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Catch Reports 2013 |
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With the evening sessions now in full swing, from 1630 till dusk including weekends, evening rises are proving short-lived as the temperature drops quickly thru the evening, but anglers using floating lines with buzzers and nymph patterns, hares lugs, crunchers, diawl bachs and snatchers are steadily taking fish, especially round the grassy margins at Firwood Point and the south shore. The Dam Wall is fishing well during daytime sessions where anglers using intermediate lines and Damsels, Dancers, Rabbits and Blobs are getting bag limits. Boat anglers are also catching at all depths and all methods.
P. Rosinski had a Green-tagged fish worth £100, and C. Anderson had a Red-tagged fish worth a bottle of whisky. Unfortunately, both anglers were fishing Catch and Release, so both tagged fish were safely returned for another lucky angler to catch.
Some good bags included Mr Storey, with 4 fish for 10.5lbs on a Cats Whisker, J. Morton had 4 for 10lbs on a Diawl Bach. J. Potter and G. Howarth had 10 and 9 respectively on Catch and Release.
Newmarket Fishing Club had 11 fish for 31lb 12oz to their 6 rods, with Brian Rennie catching a Red-tagged fish to win a bottle of whisky. Barrys Fishing Club had 29 fish for 68lbs to their 10 rods for their visit.
G. McEntee won heat 1 of the Country Sportsman sponsored Open Competition to receive a Greys reel courtesy of the sponsor. He also had a lovely fish of 5lbs 6oz (capped at 3lbs for competition purposes) in his bag of 5. Other qualifiers were J. Dougall, L. Grant, J. Smith and N. Mitchell. All qualifiers go forward to the Free final on Sunday 29th September, day session.
7th May
With the evening sessions now started, from 1630 till dusk including weekends. Late evening rises are proving popular with anglers using floating or short midgetip lines with Nymph patterns, Hares Lugs, Crunchers, Diawl Bachs and Snatchers being the best flies especially round the grassy margins at Firwood Point and the south shore, The Dam Wall is fishing well during sunny spells where anglers using HI-D lines and booby nymphs are getting bag limits. Boat anglers are also catching at all depths and all methods.
Some good bags this week were B McIntosh 4 for 11lb on a Cormorant, N Heeps 3 for 10lb best 6lb, Wilson Allardyce 4 for 11lb on Buzzers, John Oliphant 4 for 11lb 2oz on Buzzers, Jim Morton 4 for 10lb on a W.S.W., Tam Brogan 4 for 10lb on a Poodle and David Morrison 4 for 10lb.
Jimmy Fairley caught a Red-tagged fish worth a free day ticket and Paul Howarth caught a Green-tagged fish worth £100.
The first heat of the Country Sportsman (FMTC) sponsored Open Competition is on Sunday 12th May during the evening session 16:30 till dusk, club competition rules apply. Any angler interested can book a place by phoning the clubhouse on 01324 714190 or 07410695375 all qualifiers go forward to the Free final on Sunday 26th September, day session.
30th April
With recent cold westerly winds still keeping the surface on the cool side fishing can be hard for anglers trying to copy the many varieties of natural feeding, moving round the reservoir whether on the boats or bank to find the fish was the preferred method rather than staying on the same platform or dam wall and waiting for the fish to return. From the boats casting toward the shallows toward Firwood Point or the South Shore using small traditional wets like Black Pennels or size 14 black buzzers during bright sunshine has seen good returns.
Good bags this week went to John Taylor (Falkirk) 4 for 11lb on a Grizzly Cat, D Hill 4for 10lb 8oz, boat partners Mr Fraser and D Innes had 8 for 21lb 12oz and J Ferguson had 2 for 8lb on a Dawsons Olive.
Anglers please note the evening sessions start this Saturday 4th May from 1630 till dusk and the dates are now available for the four heats of the Country Sportsman (FMTC) sponsored Open competition where all qualifiers go forward to the free final on Sunday September 29th. All four heats are Sunday evening sessions with the first heat on Sunday May 12th, and the final is a day session, for dates phone the clubhouse 01324 714190 or 07410695375 or check the Open Competition link on this web-site.
23rd April
The weekly stocking policy has been increased over the past few weeks with large rainbows, browns and a few blues added to the reservoir for additional sport. The sun is warming the water but the cold winds are keeping the surface cool so the fish are again generally feeding from two to six feet deep.
During the sunny spells Yellow Dancers, Growlers, Black and Green Fritz and Orange Blobs fished slowly on intermediate or midge tips with long leaders were working well. From the boats or the deep water from the Dam Wall static Black or Olive Buzzers and Diawl Bachs were catching most fish.
Of the visiting clubs Fisons FC had 27 fish for 76lb with D Muir having the heaviest bag at 4 for 12lb. Other good bags were J Fleming 4 for 11lb, J Allan 4 for 10lb 8oz, A Dizzaro 4 for 12lb, J Morton 4 for 10lb. The heaviest brown was caught by Jimmy Anderson (California) at 8lb 4oz and safely returned.
Anglers please note the evening sessions start on Saturday 4th May from 16.30 till dusk and the dates are now available for the four heats of the Country Sportsman (FMTC) sponsored Open competition where all qualifiers go forward to the free final on Sunday September 29th. All four heats are Sunday evening sessions with the first heat on Sunday May 12th, and the final is a day session, for dates phone the clubhouse 01324 714190 or 07410695375 or check the Open Competition link on this web-site.
16th April
There was excellent sport for both full ticket and catch and release anglers fishing from the boats or the bank. With the water still slowly warming fish are getting caught at all depths especially in the shallows around Firwood point with intermediate or floating lines with Yellow Dancers, Black and Green Dancers, Cats Whiskers and Blobs taking most fish, fast sinking lines and Boobies are fishing well on the South shore and using the wind to drift buzzers or Diawl Bachs has been very successful from the dam wall. Boat anglers are doing particularly well during warmer sunny spells and taking advantage of Buzzer hatches with Black, Claret and Olive being the prominent colours.
Of the visiting clubs Cumbernauld British Legion had 31 for 78lb, Bathgate British Legion had 12 for 26lb and South Queensferry had 16 for 44lb 8oz with Keith Lewis top rod with 4 for 17lb best 8lb 5oz. Other good bags went to J Meek 4 for 10lb, John Miller 4 for 11lb on Ace of Spades, Ross McNeil 4 for 10lb 8oz, B Brogan 4 for 10lb, Tam Brogan 4 for 10lb 12oz on a Lightbulb and K Lamb 4 for 11lb on a Humungus. Junior angler M Inglis 2 for 6lb on a Daddy and also released an 8lb 4oz brown trout.
Members please note the Millhall Salver competition due to take place this Sunday 21st has been cancelled till further notice and the reservoir will be open to the public.
Visiting clubs are reminded that bookings are still being taken and many weekend dates have already been booked, for bookings phone the clubhouse on 07410695375 or 07410695377 for Bill or e-mail buzzerbill@virginmedia.com
9th April
With no rain and sunnier weather last week the water temperature increased enough to bring on buzzer hatches mid-afternoon and encouraged fish to feed more. This meant a change of tactics from previous weeks to smaller more natural feeding and those who did were well rewarded with good bags or high returns on catch and release when most fish are being taken on Green or Olive Buzzers, Blood worms, Kate McLaren, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, Bibios, Black Pennel and Diawl Bachs as small as size 12. During the early morning, intermediate or midge tip lines pulling lures very slowly gave best results.
Of the visiting clubs Fisons FC had 27 fish for 67lb 8oz with D Muir top rod taking 4 for 13lb 8oz best 6lb and A Grey caught a red-tagged fish to win a free days fishing. Broxburn FC had 15 for 36lb 2oz with R Kenady also catching a red-tagged fish.
The heaviest bag of the week was Ian German (Falkirk) with 3 for 13lb best 9lb on a WSW, others were Mr Fabio 4 for 11lb, Tam Brogan 4 for 10lb 8oz, R Archer 4 for 10lb 4oz and M Jenkins 4 for 12lb. M Everett caught a superb 5lb brown which was safely returned.
Members are reminded the first club competition of the season, The Millhall Salver is on Sunday 21st April, day session. Boats will be available to members of the public.
Visiting clubs are reminded that bookings are still being taken and many weekend dates have already been booked, for bookings phone the clubhouse on 07410695375 or 07410695377 for Bill or the e-mail address on the club web-site http://www.millhall-reservoir.co.uk/
2nd April
There was excellent sport this week with most fish being caught in deeper water during cold spells using slow sinking or intermediate lines with boobies, yellow dancers and most hothead variants taking most fish, sunny spells produced buzzer hatches just out from the dam wall where floating lines Diawl Bachs variants Black Buzzers with red or orange cheeks gave anglers full bags in the shallows traditional wets like Kate McLaren, Butchers and Bibios were the favourite wet flies followed by mini lures such as Cats Whiskers and mini Dancers.
Of the visiting clubs Bridge Inn (Linlithgow) had 15 for 41lb 2oz the best bags were Marty Nelson 2 for 10lb best 8lb on a Black Dancer and Andy Paterson 4 for 10lb 8oz on Booby Nymphs. Laphord FC caught 19 for 47lb 4oz. Other good bags were Gary Wintrup 4 for 10lb, Tam Dalgliesh 4 for 10lb F Dizzazo 1 for 8lb and Dougie Green (Grangemouth) 2 for 10lb best 7lb on a Growler.
Visiting clubs are reminded that bookings are still being taken and many weekend dates have already been booked, for bookings phone the clubhouse on 07410695375 or 07410695377 for Bill or the e-mail address on the club web-site http://www.millhall-reservoir.co.uk/
26th March
The cold easterly wind is keeping the water surface temperature low and making the fish feed between two and six below the surface. Most fish being caught in deeper water from the boats or the dam wall using slow sink or intermediate lines with black or dark olive lures catching most fish. At shallower parts of the reservoir the most successful tactics were intermediate or very slow sinkers with lures like Cats Whiskers, Damsel variants, Olive Growlers, Yellow Dancers and traditional wets like Kate McLaren, Black Spiders and Diawl Bachs, especially from the grassy margins at south shore and Firwood point.
Some good bags this week went to Mr Keenan with 4 for 11lb on a Nomad, J Black 4 for 14 best 6lb on Blobs. Boat partners Jim and Bill Graham (Falkirk) had 8 for 25lb best 7lb on a Humungus and returned a 5lb brown trout.
Anglers please note the new phone numbers 07410695375 for the clubhouse or 07410695377 for Bill, the club secretary.
19th March
The recent cold easterly winds can making fishing difficult but anglers who braved the wind and changed tactics were rewarded with good bags. Most fish are being caught in deeper water especially from the Dam wall on intermediate or sinking lines using old favourite lures like Cats Whiskers, Yellow and Black Dancers, Silver Sparklers, Nomad Variants and Black and Green Fritz. Black Buzzers are also taking fish in deeper water during sunny spells. At the shallower parts around Firwood Point and the South Shore traditionals like Kate McLaren, GRHE, Gold Head Damsels and Cormorants are taking most fish.
Of the visiting clubs Alexanders FC (Falkirk) had 43 fish for 125lb 12oz and Bonnybridge AC had 44 fish for 110lb 4oz with Sandy Dean top rod with 3 for 12lb including the best fish of the week, a cracker of a brown trout at 7lb.
Notable bags this week went to Willie Salmond (Falkirk) 3 for 10lb best 4lb, Ian Sharp 4 for 10lb 2oz, A Bennie 4 for 10lb best 4lb J Brown (Bonnybridge) 4 for 11lb 8oz best 4lb, P Mitchell 4 for 10lb 12oz best 3lb 12oz and C Doull 4 for 11lb 8oz best 4lb 6oz. W Murray 4 for 10lb.
Visiting clubs are reminded that bookings are still being taken and many weekend dates have already been booked, for bookings phone the clubhouse on 01324 714190 or via Bills e-mail address buzzerbill@virginmedia.com
12th March
The first full week of the season saw excellent sport for both full ticket and catch and release anglers fishing from the boats or the bank.
Despite the water still being cold with gusting easterly winds fish are still getting caught at all depths especially in the shallows around Firwood point where anglers taking advantage of shelter from the wind were able to hang buzzers from a bung.
Other areas were best fished using intermediate or slow sinking lines with yellow dancers, black and green dancers, cats whiskers and bloodworms taking most fish, fast sinking lines and boobies are fishing well on the South shore.
Of the visiting clubs this week Greenock District AC had 30 fish for a combined weight of 68lb.The heaviest fish of the week, a brown trout at 9lb went to Oriental visitor Mr Wan which was safely returned to the water.
Bookings are still being taken for visiting clubs and there are a few weekend dates available, to book phone 01324 714190 or email via buzzerbill@virginmedia.com
5th March
A sunny morning on the first day of the season at Millhall saw plenty of over wintered and recently stocked fish being caught. Over the weekend a total of 141 fish were taken for a combined weight of 324lb and 102 were caught on catch and release, all safely returned to the water. The first fish of the new season was caught by Mr Ferry.
The heaviest rainbow at 7lb 12oz and brown trout at 8lb were both caught by Mark McKenzie from club sponsors Country Sportsman (FMTC).
Wullie Dunsmore caught an orange tagged fish to win a free days fishing in his bag of 4 for 11lb 8oz all on a Damsel.
The first visiting club this season, Dalzell FC's 11 members all bagged up taking 44 fish for 98lb 6oz.
Most fish were caught just under the surface around the hot spots of Firwood Point and the Dam Wall with Yellow Dancers, Growlers, Black Buzzers and Black/Green Fritzs.
Tea and Coffee will be free to anglers this season again with voluntary donations to Strathcarron Hospice or Scottish Disabled Anglers. There will also be a reduction of £2 off a full day for senior citizens on Mondays.
The tagged fish competition is in place again with different coloured tags for different prizes with £100 being the top prize.
Bookings are still being taken for visiting clubs and there are still a few weekend dates available, contact Bills e-mail address buzzerbill@virginmedia.com or phone the club at 01324 714190