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Friday 25/02/2022 – Friday 04/03/2022

Another week of variable weather, but after the month we have had the anglers came well prepared to experience four seasons in one day! Setting up multiple rods for a quick change in the varied conditions proved to be a sensible and successful move for most anglers when the sudden change in weather would quickly change the depth of the fish. No hour was the same as the next, with anglers enjoying the thrill of a surface take and then having to make the change to sinking lines.

A total of 389 fish were caught over 5 days, with some of those days being quieter than normal, the rod average was a very respectable 5.8,  brilliant sport in challenging conditions! It was another week that seen many of our larger specimens make the anglers nets, giving them another reason to smile and another story to tell!

FISH OF THE WEEK –  This weeks top spot goes to JOCK KETTLES with rainbow weighing 13.4lb!  Well Done, Jock!

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

Other successful flies were eggs, spiders, cdcs, orange fritz, nymphs, shimmies, cat bugs, foam beetles, blobs, grub imitations, sunburst dancers, snakes, rabbits, damsels, double humpy, emergers, diawl bachs, fabs, humongous, yellow dancers, squirmies, black & blue lures, cats whiskers, various mini lures, bibio, crippled midge, hoppers, black & green lures, mop flies, coch y bondhu, Ally McCoist, green fritz, hares ear, nano grub and  bibio snatcher.

CATCH REPORT

• GORDON MCVICAR – Safely returned 2 fish using an egg fished static under a sight indicator and a buzzer on a floating line.
• GREG HOWE – Safely returned 4 fish caught using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• RYAN GIBSON – Safely returned 2 fish using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• SCOTT DOC – Safely returned 3 fish caught using buzzers and spider on a floating line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• RODDIE FINNIE – Weighed in 3 fish for 12lb and safely returned 1 using an orange fritz on a floating line.
• JIM WATSON – Weighed in 3 fish for 8.16lb and safely returned a rainbow weighing 11.7lb using buzzers and nymphs on a floating line.
• JIM KYLE – Safely returned 5 fish in his short visit using buzzers on a midge tip line. He was also snapped by one of our larger fish.
• DECLAN WINTERS – Safely returned 2 fish on his evening session using apps and cormorants on a floating line.
• DONALD FORBES – Another brilliant day for the buzzer king, he safely returned 9 fish including rainbows weighing 13lb, 8lb and 6lb using buzzers, a foam beetle, and a cat bug on a floating line.
• TONY STEEN – Safely returned 2 fish using a shimmy fished static under a sight indicator and a nymph on a floating line.
• DEREK GRAHAM – Safely returned 1 rainbow using an olive apps on a floating line.
• SCOT WALKER – Safely returned 6 fish using squirmy worms fished static under a sight indicator and blobs on a floating line.
• ALAN WALKER – Safely returned 3 fish caught using a grub imitation fished static under a sight indicator and yellow blob on a floating line.
• BRUCE MCLEAN – Safely returned 3 fish caught using a sunburst dancer and a snake on a floating line.
• JIM ANDERSON – Safely returned 2 fish using a black apps and cat bug on a floating line.
• GRAEME ARTHUR – Weighed in 1 fish for 2.5lb and safely returned 1 using a black rabbit on an intermediate line.
• CRAIG MCILHONE – Safely returned 1 fish using buzzers on a floating line.
• TOBY ROUGHTON – Safely returned 6 fish using rabbits, apps and cormorants on floating and fast glass lines.
• BILLY MILLER – Safely returned 3 fish using a double humpy, cormorants and an emerger on a floating line.
• ANDY CLARKE – Who is learning how to fish still waters after years of river fishing safely returned 1 fish using a cdc on a floating line.
• GORDON SMITH – Safely returned 11 fish using apps and a black mamba on a floating line.
• ALI STRACHAN – Safely returned 10 rainbows and 1 blue using a humongous, yellow dancer and cormorants on an intermediate line.
• FRANK MCKENNA – Safely returned 7 rainbows and 2 blues using a yellow dancer on a floating line with a 5ft poly leader.
• TONY DEEP – Safely returned 16 fish using various squirmies fished static under a sight indictor.
• GORDON STEWART – Safely returned 7 fish using black & blue lures on a floating line.
• JOHN REILLY – Safely returned 1 fish, we have no details of what he was using.
• ALAN JACK – Safely returned 3 fish using damsels and cats whiskers on a floating line.
• GARY DRUMMOND – Safely returned 3 fish using mini lures and buzzers on a sink tip line.
• RUSSELL BRENNAN – Weighed in 1 fish for 3lb using a bibio cripples midge on a floating line.
• JONNO MCDONALD – Safely returned 5 fish using apps on a floating line.
• ALAN SMITH – Safely returned 17 fish including a rainbow weighing 10.5lb in just 4 hours! He was using apps, diawl bachs and hoppers on various lines.
• COLIN BALFOUR – Safely returned 5 fish using a catbug, cormorants, spider and a coch y bondhu on a floating line.
• DONALD FORBES – Safely returned 11 rainbows and a wild brown using a cat bug and buzzers on a floating line.
• IAN DON – Safely returned 5 fish using buzzers, a cat bug and an Ally McCoist on a floating line.
• ALLAN DOWNIE – Safely returned 5 fish using a mini cats whisker and a mini Ally McCoist on a floating line.
• TONY STEEN – Safely returned 5 fish using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator and a green fritz on a floating line.
• DEREK GRAHAM – Safely returned 2 fish using a yellow shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• IAIN MILLAR – Safely returned 12 fish including his new PB, a rainbow weighing 13.1lb using an egg fished static under a sight indicator and cormorants on a floating line.
• SCOTT DOC – Safely returned 20 fish using a nano bug fished static under a sight indicator.
• DAVID NIVEN – Safely returned 1 fish using a bibio snatcher on a floating line.
• SCOTT LAIRD – Safely returned 2 rainbows and a 7lb tiger using a green fab on a floating line.
• ROBERT PATON – Had a much better visit this week after a few weeks of a 1 fish return, he safely returned 8 fish including a rainbow weighing 7lb using buzzers and a black apps on a floating line.
• BRIAN SKINNER – Safely returned 3 fish using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• ROSS LOGAN – Enjoyed his first visit to Burnhouse, he safely returned 3 fish using apps and a size 18 black spider on a floating line.
• JOHN BUTLER – Safely returned 2 fish including a rainbow weighing 9lb using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator and a cats whisker on a floating line.
• DOM HIGGINS – Weighed in 3 fish for 6.9lb using a yellow dancer on a midge tip line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.

WULLIES BIRTHDAY

To celebrate Wullie turning 21 again, they arranged a days fishing and a surprise cake, a baby shark cake to be precise which made Wullie laugh! The fish must have known it was a birthday celebration because between the 3 of them they caught 42 fish including 2 double figure rainbows! A happy birthday indeed!

• WULLIE MOUNTFORD – Safely returned 13 fish including a rainbow weighing 11.3lb using a black apps fished static under a sight indicator.
• JIM MCINTYRE – Safely returned 12 fish including a rainbow weighing 13lb using cormorants on a floating line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• PAUL PRICE – Safely returned 17 fish using mainly orange wotsits fished static under a sight indicator.

THE WORLD MASTERS S.A.N.A

It was a privilege to welcome the team that represents us internationally! And an even bigger joy to watch them work the water for a couple of hours after their meeting. Best of luck to you all in this years competition and enjoy your travels!

• DONALD FORBES – Safely returned 9 fish including a 10lb rainbow using buzzers and a cat bug on a floating line.
• GRAIGY MCDONALD – Safely returned 9 fish using buzzers on a floating line.
• KATHLEEN SHEPHERD – Safely returned 8 fish using buzzers on a floating line.
• JASON HENRY – Safely returned 7 fish using buzzers, a foam beetle and a black & green lure on floating and midge tip lines.
• IAN RUNCIE – Safely returned 4 rainbows and 2 blues using buzzers on a floating line.

THE SOLDIER PALMERS

Thank you to the Soldier Palmers angling club who joined us this week. The bright sun and easterly wind made the fishing a little slower than it had been throughout the week but there were still some good returns, and the anglers enjoyed their day, with the hard fighting fish and the half time lunch and facilities proving to be a massive hit! We thank you for your feedback, it is great to hear our hard work is appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back.

• CHRIS SKIVINGTON – Safely returned 3 fish.
• JOHN MAESTRI – Safely returned 3 fish.
• DEREK SIBSON – Safely returned 4 fish.
• STEWART MCBEEN – Safely returned 1 fish.
• GLEN LAMONT – Safely returned 2 fish.
• JOCK KETTLES – Safely returned 10 fish including the fish of the week weighing 13.4lb.
• ECK MOFFAT – Safely returned 14 fish.
• KENNY GRAY – Safely returned 1 fish.
• DECLAN WINTERS – Safely returned 4 fish.
• JEFF BATISTA – Safely returned 2 fish.

Unfortunately there were 2 blanks coming from Mark and Byran, next time guys!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR ANGLERS THIS WEEK, WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN! 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.

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.

Friday 18/02/2022 – Friday 25/02/2022

That certainly was a very entertaining week! There were days that were beautiful, anglers could relax, enjoy the sunshine listening to the wonderful sound of birds singing and then there were days that we had to close the fishery due to high winds, snow, and flooding! A week where the Scottish weather gave us everything it possibly could! The weather was variable and frustrating, but, the fishing was exceptional! There were very few blanks recorded last week, those big fish showed up in large numbers including the elusive tigers, many PBs were smashed and many anglers experienced their best ever days fishing!

On Sunday we were excited to host the next round of the inter fisheries Quaich competition, however the weather had different ideas! We experienced severe flooding, meaning that due to safety reasons the competition had to be postponed! We had no podiums above water level, you could wade around the paths in water up to your knees in some parts and the water running through the fishery could have made you believe you were fishing a large river! But our team and a couple of anglers from other teams stayed to brave the horrific conditions, a training session in the worst possible weather! The banter was flowing, and our team had a little competition amongst themselves! Our fish are well known to fight incredibly hard, so bringing them in against a raging current was even more of a challenge and an adrenaline rush! The day that started off so badly, ended up being pretty awesome! You can read how the anglers got on after the catch report.

FISH OF THE WEEK –  This weeks top spot is shared by DONALD FORBES and for the second week running GREG HOWE both with rainbows weighing 13.1lb! A new PB for Greg.  Well Done, to both of you!

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

Other successful flies were dogs bollocks, fabs, cormorants, damsels, black pennell, snakes, rabbits, okay dokey, orange lures, diawl bachs, foam beetles, nymphs, shimmies, crunchers, nomads, green fritz, mop flies, hares ears, nano bugs and a bibio snatchers.

CATCH REPORT

• DONALD FORBES – Safely returned 8 fish using buzzers, beetles, cat bugs and apps.
• TONY STEEN – Safely returned 5 fish using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator and a green fritz on a floating line.
• DEREK GRAHAM – Safely returned 2 fish caught using a yellow shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• WULLIE MOUNTFORD – Had a brilliant birthday with 13 fish to the net including 1 weighing 11.3lb caught using a black apps fished static under a sight indicator.
• IAIN MILLER – Has only fished Burnhouse twice and on both occasions, he has beat his PB! He safely returned 9 fish including a rainbow weighing 12.2lb using eggs, mop flies fished static under a sight indicator and a hares ear on a floating line.
• JIM MCINTYRE – Had one of the best ever fishing trips with 12 to the net using cormorants on a floating line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• GREG HOWE – Had a red-letter day! Not only did he manage 17 fish to the net, but he also caught 1 rainbow weighing 9lb and 2 doubles his new PB weighing 13.1lb and another rainbow weighing 11.3lb, using shimmies and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• SCOTT DEC – “I will definitely come back here, probably next week!” Scott was impressed by his first visit, he safely returned 20 rainbows caught using a nano bug fished static under a sight indicator.
• DAVID NIVEN – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a bibio snatcher on a floating line.
• SCOTT LAIRD – Safely returned 2 rainbows and a beautiful 7lb tiger caught using a green fab on a floating line.
• DONALD FORBES – An incredible day for the buzzer king! He safely returned 10 fish including rainbows weighing 13.1lb and 8lb, using……. Well you guessed it!
• RUSSELL BRENNAN – Weighed in 3 fish for 9.11lb and safely returned 2 using an okay dokey, orange lure and daiwl bachs on a floating line with a 3ft poly leader.
• COLIN SHARPE – Safely returned 13 fish using fabs, beetles, buzzers, and apps on floating and intermediate lines.
• TONY STEEN – Tony had quite possibly the best start ever when his first cast produced a double hook up with a tiger and a rainbow! He safely returned 11 rainbows and 1 tiger using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator and nymphs on a floating line.
• GARY MACAVOY – Safely returned 1 fish using buzzers on a floating line.
• JAMIE PROUDFOOT – Safely returned 2 fish caught using an orange egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• BOBBIE ADAMS – Safely returned 4 fish caught using an orange egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• STUART BELL – Safely returned 7 fish caught using a black apps on an intermediate line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• COLIN SPENCE – Safely returned 8 fish including a 10lb rainbow using cormorants, crunchers, and apps on a floating line.
• GORDON MCVICAR – Safely returned 3 fish using cormorants on a floating line.
• DONALD FORBES – We are considering renting out the BBQ hut to Donald to further aid his addiction to Burnhouse! He safely returned 10 fish using buzzers, apps, and beetles!
• JOHN MCMILLAN- Impressed with the amount of fish rising at this time of the year, John says he can’t wait to try Burnhouse out during dry fly season! He safely returned 2 fish caught using a dogs bollocks and a red apps on a floating line.
• DARREN SMITH – Safely returned 6 fish caught using an orange fab, black apps and cheese egg on a floating line.
• TOBY ROUGHTON – Safely returned 6 fish using various apps and cormorants on fast glass and floating lines. When playing one of the fish he said “ your fish just done have an off button! They just keep fighting!”
• BRUCE DYSART – The fish kept escaping Bruce on his last visit and he was disappointed to only manage one to the net when he could have had many MANY more! However he made up for it this week with 6 rainbows and 1 tiger, the tiger took right at the side when he was hanging his fly! He used damsels, apps and a black pennell on floating and intermediate lines.
• STUART BELL – Safely returned 2 fish using a black apps on an intermediate line and an egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• DARREN MCPHERSON SNR – Safely returned 8 fish using various apps and a black snake on slow and fast glass lines.
• DARREN MCPHERSON JNR – Also safely returned 8 fish but I think he deserves the win because one of them was a 12.9lb rainbow! He used various apps on a slow glass line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• KEVIN CRAIG – Was delighted to catch a 5lb tiger using a nomad on a floating line.

THE INTER FISHERIES QUAICH COMPETITION

• SCOTT MITCHELL – BURNHOUSE TEAM – Safely returned 5 fish.
• JOHN DONALDSON – BURNHOUSE TEAM – Safely returned 9 fish and was over the moon to also catch a beautiful wild brown.
• DONALD FORBES – BURNHOUSE TEAM – Safely returned 7 fish.
• AARON KIRKWOOD – BURNHOUSE TEAM – Safely returned 10 fish including a rainbow around 10lb.
• ALAN SMITH – BURNHOUSE TEAM – Safely returned 9 fish.
• ANDY GIBB – HCF TEAM – Safely returned 2 fish including a rainbow estimated to be around 8-10lb.
• RONNIE MCLEAN – HCF TEAM – Safely returned 2 fish.

Thank you to the anglers that stayed on after the competition was cancelled, you turned what was a stressful and disastrous day into a very enjoyable one! And that pot of soup didn’t go to waste!

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.

A massive thank you to all of the anglers who joined us this week, we hope to see you all again very soon! Hopefully in more settled weather!

Friday 11/02/2022 – Friday 18/02/2022

You know its going to be bad when they give the storms names! What a truly horrible week! We have had snow, black ice, glorious sunshine, gale force winds, flooding, half of the water freezing, flat calms, and waves that resemble that of the North Sea! Sometimes all in one day! Understandably we had another quiet week, I was very surprised to see any anglers at all, so I thank all of you that braved that weather to join us, you all deserved a medal!

The fishing, a lot like the weather varied with some anglers producing excellent returns while others struggled. The hotspots this week were the cabin side bay, sluice corner and the field drains.

Thank you also to the anglers who joined us from Newhouse, Bangour and High Cleughearn Fishery to get their practice sessions for the next round of the Quaich. You can read how those anglers got on after the catch report.

FISH OF THE WEEK –  This weeks top spot goes to GREG HOWE with a rainbow weighing 11.5lb.  Well Done, Greg!

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

Other successful flies were foam beetles, tailed okay dokey, zonkers, grub imitations, shimmies,  dogs bollocks, cats whiskers, bloodworms, yellow dancers, spiders, bibio, mini lures and various dry flies.

CATCH REPORT

• ROBERT RANDALLS – “Best place I have fished in a long time, every visit has a story!” Robert weighed in 1 fish for 3lb and safely returned 5 using buzzers on a floating line. He also lost a double figure fish that had the other anglers commenting on the size!
• ALISTAIR DENNIS – Weighed in 3 fish for 7.54lb using a yellow dancer and a green egg on a floating line.
• WULLY MOUNTFORD – Safely returned 5 rainbows caught using a black apps fished static under a sight indicator.
• JIM MCINTYRE – Safely returned 3 fish using a bibio on a floating line and a cheese egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• GILL FARRID – Who owns High Cleughearn fishery and Harelaw fishery lost a few fish and it looked like the blank was on, but he finally managed to get 1 to the net using a cat bug fished static under a sight indicator.
• KEVIN CRAIG – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a red apps on a floating line.
• DECLAN WINTERS – BROKE THE FISHERY RECORD for most fish missed and lost! He safely returned 4 fish including a beautiful tiger and an 8.5lb rainbow which had him begging it to come in because his arm and hand were killing him! The fish were caught and lost on black apps, cormorants, and green shimmies on a slow intermediate line.
• REG DAVIDSON – Wasn’t having much luck until he put on a yellow fab, then he started hitting fish, though most got away one rainbow did make it to the net.
• EDDIE HUNT – Went home very happy after weighing in 4 rainbows for 12lb using a green blob on a floating line.
• GORDON SMITH – “Thoroughly enjoyed his day, another great day!” He safely returned 9 fish using various apps on a floating line.
• DARREN JOHNSTON – “ I need to get up here more often” He safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a green fab on a di3 line.
• DAVID GOSS – “Ive heard so much about the fishery and thought it was about time I came along!” He wasn’t disappointed, he safely returned 5 rainbows including 1 weighing approximately 8lb using a dogs bollocks and a green zonker on a floating line.
• DAVE BOLLAND – Safely returned 9 fish using various apps on a midge tip line.
• TONY MURRAY – Safely returned 3 fish using a cats whisker and eggs on a slow intermediate line.
• FRANK DALY – Safely returned 1 fish using diawl bachs on a 5ft sink tip line.
• JOHN BUTLER – Safely returned 7 fish using a bloodworm, fabs and eggs on floating and midge tip lines.
• DOM HIGGINS – Safely returned 8 fish using a yellow dancer and eggs on floating and midge tip lines.
• GEOFF APPLETON – Safely returned 5 fish using spiders and dries on a floating line.
• GREG HOWE – The big fish have teased Greg for months, one way or another they have always got away…. But not this time! He had an incredible day with 12 to the net including the fish of the week weighing 11.5lb using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• DANNY MCDADE – Safely returned 2 fish caught using a red apps and yellow blob on a floating line.
• JAMES HARRISON – Safely returned 2 fish using buzzers and diawl bachs on an intermediate line. He will be back again in better weather to have another go!
• JIM WATSON – Weighed in 2 fish for 4.9lb and safely returned 3 including a rainbow weighing 9.14lb using buzzers and cormorants on a midge tip line.
• SANDY MABON – From fish xl fishery safely returned 1 rainbow using buzzers on a floating line.
• SCOTT WALKER – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a grub imitation fished static under a sight indicator.
• DAVID GOSS – Back for his 2^nd visit of the week “I have recommended the fishery to so many people!” He safely returned 5 rainbows using a yellow zonker on a floating line. He also caught a beautiful rainbow weighing nearly 6lb, however the fish could not be returned to the water through no fault of Davids, it had significant injuries from a previous angler using a barbed hook. David was as disappointed as I was to see such a beautiful fish not return to the water, but its injuries would not have healed.
• ALEC CAMPBELL – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 3lb and safely returned a beautiful wild brown weighing approximately 1lb using a tailed okay dokey on a floating line. He also took home the 6lb rainbow that David caught, a comfort to know that it will make the dinner plate and didn’t go entirely to waste.

GETTING THEIR PRACTICE IN AHEAD OF THE NEXT ROUND OF THE INTER FISHERIES QUAICH COMPETITION

As promised, I wont give away your tactics.

• ANDY GIBB – HCF – safely returned 7 fish.
• RONNIE MCKEAN – HCF – safely returned 7 fish.
• JIM McKINLAY – HCF – safely returned 13 fish.
• CHRIS TAMBURINNI – HCF – safely returned 11 fish.
• CONNER MCCURK – HCF – safely returned 6 fish.
• RUSSELL DODD – BANGOUR – safely returned 6 fish.
• GERRY KING – BANGOUR – safely returned 3 fish.
• PAUL BEGBIE – BANGOUR – safely returned 3 fish.
• DONALD FORBES – BURNHOUSE – safely returned 9 fish.
• ALAN SMITH – BURNHOUSE – safely returned 12 fish.
• JONNO MCDONALD – BURNHOUSE – safely returned 5 fish.
• RONNIE WEIR – BANGOUR – safely returned a beautiful tiger.

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.

Friday 04/02/2022 – Friday 11/02/2022

The high winds, snow and freezing cold temperatures put a lot of anglers off this week but the ones who braved the weather were rewarded, we witnessed an increase in the amount of fish anglers were catching… sometimes the worst weather can produce the best fishing!

The wind has been blowing into the far bank for over a month, regulars knowing this and who were brave enough picked up fish easily casting along the shoreline, a challenge in the strong winds but especially on the days when the snow was blowing directly into their face. Other hot spots included the field drains, burn drop off and the sluice corner.

The larger fish showed up in big numbers this week, with many impressive specimens landed and many anglers reporting losing double figure fish, usually right at the net. We recommend using a minimum of 8lb line, check your line regularly for knots especially in the windy weather, try to get another angler to net larger fish or call on the bailiff and make sure those hooks are nice and strong! Our larger specimens have a reputation for fighting hard and breaking hearts.

FISH OF THE WEEK –  This weeks top spot goes to TONY STEEN with a rainbow weighing 14.9lb, one of 2 doubles caught by Tony in what was an amazing week for him. Well Done, Tony!

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

Other successful flies were foam beetles, cat bugs, red & black lures, snails, pin fry imitations, snakes, diawl bachs, snatchers, squirmies, incredible cat, hares ears, apps, eggs, nymphs, mini lures, cats whiskers, millennium bugs, shammies, daddies, bunny leech, bibio, eggs with legs.

CATCH REPORT

• DONALD FORBES – The weather was awful and changed every hour, but Donald made the challenging conditions look easy with 11 to the net using buzzers and beetles on a floating line.
• TRACY ALLAN – Even the bad weather wont stop this woman from getting her days fishing in, she safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a red & black lure and a cat bug on a floating line.
• CAITLIN ALLAN – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a cat bug on a floating line.
• HUGH RANKIN – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a cormorant on a floating line, while Cambell “made his weekly donation” next week Cambell!
• COKER WILSON – Safely returned 3 rainbows including 1 weighing approximately 6lb caught using nails and a pin fry imitation on a floating line.
• GORDON REID – From Bowden Springs fishery safely returned 4 rainbows using snakes and cormorants on an intermediate line.
• COLIN SPENCE – “No fish fight like these fish do!” Colin had a brilliant day in terrible conditions, he safely returned 7 rainbows “probably lost about the same amount and then never mind the amount of offers and pulls! He was using cormorants, diawl bachs and snatchers on a floating line.
• ANDY GIBB – Who is part of the High Cleughearn Fishery team popped up for a practice session ahead of the next round of the winter Quaich fishery competition which is at Burnhouse this time. He safely returned 7 fish using cat bugs, squirmies and incredible cats on floating lines and fished static under a sight indicator.
• DEREK GRAHAM – I started the day thinking that nobody would turn up because of the wind, snow, and freezing temperatures, but Derek arrived well dressed for the occasion, like a burglar, black balaclava, and all! A truly terrifying sight if caught off guard! Braving the weather was worth it, in his 4 hours he safely returned 10 fish using a hares ear and black apps on a floating line and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• TONY STEEN – What a week for Tony! On his first visit he safely returned 8 fish including rainbows weighing 14.9lb, 9lb and a few around 5-6lb using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator. On his return visit he safely returned 18 fish including a rainbow weighing 11.2lb also using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• TAM BROGGAN – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a white egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• RUSSELL BRENNAN – Weighed in 4 fish for 9.79lb and safely returned 2 including his new P.B weighing 14lb using a gold head nymph he uses whilst river fishing.
• GARY DRUMMOND – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a mini black lure on a fast sinking line.
• ALAN JACK – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a cats whisker on a floating line.
• ALAN SMITH – Safely returned 3 rainbows using a millennium bug, red apps and buzzer on a floating line.
• STEVEN DAVIDSON – Safely returned 4 fish using a pink egg and a black egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• OWEN COOK – Safely returned 8 fish using various shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• JOHN MULVEY – Left a very happy man after safely returning 3 fish including a beautiful resident rainbow weighing 6lb that gave him a fight he wont forget. A daddy on a floating line and an okay dokey fished static under a sight indicator proving successful for him.
• JAMES WATSON – Safely returned 3 fish using bunny leech and snakes on a floating line.
• GORDON MCVICAR – The fish tend to escape Gordons capture however he was on fire on his morning session this week, he safely returned 5 rainbows including 1 weighing 9.4lb and lost a few more using buzzers, yellow eggs and cormorants on a floating line.
• ROBERT PATON – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a buzzer on a floating line.
• JIM MCINTYRE – Safely returned 5 rainbows including 1 weighing approximately 8lb using a black apps and bibio on a floating line, a great day, however he was left heartbroken when he lost “the biggest fish he has ever seen!” Right at his net! His wee face resembling that of a kid who had lost their favourite toy! Next time Jim!
• WULLIE MOUNTFORD – I could hear Jim shouting from the cabin and could see Wullie with a large fish in his net, now I cant use Jims exact words lol but I will write them as close as I can get “This is becoming a bit of a habit with that auld…” for the 2^nd week running he had caught a large fish, this one weighing 8.4lb. He safely returned 3 rainbows using a black apps fished static under a sight indicator and lost a very large double when it straightened his hook right at the net. It was suspected to be the same fish that had escaped Jim earlier in the day.
• MICHAEL DONNELY – It was looking a lot like the blank was on, however when reeling I to go home he managed to catch one! Eggs with legs, saving the day! Perhaps try them on the retrieve on your next visit instead of static.
• DEREK GRAHAM – Safely returned 5 rainbows caught using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• KEVIN CRAIG – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using buzzers on a floating line.
• IAN DON – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using an okay dokey on a floating line.
• BRYCE DYSART – Was having a nightmare day when fish after fish came off! He was determined not to leave until he got a fish to the net! He finally got one to the net using buzzers on a floating line and received a massive cheer!

 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.

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 2^nd 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 2^ND 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

1^st – HCF – 60 fish

2^nd – Burnhouse Lochan 56 fish

3^rd – Newhouse fishery 43 fish

4^th – Bangour 39 fish

CURRENT POSITIONS WITH 2 MORE COMPETITIONS TO GO

 1^ST – HCF 101 fish

2^nd – Burnhouse Lochan 91 fish

3^rd – Newhouse fishery 72 fish

4^th – Bangour fishery 66 fish

Home turf next on February 20^th! 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.

Friday 07/01/2022 – Friday 14/01/2022

We are still experiencing very mild weather for this time of the year, for the majority of the week the fish have continued to sit higher in the water. We have seen all sorts of weather this week, from bitterly cold strong winds and heavy rain to beautiful flat calms and sunshine that would almost make you believe it was late spring! This produced returns that were varied throughout the week, and the successful methods changed from day to day.

We were delighted to welcome so many new anglers to the water this week and watch as they enjoyed their day, leaving full of praises and an eagerness to return!

This week was the first round of the winter Quaich competition between Newhouse, High Cleughearn, Bangour and Burnhouse. A competition that Steven McGowan from Newhouse Fishery has been organising for a number of years. We were excited to be asked to join in on this little bit of winter fun! You can see how our team got on after the catch report!

FISH OF THE WEEK –  This weeks top spot goes to BRIAN SKINNER with a rainbow weighing 11.3lb! Well done, Brian!

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

Other successful flies were SUSPENDED BUZZERS, HARES EARS, TADPOLES, CAT BUGS, NOMADS,EGGSTACY WORMS, PTN, EGGS, SHAMMIES, SHIMMY EGGS, ALLY MCCOIST, ACE OF SPADES, SPIDERS, MOP FLIES, SQUIRMIES, STALKING BUGS, BLOBS, PINK NYMPHS, BLACK RABBITS, PINK SNAKES, DOGS BOLLOCKS, MIDGET GEMS, MINKIES, FABS, FOAM BEETLE, CHEWING GUM WORMS, CORMORANTS and BLACK DANCERS.

CATCH REPORT

• FRED PADDON – Safely returned 3 rainbows caught using a black rabbit, olive apps and a pink snake all on an intermediate line.
• JOHNNY PORTEOUS – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a pink snake on an intermediate line.
• SCOTT LAIRD – Weighed in 2 rainbows for 4.2lb and safely returned 1 rainbow using black buzzers on a floating line.
• COLIN ANDERSON – Safely returned 4 rainbows including 1 weighing 10.5lb using an Ally McCoist on a floating line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• CHRIS OLD – Safely returned 5 rainbows using a dogs bollocks fished static under a sight indicator.
• IAN DON – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a brown squirmy on a floating line.
• JAMIE STRACHAN – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a red apps on a floating line.
• BRUCE DYSART – Safely returned 6 rainbows using stalking bugs and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• WULLY CARR – Safely returned 4 rainbows caught using buzzers and apps on a sink tip line.
• GORDON SMITH – Safely returned 1 rainbow using an Ally McCoist on a floating line.
• LEWIS MORTON – Safely returned 1 rainbow using an olive apps on a floating line.
• MARK HALL – Safely returned 5 rainbows caught using pheasant tailed nymphs on a floating line and a black egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• RYAN GEMMELL – Safely returned 1 rainbow using an orange shammy fished static under a sight indicator.
• NICKY CAPPAVANI – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a yellow shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• ANDY FLANNIGAN – Safely returned 4 rainbows caught using a white shimmy egg and an Ally McCoist on a floating line.
• MICHAEL MCGROTTY – Popped up with his son for a couple of hours fishing and “the wee man was so happy with his first visit” they went home with a rainbow weighing 2.2lb using a red spider on a floating line.
• JIM ANDERSON – This is the first week for a long time that Jim didn’t catch a double figure fish! He safely returned 4 rainbows using a pink nymph and the viva blob that he caught the 18lb fishery record rainbow with, both on a floating line.
• DECLAN WINTERS – Safely returned 2 rainbows using a pink shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• MICHAEL WINTERS – Beat his boy, he safely returned 3 rainbows using a yellow apps on a floating line.
• ADAM JUKES – Safely returned 3 rainbows using cat bugs and nomads on a floating line.
• HARRY MULVEY – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using an eggstacy worm fished static under a sight indicator.
• CHRIS OLD – Back again for his second visit of the week! This time he safely returned 4 rainbows caught using an olive apps and a mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALLAN FULLERTON – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a red apps fished static under a sight indicator.
• RUSSELL BRENNAN – Weighed in 2 rainbows for 3.15lb and safely returned 1 using a red & amber apps on a floating line with a sinking poly leader.
• ALAN HENDERSON – Weighed in 3 rainbows for 7.5lb and safely returned 3 using a midget gem and a minky on a floating line.
• EDDIE HUNT – Safely returned 1 rainbow using an orange blob on a floating line.
• SCOTT WALKER – Safely returned 3 rainbows using buzzers on a floating line.
• JAMIE STRACHAN – The day started off badly when Jamie realised, he had forgot to bring his reel with him, but after borrowing a reel he went on to safely return 2 rainbows including the biggest fish he has caught for a very long time a rainbow weighing 10.1lb a tequila fab and an orange blob on a floating line.
• DONALD FORBES – The buzzer king safely returned 10 fish using buzzers and a foam beetle on a floating line.
• HUGH RANKIN – Is turning into a big fish magnet! This week he safely returned 1 rainbow weighing 8.7lb using a yellow chewing gum worm fished static under a sight indicator.
• CAMBELL BAILLY – There were no winners or losers in the weekly Hugh and Cambell comp, Cambell also safely returned 1 rainbow using a cormorant on a floating line.
• GORDON MCVICAR – Safely returned 2 rainbows using a black dancer and buzzers on a floating line.
• ALEC CAMPBELL – Weighed in 2 rainbows for 5.17lb and safely returned 2 using a green and a red chewing gum worm fished static under a sight indicator.
• GARY MCGUINELY – Safely returned 12 fish using buzzers, apps and cat bugs on a floating line.
• BRIAN SKINNER – Safely returned 5 rainbows including the fish of the week weighing 11.3lb using fabs on a floating line and a squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• ROBERT PATON – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using buzzers on a floating line.
• TONY STEEN – Safely returned 6 fish using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• DEREK GRAHAM – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a yellow shimmy fished static under a sight indicator and a hares ear on a floating line.
• STEPHEN MURPHY – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a yellow egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• KAROL & MAGDA WERSZANSKI – Both returned 2 fish each using suspended buzzers on a floating line, “that was great fun, we missed loads too!”
• ROBIN LAMBERT – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 2.5lb using a buzzer on a floating line.
• JOHN LAMBERT – Weighed in 2 fish for 4.6lb using a tadpole and buzzers on a floating line.
• CAITLYN ALLAN – Weighed in 1 fish for 3lb caught using a red apps fished static under a sight indicator.
• KEVIN CRAIG – Safely returned 1 rainbow using buzzers on a floating line.

DEREK HUGHES, BILLY CLARK & GRAHAM STEWART

First time visitors to Burnhouse left with big smiles on their faces after experiencing a brilliant days fishing that seen them return 52 fish between them!

• DEREK – Safely returned 24 fish including a 9lb rainbow using buzzers, eggs and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• BILLY CLARK – Safely returned 21 fish including a 7lb rainbow using eggs, shimmies and buzzers fished static under a sight indicator.
• GRAHAM STEWART – Safely returned 7 fish using shimmies and buzzers fished static under a sight indicator.

THE LADS FROM AYRSHIRE

They had been following Burnhouse on Facebook for quite some time and decided it was finally time they paid a visit, and despite one of them losing their phone in the water “The journey was well worth it!” Between them they landed 69 fish!

• BOBBY ADAM – Safely returned 17 fish using yellow shimmies, pink stalking bugs and yellow mop flies fished static under a sight indicator.
• JOHN JAMIESON – Safely returned 17 fish using a cat bug, squirmies and a pink stalking bug fished static under a sight indicator.
• JIM WHITE – Safely returned 8 fish using an ace of spades, cat bugs and a pink stalking bug on a floating line.
• GARY MACAVOY – Safely returned 18 fish using a pink stalking bug and a pink squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• KYLE MACMILLAN – Safely returned 9 fish using pink eggs and squirmies fished static under a sight indicator.

THE WINTER QUAICH FISHERY COMPETITION

A massive well done to all of the participants from the 4 fisheries that took part in the 1^st round of the quaich which took place at High Cleughearn fishery! The conditions were horrific with strong winds and relentless freezing cold rain! The fishery is very exposed, so the anglers had no shelter in such hard conditions, but they were determined to bring home a good result for their fisheries and battled on right till the end, making the managers very proud! Despite the weather it was a brilliant day, the hospitality exceptional and not only did the anglers all bring their A games with them but also their sense of humour! The day was full of fun and laughter!

A total of 132 fish were caught with a rod average of 6.6, incredible given the challenging conditions and a brilliant start to the competition.

THE RESULTS

1^st – HIGH CLEUGHEARN – The home team stormed to victory with 41 fish.

2^nd – BURNHOUSE LOCHAN – 35 fish

3^rd – NEWHOUSE FISHERY – 29 fish

4^th – BANGOUR FISHERY – 27 fish.

THE BURNHOUSE TEAM

Lead by team captain DONALD FORBES, our team consisted of ALAN SMITH, AARON KIRKWOOD, SCOT MITCHELL and JONNO MCDONALD. Guys you did magnificently well, and I could not be prouder! Only 6 fish behind the home team is brilliant going, a good strong start! Thank you for battling through the horrific weather for our team!

• AARON – 9 fish
• SCOT – 9 fish
• DONALD – 8 fish
• ALAN – 6 fish
• JONNO – 3 fish

The next round is at Newhouse fishery on January 30^th, lets show those Newhouse guys how it’s done lol! TEAM BURNHOUSE!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR ANGLERS THIS WEEK, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU 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.

Friday 24/12/2021 – Friday 07/01/2022

Happy New Year from all of us at Burnhouse!

This time last year we were completely frozen over, the scenery and conditions in stark contrast to the winter we are currently experiencing! The weather has been exceptionally mild for this time of the year, meaning that the fish are acting differently to what we would normally expect from winter fishing. Anglers are both in disbelief and excited to see fish rising all over the water and to be still catching on dry flies as the fish continue to sit higher in the water.

The fishing has not slowed either, we have seen some brilliant sport over the last fortnight.

FISH OF THE FESTIVE FORTNIGHT –  The 2 winners of the festive fortnight big fish competition are FRANK DALY with his new P.B, a rainbow weighing 15.02lb! And JIM ANDERSON who is on a winning streak, with a rainbow weighing 14.6lb. Well done to both of you! You are the final 2 winners of the winter big fish competition, your free all-day c&r ticket and scrumptious steak pie awaits you!

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

Other successful flies were yellow owls, hoppers, klink hammers, smokers, daddies, foam beetles, cdcs, bibio snatchers, bibio crunchers, bibio, foam ants, sedgehogs, suspended hares ears, diawl bachs, cormorants, eggs, stalking bugs, snakes, rabbits, yellow dancer, blobs, black mamba, orange lures, damsels, squirmies, mop flies, shimmy eggs, fabs, pink lures, humongous, cats whiskers, predator worm, cat variants, cat bugs, pink & white lures, black & green lures, black poodle, cutthroat cat, shammies, eggstacy worms, blood worms, mini lures and various dries.

CATCH REPORT

• CHRIS LUCAS – Safely returned 4 rainbows using buzzers on a floating line.
• FRANK DONNELLY – Stared off the day brilliantly with a rainbow weighing 5.5lb that had the most beautiful colouration, he then went on to safely return a further 2 including another beautifully coloured rainbow that made him wonder if he had caught the same fish twice. He used various apps on a floating line.
• BOB MCMONIGLE – Had a disastrous start to the day when on his first cast his reel shot off his rod into the water, he managed to recover the spool but not the reel. As if that wasn’t bad enough, it began to rain heavily, and he hadn’t zipped his hood on properly, so he had a very wet neck and back which would prove to be too much when in the afternoon the temperatures dropped! However, despite all of this he still enjoyed his first visit to Burnhouse, the fight from and condition of the fish making up for the disastrous start. He safely returned 4 rainbows using a pink mop fly fished static under a sight indicator and a foam ant on a floating line.
• ANDY RICHMOND – Had the feeling he was in for a terrible day when he lost his first 6 fish! However he went on to safely return 8 rainbows and 1 blue using a peach egg and bloodworms fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALISTAIR CROMBIE – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a green egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• CARSON LOGAN – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a black buzzer fished static under a sight indicator.
• DONALD FORBES – On a day when some struggled, the buzzer king lived up to this reputation, he safely returned 10 rainbows including 1 weighing 11.3lb. He offered some tips to one of the other regulars, he took the anglers rod to demonstrate his technique for retrieving buzzers and almost instantaneously hooked into a fish, leaving that angler both very grateful and in disbelief that the buzzers he had been using unsuccessfully and was about to change actually worked, with the right retrieve.
• CHRIS MELVILLE – Broke in the new rod that he won in the charity raffle! He safely returned 5 rainbows caught using a bibio snatcher and a vicar buzzer on a 3ft midge tip line.
• WULLY CARR – Could not feel his fingers, but it wasn’t going to end his day early! He battled on, and safely returned 3 rainbows caught using bloodworms on a floating line. He was also snapped by 2 big fish.
• DOUGIE HUGHES – Safely returned 3 rainbows caught using a bibio cruncher and a red apps on a 3ft midge tip line.
• JAMIE FERGUS – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using daddies on a floating line, he also dropped a further 11 on various dries. His friend Taylor was left heartbroken when he lost “a monster” on his very first cast! We could see from the other side of the water that the fish he had on was big! Next time Taylor!
• EDDIE HUNT – Weighed in 2 rainbows for 4.2lb and safely returned 1 using green blob on a floating line. “I lost quite a few including a double figure fish!”
• SCOTT HENDERSON – Was in his element, fishing the way he loves and having massive success. He safely returned 8 rainbows using a size 18 black cdc and 1 rainbow using a black squirmy.
• ROBERT ROSSON – Enjoyed his first visit to Burnhouse, he safely returned 13 fish using a green & black fab and olive apps on a fast glass line.
• SCOTT MCGLAUGHLIN – Safely returned 3 rainbows using cat bugs fished static under a sight indicator.
• JAMES MCGLAUGHLIN – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a green blob on a floating line.
• ALAN SMITH – Safely returned 10 rainbows using hoppers, buzzers and sedgehogs on floating and fast glass lines.
• JOHN DALLAS – Safely returned 2 rainbows using mop flies and fabs on a floating line.
• GEORGE PELINE – Is having great success at Burnhouse and has yet to blank. He reads the water well and varies his depth to match the conditions. He safely returned 8 fish using bloodworms on floating and sink tip lines.
• KEIRAN LATTO – Safely returned 4 rainbows caught using a yellow shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• NATHAN HORNER – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a yellow shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• JOHNNY PORTEOUS – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a spearmint shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• COLIN ANDERSON – Safely returned 8 rainbows including 1 weighing 6lb using a size 12 black
• ALFIE SPENCE – Safely returned 4 rainbows using a yellow egg fished static under a sight indicator and then the heavy rain and wind sent him home early.
• WULLIE CARR – Safely returned 9 rainbows using hoppers and stalking bugs on a floating line. The chases and offers he had on his hoppers provided some exciting sport for him.
• STUART PEACH – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a cutthroat cat on an intermediate line.
• ARTHUR PEACH – Safely returned 3 rainbows using a green mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
• JOHN MCGAUGHEY – Safely returned 3 rainbows caught using shammies and eggstacy worms fished static under a sight indicator.
• CHICK MCGREEVY – Safely returned 1 rainbow using an eggstacy worm fished static under a sight indicator.
• PAUL PRICE – Safely returned 15 fish using a green & white mop fly fished static under a sight indicator, his partner in crime JIM MCINTYRE only managing the 1 using a white egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• WULLIE MOUNTFORD – Safely returned 5 fish using a stalking bug and mop flies on a floating line.
• IAN EARLE – Safely returned 6 fish using stalking bugs and squirmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• IAN JONES – Safely returned 6 rainbows using cat variants on midge tip and di3 lines, he also “lost loads”.
• ROBERT CUMMINGS – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using white stalking bugs on a floating line.
• DONALD FORBES – Safely returned 10 rainbows including 1 weighing 12lb which fell for a size 18 buzzer. 8 of his fish were caught using buzzers on a floating line, the other 2 using a cat bug fished static under a sight indicator.
• ARCHIE SPENCE – Hasn’t had much luck on his last few visits to Burnhouse, every time he hooked into a fish it would get away. This time, he got one to the net! And what a fish it was, a beautiful rainbow weighing 13lb! “What a fight!” He was soaked to the bone and freezing cold after forgetting his waterproofs so called it a day, but he was over the moon!
• COLIN SPENCE – Safely returned 3 rainbows using fabs and cormorants on a floating line.
• STUART BELL – The wind and rain got a little too much for Stuart, so he retired early. He safely returned 3 rainbows using olive apps and a yellow smoker on intermediate and floating lines.
• GORDON BELL – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using an olive apps on an intermediate line.
• COKER WILSON – Safely returned 2 rainbows using buzzers and an orange cdc on floating and midge tip lines.
• GORDON REID – From Bowden Springs fishery safely returned 3 rainbows using black snakes and a green & black lure on a ghost tip line.
• WILLY WILSON – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a cormorant on a floating line.
• TAM BROGGAN – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a black poodle on a floating line, just 1 but it was enough to beat Gary who had been on a winning streak!
• IAN PRENTISE – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a white rabbit on a sink tip line.
• BRIAN SKINNER – Safely returned 4 rainbows using a green shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• AARON KIRKWOOD – Safely returned 6 rainbows using a pink lure and an orange lure on floating and fast glass lines “If I had landed all the offers I had it would have been unreal!”
• BRIAN MCCLUCKIE – Safely returned 4 rainbows caught using a humungous on an intermediate line and a green mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
• STUART PEACH – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using damsels on an intermediate line.
• BRUCE DYSART – Safely returned using various dries on a floating line, apps on an intermediate and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• REYNER KENNEDY – Safely returned 4 rainbows caught using klink hammers and smokers on a floating line.
• ROSS MORRISON – Had a red-letter day! 9 rainbows including 2 double figure rainbows weighing 12.6lb and 11.9lb using apps on an intermediate line, shimmies and a predator worm fished static under a sight indicator.
• DAVID EADIE – Safely returned 3 rainbows using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• JOCK MCDOUGAL – Safely returned 5 rainbows using damsels on a floating line.
• KEIRAN LATTO – Safely returned 13 rainbows including his new P.B, a rainbow weighing 14.3lb using red apps on an intermediate line and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• JIM ANDERSON – Just a week after landing the new fishery record, Jim caught another double! This one weighing 14.6lb using a red and black cormorant on a floating line, he then safely returned another 2 rainbows using a daddy and foam beetles on a floating line.
• JIM ANDERSON SNR – Had held the family record for heaviest fish for many, many years so he came with a determination to beat Jim jnrs new record weighing over 18lb! After just a few casts he was into something big! Unfortunately it wasn’t meant to be and the fish slipped his hook. He safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a yellow and red apps on a floating line.
• DAVID & DYLAN MCROBERTS – It was both a fun and a frustrating father and sons day out! They were both getting offers, but the fish appeared to be teasing both of them. Finally both got fish to the net! David safely returned 2 rainbows using red apps on a Di3 line and Dylan safely returned 2 using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator. Dylan could almost taste the victory over his dad and didn’t want to go home until he had one last fish, but the cold soon put an end to their day, next time Dylan!
• GREG HOWE – Safely returned 7 rainbows using a cheese egg and yellow shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• MICHAEL LOWE – Safely returned 6 rainbows using a white squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• DAVID FISHER – Safely returned 5 rainbows caught using buzzers and damsels on a sink tip line.
• GAVIN JOHNSTON – Safely returned 5 rainbows using a black apps on a floating line and a pink egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• JIMMY MARSHALL – Weighed in 2 rainbows for 4.2lb using eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• GREG HOGGAN – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 2.5lb and safely returned 11 rainbows and 1 tiger using size 16 buzzers on a floating line, and various eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• TOBY ROUGHTON – Safely returned 7 rainbows using buzzers, cormorants and fabs on floating and fast glass lines.
• HUGH RANKIN – Had the braggers rights over Cambell this time, he safely returned 6 rainbows including a beauty weighing 10.8lb using bibios and a yellow dancer on a floating line. Cambell had the joy of netting Hughes fish and watching his friend do so good!
• KIERAN LATTO – Safely returned 14 rainbows using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator and apps on an intermediate line.
• NATHAN HORNER – Safely returned 4 rainbows using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator and apps on an intermediate line.
• KYLE BURNS – Safely returned 7 rainbows caught using black shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALAN SMITH – Safely returned 11 rainbows caught using apps, various lures, and buzzers on a slow glass line.
• ALLAN STEWART – Safely returned 6 rainbows caught using various eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• JAMES BRANNAN – Safely returned 6 rainbows caught using various eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• GEORGE BROWNLEE – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using red shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• KIERAN LATTO – Has become a Burnhouse addict! This time he caught 14 rainbows using a yellow shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALEC BOWMAN – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• RYAN BURNS – Safely returned 3 rainbows using buzzers on a 5ft midge tip line.
• JACK CRONAN – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a yellow egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• JAMIE JOHNSTON – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a red apps and buzzers on a floating line.
• JAMIE MCIVER – Safely returned 8 rainbows caught using apps, buzzers, and a pink snake on floating and Di3 lines.
• RUSSELL BRENNAN – Weighed in 3 fish for 11.8lb and safely returned 1 rainbow using a black mamba, diawl bachs and an orange lure on an intermediate line.
• ALAN SMITH – Safely returned 11 rainbows using apps, bibio and hoppers on floating, midge tip and intermediate lines.
• LAWRENCE MCDONALD – Safely returned 1 rainbow using an olive apps on a floating line.
• TONY STEEN – Safely returned 4 rainbows using a yellow squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• DEREK GRAHAM – Safely returned 6 rainbows using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• MARTIN LEYDEN – Safely returned 12 rainbows caught using a black & pink apps on an intermediate line and an orange mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
• BRUCE DYSART – Safely returned 6 rainbows caught using an orange egg fished static under a sight indicator, he also lost a “massive double”
• REYNER KENNEDY – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using an olive apps and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• ROSS MORRISON – Safely returned 5 rainbows and 1 5lb brown using apps on an intermediate line, shimmies and stalking bugs fished static under a sight indicator.
• SCOT MITCHELL – Safely returned 10 rainbows including 1 weighing 12.6lb caught using apps on an intermediate line and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• KEIRAN LATTO – Safely returned 11 rainbows including 1 weighing 11.7lb using apps and pink snakes on an intermediate line and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• TAM BROGAN – Safely returned 2 rainbows using an orange rabbit on a floating line.
• GARY SNEDDON – Beat Tam AGAIN! He safely returned 3 rainbows using a yellow owl and yellow dancer on a floating line.
• TRACY ALLAN – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a red apps on a floating line.
• DANNY MCDAID – Who has recently started fishing, on his first solo venture, safely returned 1 rainbow and was chuffed that he done it all himself!
• TOBY ROUGHTON – Safely returned 7 rainbows including 2 weighing over 6lb using cormorants, apps, zonkers and a pink shimmy on various lines.
• NATHAN HORNER – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using cat bugs fished static under a sight indicator.
• LEE HORNER – Safely returned 2 rainbows including his new P.B weighing 12.9lb using a yellow dancer on a floating line.
• JAMES RILEY – weighed in 1 fish for 2.3lb using a black & silver lure on a floating line.
• DONALD MCMURCHY – Weighed in 3 rainbows for 6.8lb and safely returned 3 using buzzers and cormorants on a floating line.
• CHRIS OLD – Enjoyed his first fishing trip of the year, he safely returned 8 rainbows using buzzers and apps on a floating line.
• JOHN THOMSON – Safely returned 1 rainbow using buzzers on a floating line.
• CRAIG FALLER – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a pink fritz on an intermediate line.

 We take our hats off to the following anglers, some who had travelled all the way from the borders. They were greeted with a beautiful sunrise and fish rising all over the water, a beautiful morning! However the weather drastically changed! The temperature dropped and they were faced with gale force winds, torrential rain and at times snow! Jokes were made that the water resembled that of the North Sea! However, they all stuck it out and considering the weather, the returns were great!

• TONY MURRAY – Safely returned 6 rainbows using diawl bachs, cats whiskers, cormorants, and a black apps on slow intermediate and fast glass lines.
• DAVE BOLAND – Safely returned 2 rainbows using diawl bachs on an intermediate line.
• CRAIG BROWN – Safely returned 2 rainbows and 1 3lb blue using an olive apps on a 5ft sink tip line and a mojito egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• FRANK DALY – Safely returned 3 rainbows including a beauty weighing 15.02lb that at the last minute claimed a spot on the fish of the festives competition! Well done Frank, it was a very impressive fish! A hot head blue flash damsel and buzzers on a fast glass line securing his victory!
• MIKE BLACKWOOD – Safely returned 7 rainbows using a white squirmy fished static under a sight indicator, cormorants and diawl bachs on a sink tip line.
• BRIAN LAIDLAW – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a white mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
• GARY WILSON – A first time visitor to Burnhouse made it look like he was a regular with good knowledge of the water, he was straight into fish and left early a very happy man! He safely returned 8 rainbows using cormorants on a midge tip line.
• ROBERT PATON – Safely returned 2 rainbows using a green shimmy fished static under a sight indicator and a pink fab on a floating line.
• BRIAN SKINNER – Safely returned 6 rainbows and 1 beautiful wild brown using a green shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• JOHN ROSS – Safely returned 1 rainbow and a stunning brown weighing over 8lb using a snake and apps on a sink tip line.
• DECLAN WINTERS – Safely returned 5 rainbows and a wild brown weighing 1lb using damsels on a slow intermediate line and a yellow shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.

 A massive thank you to all of the anglers who joined us over the festive fortnight. We hope to see you again soon!

Tight lines for the week ahead!

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.

FISHERY RULES

• FLY FISHING ONLY
• NO LITTERING. ALL RUBBISH, CIGARETTE ENDS AND USED LINES MUST GO IN THE BINS PROVIDED.
• BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY, NO DOUBLE OR TREBLE HOOKS EVEN WHEN FISHING A KILL TICKET.
• 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 8LB, 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.
• 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.
• ANGLERS WILL NOT PASS JUDGEMENT ON OTHERS 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.

Friday 17/12/2021 – Friday 24/12/2021

This week was exactly what we needed as we enter the festive period for yet another year with restrictions and uncertainties. A reminder that fishing is an escape from the worries and stress that surround us in such unpredictable times! It was a week full of laughter, Christmas spirit, great sport, and p.b and fishery record-breaking fish!

For most of the week we have had flat calms, dreich weather, freezing cold temperatures and heavy fog, to some that would sound miserable, but it brought along with it so much hilarity! In the heaviest of fog anglers could not see the others on the opposite side of the water, nor could we see anyone from the cabin! Splashing could be heard, but it was unknown whether it was fish on, fish moving or anglers falling in! Cries of “big fish” could be heard, but all we could do initially was stand at the door and shout, “what side are you on? where are you?!” and run till we found the anglers with the bends in their rods or big fish in their nets! Anglers fishing with friends often had no idea how their friends were getting on, who was winning! Even though the anglers were cold, the fog brought so much fun and mystery with it!

The fish were caught at a variety of depths from the surface to 10ft down, and on a wide variety of techniques and flies from dries on a floating line, lures on a fast intermediate, to static under a sight indicator. For this time of the year, in such variable and cold conditions, the sport was exceptional, and only a few blanks were recorded.

We would like to take this time to thank you all for your support over the last year and wish you all a very merry Christmas and new year!

FISH OF THE WEEK –  This weeks top spot goes to JIM ANDERSON with his new P.B and fishery record, an incredible 18.4lb rainbow. Well done, Jim what a fish! You are this weeks winner of our winter big fish competition! Your free all-day c&r ticket and scrumptious steak pie awaits you!

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This weeks top 3 flies were BUZZERS, EGGS and SHIMMIES.

Other successful flies were cormorants, diawl bachs, bibio, Griffiths gnat, orange lures, hoppers, spiders, fabs, cats whiskers, apps, squirmies, blobs, humongous, Alex Ferguson, shammies, eggstacy caterpillar, Gerrards poodle, black poodle, daddies, bloodworms, double humpy, damsels, yellow dancers, stalking bugs, minkies, mop flies, grub imitations, cat bugs, millennium bugs, and yellow lures.

CATCH REPORT

• GARY MCGUINLY – Safely returned 5 rainbows using buzzers on a floating line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• DEREK GRAHAM – Safely returned 2 rainbows including 1 weighing 8.4lb using buzzers and an orange nomad on a floating line.
• TONY STEEN – He was getting nips and pulls but couldn’t get the fish to commit, he safely returned 1 rainbow using a buzzer fished static under a sight indicator.
• GEOFF APPLETON – Safely returned 3 rainbows and a stunning wild brown weighing 1.5lb using hoppers and spiders on a floating line.
• BILLY HOEHLE – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using buzzers and diawl bachs on a floating line.
• GORDON MCVICAR – The fish were teasing Gordon again and it looked like the blank was on, he finally managed 1 to the net using cormorants on a floating line.
• STEVEN MCVICAR – Was chuffed to beat his dad, he safely returned 2 rainbows using an orange dancer on a floating line.
• IAN DON – Safely returned 3 rainbows using buzzers and a pink fab on a floating line.
• DAVE BOLAND – The travel up from the borders was well worth it! He safely returned 8 rainbows including a beauty weighing 13.9lb using diawl bachs, fabs and cats whiskers on a slow intermediate line.
• CRAIG BROWN – Safely returned 8 using apps, diawl bachs, cormorants on floating and fast glass lines and an orange squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• TONY MURRAY – Safely returned 4 using an orange fab, cormorants and cats whiskers on fast and slow intermediate lines.
• FRANK DAILY – Safely returned 6 using tequila blobs, humongous and buzzers on a slow intermediate line.
• BRIAN LAIDLAW – Weighed in 2 fish for 6.33lb caught using diawl bachs and a black and white apps on a floating line.
• MIKE BLACKWOOD – Safely returned 4 rainbows caught using eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• LAWRENCE MCDONALD – Safely returned 1 rainbow using buzzers on an intermediate line.
• BRIAN MCCLUCKIE – Safely returned 3 rainbows including a beauty weighing 14.2lb that made his arms hurt, using an Alex Ferguson and olive apps on an intermediate line.
• JOHN MCGAUGHEY – Safely returned 7 rainbows using yellow eggs and shammies fished static under a sight indicator.
• CHICK MGREEVY – Safely returned 2 rainbows including his new p.b weighing 13.1lb using an eggstacy caterpillar fished static under a sight indicator.
• GARY SNEDDON – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using buzzers on a floating line.
• TAM BROGGAN – Caught the winning fish against Gary with his very last cast, he safely returned 3 rainbows caught using Gerrards poodle and a black poodle on a floating line.
• RONNY TURNBULL – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a daddy and a bloodworm on a sink tip line.
• JIMMY MILLER – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a double humpy on a sink tip line.
• ECK KYLE – Weighed In 3 rainbows for 7.65lb and safely returned 2 using a cheese egg fished static under a sight indicator and an orange blob on a sink tip line.
• JOHNNY PORTEOUS – Had a day he will never forget with 2 fish for 22.9lb including his new p.b weighing 14.4lb using a yellow egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• SANDY KIRKWOOD – “The offers I was getting was incredible” He safely returned 1 4lb rainbow using a damsel on a floating line.
• DOMINIC HIGGINS – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 3lb using a yellow dancer on a midge tip line.
• GRANT TENNANT – “I did what I do best, kept dropping the fish” He weighed in 2 rainbows for 4.33lb using a yellow dancer on an intermediate line.
• CHRIS LUCAS – “Thank you for a brilliant day!” He safely returned 6 rainbows using buzzers on a floating line and shammies fished static under a sight indicator.
• FRANK DONNELLY – Was struggling till Chris told him what to put on, so Chris is claiming his fish lol.
• PAUL DOIG – Safely returned 3 rainbows using fabs on a floating line and eggs and stalking bugs fished static under a sight indicator.
• SCOTT MATHESON – Travelled from the borders and was not disappointed, he safely returned 3 rainbows including 1 weighing 10.2lb using buzzers on a floating line.
• NATHAN JOHNSTON – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using bloodworms and mojito mop fished static under a sight indicator.
• EDDIE HUNT – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 2.5lb caught using an orange buzzer on a floating line.
• GREG HOWE – The larger Burnhouse rainbows really cause Greg a lot of heartache, on his last visit he lost a very large double and, on this visit, he lost another! 3^rd time lucky Greg! He safely returned 3 rainbows caught using pink eggs and green shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• RYAN GIBSON – Safely returned 5 rainbows including 1 weighing 10.5lb using eggs and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• JIM ANDERSON – Safely returned 4 rainbows including his new p.b and new fishery record weighing 18.4lb using a viva blob, pink squirmy and yellow lure all on a floating line.
• WULLIE CARR – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using cormorants and hoppers on a floating line.
• DONALD FORBES – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using buzzers on a floating line.
• TRACY ALLAN – Was delighted to catch her first brown, a beauty weighing 3.4lb.
• JAMIE MCRAE – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a pink mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
• DREW MILLAR – Safely returned 7 rainbows including 1 weighing 12.10lb using shammies and cat bugs fished static under a sight indicator.
• IAN MILLAR – Even though his fingers were freezing, and the weather was miserable Ian enjoyed his first visit to Burnhouse, he safely returned 3 rainbows including a beauty weighing 8lb using buzzers on a floating line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• HUGH RANKIN & CAMPBELL BAILLIE – This weeks battle between the 2 friends ended on a 2-2 draw, both caught their fish using orange dancers on a floating line.
• EDDIE HUNT – Weighed in2 rainbows for 6.14lb and safely returned 3 using buzzers and a green blob on a floating line.
• GARY SNEDDON – Well and truly beat Tam, he safely returned 3 rainbows using cats whiskers and millennium bugs on a floating line. Tam practiced his long-distance catch and release!
• SCOTT WALKER – Safely returned 3 rainbows using his old faithful grub imitation.
• STEVIE PLANK – Safely returned 5 rainbows caught using fabs, minkies and buzzers on a floating line.
• MICHAEL WARD – Safely returned 2 rainbows and a wild brown using a damsel on a floating line.
• NICKY CAPAVANNI – Safely returned 3 rainbows using yellow eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• RYAN GEMMELL – Safely returned 4 rainbows caught using eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• GREG HOWE – Safely returned 6 rainbows in his short visit using shimmies and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• GEORGE BROWNLEE – Safely returned 3 rainbows using shimmies and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• BILLY HOEHLE – Safely returned 3 rainbows caught using diawl bachs, cormorants and a yellow dancer on a floating line.
• BRIAN SKINNER – Safely returned 7 rainbows caught using eggs and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALAN SMITH – Safely returned 5 rainbows including 1 weighing 9lb using bibios, a Griffiths gnat and a zonker on a slow intermediate line.
• THE BUZZER KING – Donald Forbes, safely returned 5 rainbows and a wild brown straight lining buzzers.
• SAMMY TOMINEY – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 2.58lb using a yellow dancer on a floating line.
• WULLIE CARR – Safely returned 3 rainbows caught using hoppers and a yellow blob o a floating line.
• MARK HALL – Safely returned 4 rainbows including 1 weighing 11.4lb using cormorants and an Ally McCoist on an intermediate line. “I don’t know what you feed these fish but that just wouldn’t come in!” He needed a rest after the double figure rainbow.
• JOHNNY PORTEOUS – Safely returned 3 rainbows caught using the cheese shimmy he tied the night before.
• BRIAN JACK – Safely returned 4 rainbows using a green egg and green shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• ANDY RICHMOND – Safely returned 11 rainbows including 1 weighing 8lb using shimmies, eggs and stalking bugs fished static under a sight indicator.

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.

FISHERY RULES

• FLY FISHING ONLY
• NO LITTERING. ALL RUBBISH, CIGARETTE ENDS AND USED LINES MUST GO IN THE BINS PROVIDED.
• BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY, NO DOUBLE OR TREBLE HOOKS
• EVERY TICKET ENTITLES ANGLERS TO FISH ONLY 1 ROD AT A TIME
• NO SET LINES
• 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 8LB, TIGERS AND BROWNS MUST GO BACK, UNLESS IN POOR CONDITION. THE DECISION TO KILL THESE FISH MUST ONLY BE MADE BY THE BAILLIFF
• 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 BAILLIFF 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.
• IF ANGLERS FIND THEMSELVES ON A HOT SPOT, PLEASE MOVE ON AFTER 5 FISH
• THE BAILLIFF 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. Never 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.

 Thank you to all of the anglers this week, we look forward to seeing you again!

 TIGHT LINES FOR THE WEEK AHEAD!

Friday 03/12/2021 – Friday 10/12/2021

It may be freezing cold, but this time of the year brings so much beauty with it. The frozen landscape that welcomes the anglers so beautiful that it sets them up perfectly for the day ahead, the frost highlights the intricate workings of the cobwebs, the flat calm water mirrors the magnificent colours of the sunrise, the glistening ground below your feet crunches as you walk and has captured the movements of the wildlife that frequent the water. Winter is here and it can be a test to your will power at times but take a deep breath of that crisp air and appreciate the beauty of your surroundings.

The best sport continues to come from the shallows, the wild browns are spawning in the burn, and it is attracting the fish in large numbers. The recent heavy rainfalls also mean that there is plenty water coming in from the field drains, the fish are feeding on all of the insect life washed in, creating plenty hot spots around the lochan.

FISH OF THE WEEK –  This weeks top spot goes to SCOTT WALKER with his new P.B a 14.4lb rainbow. Well done, Scott, you are this weeks winner of our winter big fish competition! Your free all-day c&r ticket and scrumptious steak pie awaits you!

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This weeks top 3 flies were CORMORANTS, SQUIRMIES and EGGS.

Other successful flies were yellow dancers, Pittsford pea, emergers, orange lures, okay dokies, blobs, shammies, buzzers, grub imitations, case caddis, fabs, mop flies, blue mermaid, apps, olive dancer, pink lure, hoppers, black lures, shimmies, millennium bugs, snakes, cat bugs, eggstacy worm, black rabbit, smokers, midget gem, black pennell, diawl bachs, midge, gummy worms, shimmy eggs, kingfisher butcher, spiders, eggs with legs and a purple lure.

CATCH REPORT

• PAUL PRICE – Safely returned 3 rainbows using a smoker and blob on a floating line and an egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• BILLY HOEHLE – Was getting nips and pulls on his lures but nothing would stick until he changed to cormorants, catching almost instantly, he safely returned 2 rainbows caught using cormorants on a floating line.
• ALAN HENDERSON – Had “another brilliant day” he weighed in 3 rainbows for 10.11lb and safely returned a further 5 including a beautiful rainbow weighing 8.93lb using a midget gem, black pennell, diawl bachs and a size 18 midge all on a floating line.
• ROBERT RENDALLS – “what a day” he safely returned 7 rainbows caught using an okay dokey on a floating line.
• JOSH MAITLAND – Enjoyed his first visit to Burnhouse, he left us great feedback on the brilliant condition and fight from our fish and the maintenance, thank you Josh we love good feedback .He safely returned 2 rainbows caught using an okay dokey fished static under a sight indicator.
• BILL MCDONNACH – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a cormorant on a floating line. He also gave us the best description of a fly I have ever heard. “My mates up there catching fish after fish on something that looks like a centipede with a hair do!” We couldn’t wait to find out what the fly was.
• PHIL MCDONALD – “That was a fantastic day!” He safely returned 10 rainbows using a centipede with a hair do…. A gummy worm fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALEC CAMPBELL – Safely returned 1 rainbow using an egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• TOBY ROUGHTON – Enjoyed his first visit to Burnhouse for a wee while, he safely returned 11 rainbows including 1 weighing 9.2lb and another that was just shy of his P.B weighing 12.6lb. “I knew it was big the second I hooked into it!” His arm was very tired in the end. He was using cormorants and fabs on a floating line and shammies and squirmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• BRIAN SKINNER – Safely returned 5 rainbows including 1 weighing 7lb using a mojito squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• IAN DON – Safely returned 4 rainbows using buzzers on a floating line.
• SCOTT WALKER – Safely returned 2 rainbows including 1 well into double figures using a grub imitation fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALAN WALKER – Safely returned 1 rainbow using a pink mop fished static under a sight indicator.
• JOHNNY PORTEOUS – Safely returned 2 rainbows in his short time fishing using his new creation, a covid shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• BRIAN JACK – Safely returned 2 rainbows using white eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• GEOFF APPLETON – Safely returned 6 rainbows caught using a yellow mop fly pulled on a fast intermediate line and cormorants on a floating line.
• ECK KYLE – Weighed in 2 rainbows for 5.47lb and safely returned 1 using a blue mermaid and an orange dancer on a sink tip line.
• JOHN DONALDSON – Made the challenging conditions of flat calm and sunshine look easy, he safely returned 12 rainbows and blues using apps and an olive dancer on a slow intermediate and a squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• AARON KIRKWOOD – Safely returned 2 rainbows using a red apps on a fast glass and pink lure on an intermediate line.
• JOHN MCKAY – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using an orange egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALAN SMITH – Safely returned an 8lb rainbow caught using a black hopper on a floating line.
• WULLIE CARR – Safely returned 2 rainbows caught using fabs on a floating line.
• RORY STEWART – His rod eyes kept freezing over but Rory stayed from the beginning to the end! It is brilliant to see youths so dedicated! He safely returned 2 tigers and 4 rainbows using a black lure and red apps on an intermediate line.
• DOMINIC HIGGINS – Weighed in 4 rainbows for 12.4lb caught using a yellow dancer on a floating line and a pink squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• GRANT TENNANT – Weighed in 3 rainbows for 7.03lb using a pink squirmy fished static under a sight indicator. He appeared to be practicing his long-distance catch and release for most of the day.
• LAWRENCE MCDONALD – Had “another excellent days fishing at Burnhouse” He safely returned 10 rainbows including 1 weighing 8lb using a Pittsford pea and emergers on a floating line.
• CAMBELL BAILLY – The pressure was on when Cambells partner in crime Hugh kept catching and missing fish, it looked like the blank was on again, but he finally got 2 to the net using a yellow dancer and orange lure on a floating line.
• HUGH RANKIN – What a day for Hugh! He safely returned 6 rainbows including 1 weighing 11.5lb and another weighing 6.3lb! The fish finding his yellow dancer irresistible! We look forward to these guys coming every week, the competition between them is brilliant, a joy to witness!
• JONNO MCDONALD – Safely returned a 6lb brown and a rainbow using a red and yellow apps on an intermediate line and an okay dokey fished static under a sight indicator.
• EDDIE HUNT – Weighed in 2 rainbows for 4.56lb using an okay dokey fished static under a sight indicator.
• TRACY & CAITLIN ALLAN – Had “another amazing mother and daughters day out!” Tracy safely returned 7 using an orange dancer and orange blob on a floating line and a yellow shammy fished static under a sight indicator. Caitlin safely returned 1 rainbow that gave her a tremendous fight using an orange dancer on a floating line.
• GREG HOGGAN – Popped up for a couple of hours and safely returned 5 rainbows using Donnay Mac charity buzzers on a floating line.
• RUSSELL BRENNAN – Weighed in 2 rainbows for 4.62lb using an orange lure on a floating line.
• SCOTT WALKER – Safely returned 7 rainbows including for the second visit running a double figure rainbow, this one his new P.B weighing 14.4lb using his faithful grub imitation fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALAN WALKER – Safely returned 6 rainbows including 1 weighing 9lb using a case caddis on a floating line and pink squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• DONALD FORBES – The buzzer king strikes again! He safely returned 1 4lb blue and 7 rainbows including 1 weighing 8lb that “just did not want to come in!” using his buzzers and fabs.
• BRIAN SKINNER – Safely returned 5 rainbows using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• ROBERT PATON – Had a very memorable day, he safely returned 12 rainbows including 1 weighing 11.5lb and a tiger weighing 6.8lb using buzzers and fabs on a floating line, and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• MALCOLM MILLER – Weighed in 1 rainbow weighing 2.2lb using a kingfisher butcher on a floating line. Good to see one of the old traditionals making the catch report!
• ALEC CAMBELL – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 2.8lb using a yellow squirmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• ROBIN LAMBERT – Had yet another brilliant day, he weighed in 3 rainbows for 6.11lb and safely returned a further 4 using cormorants and spiders on a floating line.
• ROBERT GRANGER – Safely returned 1 rainbow caught using eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• MARTIN LEYDEN – Safely returned 5 rainbows using apps, buzzers, and eggs with legs fished static under a sight indicators.
• TRACY ALLAN – Her first fish of the day got her very excited, a 5lb tiger! She then went on to safely return a rainbow using a shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• GEORGE BROWNLEE – Safely returned 3 rainbows caught using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• SCOTT WALKER – Has became a Burnhouse addict! He safely returned 3 rainbows using a grub imitation fished static under a sight indicator and a purple lure on a floating line.
• JOHN MCKAY – Safely returned 3 rainbows using a mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
• ANDY ROBB – Safely returned 2 rainbows using a mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.

THE B.B.C (BUNG BASHERS CLUB)

They arrived before the sun came up and brought their awesome banter and cheesiest Christmas jumpers and hats. Andy Richmonds outfit caused hilarity lighting up the dark morning with the numerous twinkling-coloured lights on his hat and jumper, an almost spooky sight as he walked around the dark shores looking for his first fishing spot, like something from a U.F.O movie.

The weather started off beautiful and the fish welcomed the anglers with a spectacular morning rise! But it wasn’t to last, the weather took a turn for the worse, even the weather forecasters didn’t predict it! The freezing cold strong winds and heavy rain were a test to their will power! But they stuck it out, determined to make the most of their day, some of the anglers had travelled up from Newcastle and it would have been a waste to give in!

They took advantage of the roaring log fire in the BBQ hut at half time to dry off, heat up and have a good bit of banter, a proper catch up for the friends that the borders divide. Though most struggled at the thought of leaving that comfort, relaxation, and warmth, they bravely once again ventured out into the horrific weather outside for the remainder of their day.

Despite the challenging conditions there were some brilliant returns. We take our hats off to them for braving that weather!

• RICHARD BAIN – “ I will definitely be back!” he safely returned 17 using “practically everything he put on!” bugs, eggs, shimmies, he caught on so many things he couldn’t remember them all.
• ANDY RICHMOND – Safely returned 14, the best saving itself till last, the biggest fish of the day, a stunning 11lb rainbow! Millennium bugs and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator proving very successful for him.
• KEVIN WALKINSHAW – Safely returned 12 using cat bugs, eggs, squirmies and an okay dokey fished static under a sight indicator.
• JIM SKILLING – Safely returned 9 using snakes and apps on various lines.
• DAVID NEILSON – Safely returned 8 using a black rabbit on a floating line and shammies fished static under a sight indicator.
• PAUL SNAITH – Safely returned 5 using shammies fished static under a sight indicator.
• DREW MILLAR – You always know when Drews on the water, that brilliant loud belly aching laugh echoes through the hills lol. He caught the first fish of the day and went on to safely return 5 using a yellow shammy and millennium bugs fished static under a sight indicator.
• KENNY SKILLING – Safely returned 4 using eggs and squirmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• ROB SHARPE – Safely returned 2 using eggstacy worms fished static under a sight indicator.
• THOMAS FLEMMING – Safely returned 2 using millennium bugs fished static under a sight indicator.
• STUART BELL – For some reason the Burnhouse trout always escape Stuarts capture, this time though he got one to the net using a millennium bug fished static under a sight indicator.
• RONNIE SHEPHERD – The fish were at their games, GET YOUR REVENGE the next time!

A total of 79 fish was caught between 12 anglers, a rod average of 6.58, exceptional given the very  challenging conditions!

Thank you for choosing Burnhouse for your end of year group booking. We hope to welcome you all back.

FISHERY RULES

• FLY FISHING ONLY
• NO LITTERING. ALL RUBBISH, CIGARETTE ENDS AND USED LINES MUST GO IN THE BINS PROVIDED.
• BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY, NO DOUBLE OR TREBLE HOOKS
• EVERY TICKET ENTITLES ANGLERS TO FISH ONLY 1 ROD AT A TIME
• NO SET LINES
• 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 8LB, TIGERS AND BROWNS MUST GO BACK, UNLESS IN POOR CONDITION. THE DECISION TO KILL THESE FISH MUST ONLY BE MADE BY THE BAILLIFF
• 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 BAILLIFF 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.
• IF ANGLERS FIND THEMSELVES ON A HOT SPOT, PLEASE MOVE ON AFTER 5 FISH
• THE BAILLIFF 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. Never 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.

Thank you to all of the anglers this week, we look forward to seeing you again!

TIGHT LINES FOR THE WEEK AHEAD!

 Friday 26/11/2021 – Friday 03/12/2021

Those mild mornings have been replaced by beautiful wintery scenes. We had our first snow fall and the first major storm. Winter has finally arrived!

Its not just the breath-taking sunrises that have welcomed our anglers this week, the fish are putting on a show with spectacular morning rises that leave the anglers excited and eager to get on the water as quickly as possible. The fish are still sitting in the top 3 feet of water and the floating line is still having the most success, quite remarkable for this time of the year.

FISH OF THE WEEK –  This weeks top spot goes to LAWRENCE MCDONALD with his new P.B a 12.11lb rainbow. Well done, Lawrence, you are this weeks winner of our winter big fish competition! Your free all-day c&r ticket and scrumptious steak pie awaits you!

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This weeks top 3 flies were BUZZERS, DIAWL BACHS and EGGS.

Other successful flies were cormorants, shimmies, orange dancer, squirmies, rabbits, cat bugs, mop flies, emergers, grub imitations, blobs, damsels, stalking bugs, apps, mermaids, orange tadpole, gold humongous, Pittsford pea, bunny leech, shrimp imitation, Henrik Larsson, various lures and various bung flies.

CATCH REPORT

• BILLY HOEHLE safely returned 2 rainbows and 1 wild brown using a gold humongous and diawl bachs on a floating line.
• IAN DON safely returned 1 rainbow using a cheese egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• CONNER MCGURK safely returned 2 rainbows using buzzers on a floating line.
• JOHN GOODFELLOW safely returned 3 rainbows using a mop fly fished static under a sight indicator and buzzers.
• LAWRENCE MCDONALD had a red-letter day, he safely returned 15 rainbows including 1 weighing 12.11lb using buzzers, diawl bachs and a Pittsford pea on a floating line.
• SCOT MITCHELL safely returned 5 rainbows using buzzers on a floating line and apps on an intermediate line. Massive thank you to Scot for helping cut down the fallen tree that was blocking off the toilets.
• GARY SNEDDON safely returned a stunning tiger and 1 rainbow using a black rabbit on a floating line. He also beat Tam and was delighted!
• GORDON SMITH safely returned 3 rainbows using a bunny leech and a red apps on a floating line.
• GEORGE BOAG safely returned 3 rainbows caught using buzzers, diawl bachs and cormorants on a floating line.
• M MULGREW safely returned 5 rainbows using eggs and a shimmy egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• GORDON MCVICAR only popped up for a few hours and left with a massive grin on his face, he safely returned 7 rainbows and had a double hook up using buzzers on a floating line.
• DECLAN WINTERS safely returned 11 rainbows using a white shrimp imitation fished static under a sight indicator.
• MICHAEL WINTERS was “getting lessons from his son” he safely returned 6 rainbows using a white shrimp imitation fished static under a sight indicator.
• MARK HALL safely returned 3 rainbows using a green and white stalking bug on an intermediate line.
• JOHN MCKAY safely returned 1 rainbow caught using an eggstacy egg fished static under a sight indicator.
• GORDON MCVICAR safely returned 1 rainbow using a buzzer on a floating line.
• DOM HIGGINS weighed in 3 rainbows for 9lb using a pink apps on an intermediate line.
• GRANT TENNANT weighed in 4 fish for 15.4lb and safely returned a further 4 using a blue mermaid and an orange tadpole on a floating line.
• GORDON MCVICAR safely returned 4 rainbows using buzzers and cormorants on a floating line.
• IAN DON safely returned 4 rainbows including 1 weighing 10.5lb using squirmies and apps fished static under a sight indicator.
• COLIN DAVIDSON weighed in 2 rainbows for 8.3lb and safely returned 1 using an orange mop fly fished static under a sight indicator.
• TRACY ALLAN safely returned 1 using a shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
• CHRIS ALLAN safely returned 1 using a Henrik Larsson on a floating line.
• KEITH MURPHY safely returned 6 rainbows using eggs fished static under a sight indicator and emergers on a floating line.
• GARY MCGINELY had a great morning, he safely returned 8 rainbows using “various bung flies.”
• SCOTT WALKER safely returned 9 rainbows including a beautiful double figure rainbow using a grub imitation fished static under a sight indicator.
• ALAN WALKER safely returned 9 rainbows using mop flies fished static under a sight indicator.
• BOAB MC safely returned 6 rainbows using buzzers and diawl bachs on a floating line.
• CLINT DOIG safely returned 7 rainbows using buzzers on a floating line.
• JAMIE McCRAY safely returned 5 rainbows using white mop flies fished static under a sight indicator.
• TRACY & CAITLIN ALLAN had a fun but freezing mother and daughters day out. Tracy safely returned 4 rainbows using an orange blob and cormorants on a floating line, and Caitlin safely returned 2 using a fiery damsel on a floating line.
• JOHNNY PORTEOUS safely returned 3 rainbows and a stunning brown using shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• BRIAN SKINNER safely returned 2 rainbows using a pink squirmy fished static under a sight indicator and buzzers on a floating line.
• DONALD FORBES the buzzer king safely returned 6 rainbows in his short visit.
• TONY DEEB safely returned 5 rainbows using cormorants and diawl bachs on a floating lines.
• DEREK GRAHAM said that if he had landed all of the fish he had hooked into he would have had one of his best ever days fishing! He landed a brilliant 12 rainbows using orange and yellow shimmies fished static under a sight indicator.
• TONY STEEN “ The sport this morning was unbelievable!” he safely returned 14 rainbows including 1 weighing 7.5lb and lost 2 doubles, using various eggs and shimmies fished static under a sight indicator and various lures on an intermediate line.
• GEORGE BROWNLEE safely returned 1 rainbow using eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• CAITLIN ALLAN beat her mum and she was delighted! She safely returned 2 rainbows caught using an orange dancer on a floating line.
• BRIAN SKINNER safely returned 2 rainbows caught using buzzers on a floating line and eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
• BEN ROBERTSON enjoyed his first visit to Burnhouse, he safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a cat bug fished static under a sight indicator and a black rabbit on a floating line.
• CHERYL FASSETT “he’s really not happy because I beat him!” Wouldn’t worry about it Cheryl I have the same effect on the guys! Fun isn’t it! In just a few hours she safely returned 5 rainbows using eggs fished static under a sight indicator.

FISHERY RULES

• FLY FISHING ONLY
• NO LITTERING. ALL RUBBISH, CIGARETTE ENDS AND USED LINES MUST GO IN THE BINS PROVIDED.
• BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY, NO DOUBLE OR TREBLE HOOKS
• EVERY TICKET ENTITLES ANGLERS TO FISH ONLY 1 ROD AT A TIME
• NO SET LINES
• 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 8LB, TIGERS AND BROWNS MUST GO BACK, UNLESS IN POOR CONDITION. THE DECISION TO KILL THESE FISH MUST ONLY BE MADE BY THE BAILLIFF
• 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 BAILLIFF 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.
• IF ANGLERS FIND THEMSELVES ON A HOT SPOT, PLEASE MOVE ON AFTER 5 FISH
• THE BAILLIFF 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. Never 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.

Thank you to all of the anglers this week, we look forward to seeing you again!

 TIGHT LINES FOR THE WEEK AHEAD!