Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for week commencing 16th July 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for week commencing 16th July 2012.

The river was hit by yet more torrential rain last week but it has now settled back and the current weather pattern is settled for the coming week, which is far better news. The catches were good for the past week despite fluctuating conditions, especially on Saturday with 39 registered. The fresher water should encourage salmon and grilse to run and should give the river a great chance of producing more good sport. If the weather settles down the river will see it’s true potential.

Summer and Autumn Salmon fishing on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

The weather is to remain settled this week with the chance of rain at the end but hopefully it will not unsettle the river and maintain excellent prospects of sport on the river. There might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river and hopefully the run will be maintained after fresh water to give us even more success. Grilse are now more evident in the system and Multi sea winter salmon continue to be caught, which is very encouraging. The prospect of a large salmon is a real possibility after a bigger fish appeared over the last few weeks.

As to methods, in settled conditions and warmer river temperatures fishing by any method will be varied to catch the elusive Tay salmon. Fly fishing with a floating line and a sink tip is recommended with smaller tubes or a dressed fly. It is always worth a go with a Sun Ray as well. Spinning from the bank with Devons and Tobies are a good bet. It is even worth a go with a flying C or an upstream Toby as the fish become more active in warmer water.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's catch and release policy for 2012.
From 1 June to end of Season:
• All hen fish of any size and all cock fish over 10 pounds should be released.
• All coloured and gravid fish to be released.
• No more than one clean fish weighing, where possible, less than 10 pounds should be retained per angler per day.
• Anglers should not use worms in September or October in any part of the district.
Worming in June, July and August
Please adhere to these recommendations and help preserve the long term future of the river and your sport.

To help you follow our guidelines I have included these helpful pointers

How to SAFELY Release a Salmon

“The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water
and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers. When taking a picture, lift the fish from the water with wet hands, quickly take the picture and return it immediately back to the water.
“Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival.”

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

Tight lines.

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