Friday 28/01/2022 – Friday 04/02/2022

We have had it lucky all winter with the mild and beautiful weather, however with back-to-back storms forecast for this month I think our luck has finally run out!

It was a quiet week at Burnhouse; however we were very impressed and surprised to see some hardy anglers take on the gale force winds and horizontal rain! It would appear that nothing will stop some anglers from going fishing! Crazy or dedicated, personally I think it’s a bit of both, but they all earned my respect for their perseverance!

This week our 5-man team took part in the 2nd round of the winter Quaich fishery competition at Newhouse fishery, you can read how we got on after the catch report.

FISH OF THE WEEK –  This weeks top spot goes to JIM ANDERSON with a rainbow weighing 11.2lb. Well Done, Jim!

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This weeks top 3 flies were BUZZERS, APPS and CORMORANTS.

Other successful flies were Pittsford pea, dogs bollocks, bunny leech, shimmies, eggs, squirmies, shammies, mop flies, black pennell, rabbits, yellow dancer, millennium bugs, fabs, foam beetles, cat bugs, black mamba, black lures, hares ears and diawl bachs.

CATCH REPORT

  • IAN DON – Safely returned 3 rainbows and 1 blue caught using buzzers and apps on a floating line, Ian who has had a good run landing double figure fish also lost a large double with his first cast of the day.
  • EDDIE HUNT – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 2.5lb using diawl bachs on a floating line.
  • ALLAN DOWNIE – Had an enjoyable couple of hours on the water, he safely returned 3 rainbows caught using pink and red apps on a floating line.
  • JIM WATSON – When the weather forecast put most off, Jim made the most of the plentiful space and enjoyed his day, even though he hooked into fish after fish and most managed to get away the best specimens made it to the net, a rainbow weighing 9.3lb and a beautiful wild brown using buzzers on a floating line and intermediate line. A lot of the offers coming from cormorants.
  • DARREN SMITH – Was chuffed he finally beat Greg, he safely returned 4 rainbows caught using cormorants and fabs on a floating line.
  • GORDON MCVICAR – Doesn’t care what the weather brings him, nothing will stop him having his weekly outing to Burnhouse. On his morning session he safely returned 2 rainbows caught using cormorants and yellow dancers on a floating line.
  • DONALD FORBES – The buzzer king strikes again! This time he safely returned 20 rainbows caught using buzzers, a foam beetle and a cat bug on a floating line. If Donald had landed all of the fish that he had hooked into he would have been a very strong contender for the fishery record! What a day Donald! He now has anglers eager to learn his techniques as he impresses them with every visit!
  • IAN GOODLET & CATHLINE SHEPHARD – Enjoyed their first visit to Burnhouse, Ian safely returned 5 rainbows using a cat bug, pink fab and buzzers on a floating line. Cathline safely returned 10 rainbows also using a pink fab, buzzers and a cat bug on a floating line. Ian was particularly excited at the end of the day when the deer made an appearance.
  • TRACY ALLAN – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a black mamba on a floating line.
  • AARON KIRKWOOD – Had a very frustrating day, the fish were on and off all day, the offers just kept coming! He safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a cat bug fished static under a sight indicator and a black lure on an intermediate line. His biggest catch of the day had him in hilarity, we could tell he was deeply concerned and sorry when he hooked Jonno in the nose, the rest of us showed the same level of concern lol unfortunately he doesn’t count on the catch return, nor can he be claimed as his P.B!
  • JIM BRIDGES – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a hares ear on a floating line.
  • TONY STEEN – Safely returned 5 rainbows caught using a white shimmy and a yellow squirmy fished static under a sight indicator. Tony lost a large double estimated to be around 15lb, right at the net!
  • BRIAN MCCLUCKIE – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a green mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
  • DEREK GRAHAM – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a black apps on a floating line.
  • KIERAN LATTO – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a black rabbit on an intermediate line.
  • JIM ANDERSON – Safely returned 2 rainbows including the fish of the week weighing 11.2lb using a black pennell and a pink apps on a floating line.
  • NATHAN HORNER – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a yellow dancer on a floating line.
  • JOHN RILEY – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a millennium bug fished static under a sight indicator.
  • ERIC CALDWELL – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 1.9lb caught using a Pittsford pea on a floating line.
  • JOHN STALKER – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a cormorant on an intermediate line.
  • ROBERT HALL – Safely returned 3 rainbows caught using a cormorant on a di3 line.
  • BILLY HOEHLE – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a Pittsford pea on a floating line.
  • PAUL RYDER – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using buzzers on a floating line.
  • ALAN HENDERSON – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 2.2lb caught using buzzers on a floating line.
  • DANIEL MCDADE – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a dogs bollocks fished static under a sight indicator.
  • IAN DON – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using buzzers on a floating line.
  • GORDON SMITH – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a black bunny leach on a floating line.
  • KYLE BURNS – Weighed in 4 fish for 13lb and safely retuned 1 using shimmies, eggs and buzzers fished static under a sight indicator.
  • ROBERT CUMMINS – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a white squirmy fished static under a sight indictor.
  • ANDREW RICHMOND – When many struggled, Andy got it right, he safely returned 10 rainbows caught using various eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
  • DREW MILLER – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a pink shammy fished static under a sight indicator.

 

THE 2ND HEAT OF THE WINTER QUAICH INTER FISHERY COMPETITION.

NEWHOUSE FISHERY

After a few days of stormy weather the anglers got incredibly lucky with the stormy weather holding off right until the last peg! What a day! 198 fish were caught with a rod average of 9.9, all anglers showing just why they were picked to represent their fisheries! Well done guys! Outstanding performance! A massive thank you to Stevies mum Rosie for the fantastic half time soup and pies and to Stevie and the guys for hosting a brilliant day of laughter and fun!

THE BURNHOUSE TEAM

 The Burnhouse team got off to a slower start however, as the day went on, they began to find the fish and when the fishing slowed for most of the teams in the afternoon the Burnhouse team picked away at the lead fish by fish! And yes, as you can imagine I was like a cheerleader with every fish they were catching up (with a lot more layers, dodgy moves; and frozen feet!) We finished in second place and only 4 behind High Cleughearn! Well done, yet again you done us proud, what a comeback! What a team!

TEAM CAPTAIN DONALD FORBES – 7 fish

ALAN SMITH – 9 fish

AARON KIRKWOOD – 9 fish

JOHN DONALDSON –12 fish

GREG HOGGAN – 19 fish

 

OVERALL RESULTS

1st – HCF – 60 fish

2nd – Burnhouse Lochan 56 fish

3rd – Newhouse fishery 43 fish

4th – Bangour 39 fish

 

CURRENT POSITIONS WITH 2 MORE COMPETITIONS TO GO

 1ST – HCF 101 fish

2nd – Burnhouse Lochan 91 fish

3rd – Newhouse fishery 72 fish

4th – Bangour fishery 66 fish

Home turf next on February 20th! Nobody knows the water quite like you guys, we can make a dent in that 10 fish lead! Lets do this!!

 

A massive thank you to all of the anglers that braved this weeks crazy weather, we hope to see you all again soon! Tight lines for the week ahead!

 

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.

 

COVID-19 precautions – please read

 

  • We are operating a strict booking in only policy. This allows us to limit the number of anglers arriving, using our facilities, and fishing our water. Please phone 07949220511 or 07889603160 to book your space.
  • If you feel unwell or show any symptoms of COVID-19 and cannot do a lateral flow test please cancel your booking, do not take any chances.
  • We will be issuing tickets from the door of the lodge.
  • Refreshments are still available; 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 door, this is located on the wall to the right of the door. The station will be cleaned after every use. Disposable gloves are also available for anyone who wishes that extra bit of protection.
  • Card is the preferred payment option; however cash will still be accepted, we ask that our anglers bring the exact money to avoid change being given. All ticket prices can be found on our website or upon request on telephone enquiries.
  • Masks must be worn in the cabin and no more than 2 anglers in at one time.
  • Toilets will be cleaned on a regular basis, though we ask that anglers use the antibacterial wipes and toilet brushes available to clean up after their own use. There is hand sanitiser and hand wash in both toilets.
  • Please adhere to all social distancing guidelines in place.

 

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.