Willowgate trout fishery- Big tides

Willowgate trout fishery- A huge low pressure over the Atlantic caused a massive tidal surge with recorded tides being 5.3m which was much higher than the predicted tide of 4.6m. This is biggest tide for years but as can be seen from the photos there was no problem with the water reaching the fishery.

 

 

Willowgate trout fishery- Open day 28th March 2010

Willowgate trout fishery- The open day was a great sucess today. Even with the blustery wind good numbers of anglers turned out. Special interest were the spey casting demonstrations and the casting competition. The fishing was steady with some good catches for those who battled the breeze. The included a 11lb rainbow for Greg Donnelly and a nice 4lb brown for young Macauley. Unlucky to Hugh who after fighting a massive brown estimated at 15lb for 20 mins lost it at the net. Better luck next time round. the fish covered 10 pegs before coming unnder control. We currently have a lot of big fish in Willowgate. Some are over 20lb and won't evade capture for long. To have a chance of contacting these monsters contact the fishery on 017378446546 to make a booking.

 

 

Willowgate trout fishery- First trout captures

Willowgate trout fishery- This last week a lot of new anglers have had sucess catching there first fish. This includes Vanessa and Peter Johnson pictured below. If you like to brush up on your casting or learn some new fly fishing techniques please contact the fishery on 01738446546 to book a lesson.

 

 

Willowgate fishery- big brownie

Willowgate fishery- One of the big brownies in Willowgate. This one was caught on Saturday 20th March and put up quite a tustle.

Willowgate fishery- Good catches in the blustery weather

Willowgate trout fishery- Some action photos from today at the fishery. Report to follow. Peter Edge and John Morton released 7 and 6 respectively. John Cook had 2 for 7lb today plus returns. Robert Young had 3 for 10lb, as did John Patrick who also returned 7. Andy Nicholl returned 15 on goldhead nymphs. Other patterns which scored well today were blobs, marabou bloodworm patters and small lures.

 

 

 

 

Willowgate trout fishery- Weekend report

Its a blustery day today at Willowgate but plenty of fishers are braving the conditions. Catches have been good over the last few days. Catches included Robin Hutton who released 4 including one at 7lb. William Dorran released a good fish at 12lb. Mr Sutherland had 2 for 10lb. Catch and release anglers are enjoying plenty of sport with good numbers figuring in most catches. As the water temperatures begin to rise fish are switching heavily onto natural food items. Size 16 buzzers being very effective. During the morning fish are being caught readily in the surface layers on shallow tactics on floating lines. During the middle of the day as the sun is getting stronger fishing pressure will usually put the fish a bit deeper so a change to an intermediate reaps rewards. By late afternoon a floating line becomes more effective again. As always it is very important to find fishes depth. Also the recent rise in water temperature has encouraged fish to chase fast moving lures, so expect strong takes and keep leader BS over 6lb.

 

Willowgate trout fishery- Dolphin

Willowgate trout fishery- Exciting site today in the River Tay next to the trout fishery. A dolphin making its way up river. Crusing quickly around the river it seemed like the animal was feeding. Hopefully this may be a sign of a run of salmon up river as a seal was following close behind. I will post a few better photos next week.