Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley beats, Tay, Perthshire Report and Prospects for W/C 30th August 2021.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley beats, Tay, Perthshire Report and Prospects for W/C 30th August 2021.

There have been a further 20 plus salmon and grilse caught over the last couple of weeks on the Stanley beats despite low water and blistering temperatures. There is no doubt we need rain and a pulse of fresh water. 

Steve Pecks party enjoyed a good three days in mid August with Steve showing the way here in the Long Shot on Benchil. 

Another fresh grilse for Steve at the tail of the Long Shot on the fly.

Not to be out done! His son John did well in the same location landing 3 in an hour up to 7 pounds. 

Later in the same week Chris Lofthouse and Mark Wadland came for 3 days. This was Mark with his first ever salmon caught on the fly. Small but perfect!

Mark with another grilse from the Corner Pool on the Pitlochrie beat. 

The following week was far more difficult with dropping water levels and a large high pressure over us causing very hot blue sky days. Despite this Jeremy Tuite landed this lovely salmon. 

At the end of the week we had a group of Farriers from the Newmarket area. It was a great 2 days as mostly they had not seen a river like the Tay and they were new to salmon fishing.

This was a first ever salmon for Billy McQueen, it was small but perfect for Billy. 

Its looking like another dry week but rain is in the forecast so let us hope for a boost in catches again. 

Fish have been caught on Luncarty as well with Tim Greenfield and Jack Gregory successful on fly.

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley beats, Tay, Perthshire Report and Prospects for W/C 16th August 2021.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley beats, Tay, Perthshire Report and Prospects for W/C 16th August 2021.

We have waited all summer for a run of salmon but it has finally happened in the last couple of weeks.

In July we were dominated with hot weather and low water with river temperatures exceeding 70F daily.

The weather has broken giving us fresh water and cooling the river encouraging summer salmon to run. 

Initially it was slow with the river collapsing to 2" in Tim Greenfields week however there were still some memories created. This was Tim with a lovely Grilse for the Woodside on the Pitlochrie beat on the fly.

Peter Thomas caught this Grilse in the Long Shot on Benchil on the fly.

More rain fell at the end of that week putting the river up again and encouraging more salmon to run producing a superb week of sport.

Jim Mclanaghan and his cousin enjoyed a superb 3 days landing several salmon up to 15 pounds on fly and spinner. This was Jim with a 15 pounds fish on the fly from the Long Shot at Benchil.

suspense as Stuart plays a lively fish on the fly in the Long Shot eagerly watched by Jim and Millie.

Stuart over the moon with his first Tay salmon and on the fly.

Steve Gordon also had success on the fly from Horsey on Wednesday. 

We them welcomed Geoff Robinsons party back again after 3 days on Cairnton on the Dee with Brian Brogan where they had a great time under his stewardship. I carried on where Brian left off with 10 fish in only 2 days as we had another dirty water on Thursday. 

The pressure was on, Walter had not caught a salmon in his 2 week visit to Scotland! Hey presto he was in at last! My rod and one on my Alistair TTT's!

Success at last and so well deserved, a lovely 12 pounds beauty. There were a few other incidents but they remain private!!!

Andy Waddington with a cracking fish from the long Shot. He also had a nice grilse in Horsey on Pitlochrie on Fly. 

This was Ronnie Henderson landing one of two fish from Horsey on the fly on the Pitlochrie beat on Saturday.

It has been a great week and hopefully will continue for a good few weeks to come.

 Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley beats, Tay, Perthshire Report and Prospects for W/C 2nd August 2021.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley beats, Tay, Perthshire Report and Prospects for W/C 2nd August 2021.

It has been a slow summer period until the last week or so with very low water and high temperatures however some welcome rain put some fresh water in the river and encouraged a summer run to start. 

This was a delighted Rachael Russel with her first ever salmon, a Grilse caught on the Pitlochrie beat on her last cast of 2 days fishing.

Last week I had Geoff Robinsons Party fishing for the week. It was a slow start but after some rain the action started!

Geoff playing a good fish on the fly from the boat in the Long Shot at Benchil.

A superb 17 pounds fish on one of my soft hackle plastic tubes.

It wasn't long after the the same fly had hooked another fish for Terry Speake.

This one weighed 15 pounds. 

Paul Jones had a week to remember catching 4 fish with a superb 18 pounds fish on the fly from Kirkie on Saturday being the best after it ran 100 yards downstream before being landed. Paul is new to fly fishing so was super pleased and excited!

This was John Layborne from earlier in July with a 13 pounds fish on Benchil.

The fresher water last week has disappeared back to 3" but the water has cooled by 5F encouraging fish to run the river. There are Grilse and summer salmon running now and more rain in the forecast which should see sport maintained over the next few weeks. 

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon caught fly Fishing on Catholes, Tay, Perthshire.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Spring Salmon caught fly Fishing on Catholes, Tay, Perthshire.

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland Springer from Pitlochrie Pool on Fly March 2021.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Springer from Pitlochrie Pool on Fly March 2021.

A spring beauty form Pitlochrie pool last week caught on the fly at Stanley, Perth. 

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland From one extreme to another February 2021.

Salmon Fishing Scotland From one extreme to another February 2021.

Snow and severe temperatures on 11th February then less than 10 days later a monumental flood. 

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland Promotional film for Benchil, Tay, Perthshire.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Promotional film for Benchil, Tay, Perthshire.

This is a short film Stanley Fishings Head Ghillie, Robert White, takes a look at the picturesque Benchil beat and its many lovely pools and fish-holding lies. 

Benchil is a 4 rod beat with a comfortable fishing hut, and offers ghillied bank and boat fishing. Located just downstream of Stanley, Benchil provides classic fly water and the chance of a salmon at any point during the season. Filmed by Jonny Muir from Farlows Travel. Music: Limitless Sounds / Vlad Gluschenko

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley Beats, Tay Information.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley Beats, Tay Information.

Stanley Beats information

 

Catholes

Situated at Stanley on lower Tay

Contact- Bob White

               Tel 01738827416/07979528134

               Email Robert.salmonfishing@@googlemail.com

Booking-Contact direct as above or book on Fishpal under beat name 

Availability and pricing: https://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Tay/Catholes/?dom=Pal

Web site: https://salmon-fishing-scotland.blogspot.com

 

Pitlochrie

Situated at Stanley on lower Tay

Contact- Bob White

               Tel 01738827416/07979528134

               Email Robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com

Booking-Contact direct as above or book on Fishpal under beat name 

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                                                    Benchil

Situated at Stanley on lower Tay

Contact- Bob White

               Tel 01738827416/07979528134

               Email Robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com

Booking-Contact direct as above or book on Fishpal under beat name 

Availability and pricing: https://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Tay/Benchil/?dom=Pal

Web site: https://salmon-fishing-scotland.blogspot.com

 

Luncarty

Situated at Luncarty on lower Tay

Contact- Bob White

               Tel 01738827416/07979528134

               Email Robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com

Booking-Contact direct as above or book on Fishpal under beat name

Availability and pricing:

https://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Tay/Luncarty/?dom=Pal

Web site: https://salmon-fishing-scotland.blogspot.com

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland Final Stanley Beat Report 2020.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Final Stanley Beat Report 2020.

It was a reasonably quiet end to the season with only a few fish landed over the last week. The river was surrounded with Autumn gold but there was little evidence of silver in the river confirming that there was no late back end run. 

In the last few days Gerry Martin landed a nice fish in Luncarty pool from the boat. 

David Brand landed a smaller salmon on the fly from Luncarty.

David and Ray Gardiner enjoyed a good day in the boat finally capturing this fish. 

And lastly Ranald Allan caught 3 salmon on a floating Devon again in Luncarty on the second last day. 

It has been a good season overall with improvements in catches especially over the summer period. There is certainly renewed optimism for next season. Our availability for 2021 is all ready on Fishpal but you can contact me directly at robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com as well. 

We amassed some 130 salmon off our beats this year with just under 70% being caught on fly and achieved 92% Catch and Release. 

Looking forward to seeing you next season.  

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland Large Autumn Salmon on the Stanley Beats on the Tay, Perthshire.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Large Autumn Salmon on the Stanley Beats on the Tay, Perthshire.

The Stanley beats on Pitlochrie, Benchil and Luncarty have been witnessing some large late salmon over the last few days. 

Becci Roberts hooks a good fish in Aitken Head on the Benchil Beat just below Stanley.

After a monumental struggle Becci landed a 20 pounds salmon.

Well done Becci as she has not been fishing for a few years but these ladies just can't stop catching. 

She was at it again today on the Horsey Pool of the Pitlochrie beat with a grilse. 

Meanwhile at Luncarty Andrew Crisp hooks a big salmon.

Andrew has never caught an Atlantic salmon but wow he didn't know what was on the end of the line!

An absolute monster and not that old a fish. It weighed 32 pounds and is one of the biggest fish off the mighty Tay this season. It does not get any better than this and your first ever salmon. 

Simply unbelievable! Well done Andrew. 

 

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White

Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley beats, Tay, Perthshire Report and Prospects for W/C 5th October 2020.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Stanley beats, Tay, Perthshire Report and Prospects for W/C 5th October 2020.

It has been a busy end to September and early October with over 20 salmon caught on the Stanley beats. The weather has played a large part in determining the catches. Initially in September we were praying for water and a drop in temperatures. We witnessed a spate mid September but that did not really trigger off great sport but by the end of the month the river temperature dropped substantially after a couple of early frosts and although the water level dropped the older fish became more aggressive and catches improved dramatically. In the last week 15 fish were caught on very small flies on our 3 main beats of Benchil, Pitlochrie and Luncarty. 

Some video and still clips from the last month on our beats. 

This weekend has seen very heavy rain causing a massive spate which may just bring in some more fresh fish which have been sadly lacking over the autumn period so far. Once the river settles back during the coming week we hopefully will have a good few last days of this current season. 

Fresh water, cooler river temperatures, all you need to do is add fish!

September started off quietly with only odd fish caught. Tim Greenfield caught one in Luncarty on a floating Devon. 

As the month started to draw to an end the water temperature dropped and the fish became more aggressive. 

Alan Robertson and Charles Martin had a good day at Luncarty with 4 fish between them up to 8 pounds on Tobies. 

In the last week including a few days in October 15 were caught, all on the fly from Benchil and Luncarty in low water and all on very small flies. 

David Brand caught a 10 pounds fish from Luncarty on a Micro Tube then towards the end of that week 

Graham Reid caught 5 fish to 18 pounds from Benchil and Luncarty on a Geordie Fly. 

Alistair Boomer caught 2 fish up to 16 pounds from Luncarty on a Black Shrimp. 

Ann Emsens enjoyed more success with an 18 pounder from the Long Shot on Benchil and Jim McLanaghan caught an 8 pounds fish on the Pitlochrie beat at the top of the Woodside. 

All in all it was a great week with hopefully a last flurry to come in the last 10 days of the season.  

 

Salmon Fishing Scotland - By Robert White