Salmon Fishing Scotland river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for week ending 27th July 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for week ending 27th July 2013.

The conditions last week were more favorable on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland with better weather; slightly lower water temperatures and some rain, a steady low water and catches improved during the week. The weather is now better and the forecast for this week will give us some more rain and hopefully encourage better sport on this marvelous river and spread it throughout the whole river.
Summer has well and truly arrived with settled conditions making salmon fishing difficult with higher than normal water temperatures but sport can be magical as has proved this season so far with some outstanding catches and numerous spring salmon registered in the Tay system above expectation, let us hope the sport can be maintained for the remainder of the season then it will certainly be one to remember in years to come. The Tay is currently fishing better with improving conditions after low warm water, salmon run this mighty river every day of the year due to its vast volume of water and is certainly a good destination to catch a salmon however cooler temperatures and more rain will spice up the river and would certainly help to encourage more salmon to run. The salmon gods are hopefully going to bless us with that this week again and hopefully trigger off a good run of grilse and summer salmon. The river offers a variety of possibilities for all standards of anglers with ghillies’ only too keen to teach the novices and this mighty river can produce a memorable salmon for the keen fly fisher. Levels have now risen and temperatures dropped to hopefully encourage more salmon to run the river and spread out. Pools can be easily covered from bank and boat with modern technology. Why not have a go and sample this magical river. The fishing is supreme and the scenery is not bad either. Currently the nature along the river is tremendous with numerous wild flowers. Ospreys visit the river on a daily basis and you could see an Otter or a Kingfisher darting past while you are in mid cast! It is true what they say, “ a salmon is a bonus!”

Summer Events on the Tay.
August 5th & 6th-Ladies Days on Benchil and Newtyle. More details.

Anne Woodcock from Fishpal who will be hosting the Ladies days on the river next week. There are still a few places available.

August 25th -River Tay Lunch & Auction. More details.
All the tickets for the Lunch are sold but there will be a reserve list created for people that are still interested in case of call offs.

Beat catches reported
(week ending 27th July)
SALMON & GRILSE: Almondmouth 4, Lower Redgorton 1, Fishponds 2, Benchil and Pitlochrie 4, Stobhall 2, Taymount 2, Ballathie 11, Cargill 14, Islamouth 6, Lower and Upper Islamouth 15, Upper Islamouth and Meikleour House 3, Meikleour House 3, Kercock 5, Murthly 1 2, Murthly 2 7, Newtyle 1, Dunkeld House 5, Dalmarnock 2, Dalguise 7, Lower Kinnaird 2, Upper Kinnaird 2, Portnacraig Pitlochry 4.
Total: 104 Largest: Ballathie 16lbs
SEA TROUT: Murthly 2 1, Newtyle 2.
Total: 3 Largest: Murthly 2 & Newtyle 2lbs

Salmon have been caught throughout the system this past week encouraging everyone despite extreme temperatures. Early mornings when the river is at its coolest or evenings are the best options. The Upper reaches are now struggling for salmon as warmer conditions dominate. The Upper River registered 2 salmon last week from Upper Kinnaird. Californian Kathy Wolfe caught her first ever salmon from the March pool on the fly on Friday.

The Tummel system registered 4 salmon. The Tummel has been fishing very well however bright weather and low water has stopped that. A bit of water has helped and Tony Brown proved that with a cracking 10 pounds salmon caught on the fly on a shrimp pattern. Salmon are still running through the Dam in numbers. Currently there is now over 4600 salmon through the ladder, which is now a good increase on last year.

On the Middle River 36 salmon were caught this past week and continues to fish reasonably well despite things falling off a bit. Conditions have improved but are still difficult however the beats are reporting seeing several salmon in the pools but bright conditions and falling river levels are not helping. A little water has spiced things up again but early mornings and evenings remain productive. On Dalguise Adam Joseph and Brian Lewis had a reasonable week in the current circumstances landing 4 salmon mainly on fly. Dalmarnock had a couple during the week while Dunkeld House accounted for 5. It was a quieter week on Newtyle with only one fish. The Murthly beats worked away landing 9. On Kercock Jim Lamb caught 2 salmon, an 8 pounds salmon and a 4 pounds grilse. David Guest had his first fish, a nice 6 pounds grilse. Roger and Larry Sheridan caught a grilse each, both weighing 5 pounds. 5 fish in total for the week-which was good given the sun and low river levels.

The Lower River had 61 salmon for the week. Islamouth was again successful with consistent catches for the week. Ballathie and Cargill have started to do much better as the river levels drop, which is expected for the beats in the current conditions with deeper gorge like pools. Both beats had excellent weeks with several fish lost as well. On Ballathie the Wilson party caught 11 for the week, while Cargill finished with 13. Currently any salmon that are running the lower river are going straight to Ballathie and favouring the beat. The lower beats are starting to catch odd fish but finding it difficult in the current conditions. Even Almondmouth are struggling proving the run has not really got going, as it would be catching in reasonable numbers.

At Stanley Tim Atkinson had a couple of fish and lost another good one from the Skellies on Benchil earlier in the week. Tom Jennings also caught on Benchil. More water from the week end should help the lower river for this coming week.

The Isla registered 0 salmon.

It was certainly a much better week with improved conditions and more fish were caught, the river must hope for yet more cooler weather and some rain with lower river levels to encourage salmon to run over the coming weeks and spread throughout the entire system. Please maintain the Catch and Release code for the river to protect our sport for the future.

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 the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland week commencing 29th July 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Prospects for the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland week commencing 29th July 2013.

Summer conditions have remained but with some rain on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland making the fishing a bit better with a continued low settled river. Catches have improved due to slightly cooler temperatures and some fresh water. Warmer weather remains, however more rain is forecast for this coming week, which could be the trigger to improve fishing further and draw in a run of grilse and summer salmon. The improved catches have spread as temperatures have fallen slightly maintaining some sport in the river but cooler weather would boost it further and help to encourage more fresh fish to run into the lower stretches to sustain sport.

The river at Dunkeld.
Currently the river is unsettled after more rain on Sunday but still at a low summer level after last week (approximately 9” on the Ballathie gauge). The weather has been hot making the river temperature climb again to 68F or 19C at the end of the week but should drop back after Sundays rain and the fresh water should help to maintain the chance of producing some sport for everyone and improve catches further this coming week.

Dalguise.
The weather is to be more unsettled with more summer like weather but cooler and the chance of more rain. Rainfall will cool the water and hopefully encourage salmon to run up the river in larger runs as we enter August. More salmon were running last week but further cooling temperatures on all fronts this coming week will encourage more fish to run and fill everyone with enthusiasm for supreme sport to come. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river if that temperature comes back a bit.

The river at Stanley.
As to methods, in settled conditions fishing by any method should enable you to catch the elusive Tay Salmon. The water temperature is warm making floating lines with the addition of a sink tip being a favoured tactic and using normal dressed flies. It is still worth a go with sinking lines as well depending on water heights and stripping a Sun Ray Shadow is always worth a go. Summer conditions also enable you to try a riffled hitch, which can be very exciting. When spinning, Tay favourites include Toby Salmos, weighted and floating devons, flying C’s and Visons or Rapalas. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year on many beats.

The famous Boat pool at Murthly and Glendelvine.
Finally you are reminded that the Tay's catch and release policy for 2013.
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 the recommendations. We have had a superb run and catch this season, which may just be down to the majority of anglers returning salmon over the past seasons. Thank you to all anglers who have this season so far returned their spring salmon to maintain our sport for the future, it is vitally important and is a great contribution by individuals who care for their sport and the river. Well done!

The Cradle at Ballathie and Cargill.
When releasing salmon especially in warmer conditions 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 Summer Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland July 2013.

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The catches on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland are steadily increasing after the hot spell as the rain cools the water and encourages the salmon and grilse to run. The lower beats are now seeing a few fish running which should encourage everyone on the river.

This is the Woodside on the Pitlochrie beat which is a good fly cast in low water.


A fresh grilse caught from the Woodside on the fly.

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The recent scorching summer weather has made salmon fishing on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland very difficult with very low water levels and river temperature in excess of 70F or 22C however conditions are changing slowly and catches are gently increasing as salmon start to run the river. The recent first rain and odd cooler day has taken the river temperature back to the mid 60's or late teens C and encouraged salmon to start running.

This is the Skellies on the lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley where in low summer conditions sport can be magical and this proved the case for Tim Atkinson from Dumfries today.


On his third cast he hooked a lively salmon spinning an upstream flying c.


A cracking 6 pounds grilse prior to release.


Not long after he hooked a larger fish further up stream and played it for 5 minutes. Unfortunately it came off but it seemed a good sized fish without showing. When fishing at the moment, the streamer parts of the river tend to be more productive rather than the slower pools. Let us hope conditions continue to improve further over the coming days and weeks.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for week ending 20th July 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for week ending 20th July 2013.

The conditions last week were again difficult on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland with scorching weather, high water temperatures and no rain; a falling steady low water and catches were hard to come by during the week. The weather is now much warmer but the forecast for this week will give us some rain and hopefully encourage sport on this marvelous river and spread it throughout the whole river.
Summer has well and truly arrived with settled conditions making salmon fishing difficult with higher than normal water temperatures but sport can be magical as has proved this season so far with some outstanding catches and numerous spring salmon registered in the Tay system above expectation, let us hope the sport can be maintained for the remainder of the season then it will certainly be one to remember in years to come. The Tay is currently fishing slowly with low warm water, salmon run this mighty river every day of the year due to its vast volume of water and is certainly a good destination to catch a salmon however cooler temperatures and some rain to spice up the river would certainly help and encourage more salmon to run. The salmon gods are hopefully going to bless us with that this week and hopefully trigger off a good run of grilse and summer salmon. The river offers a variety of possibilities for all standards of anglers with ghillies only too keen to teach the novices and this mighty river can produce a memorable salmon for the keen fly fisher. Levels and temperatures have now risen hopefully to encourage more salmon to run the river and spread out. Pools can be easily covered from bank and boat with modern technology. Why not have a go and sample this magical river. The fishing is supreme and the scenery is not bad either. Currently the nature along the river is tremendous with numerous wild flowers. Ospreys visit the river on a daily basis and you could see an Otter or a Kingfisher darting past while you are in mid cast! It is true what they say, “ a salmon is a bonus!”

Summer Events on the Tay.
August 5th & 6th-Ladies Days on Benchil and Newtyle. More details.
August 25th -River Tay Lunch & Auction. More details.

Beat catches reported
(week ending 20th July)
SALMON & GRILSE: Almondmouth 1, Lower Redgorton 1, Stobhall 1, Ballathie 12, Cargill 7, Islamouth 2, Lower and Upper Islamouth 8, Upper Islamouth and Meikleour House 1, Kercock 1, Murthly 1 2, Murthly 2 5, Newtyle 5, Dunkeld House 2, Dalguise 2, Lower Kinnaird 2, Upper Kinnaird 2.
Total: 54 Largest: Ballathie 21lbs
SEA TROUT: Cargill 1, Newtyle 3.
Total: 4 Largest: Cargill & Newtyle 2lbs

Salmon have been caught throughout the system this past week encouraging everyone despite extreme temperatures. Early mornings when the river is at its coolest or evenings are the best options. The Upper reaches are now struggling for salmon as warmer conditions dominate.
The Upper River registered 2 salmon last week from Upper Kinnaird.

A Russian visitor with a good fish from Upper Kinnaird.

The Tummel system registered 0 salmon. The Tummel has been fishing very well however bright weather and low water has stopped that. Salmon are still running through the Dam in numbers. Currently there is now over 4200 salmon through the ladder, which is now a good increase on last year.

On the Middle River 20 salmon were caught this past week and continues to fish reasonably well despite things falling off a bit. Conditions have become a increasingly difficult however the beats are reporting seeing several salmon in the pools but bright conditions and falling river levels are not helping. A little water should spice things up again but early mornings and evenings remain productive. On Dalguise Adam Joseph caught a 9 pounds salmon in the Bridge pool.

On Dunkeld there was a first ever salmon for Tom Clode, a fresh 4 pounds grilse on the fly from the Back of the Island stream.

On Newtyle John Laybourn caught his first Tay fish in the Boil on the fly. John also had another of similar size in the tail of the Cotter shortly after. Owen McGuiness landed a 10 pounds fish on an evening ticket, also from the tail of the Cotter. John Wood landed a fly caught 4 pounds Grilse from the Steps on Thursday and beat regular Allan Rennie landed a fly caught 3 pounds Grilse from St Mary's on Monday. Matthew Peckford and Garry McLellan both lost 4 fish between them at the beginning of the week. It was a fairly productive week for the beat considering the conditions. The Murthly beats continue to do reasonably well despite the low water. On Kercock an American visitor from Colorado, Henry Champion on his first time salmon fishing caught a 3 pounds grilse. Several other grilse were also reported running through the beat at times, which was encouraging but unfortunately not playing ball with the anglers!

The Lower River had 32 salmon for the week. Islamouth was again successful but under the normal expectation for the time of year and conditions. Ballathie and Cargill have started to do much better as the river levels drop, which is expected for the beats in the current conditions with deeper gorge like pools. Ballathie had an excellent week landing 12 salmon up to 21 pounds and loosing several others. George Lamberti caught 2 salmon from the Bridge stream on the fly one morning, John Harrison caught the cracking 21 pounds salmon and Basil Kinch had a good week. Currently any salmon that are running the lower river are going straight to Ballathie and showing little sign of stopping lower down as the catches reflect. Hopefully that will change this week with more favorable weather.

The Isla registered 0 salmon.

It was certainly a much harder week with some trying conditions but still a few fish were caught, the river must hope for some cooler weather and some rain with lower river levels to encourage salmon to run over the coming weeks and spread throughout the entire system. Please maintain the Catch and Release code for the river to protect our sport for the future.

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 the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland week commencing 22nd July 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Prospects for the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland week commencing 22nd July 2013.

Conditions about to change!

Summer conditions have remained on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland making fishing extremely difficult with a low settled river and some scorching weather. Catches have dropped dramatically understandably due to extreme temperatures. Warmer weather remains, however some rain is forecast for this coming week, which could be the trigger to improve fishing and draw in a run of grilse and summer salmon. Limited catches have spread as temperatures have climbed maintaining some sport in the river but cooler weather would help to encourage more fresh fish to run into the lower stretches to sustain sport.

Benchil below Stanley.
Currently the river has dropped back and settled at low summer levels after no rain last week (-4” and steady on the Ballathie gauge). The weather has been very hot making the river temperature soar over 70F or 22C especially at the end of the week curtailing catches and everyone is praying for more water to help to maintain the chance of producing some sport for everyone.

Kinnaird.
The weather is to be more unsettled with more summer like weather and at last a chance of rain especially on Tuesday and Wednesday. Some rainfall will cool the water and hopefully encourage salmon to run up the river. Not only do we have the chance of rain but there is also a full moon this week with mostly 3.5 metre tides giving a great combination to bring a run of salmon into the river. The river is currently dropping, steady and at a low summer level. The water temperature has soared to around 70 degrees Fahrenheit or 21 degrees Celsius by late afternoons and drops into the high 60’s at night. These are extreme temperatures for this time of year and not helping but this could change this coming week to fill everyone with enthusiasm for supreme sport to come. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river if that temperature comes back a bit.

Stobhall and Taymount.
As to methods, in settled conditions fishing by any method should enable you to catch the elusive Tay Salmon. The water temperature is warm making floating lines with the addition of a sink tip being a favoured tactic and using normal dressed flies. It is still worth a go with sinking lines as well depending on water heights and stripping a Sun Ray Shadow is always worth a go. Summer conditions also enable you to try a riffled hitch, which can be very exciting. When spinning, Tay favourites include Toby Salmos, weighted and floating devons, flying C’s and Visons or Rapalas. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year on many beats.

The river showing its bones in the Skellies at Stanley.
Finally you are reminded that the Tay's catch and release policy for 2013.
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 the recommendations. We have had a superb run and catch this season, which may just be down to the majority of anglers returning salmon over the past seasons. Thank you to all anglers who have this season so far returned their spring salmon to maintain our sport for the future, it is vitally important and is a great contribution by individuals who care for their sport and the river. Well done!

A superb sun set just above Perth taken by Alun Williams.
When releasing salmon especially in warmer conditions 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 Weather Extremes on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Weather Extremes on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

Variety is the spice of life and living in Perthshire, Scotland certainly shows us that with our extremes in weather.

This is the scene on the river at Stanley at the Wash House currently with very warm weather and low water making salmon fishing a bit more difficult.


An areal view of the Skellies on Benchil where you can wade half way over the river to fish another river within the Tay. This picture was taken by Hazel Ferrie at Horsey Reach. The house is available to let. View the details.


The Wash House earlier in winter.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Summer & Autumn Salmon Fishing available on Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Summer & Autumn Salmon Fishing available on Tay, Perthshire, Scotland 2013.

There is still some salmon fishing availability on the Stanley beats of the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

Benchil and Pitlochrie.
Benchil and Pitlochrie are amongst the most attractive beats on the Tay are fished together on an alternative day basis throughout the season.

Benchil is situated just below the village of Stanley and is one of the most picturesque beats on the River Tay. It is about six miles above the tidal reaches and offers many different types of pools to fish especially for fly. This beat can fish well in low water conditions during the summer and early autumn for grilse and larger summer salmon.

Benchil offers an excellent opportunity for fly fishing in lower water especially in the attractive pools of the Long Shot, Little Shot and Lundie. more pictures of the beat. The beat fishes six rods, has two boats and a fishing hut looking down the long shot. It has 10 named pools, including Skellies, Aitken Head, Plain Water, Ship Linn, Long Shot, Tail of Shot, Ewelundie, White Craigs, Little Shot and Todholes.

Pitlochrie is situated in the village of Stanley up and down from the former Stanley Mills. This beat is very versatile in that it fishes well at different heights of water. There are good low water pools such as the Corner Pool, the Dyke and the Woodside and Horsey fishes well in higher water once the autumn rain arrives.

The beat has nine named pools including the world famous Pitlochrie Pool and others including, Dyke side, Kirkie Stream, The Wash House, Cawnpore, Minister, Woodside, Horsey and the Tar Tank. More pictures of the beat.
This beat offers good bank fishing in all heights of water for fly fishing and spinning. It is also excellent for harling from the two boats provided. It fishes six rods and has a hut situated overlooking the Washhouse.

Currently there is still some rods left in August which could be excellent when the weather cools and 2 prime weeks in September and early October. Current availability.

Luncarty and Catholes.
These beats can be fished together on an alternative day basis throughout the autumn season.

Luncarty
Luncarty is approximately half-a-mile in length with five named; Shochie, Big Stone, Eddys, Cadgers and the Willow. The mouth of the Shochie and Ordie burns come in at the top of the beat making an attractive stopping off point for passing salmon and sea trout and can be extremely productive in the autumn.

The beat is fished on alternate days and in 2013 is fished on both banks on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The beat fishes four rods and has one boat and a fishing hut at the river. The beat makes for good fly and spin fishing from both bank and boat. In September and October 2011 sizeable salmon in the high teens and up to 25lbs were caught from both bank and boat.

Weekly bookings are available with alternative day fishing on Catholes. Current availability.

Catholes
In 2013, Catholes is fished on both banks on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The beat offers good spinning and fly fishing from bank in mostly small easily covered pools. Although known as an excellent Spring beat it can offer good Summer and Autumn sport as well from bank and boat.

Catholes fishes four rods per day and has an excellent hut at the bottom of the beat. The beat has 13 named pools including The Slap, The Pot, Gean Tree, Little Cast, Catholes Stream, Black Stones, Back Dam, Lucknow, Eric's, Geoff's, Freddie's Woodside and the Little Head.
The beat is situated about six miles from the top reaches of tidal water. More pictures.
Weekly bookings are available with alternative day fishing on Luncarty and daily rods are available. Autumn syndicate permits are available at a cost of £500 plus vat for 12 days fishing by arrangement on the beat. Current availability.

Catholes can also be fished on both banks on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays but unghillied at £50 per day inclusive of vat.
Autumn permits are also available at a cost of £300 for 10 days fishing by arrangement which will be unghillied.
Current availability.

Should further information be required please contact Robert White
Office : 01738 827416
Mobile : 07979 528134
Email : robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com


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Salmon Fishing Scotland river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for week ending 13th July 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland Report for week ending 13th July 2013.

The conditions last week were difficult on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland with scorching weather and no rain; a falling steady low water and catches were hard to come by during the week. The weather is now much warmer and there is a good forecast for this week with little chance of rain but hopefully this will not deter us from maintaining sport on this marvelous river and spread it throughout the whole river.
Summer has well and truly arrived with settled conditions making salmon fishing difficult with higher than normal water temperatures but sport can be magical as has proved this season so far with some outstanding catches and numerous spring salmon registered in the Tay system above expectation, let us hope the sport can be maintained for the remainder of the season then it will certainly be one to remember in years to come.

The Tay is currently fishing slowly with low warm water, salmon run this mighty river every day of the year due to its vast volume of water and is certainly a good destination to catch a salmon however cooler temperatures and some rain to spice up the river would certainly help and encourage more salmon to run. The river offers a variety of possibilities for all standards of anglers with ghillies only too keen to teach the novices and this mighty river can produce a memorable salmon for the keen fly fisher. Levels and temperatures have now risen hopefully to encourage more salmon to run the river and spread out. Pools can be easily covered from bank and boat with modern technology. Why not have a go and sample this magical river. The fishing is supreme and the scenery is not bad either. Currently the nature along the river is tremendous with numerous wild flowers. Ospreys visit the river on a daily basis and you could see an Otter or a Kingfisher darting past while you are in mid cast! It is true what they say, “ a salmon is a bonus!”

Summer Events on the Tay.
August 5th & 6th-Ladies Days on Benchil and Newtyle. More details.
August 25th -River Tay Lunch & Auction. More details.

Beat catches reported
(week ending 13th July)
SALMON & GRILSE: Almondmouth 3, Waulkmill 4, Lower Redgorton 1, Benchil and Pitlochrie 1, Upper Scone 3, Stobhall 1, Taymount 2, Ballathie 1, Cargill 2, Islamouth 7, Lower and Upper Islamouth 3, Kercock 1, Murthly 2 8, Newtyle 4, Dunkeld House 1, Dalguise 2, Lower Kinnaird 1, Ruan Ruarie 2.
Total: 47 Largest: Ballathie 17lbs
SEA TROUT: Lower and Upper Islamouth 1, Murthly 2 1, Newtyle 1, Dunkeld House 1.
Total: 4 Largest: Lower and Upper Islamouth & Murthly 2 & Dunkeld House 2lbs

Salmon have been caught throughout the system this past week encouraging everyone despite extreme temperatures. Early mornings when the river is at its coolest or evenings are the best options. The Upper reaches are now struggling for salmon as warmer conditions dominate. The Upper River registered 0 salmon last week.

The Tummel system registered 2 salmon. The Tummel has been fishing very well however bright weather and low water has stopped that. Salmon are still running through the Dam in numbers. Currently there is now over 3900 salmon through the ladder, which is now a good increase on last year. On Wednesday despite low water conditions Robert Gardiner had two fish from the Garry at Ruan Ruarie. The fish were recorded at 6.5 pounds and 4.5 pounds both on Black flying C. Robert was also attached to a much larger fish but with a different outcome.

On the Middle River 17 salmon were caught this past week and continues to fish reasonably well despite things falling off a bit. Conditions have become a increasingly difficult however the beats are reporting seeing several salmon in the pools but bright conditions and falling river levels are not helping. A little water should spice things up again but early mornings and evenings remain productive. On Lower Kinnaird and Dalguise grilse have been seen on a regular basis and the Ghillie on Dalguise, Stan Pelc caught a couple on Monday from the Bridge pool with great skill. On Dunkeld House Martha Howard caught her first ever salmon from the Cathedral stream in the boat, a cracking little grilse. Newtyle were also encountering grilse with Calum McRoberts, Colin Wilkie, and Norman Kyle all having success on the fly with a few others lost. Murthly 2 had the best week on the river with 8 salmon caught mainly as the sun disappeared every day which was a good result considering the conditions. On Kercock Tony Griffiths caught an 8 pounds salmon fly fishing in the Dowie Burn pool and lost a bigger one, which was bad luck.

The Lower River had 28 salmon for the week. Islamouth was again successful but under the normal expectation for the time of year and conditions. At the end of the week the Wilson Philips party caught 7 fish for their 3 days. Ballathie and Cargill have started to do better as the river levels drop, which is expected but could do with cooler water to really show their full potential. Taymount and Stobhall continued to catch odd ones. At Stanley the Benchil beat is the favoured place as Upper Scone and Stanley caught fish from the beat. The Perth & District Angling Club finished their 2 week spell on Upper Scone with Ian Shaw catching a superb 12 pounds salmon from Upper Neils Head on a Flying C.

John Bennett caught a lively 13 pounds summer salmon from the Long Shot on the fly on Wednesday. The Bleechings has been the place on Lower Redgorton and Waulkmill with a few caught on fly in the week. It is an extremely productive low water pool on the Tay. The warmer water has not helped Almondmouth that would expect to do well in the current low water conditions, however Tay Chairman Bill Jack still managed a 14 pounds salmon on the fly from the Throat on Saturday.

The Isla registered 0 salmon.
It was certainly a much harder week with some trying conditions but still a few fish were caught, the river must hope for some cooler weather with lower river levels to maintain sport over the coming weeks assuming a run continues and spreads throughout the entire system. Please maintain the Catch and Release code for the river to protect our sport for the future.

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 the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland week commencing 15th July 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Prospects for the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland week commencing 15th July 2013.

Summer conditions remain on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland making fishing difficult with a low settled river and some scorching weather. Catches have dropped dramatically understandably due to extreme temperatures. Warmer weather remains, and there is a continued settled forecast for this coming week with not much prospect of rain. Limited catches have spread as temperatures have climbed maintaining some sport in the river but cooler weather would help to encourage more fresh fish to run into the lower stretches to sustain sport.

Low summer conditions at Stanley.
Currently the river has dropped back and settled at low summer levels after a little rain last weekend (-2” and steady on the Ballathie gauge). The weather will remain good over the next week with a little chance of rain. The low water will benefit the lower river more but salmon will continue to spread with warmer temperatures and more water would help to hopefully maintain the chance of producing some sport for everyone.

The Cubby Hole and start of the Alderens on Taymount or Stobhall.
The weather is set to remain settled with more summer like weather. Warmer temperatures will encourage salmon to run up the river. The river is currently dropping, steady and at a low summer level. The water temperature has soared to around 70 degrees Fahrenheit or 21 degrees Celsius by late afternoons. These are extreme temperatures for this time of year and not helping. The temperature is fluctuating daily with the warmer forecast but cools overnight making early mornings the best prospect of sport. Hopefully there might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river if that temperature comes back a bit.

The bones of the river showing at Benchil.
As to methods, in settled conditions fishing by any method should enable you to catch the elusive Tay Salmon. The water temperature is warm making floating lines with the addition of a sink tip being a favoured tactic and using normal dressed flies. It is still worth a go with sinking lines as well depending on water heights and stripping a Sun Ray Shadow is always worth a go. Summer conditions also enable you to try a riffled hitch, which can be very exciting. When spinning, Tay favourites include Toby Salmos, weighted and floating devons, flying C’s and Visons or Rapalas. Harling is also a favoured method at this time of year on many beats.

A summer sunset on the Tronach at Murthly taken by Tony Black.
Finally you are reminded that the Tay's catch and release policy for 2013.
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 the recommendations. We have had a superb run and catch this season, which may just be down to the majority of anglers returning salmon over the past seasons. Thank you to all anglers who have this season so far returned their spring salmon to maintain our sport for the future, it is vitally important and is a great contribution by individuals who care for their sport and the river. Well done!
When releasing salmon especially in warmer conditions 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 Sunsets on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Sunsets on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

These are some stunning sunsets on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.
We have a great river and the scenery is not half bad either.

Benchil at Stanley in the spring.


The Wash House at Stanley.


Islamouth.


The famous Boat pool at Caputh taken by Stephen O'Neill.


Stormont Angling Club water taken by Alun Williams.


Horsey at Stanley.


The tail of the Long Shot on Benchil.


The Tronach on Murthly taken by Tony Black.


Dunkeld taken by Calum McRoberts.


The Wash House at Stanley in the spring.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Auction for River Tay.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Auction for River Tay.


Tayside luminaries unite in support of Auction for River Tay.

Luminaries and businesses from across Tayside have joined forces to provide a highly eclectic selection of lots for auction in aid of the Tay Foundation, the Charity of the world famous river Tay. Lots will be auctioned from 2pm on Sunday August 25th at Derculich in Strathtay, Perthshire following a charity lunch. Funds raised will support a Spring Salmon Restoration Appeal and other Tay Foundation projects.

The main sponsor of the River Tay Auction is leading estate agents and property consultants CKD Galbraith, supported by legal practice Gillespie Macandrew and Scotland’s leading independent wine merchants Cockburns of Leith.

The Auction consists of 80 lots including prestigious sporting and fishing opportunities, fine wines and spirits, art, adventure challenges and silver and jewellery – indeed “something for everyone.”

Highlights amongst the lots include:

• The J.K. Rowling Lot – a rare opportunity to obtain a hardback full set signed by the author.
• The Muirfield and Gleneagles Lots – opportunities for golf on these legendary courses, homes of the 2013 Open and Ryder Cups respectively.
• The opportunity to “Bag a Macnab” in Highland Perthshire.
• Primetime fishing on top Tay beats such as Almondmouth, Taymount and Upper Islamouth and Meikleour.

The Auction was launched at the Scone Game Fair on Friday July 5th.. Catalogues are available from the River Tay office or can be viewed on line at www.fishthetay.co.uk or www.fishpal.com

William Jackson, of CKD Galbraith and Chairman of the Tay Foundation’s fundraising committee, commented: “I have been amazed by the generosity of people coming up with such a wide variety of auction lots to help ensure funding for the Charity’s projects which are so important for all of us; after all the Tay represents the area’s lifeblood. We are greatly indebted to so many and I think that we can genuinely say that the Auction offers something for everyone.”

Auction bids can be submitted in advance up to noon on Thursday 22nd August (either in hard copy or by email to: ingamcgowan@btconnect.com) or in person on the day.
For further information contact Lorna Bromley-Martin, Auction Secretary:
Email: Lorna.bromlemartin@btopenworld.com; or call River Tay Offices on 01738 583733 07831 131313.

The Tay Foundation is a charitable trust which provides support for all aspects of the River Tay including its tributaries, fish and the environment from source to sea.

Tay Foundation
Cromwell Park
Almondbank
Perth PH1 3LW
01738583733
www.tayfoundation.org



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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland July 2013.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland July 2013.

The scorching summer weather continues on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland and salmon fishing has become a lot more difficult in bright conditions and soaring temperatures. Yesterday the air temperature was up to 29C/84F and the river temperature was up to 21C/70F.

The lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley on a cracking summer day.


John Bennett hooks a good salmon on the fly in the Long Shot pool of the Benchil beat.


The salmon fought hard in the low water.


A superb 13 pounds summer salmon prior to release.


Peter Backhouse caught this 4 pounds grilse also on the Benchil beat in the Long Shot yesterday fishing on Upper Scone with the Perth and District Angling Club. Fiona and Peter Backhouse run the No. 9 Guest House in Perth and welcome visiting fishers to the area.

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