Burnhouse Lochan Fishery – Weekly Report: 13.11.20 – 20.11.20                                                                  

It has been a strange November for us anglers! With milder weather than in previous years, we are seeing a lot of late hatches and insect life that we should not be seeing at this time of the year. Who would believe that we are in November when there is still a plentiful amount of amber sedges?

The constant variation in temperature has proven to be challenging, however there have been very few blanks reported this week! Our angler’s perseverance being the key to their success but isn’t that what makes fishing more exciting?

Finding out what the fish want, figuring out the depth and the retrieve. Fishing is not meant to be easy; it is meant to be rewarding of the work put in. The reward for our anglers? Grade A fish that never fail to impress with their strength and their condition.

 

FISH OF THE WEEK – This week’s top spot goes to CHRIS MULHOLAND who was delighted with the fight and condition of the stunning 10.5lb rainbow that fell for his orange stalking bug. Well done, Chris!

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This week’s top 3 flies were BUZZERS, CORMORANTS and EGGS. Other successful flies were; shimmy bugs, soldier Palmer, shimmies, yellow dancers, sparkler, black peacock spider, stalking bugs, bloodworms, wotsits, yellow lures, blobs, yellow squirmy worm, UV cats whisker, daiwl bachs, hot head lures, black & red lure, black dancer, orange rabbit, white & green rabbit, hot head damsel, pin fry imitation, pink lure, puddle bug, cats whisker, black apps, green & white fritz, black & orange lure, Ally McCoist, orange dancer, sunburst Ally McCoist, cinnamon & gold and a mini cut throat cat.

 

CATCHES OF THE WEEK

  • GORDON McVICAR – had an amazing day in the pouring rain! With a stunning 7lb 11oz tiger and a 9lb 7oz rainbow the weather was miserable, but he certainly was not! The successful flies were an orange dancer and a sunburst Ally McCoist. On a return visit he safely returned 1 rainbow and 1 tiger, caught on a black dancer.
  • PAUL PEDAN – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using an orange wotsit and buzzers fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JACK ZEREBSKI – safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a black dancer on a floating line.
  • IAN DON – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using an orange shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JIM MORRISON – weighed in 2 rainbows for 11lb 5oz, caught using a cormorant and a yellow dancer on a floating line.
  • JOHN KERR – weighed in a beautiful fully finned rainbow for 6lb 8oz, caught using a cormorant on a floating line.
  • JOSH MUIR – really enjoyed his first visit to Burnhouse “I will definitely be back!” He safely returned 5 rainbows and 1 blue, caught using a black apps and a shimmy fished static under a sight indicator. Also, a black & orange lure on a floating line.
  • KEVIN MUIR – also had a brilliant first visit to Burnhouse safely returning 6 rainbows and 1 blue, caught using green and black wotsits fished static under a sight indicator.
  • NATHAN JOHNSTON – also a first timer to Burnhouse safely returned 9 rainbows, caught using eggs fished static under a sight indicator and a green and white fritz.
  • COLIN MARSHALL – safely returned 1 rainbow that gave him a sore arm, “what a fight!” He was fishing a peach egg fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JIMMY MARSHALL – weighed in “a beauty” rainbow for 4lb 8oz, caught using an Ally McCoist on a floating line.
  • GEO BROWNLEE – weighed in 2 rainbows for 8lb 8oz, caught using a red egg fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JOE MURPHY – safely returned 7 rainbows, caught using cormorants and stalking bugs. On a return visit he safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a cormorant on a floating line.
  • GORDON FERGUSON – safely returned 3 rainbows, caught using cormorants on a floating line. On a return visit he safely returned 4 rainbows 1 around 10lb, also caught using cormorants.
  • KEITH RODGERSON – safely returned 4 rainbows, caught using buzzers on a floating line. On a return visit his son Liam stole the day with 2 rainbows caught using buzzers. Keith was delighted as his boy done it all by himself! It is a proud parenting moment to see your child catch fish all on their own! Well done Liam!
  • GLEN McNEIL – who had not fished Burnhouse for several years really enjoyed his visit with 4 rainbows to the net, caught using buzzers on a floating line.
  • BRIAN EADIE – safely returned 5 rainbows, caught using a shimmy and an orange rabbit both on a floating line.
  • WULLIE CARR – safely returned 2 rainbows 1 around 8lb, caught using buzzers and a hot head damsel both on a floating line.
  • ALAN SMITH – safely returned 4 rainbows all of a decent size, caught using cormorants and a small pin fry imitation of his own design, which is deadly for Alan and many of the anglers have “clocked” the success he is having with it! I think you may have a few anglers having a closer look at that fly Alan. 😂
  • JOHN MCGRADDIE – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using a pink lure and a daiwl bach on a floating line.
  • ANDY RICHMOND – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using a puddle bug and a cats’ whisker both on a floating line.
  • DREW MILLER – safely returned 4 rainbows, impressed again by the quality of the fish in our Lochan. The successful fly was a cream bug fished static under a sight indicator.
  • CHRIS MULHOLAND – safely returned 2 rainbows including one at 10.5lb, caught using an orange bug and a cheese egg fished static under a sight indicator.
  • RICHARD GRAY – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using a cheese egg and a bloodworm fished static under a sight indicator.
  • STUART COCHRANE – who is new to fly fishing now has “the fly-fishing bug” after weighing in 1 rainbow for 4lb 6oz, caught using a pink wotsit fished static under a sight indicator.
  • STEVEN QUEEN – safely returned 3 rainbows, caught using a yellow lure on a floating line.
  • MASON HEWITT – safely returned 3 rainbows, caught using a pink blob and stalking bugs, fished static under a sight indicator.
  • DEREK STEWART – safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a yellow squirmy worm fished static, under a sight indicator.
  • BRIAN STEWART – weighed in 1 rainbow, for 3lb 2oz caught using a UV cats’ whisker on a floating line.
  • ALAN HOGG (Alan Fly Guy) from THE FLY-FISHING GUY UK STILL WATER & RIVERS Facebook page – safely returned 4 of the hardest fighting and best quality fish has landed! He caught these using a black and green daiwl bach and a hot head lure.
  • JIMMY QUIN – enjoyed his day at Burnhouse safely returning a fin perfect rainbow, caught using a black and red lure.
  • GEOFF APPLETON – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using a black & peacock spider on a floating line.
  • JAMIE REYNOLDS – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
  • SAM CAMERON – safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a white shimmy bug fished static under a sight indicator.
  • ALLY MCMAHON – safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a white & chartreuse rabbit on an intermediate line.
  • DEREK GRAHAM – weighed in 2 rainbows for 6lb 8oz and safely returned another 2 rainbows. All were caught using orange eggs fished static under a sight indicator.
  • TONY STEEN – weighed in 3 rainbows for an impressive 18lb 3oz, caught using an orange egg and an orange shimmy fished static under a sight indicator. He also caught 1 using a sparkler on a floating line with a quick retrieve.
  • JACKIE BURNET – safely returned safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a yellow dancer on a floating line.
  • JOHN BOYLE JNR – safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a yellow dancer on a floating line.
  • JOHN BOYLE SNR – safely returned 2 rainbows, caught using a yellow & red shimmy fished static under a sight indicator.
  • STEPHEN LIMBERT – safely returned a stunning 9lb 8oz rainbow, caught using a soldier Palmer on a floating line. This is his second visit to Burnhouse, both times he has caught “impressive fish” last week he had a Burnhouse double.
  • STEVIE McGOWAN from NEWHOUSE FISHERY – safely returned 3 rainbows, caught using shimmy bugs fished static under a sight indicator.
  • JONNO MCDONALD – was ecstatic to catch his first ever tiger! He also safely returned 3 rainbows, the successful flies were an orange dancer, buzzers, and an orange shimmy.
  • MAY ANDERSON – safely returned 4 rainbows, caught using a mini cutthroat cat and a cinnamon & gold, both on a floating line.

 

With the tightening of COVID-19 restrictions and the introduction of Tier Level 3 and 4 areas to our surroundings –

  • We can only accept anglers from our Tier Level 3 Falkirk area. This means for the time being saying goodbye, for now, to some of our regulars, and we are as disappointed as you are.
  • However, this is in the best interest of our anglers and staff. If we do our best to limit the spread now, the quicker we can get back to enjoying the things we love in life. We look forward to welcoming you all back, in safer times!
  • Online bookings have been suspended temporarily, please call 07949220511 to book your session. This is to allow us to monitor where our anglers are travelling from. ALL ANGLERS MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE.

 

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.

 

Stay safe and tight lines for the week ahead!