Willowgate trout fishery- Beautiful brownie

Willowgate trout fishery- A beautiful brownie caught by Mr Peter Brownwright on Saturday 24th April 2010.

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Willowgate trout fishery- Willowgate cafe

Willowgate trout fishery- Our cafe has recently achieved Eat Scotland standards.

 

Willowgate trout fishery- Fishing school

Willowgate trout fishery- We have a dedicated game fishing school based at Willowgate. Our experienced ghillies can give tuition in both trout and salmon casting as well as teaching techniques which will help you catch you intended quarry. Whether are wanting to brush up on your casting or you are a beginner starting from scratch please contact the fishery on 01738446546 to book a lesson.

 

Willowgate trout fishery- Killer patterns

Willowgate trout fishery- We now have a new range of flies for sale in the Willowgate shop. These patterns are all proven fish catchers and are expertly tied by our own Martin Smith. Call in for a look and take advantage of these fantastic flies as they sell quickily.

 

Willowgate trout fishery- Report 24th April 2010

Willowgate trout fishery- Big catches have been a feature of recent days at Willowgate. Biggest fish was a 15lb brown captured last week. I will post a photo and some more details as i get them. Other notable catches were James Lister and Greg Donnelly who landed 55 and 35 respectively on 6 hr catch and release tickets. 90 fish for 2 rods is staggering action. Again all of these fish were beautifully conditioned and fought very hard. Fish are well spread out around the pond now as water temperatures rise steadily. Other massive captures include Wullie Leach who nailed 4 for 14lb plus another 35 returned and L.Rhind who had 34 on catch and release. F Rigby had 18 on a 4 hr c+r ticket. Allan Johnson had this 7lb fish pictured below on a Nomad. Bernard Robinson also landed a 7lb fish on a black nomad.

 

 

 

Successful methods are varied which can be expected now we are having some real spring weather. Imitative patterns are coming into their own now with methods ranging from straight lining tiny black buzzers, nymphing with GH hares ears and PTN's to targeting the free rising fish with CDC's. Black shuttlecock buzzers being a favourite at this time of year. Again small is the key after the cold winter with natural imitations in sizes 14 and 16 being most effective. Lures are still working also with the freshly stocked fish with damsel variations, nomads and blobs featuring heavily. Spring is the best time of year to target fish on imitation patterns as the water temperature is perfect for active feeding so if you're after that memorable bumper haul then concentrate on trying to fool the fish. Mike

Willowgate trout fishery- Willowgate wizard

Willowgate trout fishery- This is a pic of the "Willowgate wizard". This beautiful traditional salmon fly was designed and tied by top tyer Ranald Hutton. He tied this pattern while demonstrating tying techniques at our open day on 28th March 2010. Ranald is a regular fisher at Willowgate.

 

Willowgate fishery- weekend report

Apologies for the lack of reports. I have been away from work recently with a back injury. Here is a weekend report from Martin Smith. Mike

Willowgate was relatively quiet at the weekend but those anglers who did fish enjoyed some sensational sport.

Regular visitor Mick Leo had the best catch on Saturday with 2 for 6lbs and 17 returned. A small goldhead black tadpole was his best fly.

On Sunday James Litster and Greg Donnelly had around 80 fish between them on catch & release They caught fish from virtually every peg and fished a variety of tactics including blob and bung, straight-lined buzzers, dries and a black rabbit on a slow glass. Greg had a fish of around 10lbs on his first cast of the day!

With the evenings lengthening, the fishery will be open until 8.30pm this week

Also the road has now been tarred and is as smooth as a babies backside.

Please contact the fishery on 01738446546 for any more info.


Tight Lines, Martin