We now have a wee notice board on the fishery lodge wall which will give you details of the fish of the week as well as winning combinations for flies/bait and depth of those catching fish.

Remember it’s not a substitute for simply asking folk – the vast vast majority of our customers are friendly enough and would be happy to boast..er…explain their winning methods.

I’ve even been known to pass on the odd wee flea from time to time. (You can now buy some hand-tied numbers in the shop also ).

Before we get to the fish of the week, a wee mention about a charity event.

Carbeth is hosting the MacMillan Big Fish again this year. Remember we don’t run it at all – you have to register with McMillan themselves at:http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Fundraising/Inyourarea/TheBigFish/TheBigFish.aspx

It’s a worthwhile cause and an enjoyable day out – remember though you are expected to raise at least £50 in sponsorship money.

Now to our fish of the week:

First was this zoo creature.

Not big John McGhee by the way.

I mean his glorious rainbow of 11lb 6oz that  took a bloodworm.

It happens to be one of my favourite flies and can really provide dividends if fished properly.

Don’t just yank it like a lure, let if fish naturally and it should pay off.

It certainly paid off for big John.

On the bait pond Gerry Brown had a great days fishing with his friends.

He netted this 6lb 4oz fish.

I’m really sorry to say that I don’t have any further details for you.

If you do manage to nab one of our big fish, or even if it’s not that big but it pleased you notheless,

then please do email the story of the catch.

I can’t guarentee that I’ll get them all up, but I’ll do my best.

Computer willing!

There’s another couple of photo’s that I’d like to share.

It’s of Martin Hopkins who is now away to work in Abu Dhabi for a couple of months.

(I hope I’ve not let the cat out of the bag and someone is going to tan his hoose!)

Either way, the big fish should be safe for a while.

He caught this 8lb 8oz fish at the stank corner on, guess what?

A wee red blood worm – this time a buzzer variety.

It just goes to show that they can work really well on big fish.

It’s not the only way, but it can be very effective.

Rememer you don’t need big flies to catch big fish.

In lots of ways the very opposite is true.

loving the bunnet mate! Cold where you?

And lastly another picture from the bait pond emailed in by a pal of Callum Gillespie’s.

He and his friends had a great day at the fishery, all catching fish and in particular this beauty of 7lb.

Keep them coming folks and have a great day with us soon.

Till the next time…

Tight lines an no’ uppa tree

Paul