Burnhouse Lochan Fishery – Weekly Report: 11.12.20 – 18.12.20                                        

It has been a week of constant variation in the water temperature and air pressure which resulted in a variation in performance and tactics.

There were days when the fishing was spectacular, the fish were on the chase, big bow waves and aggressive takes creating excitement amongst the anglers. On other days  the fish appeared to just switch off, small natural flies on a slow retrieve or fishing under a sight indicator were the key to success.

FISH OF THE WEEK – This week’s top spot and winner of the 6hr C&R ticket is JOHN DONALDSON with a stunning 13.5lb rainbow! The fish put up a tremendous fight, stripping 30 yards of backing on its first run!  Well done, John!

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This week’s top 3 flies were ORANGE LURES, BUZZERS and TAILED OKAY DOKEY.

Other successful flies were eggs, black rabbits, gold head nymph, damsels, millennium bugs, ace of spades, cormorants, daiwl bachs, wotsits, tequila blob, pink lure, black & green zonker, pink squirmy worm and a peach shimmy.

CATCHES OF THE WEEK

  • TAM BROGAN – “Had a brilliant day!” He weighed in 1 rainbow and 1 blue for 6.61lb and safely returned 6 rainbows, 1 weighing 8lb. The big bow waves from the fish chasing his orange lure in the shallow water, were causing quite a stir amongst anglers.
  • IAN DOBBIE – Safely returned 3 rainbows, caught using an orange egg fished static under a sight indicator and a black rabbit on a floating line. On a return visit he safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using a millennium bug fished static under a sight indicator and a black rabbit on a floating line.
  • GREG HOWE – Had one of those frustrating days that he lost every fish he hooked into. He returned the next day on a mission to have a better day and he certainly did! He safely returned 2 rainbows, the hard fighting fish made quite an impression on him (and his wrist 😂) Both fish were caught in the shallows fishing a gold head nymph on a floating line.
  • DECLAN WINTERS – Safely returned 6 rainbows including 1 weighing 10.78lb. All were caught in the shallows using an orange fritz, uv damsel and a millennium bug all on a floating line. On a return visit he safely returned 4 rainbows, caught using a tailed okay dokey fished static under a sight indicator.
  • GEOFF APPLETON – safely returned 5 rainbows, caught using an ace of spades on a floating line.
  • IAN DON – Safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using an orange lure in the shallows.
  • ALLAN DOWNIE – “What a cracking couple of weeks I’ve had great fun!” Allan safely returned 5 rainbows and lost as many using an orange nomad and a damsel on a floating line, with a quick retrieve. Another angler to get the “buzz” from the chase in the shallows.
  • JOHN DONALDSON – Made difficult conditions looks easy! He safely returned 2 tigers – 1 weighing 6lb and 11 rainbows including the fish of the week weighing 13.5lb. Cormorants, daiwl bachs and a tailed okay dokey were the successful flies.
  •  SCOT MITCHELL – Had been looking forward to his first visit to Burnhouse and even though the conditions were very difficult he was not disappointed and managed 5 rainbows to the net including 1 weighing 8.5lb.
  • DAVIE FISHER – “It’s a lovely set up here!” He safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a tailed okay dokey fished static under a sight indicator.
  • RONNIE TURNBULL – Safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a green daiwl bach on a floating line.
  • JOHN MCKAY – Safely returned a 6.5lb tiger and a 10.5lb rainbow, both were caught using a millennium bug fished static under a sight indicator. On a return visit he safely returned 6 rainbows, caught using a pink squirmy worm fished static under a sight indicator.
  • MATTHEW WATSON – Safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a black & green zonker on a floating line.
  • GEORGE BROWNLEE – Weighed in a beautiful 5.5lb rainbow, caught using a pink lure on a floating line.
  • JOSH MOODY – Did not let the freezing cold rain and wind deter him and it paid off! He weighed in 1 rainbow for 5.5lb and safely returned a rainbow weighing 11.74lb rainbow. Both were caught using a tequila blob on an intermediate line.
  • LEWIS MORTON – “I can’t believe how hard the fish fight in here!” He safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using an orange wotsit fished static under a sight indicator.
  • STEWART PEACH – Safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a green wotsit fished static under a sight indicator.
  • GLEN MCNEIL – Safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using buzzers on a floating line.
  • KEITH RODGERSON – Safely returned a stunning brown, caught using a buzzer fished static under a sight indicator.
  • BRIAN SKINNER – Weighed in 1 rainbow for 4.41lb, caught using a white egg fished static under a sight indicator.
  •  ROBERT PATON – weighed in 2 rainbows for 10.73lb and safely returned 2 rainbows, 1 weighing 7.5lb. Mixed flies and tactics, a pink egg fished static under a sight indicator and a damsel & buzzer on a floating line.
  • JONNO MCDONALD – safely returned 6 rainbows, caught using an orange nomad, orange dancer and buzzers all on a floating line.
  • MAY ANDERSON – safely released 5 rainbows, caught using a uv damsel, tailed okay dokey, peach shimmy and an orange fluff cat all on a floating line.

 

Important COVID-19 Regulations – please read:

Please adhere to the following:

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

 

With Christmas next week we have decided to say happy Christmas to our anglers in the best way possible, this weeks stocking will have more big fish, that should put some smiles on anglers faces and quite a bend in their rods!

We would like you wish you all a very merry Christmas!

Stay safe and tight lines for the week ahead!