Lake of Menteith, 30 August 2020

  Superb conditions for a day on dries – mild, light breeze and good overhead cover.  The main problem was the lack of meat on the water and the dearth of rising fish, almost everywhere we tried.  Turns out others fishing in different parts had better luck!  I was fishing with Allan Everington.  Allan started…

Lake of Menteith, 22 August 2020

Much better weather than expected.  Moderate wind from the south west, with cloud cover, some sun and a few showers.  Quint warned that the fishing had been extremely difficult, but stocking levels were good.  I was with Dougie Skedd and we both agreed to start with dries; no surprise there.  Dougie started with a half-hog and a…

Coldingham Loch, 09 August, 2020

  An unseasonably cool day on the east coast… with an easterly breeze!  The air was 17C, but it felt a lot cooler.  The odd blink of sun was very welcoming!  The water was a degree warmer, at 18C, and it was gin-clear. Gareth reported the fish were on top and dries were working, but…

Glencorse Reservoir, 02 August 2020

I was fishing with prospective new member Mel Mitchell.  The wind, as normal, was swirling but mainly from the north west, moderate but strong at times and our drogue was used throughout the day.  We started at the end of the bay just below the farm, adjusting constantly to drift into the corner at Kirk bridge.…