Salmon Fishing Scotland January Flood on the Mighty Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
The recent milder weather has melted a lot of the snow and caused this massive spate. Once it settles back the prospects of catching some fresh run spring salmon should be good.
This is a big flood on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland in late January 2013 caused by a big snow melt. You can see where the "mighty" comes into the description of this fabulous river.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay District Salmon Fishery Board Open Meeting.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay District Salmon Fishery Board Open Meeting.
The TDSFB are to hold an open meeting in the Birnam Institute, Birnam, Perthshire at 7pm on 26th March 2013.
The meeting is welcome to all to air their views on the river what ever the issues.
There will be 2 presentations made during the meeting and there will be an open forum the air views and take questions on the river.
Tay Board Chairman Bill Jack will give a presentation on the river board assessment and how it is spent.
David Summers will give a presentation on the current activities of the Tay Board.
Please put this in your diaries and make it a fruitful and constructive evening. All WELCOME
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The TDSFB are to hold an open meeting in the Birnam Institute, Birnam, Perthshire at 7pm on 26th March 2013.
There will be 2 presentations made during the meeting and there will be an open forum the air views and take questions on the river.
Tay Board Chairman Bill Jack will give a presentation on the river board assessment and how it is spent.
David Summers will give a presentation on the current activities of the Tay Board.
Please put this in your diaries and make it a fruitful and constructive evening. All WELCOME
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland January Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland January Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
The weather has changed from the cold, snowy conditions of last week to much milder temperatures and higher water levels. Some early spring salmon were all ready in the system following very mild weather prior to the Opening day.
A early run spring salmon caught on the Upper Kinnaird beat today despite adverse conditions. This was obviously an early run fish just making it's way up the river slowly in recent lower temperatures. The Upper Kinnaird beat landed 2 salmon from the beat today with the largest salmon weighing 17 pounds.
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The weather has changed from the cold, snowy conditions of last week to much milder temperatures and higher water levels. Some early spring salmon were all ready in the system following very mild weather prior to the Opening day.
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for week ending 26th January 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for week ending 26th January 2013.
The river Tay got down to business as usual after the high exposure of the Opening ceremonies. The conditions last week were not for the faint hearted as severe weather swept into Perthshire with cold temperatures and heavy snowfall. These extremes reflected in the catch returns for the week with disappointing returns however with milder conditions now prevailing for a few days the river levels and temperatures have increased giving some renewed optimism for the coming week.
The Tay at Dalmarnock.
The Spring Salmon fishing was well and truly underway but as mentioned all ready catches were curtailed by the weather extremes with probably not many anglers venturing out to brave the elements. There were exceptions and some good spring salmon were landed throughout the system. Up on the Dalguise beat two spring salmon were landed during the week. On Wednesday Mike Stanners caught a 12 pounds springer fly fishing at the tail of the Island in the Otterstone pool and Gordon Stewart had a 9 pounds salmon, also on the fly from the same pool on Monday, a perfect star to the season for the beat. Further down river at Dalmarnock there was spring salmon landed on Saturday. The rest of the fish came from the lower river with Fishponds getting off the mark on Wednesday. It was a delighted Thomas Black with a cracking 8 pounds spring salmon caught from the boat on the lower Scone beat. On the same bit of water on Saturday, retired ghillie
Jock Tait secured the first spring salmon for the Upper Redgorton beat, a sea liced 8 pounds beauty. Further upstream, ghillie John Bennett caught his first spring salmon of the season on the Catholes.
It was certainly a week to remember weather wise and for the odd springer caught but now with more water in the river the spring catches should improve over the coming weeks.
The river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland after severe winter storms in January 2013. Salmon fishing continues and there is also spectacular winter scenery on the river around Stanley on the lower river.
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The river Tay got down to business as usual after the high exposure of the Opening ceremonies. The conditions last week were not for the faint hearted as severe weather swept into Perthshire with cold temperatures and heavy snowfall. These extremes reflected in the catch returns for the week with disappointing returns however with milder conditions now prevailing for a few days the river levels and temperatures have increased giving some renewed optimism for the coming week.
The Spring Salmon fishing was well and truly underway but as mentioned all ready catches were curtailed by the weather extremes with probably not many anglers venturing out to brave the elements. There were exceptions and some good spring salmon were landed throughout the system. Up on the Dalguise beat two spring salmon were landed during the week. On Wednesday Mike Stanners caught a 12 pounds springer fly fishing at the tail of the Island in the Otterstone pool and Gordon Stewart had a 9 pounds salmon, also on the fly from the same pool on Monday, a perfect star to the season for the beat. Further down river at Dalmarnock there was spring salmon landed on Saturday. The rest of the fish came from the lower river with Fishponds getting off the mark on Wednesday. It was a delighted Thomas Black with a cracking 8 pounds spring salmon caught from the boat on the lower Scone beat. On the same bit of water on Saturday, retired ghillie
It was certainly a week to remember weather wise and for the odd springer caught but now with more water in the river the spring catches should improve over the coming weeks.
The river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland after severe winter storms in January 2013. Salmon fishing continues and there is also spectacular winter scenery on the river around Stanley on the lower river.
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Salmon Fishing Scotland Prospects for the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland week commencing 28th January 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Prospects for the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland week commencing 28th January 2013.
The Salmon fishing season is well and truly started now on the mighty Tay in Perthshire, Scotland and we have been encountering some extreme conditions over the last week with very cold temperatures and heavy snowfall making life fairly difficult but still several anglers braved the elements in pursuit of that magical spring salmon. The weather has now eased which should help but we may encounter unsettled water with snow melt over the next few days.
The Tay at Dunkled.
Currently the river is running at more reasonable level after milder weather over night (3’8 and rising on the Ballathie gauge). The milder weather is set to continue over the next few days then get colder again which should benefit the river and give a great chance of producing some sport and some early "Bars of Silver" if you are prepared to brave the elements.
A cold scene at Stanley.
The weather is to go milder over the next few days but hopefully not mild enough to get rid of all the snow and produce a massive spate. Colder conditions certainly benefit the river at this time of year slowing the spring salmon run down and giving everyone a chance to catch as they run up the river slowly. The milder weather will certainly give us more water and encourage salmon to run the river after much lower cold conditions this last week. At the end of the week colder weather is set to return which should settle the river back to good levels and ideal spring fishing conditions. The water temperature was around 36 degrees Fahrenheit or 2 degrees Celcius for a time but surprisingly rose at the end of the week to 38F or 3.5C. These are typical temperatures for this time of year. The temperature may come back further with the colder forecast at the end of the week ahead but there have been salmon running throughout the system after milder conditions prior to the opening day and resulted in fish being caught well up the system, the milder weather and increased river levels at the start of the week will help this as well but with lower temperatures the lower river will have a better chance for the coming week assuming the Isla does not go dirty from melting snow. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river. There will no doubt be quite a few kelts about on many beats and possibly some later run fish, which have yet to spawn. Should you require guidance on salmon identification at this time of year please see this link for some help.
The Tay at Dalguise.
As to methods, in settled conditions fishing by any method will have to be slow and deep with large lures to catch the elusive Tay Springer. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year but be warned wrap up well or it will not be a pleasant experience.
Finally you are reminded that the Tay's policy for January - May 2013 is that all spring salmon should be released, i.e. the Tay has adopted a policy of 100% catch and release for spring salmon. Spring salmon are a scarce and precious resource. Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.
When releasing salmon please try to keep the fish in the water as much as possible to give them every chance to recover prior to release. Releasing fish from boats in the river is not recommended.
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 the reports.
Spring Salmon fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.
Tight lines.
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The Salmon fishing season is well and truly started now on the mighty Tay in Perthshire, Scotland and we have been encountering some extreme conditions over the last week with very cold temperatures and heavy snowfall making life fairly difficult but still several anglers braved the elements in pursuit of that magical spring salmon. The weather has now eased which should help but we may encounter unsettled water with snow melt over the next few days.
Currently the river is running at more reasonable level after milder weather over night (3’8 and rising on the Ballathie gauge). The milder weather is set to continue over the next few days then get colder again which should benefit the river and give a great chance of producing some sport and some early "Bars of Silver" if you are prepared to brave the elements.
The weather is to go milder over the next few days but hopefully not mild enough to get rid of all the snow and produce a massive spate. Colder conditions certainly benefit the river at this time of year slowing the spring salmon run down and giving everyone a chance to catch as they run up the river slowly. The milder weather will certainly give us more water and encourage salmon to run the river after much lower cold conditions this last week. At the end of the week colder weather is set to return which should settle the river back to good levels and ideal spring fishing conditions. The water temperature was around 36 degrees Fahrenheit or 2 degrees Celcius for a time but surprisingly rose at the end of the week to 38F or 3.5C. These are typical temperatures for this time of year. The temperature may come back further with the colder forecast at the end of the week ahead but there have been salmon running throughout the system after milder conditions prior to the opening day and resulted in fish being caught well up the system, the milder weather and increased river levels at the start of the week will help this as well but with lower temperatures the lower river will have a better chance for the coming week assuming the Isla does not go dirty from melting snow. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river. There will no doubt be quite a few kelts about on many beats and possibly some later run fish, which have yet to spawn. Should you require guidance on salmon identification at this time of year please see this link for some help.
As to methods, in settled conditions fishing by any method will have to be slow and deep with large lures to catch the elusive Tay Springer. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year but be warned wrap up well or it will not be a pleasant experience.
Finally you are reminded that the Tay's policy for January - May 2013 is that all spring salmon should be released, i.e. the Tay has adopted a policy of 100% catch and release for spring salmon. Spring salmon are a scarce and precious resource. Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.
When releasing salmon please try to keep the fish in the water as much as possible to give them every chance to recover prior to release. Releasing fish from boats in the river is not recommended.
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 the reports.
Spring Salmon fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland January Spring Fishing on the Tay 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland January Spring Fishing on the Tay 2013.
After all the snow yesterday it was a superb day to be out on the river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland today with clear skies.
Stanley Mill in January winter sunshine.
First thing in the morning with the sun rising and snow on the boat.
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After all the snow yesterday it was a superb day to be out on the river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland today with clear skies.
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Friday, January 25, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland Extreme January Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Extreme January Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
It was another wild snowy day in Tayside today and salmon fishermen were battling against the elements.
The Catholes Hut at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
Spring Salmon fishing on the Catholes beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland in extreme winter conditions looking for that elusive spring salmon. Still a great day to be out on the mighty river TAY.
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It was another wild snowy day in Tayside today and salmon fishermen were battling against the elements.
Spring Salmon fishing on the Catholes beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland in extreme winter conditions looking for that elusive spring salmon. Still a great day to be out on the mighty river TAY.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland Early Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland January 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Early Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland January 2013.
The weather is fairly extreme in Perthshire, Scotland but keen anglers are still out braving the elements on the river Tay and the rewards can be high.
This was a delighted Thomas Black with a cracking spring salmon caught from the boat on the lower Scone beat at the Fishponds.
The Catholes at Stanley under the weir on a cold spring day in Perthshire, Scotland on the Tay.
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The weather is fairly extreme in Perthshire, Scotland but keen anglers are still out braving the elements on the river Tay and the rewards can be high.
The Catholes at Stanley under the weir on a cold spring day in Perthshire, Scotland on the Tay.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland More Extreme Weather on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland January 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland More Extreme Weather on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland January 2013.
It was a horrible day today on the river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland with more heavy snow falls but hopefully there is light at the end of the tunnelas the snow eases.
Wild driving snow on the river at Stanley.
The early morning mist rises at Dalguise on a cold January day.
This is more what we are after with some blue sky. This was taken at Dalguise recently.
Some bright sunshine shows off all the winter beauty. Hopefully that will be the case in the next few days and some spring salmon can be caught on the river.
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It was a horrible day today on the river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland with more heavy snow falls but hopefully there is light at the end of the tunnelas the snow eases.
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay, Perthshire Opening January 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Tay, Perthshire Opening January 2013.
These are some more superb images of the Tay Opening at Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland 2013 taken by Hazel Ferrie.
Superb Dunkeld scenery at the river.
Wonderful Perthshire in winter.
The piper leads the crowd to the river.
Cat Cubie was an absolute star making the first symbolic cast.
Jim Ferrie was also superb and patient with all the press snapping away.
A dram was had by one and all the celebrate the occasion.
The season on the river started in earnest.
Tight lines everyone who visits this mighty river.
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These are some more superb images of the Tay Opening at Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland 2013 taken by Hazel Ferrie.
Tight lines everyone who visits this mighty river.
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Salmon Fishing Scotland Extreme Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Extreme Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
It was absolutely wild out on the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland over the last few days but spring salmon can still be caught.
January 2013 on the Tay.
Extreme Salmon Fishing on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland in severe winter weather in January 2013. Snow and Ice but some cracking salmon caught. Footage taken from Catholes, Pitlochrie and Dunkeld beats on the river.
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It was absolutely wild out on the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland over the last few days but spring salmon can still be caught.
Extreme Salmon Fishing on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland in severe winter weather in January 2013. Snow and Ice but some cracking salmon caught. Footage taken from Catholes, Pitlochrie and Dunkeld beats on the river.
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for first week in January 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for first week in January 2013.
The river Tay opened last Tuesday with great publicity in the press and on television. The various issues and activities appeared on Television, Radio and Press giving the river high exposure.
Cat Cubie making the first symbolic cast on the mighty Tay.
There were opening day events throughout the Tay district with the larger ceremonies taking place at Dunkeld and Kenmore. At the Dunkeld Hilton Hotel Cat Cubie performed the symbolic first cast in front of a large enthusiastic crowd after Tay chairman Bill Jack had raised all the issues and introduced the new season on the mighty river. The ceremony was organised by the Hotel in conjunction with the Dunkeld and Birnam Tourist and Angling Associations and was supported by the Tay Foundation. MP’s and MSP’s were also in attendance and the event was televised by both the BBC and STV news with further coverage to come on the One Show on the BBC.
Video highlights of the Opening week on the Tay.
After the Opening ceremony the importance of the Tay to Scotland’s economy was highlighted in the Scottish Parliament by Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser who submitted a motion in the Scottish Parliament celebrating the industry after the event. Freshwater angling brings over £100 million to the country’s economy each year. He called on MSPs to recognise “the vital role that Tay salmon fishing plays in driving tourism and the economy, and support the future of salmon fishing on the Tay and across the rest of Scotland.” Mr Fraser MSP said: “Salmon fishing is important to the rural economies of many communities in Scotland. “Salmon fishing on the River Tay has gone from strength to strength in recent years. “The number of young salmon is on the rise thanks to the success of the catch and release scheme, which ensures the future sustainability of the river. “The Tay has been particularly successful in drawing anglers from across Britain to Perthshire who are eager to test themselves on the river. I’d encourage fishers of all standards to come to Perthshire and explore the fantastic fishing available on the Tay.” William Jack, chairman of the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board also said at the Opening day event: “It is pleasing to note that numbers of large spring salmon, for which the Tay was always celebrated historically, seem to be recovering. 2012 saw the highest average weight of spring salmon in the Tay since 1987 at 17 pounds. “Starting five years ago, we have seen a sustained resurgence with many more spring fish in the high teens and twenties of pounds, and 2012 was the best yet.” “Before the advent of catch and release, all big spring fish caught by anglers were killed. Now they are able to continue their journeys upstream to spawn and help produce the next generation. “It is vital that we retain our spring conservation measures so that this recovery continues.”
Thank you to Alan Richardson for his input in the Dundee Courier.
The pipes and drums at Kenmore.
At Kenmore, Perth Provost Elizabeth Grant made the first cast of the Tay season shortly after 9:30am. The river at Kenmore was thronged with anglers thereafter. All the permit monies were donated to AFYD – Angling for Youth Development. Opening day and the evening gala dinner raised well over £90,000 (yes ninety thousand) pounds for AFYD, CHAS and other charities. That’s the angling community putting something back! Well done all concerned.
The Spring Salmon fishing was well and truly underway after all the excitement of opening day’s celebrations. On the lower river two cracking sea liced salmon came off the famous Catholes beat at Stanley. Freddie Sutherland caught a spring salmon on Wednesday at 15 pounds and
Tim Greenfield on Friday with a pristine 9 pounds springer. After all the mild weather prior to the opening salmon were spread throughout the system and that was reflected on the first day with 17 spring salmon registered and mainly from the middle river upwards. Charlie Hagarty fishing at Dalmarnock landed two fish on opening day at 16 pounds and 18 pounds. The 18 pounds spring salmon earned him the Redford Trophy for the largest opening day fish on the Tay. Jim Ferrie had a superb opening day, firstly assisting Cat Cubie for the all important first cast on the river, them looking after his friend Alexis Ward and guiding her on to a memorable 16 pounds opening day spring salmon on the Dunkeld stretch on the famous river Tay.
Gordon Nicol gave himself and Portnacraig Pitlochry beat a great start to the season with a magnificent deep springer estimated from its length and girth to be about 21 lb. It was caught on a yellow and black tube fly on Pitlochry bank at the Moulin Burn mouth just after noon and carefully released. This must be classed as the fish of the opening week. All in all it was a truly memorable opening so let us hope the season lives up to every ones expectations.
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 the reports.
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The river Tay opened last Tuesday with great publicity in the press and on television. The various issues and activities appeared on Television, Radio and Press giving the river high exposure.
There were opening day events throughout the Tay district with the larger ceremonies taking place at Dunkeld and Kenmore. At the Dunkeld Hilton Hotel Cat Cubie performed the symbolic first cast in front of a large enthusiastic crowd after Tay chairman Bill Jack had raised all the issues and introduced the new season on the mighty river. The ceremony was organised by the Hotel in conjunction with the Dunkeld and Birnam Tourist and Angling Associations and was supported by the Tay Foundation. MP’s and MSP’s were also in attendance and the event was televised by both the BBC and STV news with further coverage to come on the One Show on the BBC.
Video highlights of the Opening week on the Tay.
After the Opening ceremony the importance of the Tay to Scotland’s economy was highlighted in the Scottish Parliament by Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser who submitted a motion in the Scottish Parliament celebrating the industry after the event. Freshwater angling brings over £100 million to the country’s economy each year. He called on MSPs to recognise “the vital role that Tay salmon fishing plays in driving tourism and the economy, and support the future of salmon fishing on the Tay and across the rest of Scotland.” Mr Fraser MSP said: “Salmon fishing is important to the rural economies of many communities in Scotland. “Salmon fishing on the River Tay has gone from strength to strength in recent years. “The number of young salmon is on the rise thanks to the success of the catch and release scheme, which ensures the future sustainability of the river. “The Tay has been particularly successful in drawing anglers from across Britain to Perthshire who are eager to test themselves on the river. I’d encourage fishers of all standards to come to Perthshire and explore the fantastic fishing available on the Tay.” William Jack, chairman of the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board also said at the Opening day event: “It is pleasing to note that numbers of large spring salmon, for which the Tay was always celebrated historically, seem to be recovering. 2012 saw the highest average weight of spring salmon in the Tay since 1987 at 17 pounds. “Starting five years ago, we have seen a sustained resurgence with many more spring fish in the high teens and twenties of pounds, and 2012 was the best yet.” “Before the advent of catch and release, all big spring fish caught by anglers were killed. Now they are able to continue their journeys upstream to spawn and help produce the next generation. “It is vital that we retain our spring conservation measures so that this recovery continues.”
Thank you to Alan Richardson for his input in the Dundee Courier.
At Kenmore, Perth Provost Elizabeth Grant made the first cast of the Tay season shortly after 9:30am. The river at Kenmore was thronged with anglers thereafter. All the permit monies were donated to AFYD – Angling for Youth Development. Opening day and the evening gala dinner raised well over £90,000 (yes ninety thousand) pounds for AFYD, CHAS and other charities. That’s the angling community putting something back! Well done all concerned.
The Spring Salmon fishing was well and truly underway after all the excitement of opening day’s celebrations. On the lower river two cracking sea liced salmon came off the famous Catholes beat at Stanley. Freddie Sutherland caught a spring salmon on Wednesday at 15 pounds and
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 the reports.
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Salmon Fishing Scotland Prospects for week commencing 21st January on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Prospects for week commencing 21st January on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
The Opening week celebrations are now over and we are entering the first complete week of the 2013 season on the mighty Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.
Currently the river is running at lower level (1'11 on the Ballathie gauge) following far colder weather. The cold weather is set to continue for this week but this will still give the river a great chance of producing some good sport and some early "Bars of Silver" if you are prepared to brave the elements.
The Tay at Stanley Mill.
The weather is to remain cold with more snow and get even colder as the week goes in. The water temperature was high for the time year a week ago but has fallen back to below 38 degrees Fahrenheit or 3.5 degrees Celcius, which is more typical for this time of year but this could go lower by the end of this week. The temperature may come back further with the colder forecast during the week ahead, there have been salmon running throughout the system after milder conditions prior to the opening day and resulted in fish being caught well up the system, but now with temperatures plummeting the lower river will have a better chance for the coming week. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river. There will no doubt be quite a few kelts about on many beats and possibly some later run fish, which have yet to spawn. Should you require guidance on salmon identification at this time of year please see this link for some help.
Fly fishing from the boat at Stanley.
As to methods, in settled conditions fishing by any method will have to be slow and deep with large lures to catch the elusive Tay Springer. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year but be warned wrap up well or it will not be a pleasant experience.
Alexis Ward at Dunkeld in the Opening week.
Finally you are reminded that the Tay's policy for January - May 2013 is that all spring salmon should be released, i.e. the Tay has adopted a policy of 100% catch and release for spring salmon. Spring salmon are a scarce and precious resource. Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.
A first week spring salmon prior to release on the Catholes.
When releasing salmon please try to keep the fish in the water as much as possible to give them every chance to recover prior to release. Releasing fish from boats in the river is not recommended.
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 the reports.
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The Opening week celebrations are now over and we are entering the first complete week of the 2013 season on the mighty Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.
Currently the river is running at lower level (1'11 on the Ballathie gauge) following far colder weather. The cold weather is set to continue for this week but this will still give the river a great chance of producing some good sport and some early "Bars of Silver" if you are prepared to brave the elements.
The weather is to remain cold with more snow and get even colder as the week goes in. The water temperature was high for the time year a week ago but has fallen back to below 38 degrees Fahrenheit or 3.5 degrees Celcius, which is more typical for this time of year but this could go lower by the end of this week. The temperature may come back further with the colder forecast during the week ahead, there have been salmon running throughout the system after milder conditions prior to the opening day and resulted in fish being caught well up the system, but now with temperatures plummeting the lower river will have a better chance for the coming week. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river. There will no doubt be quite a few kelts about on many beats and possibly some later run fish, which have yet to spawn. Should you require guidance on salmon identification at this time of year please see this link for some help.
As to methods, in settled conditions fishing by any method will have to be slow and deep with large lures to catch the elusive Tay Springer. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year but be warned wrap up well or it will not be a pleasant experience.
Finally you are reminded that the Tay's policy for January - May 2013 is that all spring salmon should be released, i.e. the Tay has adopted a policy of 100% catch and release for spring salmon. Spring salmon are a scarce and precious resource. Please help preserve both them and the long term future of your sport by following the recommendations.
When releasing salmon please try to keep the fish in the water as much as possible to give them every chance to recover prior to release. Releasing fish from boats in the river is not recommended.
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 the reports.
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Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Identification January 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon Identification January 2013.
Spring Atlantic Salmon Identification.
The Spring Salmon fishing season is now well underway on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland after a very successful Opening Day on Tuesday past.
Atlantic Salmon fishing is never easy at this time of year for the untrained eye so I thought i would remind everyone about the identification of the different salmon that can be caught in the river at the start of a new season.
This is particularly important as we still have a few late run fish due to seasons over lapping from Autumn to spring and identifying them can be difficult. It is clearly important to get it correct despite us returning them all unharmed.
Easy one to start. This is a spring run salmon which is what we are all after at this time of year.
This is a Kelt. Novices take note of the thin eel like look of the fish and the big head in proportion to the body. Once the season gets into late February and March the kelts turn very silver as they prepare to go to sea so identifying them against springers can be more difficult for the inexperienced.
This is a female unspawned salmon which is called a Baggot and can be very silver if not long in the river. The body still has a girth because it has still to spawn.
Lastly this is a male salmon still full of milt and tends to be the fish that causes the most debate. The Kype tends to be well pronounced and you can catch these fish with sea lice at this time of year. This was termed a Kipper by the Ghillies or a Rawner. Possibly this has been a late runner as it is still quite silver and would widely accepted as a good fish in the Autumn.
This was a salmon I caught some years ago thinking it was a springer to be told by a far more experienced angler that it was a rawner or late autumn runner.This fish was caught in early February and as you can see from the picture had sea lice on it. Being an experienced salmon angler I am still willing to learn as I did on that occasion and I feel I still can learn off others as you never know it all.
Having spoken to a lot more experienced anglers and ghillies a true springer that is a Two Sea Winter salmon has hardly any kype to distinguish it from a female salmon. In fact at this time of year you could hardly tell the difference between the sexes of spring salmon. There is no doubt a kype indicates breeding intentions and spawning. The fish with kypes are very late autumn fish.
This however may not be the case in Three Sea Winter or older male salmon which will have a small Kype development but not a large Kype such as an Autumn male. There hopefully will be a run of larger Spring salmon on the Tay this season as happened last year which will be three sea winter fish. This is good news for the Tay as the average weight in the spring continues to rise. In fact this year we are hoping that a 40 pounder will be landed. These special fish are extremely valuable to the system and every effort should be made to conserve them by returning them to the system for the future.
There is no doubt this is a very emotive subject at this time of year.
The salmon runs on the Tay have changed over the last decade as probably on the other big rivers such as the Dee, Spey and Tweed. On the Tay the main spring run starts well into March, the Grilse run is now the end of August and there is fresh run fish way into November and December. I know from listening to the news the general seasons are up in the air with global warming etc. I am sure the salmon do not know whether they are coming or going!
There is no doubt quite a few claimed springers are not the genuine article when you see the pictures. The philosophy of "if it has sea lice there is no doubt" just does not ring true i'm afaid. I would say if there is any doubt at all don't claim it as a spring salmon.
I hope this helps everyone out braving the elements at this time of year. Who said Salmon fishing is easy! Tight lines.
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Spring Atlantic Salmon Identification.
The Spring Salmon fishing season is now well underway on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland after a very successful Opening Day on Tuesday past.
Atlantic Salmon fishing is never easy at this time of year for the untrained eye so I thought i would remind everyone about the identification of the different salmon that can be caught in the river at the start of a new season.
This is particularly important as we still have a few late run fish due to seasons over lapping from Autumn to spring and identifying them can be difficult. It is clearly important to get it correct despite us returning them all unharmed.
This was a salmon I caught some years ago thinking it was a springer to be told by a far more experienced angler that it was a rawner or late autumn runner.This fish was caught in early February and as you can see from the picture had sea lice on it. Being an experienced salmon angler I am still willing to learn as I did on that occasion and I feel I still can learn off others as you never know it all.
Having spoken to a lot more experienced anglers and ghillies a true springer that is a Two Sea Winter salmon has hardly any kype to distinguish it from a female salmon. In fact at this time of year you could hardly tell the difference between the sexes of spring salmon. There is no doubt a kype indicates breeding intentions and spawning. The fish with kypes are very late autumn fish.
There is no doubt this is a very emotive subject at this time of year.
The salmon runs on the Tay have changed over the last decade as probably on the other big rivers such as the Dee, Spey and Tweed. On the Tay the main spring run starts well into March, the Grilse run is now the end of August and there is fresh run fish way into November and December. I know from listening to the news the general seasons are up in the air with global warming etc. I am sure the salmon do not know whether they are coming or going!
There is no doubt quite a few claimed springers are not the genuine article when you see the pictures. The philosophy of "if it has sea lice there is no doubt" just does not ring true i'm afaid. I would say if there is any doubt at all don't claim it as a spring salmon.
I hope this helps everyone out braving the elements at this time of year. Who said Salmon fishing is easy! Tight lines.
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing in January 2013 on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing in January 2013 on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.
It was a wild day on the river Tay today in Perthshire, Scotland with at times severe winter weather but parties were still out trying to catch the elusive Tay spring salmon.
This was Andrew Pelc's party at the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley.
Fly fishing at the tail of Horsey from the boat at Stanley.
Phil Black on the Catholes just above Stanley.
A severe snow storm passes through.
Jim Ferrie battling the elements at Dunkeld on the middle river.
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It was a wild day on the river Tay today in Perthshire, Scotland with at times severe winter weather but parties were still out trying to catch the elusive Tay spring salmon.
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Friday, January 18, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland Early Spring Salmon Fishing on the Catholes, Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Early Spring Salmon Fishing on the Catholes, Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
Superb Spring Tay salmon caught on the famous Catholes beat of the lower Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
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Superb Spring Tay salmon caught on the famous Catholes beat of the lower Tay at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
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Salmon Fishing Scotland Early Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Early Spring Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.
Spring Salmon are at a premium at the moment with only a few about but conditions on the lower Tay in Perthshire, Scotland are very good with low water temperatures ensuring the fresh salmon travel slowly and give us a chance of catching them. This was the case on the famous spring salmon beat of the Catholes at Stanley today.
Tim Greenfield successfully landed this superb 9 pounds sea liced spring salmon under the Catholes Weir in the Little Head pool. There have been quite a few older salmon caught since the opening day but there is no doubt about this one. An absolute cracker.
The Little Head on the Catholes at Stanley.
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Spring Salmon are at a premium at the moment with only a few about but conditions on the lower Tay in Perthshire, Scotland are very good with low water temperatures ensuring the fresh salmon travel slowly and give us a chance of catching them. This was the case on the famous spring salmon beat of the Catholes at Stanley today.
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Salmon Fishing Scotland river TAY’S importance to Scotland’s economy has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament.
Salmon Fishing Scotland river TAY’S importance to Scotland’s economy has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament.
Holyrood hears of hopes Tay can reel in support.
This was an article in the Dundee Courier today written by Alan Richardson after the successful Opening day events on the Tay on Tuesday.
THE TAY’S importance to Scotland’s economy has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament.
The world-famous Tay salmon season was opened in style on Tuesday and the waterway is set to attract thousands of enthusiasts to Perthshire in coming months.
Freshwater angling brings over £100 million to the country’s economy each year.
After attending the traditional opening day festivities at Dunkeld, Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser submitted a motion in the Scottish Parliament celebrating the industry.
He called on MSPs to recognise “the vital role that Tay salmon fishing plays in driving tourism and the economy, and support the future of salmon fishing on the Tay and across the rest of Scotland.”
Kenny Burnside with a second day salmon form Glendelvine.
Thanks to a successful catch and release scheme, the average catch increased last year.
Mr Fraser MSP said: “Salmon fishing is important to the rural economies of many communities in Scotland.
“Salmon fishing on the River Tay has gone from strength to strength in recent years.
“The number of young salmon is on the rise thanks to the success of the catch and release scheme, which ensures the future sustainability of the river.
“The Tay has been particularly successful in drawing anglers from across Britain to Perthshire who are eager to test themselves on the river. I’d encourage fishers of all standards to come to Perthshire and explore the fantastic fishing available on the Tay.”
William Jack, chairman of the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board said: “It is pleasing to note that numbers of large spring salmon, for which the Tay was always celebrated historically, seem to be recovering. 2012 saw the highest average weight of spring salmon in the Tay since 1987.
“Starting five years ago, we have seen a sustained resurgence with many more spring fish in the high teens and twenties of pounds, and 2012 was the best yet.”
“Before the advent of catch and release, all big spring fish caught by anglers were killed. Now they are able to continue their journeys upstream to spawn and help produce the next generation.
“It is vital that we retain our spring conservation measures so that this recovery continues.”
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Holyrood hears of hopes Tay can reel in support.
This was an article in the Dundee Courier today written by Alan Richardson after the successful Opening day events on the Tay on Tuesday.
THE TAY’S importance to Scotland’s economy has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament.
The world-famous Tay salmon season was opened in style on Tuesday and the waterway is set to attract thousands of enthusiasts to Perthshire in coming months.
Freshwater angling brings over £100 million to the country’s economy each year.
After attending the traditional opening day festivities at Dunkeld, Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser submitted a motion in the Scottish Parliament celebrating the industry.
He called on MSPs to recognise “the vital role that Tay salmon fishing plays in driving tourism and the economy, and support the future of salmon fishing on the Tay and across the rest of Scotland.”
Thanks to a successful catch and release scheme, the average catch increased last year.
Mr Fraser MSP said: “Salmon fishing is important to the rural economies of many communities in Scotland.
“Salmon fishing on the River Tay has gone from strength to strength in recent years.
“The number of young salmon is on the rise thanks to the success of the catch and release scheme, which ensures the future sustainability of the river.
“The Tay has been particularly successful in drawing anglers from across Britain to Perthshire who are eager to test themselves on the river. I’d encourage fishers of all standards to come to Perthshire and explore the fantastic fishing available on the Tay.”
William Jack, chairman of the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board said: “It is pleasing to note that numbers of large spring salmon, for which the Tay was always celebrated historically, seem to be recovering. 2012 saw the highest average weight of spring salmon in the Tay since 1987.
“Starting five years ago, we have seen a sustained resurgence with many more spring fish in the high teens and twenties of pounds, and 2012 was the best yet.”
“Before the advent of catch and release, all big spring fish caught by anglers were killed. Now they are able to continue their journeys upstream to spawn and help produce the next generation.
“It is vital that we retain our spring conservation measures so that this recovery continues.”
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Salmon fishing Scotland Opening day on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Clebrations 2013.
Salmon fishing Scotland Opening day on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Clebrations 2013.
A cracking 15 pounds spring salmon from the Catholes at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.
Opening day on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland celebrations including one pound fish song with a Tay twist from rods fishing at Stanley. Come on Tay give all a great day and a spring fish!
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Opening day on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland celebrations including one pound fish song with a Tay twist from rods fishing at Stanley. Come on Tay give all a great day and a spring fish!
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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland January 2013.
Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland January 2013.
The Spring Salmon fishing is well and truly underway now after all the excitement of yesterdays opening day celebrations.
The dawn of 2013 salmon season on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.
It is extremely cold at the moment and this will continue for the next week or so. Wrap up warm and a good fire in the hut is essential. This is the Wash House at Stanley on the lower Tay.
Brian Gordon and Tommy Muir enjoying a joke in the boat on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley Mill on Opening day.
A cracking sea liced 15 pounds spring salmon caught by Freddie Sutherland on the Catholes beat in the Little Head at Stanley.
Charlie Hagarty fishing Dalmarnock landed two fish on opening day at 16 pounds and 18 pounds. The 18 pounds spring salmon earned him the Redford Trophy for the largest opening day fish on the Tay.
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The Spring Salmon fishing is well and truly underway now after all the excitement of yesterdays opening day celebrations.
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