a floating line.
  • DECLAN WINTERS – Safely returned 5 fish using olive and red apps on fast glass and di3 lines.
  • KIERAN LATTO – Safely returned 8 fish using buzzers and apps on a sinking line and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
  • NATHAN HORNER – Safely returned 7 fish using buzzers on floating and sinking lines.
  • RYAN LIVINGSTON – Safely returned 8 fish using a gold head nymph fished static under a sight indicator.
  • SHAUN CRAIG – Safely returned 3 fish using an Ally McCoist on a floating line.
  • ALAN SMITH – Safely returned 3 fish using “various Alan Smith dry flies.
  • DAVID GOSS – Safely returned 1 fish using a “gold head thingy” on a floating line with a slow retrieve.
  • COLIN SPENCE – Safely returned 2 fish using a black apps and cormorant on a floating line.
  • HUGH RANKIN – Safely returned 2 fish using a red apps on a floating line.
  • GORDON MCVICAR – Safely returned 3 fish using a red apps and cormorant on a floating line.
  • PAUL RYDER – Safely returned 2 fish using a black apps on a floating line.
  • BARRY PEDEN – Safely returned 1 fish but lost a lot of fish using a green mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
  • PAUL ROWE – Safely returned 4 fish using a red apps on a fast glass line.
  • BRIAN SKINNER – Safely returned 4 fish using buzzers on a floating line, eggs and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
  • ROBERT PATON – Safely returned 2 fish using a pink fab and buzzers on a floating line.
  • GORDON FERGUSON – Safely returned 1 fish using a cormorant on a floating line.
  • REG DAVIDSON – Safely returned 5 fish using a yellow fab and buzzers on a floating line.
  • JIM WATSON – Safely returned 2 fish using cormorants on a floating line.
  • CRAIG FALLER – Safely returned 2 fish using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JIM MCINTYRE – Safely returned 1 fish using “a hairy caterpillar looking thing” fished static under a sight indicator.
  • WULLIE MOUNTFORD – Didn’t just have a great days fishing but the best he has ever had, he safely returned 17 fish using a black apps fished static under a sight indicator.
  • PAUL PRICE – Safely returned 10 fish using a cheese egg fished static under a sight indicator.
  • GEORGE PELINE – Safely returned 4 fish using a blood worm on a floating line.
  • BILLY HOEHLE – Safely returned 1 fish using buzzers on a floating line.
  • SCOTT DOC – Safely returned 13 fish using a black apps and diawl bachs on a floating line.
  • STEVEN HALL – Safely returned 1 fish using a ptn on a floating line.
  • KEVIN ROONY – Safely returned 2 fish using a diawl bach on a floating line.
  • ALAN DOWNIE – Safely returned 4 fish using a black apps on a floating line.
  • ANDY CONNOR – Safely returned 2 fish using eggs fished static under a sight indicator and a yellow dancer on a floating line.
  • JAMIE REYNOLDS – Safely returned 2 fish using eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
  • CHRIS OLD – Safely returned 7 fish using a black apps and cormorants on a floating line.
  • ROSS SCOBBIE – Safely returned 3 fish using diawl bachs on a floating line and shammies fished static under a sight indicator.
  • GORDON STEWART – “once you’ve hooked into a fish here and you feel that fight it makes you want to come back!” He safely returned 4 fish using a damsel, yellow dancer, black & blue lure and a red apps on various lines. One of his fish went under the platform and wrapped itself around the legs, he still managed to land the fish and return it safely to fight another day.
  • MARK GRAY – Safely returned 2 fish using a red apps on a floating line.
  • GREG HOWE – Safely returned 4 fish using shimmies and bugs fished static under a sight indicator and apps on an intermediate line. Greg went home early, sickened after losing 2 double figure fish.
  • GEOFF APPLETON – Safely returned 7 fish using black spider on a floating line and a yellow wotsit on a fast-sinking line.
  • WULLIE CARR – Safely returned 6 fish using shipmans, adams and hoppers on a floating line.
  • COLIN SPENCE – Safely returned 5 fish using buzzers, cormorants and a white & green lure on floating and intermediate lines.
  • COKER WILSON – Safely returned 4 fish using a dinky, tequila fab and cormorants on a floating line.
  • GORDON MCVICAR – Safely returned 4 fish using buzzers on a floating line and an orange shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
  • TRACY ALLAN – Will be chuffed she made the report this week, after a little tuition from the buzzer king Donald, she safely returned 2 fish using buzzers and a Donald special foam beetle.
  • JIM WATSON – Safely returned 5 fish using apps on a floating line. He also caught a line of someone who had been snapped, as well as landing the fish he also got another apps for his fly box from the mouth of the fish.
  • ALAN HENDERSON – Weighed in 3 fish for 7lb using various apps on a floating line.
  • GORDON STEWART – Just cant keep away, addicted to the hard fight from our fish, he safely returned 5 fish using a black & blue lure, gold dancer and a black & red lure on floating and intermediate lines.
  • COLIN GRAHAM – Safely returned 2 fish using a yellow apps on a floating line.
  • BOBBIE GARVIE – safely returned 3 fish using a yellow apps on a floating line.
  • DUNCAN MCPHERSON – “This has become my favourite fishery!” He safely returned 3 “hard fighting fish” using an okay dokey and an orange fab on a floating line.

THE RAILWAY INN GROUP BOOKING

The variant weather proved difficult for some of the group, however the anglers enjoyed their day, again the half time lunch in the BBQ hut proved to be a hit amongst the group. Unfortunately I didn’t get to meet you all this time as I was away to a competition, however I would like to thank you for choosing Burnhouse and hopefully I will get to meet you all the next time.

  • STAN URE – Stan had to leave a little early but sent some feedback which was greatly appreciated. He thoroughly enjoyed his day and will become a regular visitor, even though the fish teased him all day and he lost a few. We look forward to welcoming you back, the fish won this time but im sure you will get your revenge!
  • IAN REDDIE – Safely returned 2 fish using buzzers on a floating line.
  • ALISTAIR SMITH – Unfortunately we don’t have his returns, but I hope he enjoyed his day.
  • DAVID HARRINGTON JNR – Safely returned 9 fish using cdcs, buzzers and a black rabbit on a floating line.
  • DAVID HARRINGTON SNR – Safely returned 5 fish using buzzers and a black rabbit on a floating line.
  • DARIC SZVARC – Safely returned 1 fish using an Ally McCoist.
  • JOHN LEAR – Weighed in 1 fish for 2.2lb using a brown cormorant on a floating line.
  • BRUCE ALLAN – Unfortunately I don’t have returns for Bruce but I hope you enjoyed your visit to Burnhouse.

THE 3RD HEAT OF THE WINTER QUAICH INTER FISHERY COMPETITION.

BANGOUR FISHERY

After 2 rounds, HCF had moved to a 10 fish lead meaning that the 3rd round was crucial, if they were to move further into the lead it would be unlikely they would be caught. The rest of the teams had a challenge on their hands.

The strong sun and variable wind proved a little difficult, however there were still some brilliant returns. The venue was stunning, facilities impressive and the half time lunch delicious! A thoroughly enjoyable day for all of the anglers and it was the first time we have had a dry day in the competition!

THE BURNHOUSE TEAM

The Burnhouse team got off to a flying start with almost every rod bent in the first hour belonging to one of our team. Even though the fishing slowed for the anglers when the cold wind picked up our team kept catching!

TEAM CAPTAIN DONALD FORBES – 9 fish

ALAN SMITH – 3 fish

AARON KIRKWOOD – 2 fish and a swan

JOHN DONALDSON –12 fish

ALEX ROOK – 7 fish

THE RESULTS

1st – BURNHOUSE – 33 fish

2nd – NEWHOUSE –  29 fish

3rd – BANGOUR –  23 fish

4th – HCF –  19 fish

OVERALL POSITIONS WITH ONLY THE FINAL TO GO

 1ST – BURNHOUSE – 124 fish

2nd – HCF – 120 fish

3rd – NEWHOUSE – 101 fish

4th – BANGOUR – 89 fish

The Burnhouse team did it! Not only did they wipe out all of the 10 fish lead but they also moved to 4 fish ahead with the final venue being on our own water! The team celebrated their victory!

 

 FISHERY RULES

  • FLY FISHING ONLY
  • ALL ANGLERS MUST USE THE FISHERY NETS ONLY
  • NO LITTERING. ALL RUBBISH, CIGARETTE ENDS AND USED LINES MUST GO IN THE BINS PROVIDED.
  • BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY, NO DOUBLE OR TREBLE HOOKS, THIS RULE ALSO APPLIES TO ANGLERS ON KILL TICKETS.
  • EVERY TICKET ENTITLES ANGLERS TO FISH ONLY 1 ROD AT A TIME.
  • NO BOOBIES, DOUBLE HOOK SNAKES OR SPIN FLIES.
  • A MAXIMUM OF 3 FLIES TO BE FISHED AT 1 TIME.
  • NO LURES FISHED STATIC UNDER A SIGHT INDICATOR.
  • NO SPLIT SHOTS OR WEIGHTS.
  • GROUND BAITING, THE USE OF BAITS AND SCENTED DIPS ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
  • ALL FISH OVER 6LB, TIGERS AND BROWNS MUST GO BACK, UNLESS IN POOR CONDITION. THE DECISION TO KILL THESE FISH MUST ONLY BE MADE BY THE BAILIFF.
  • BAG LIMITS ARE ACHIEVED FROM THE FIRST FISH CAUGHT, NO SELECTIVE KILLING. FISH MUST BE KILLED IMMEDIATELY AND SHOULD NEVER BE KEPT ALIVE IN KEEP NETS UNTIL THE END OF THE SESSION.
  • ALL RETURNS MUST BE RECORDED WITH THE BAILIFF BEFORE DEPATURE, EVEN IF IT’S A BLANK.
  • ANGLERS MUST NOT AID OTHERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR BAG LIMITS.
  • CATCH AND RELEASE ANGLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO KILL FISH, KILL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE FISHING.
  • WHEN FISHING CATCH AND RELEASE THE FISH MUST BE KEPT IN THE WATER AT ALL TIMES, NEVER ON THE PODIUMS OR BANKING AND STRICTLY NO HANDLING
  • IF ANGLERS FIND THEMSELVES ON A HOT SPOT, PLEASE MOVE ON ATLEAST 2 PODIUMS AFTER 5 FISH, WITH NO RETURN TO THAT PODIUM WITHIN 2 HOURS.
  • ANGLERS MUST NOT STAY ON THE ONE PODIUM FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS, UNLESS THEY REQUIRE TO DO SO DUE TO MOBILITY.
  • ANGLERS MUST RESPECT OTHERS AROUND THEM; NO INSULTING OR ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR WILL BE TOLERATED.
  • IF FISHING THE BRIDGE, THE FISH MUST BE LANDED ON THE BANKING TO THE SIDE.
  • IF ANGLERS ARE FISHING THE BANKING TO THE SIDE OF THE BRIDGE, THEY MUST NOT CAST ACROSS BOTH BRIDGE PODIUMS.
  • NO PODIUM HOLDING, IF ANGLERS ARE LEAVING THEIR PODIUMS OTHER THAN FOR TOILET BREAKS, THEY MUST TAKE THEIR BELONGINGS WITH THEM.
  • ANGLERS WILL NOT PASS JUDGEMENT ON OTHER ANGLERS METHODS OF FISHING, UNLESS THEY ARE BREAKING THE RULES.
  • THE BAILIFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PERFORM BAG CHECKS

ANYONE FOUND TO BE IN BREACH OF THESE RULES WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE, NO REFUND WILL BE ISSUED AND NO RETURN VISITS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

SAFE CATCH AND RELEASE PROCEDURE

  • Only use single, barbless hooks. Strictly no multiple hook snakes, double or treble hooks. Not just for catch and release but for kill tickets too.
  • Due to the size and strength of our fish we ask that ALL anglers use a minimum of 8lb line, this is to reduce the number of fish being lost and over played.
  • Bring the fish to the net as quickly as possible. Over playing a fish causes stress and exhaustion and decreases the chance of survival.
  • Unhook the fish as quickly as possible, keep the fish in the water. It is strictly forbidden for anglers bring the fish onto the banking or podiums as this removes the protective slime, increasing the chances of infections and diseases.
  • If you have to handle the fish do so with wet hands, never with gloves on, this avoids removing the protective slime.
  • If the hook is too deep to be removed, cut the line as close to the hook as possible.
  • Avoid squeezing the fish as this can cause damage to internal organs.
  • Take time to recover the fish, be patient as this can take some time especially in warmer weather. Support it gently until the fish is strong enough to swim away from you.

If you are struggling to recover a fish please call the bailiff for assistance, the decision to kill any fish whilst on catch and release must only be made by the bailiff.