Top rod Dougie pulls a big one
SPRINGWATER
The fly loch continues to produce the big fish as top rod Dougie Thomson released six including a 19lb brownie and a 8 lb rainbow.
Dougie Inglis released 14 including an 11lb rainbow. Other catches: Derek Russell c/ r 15, Simon Littlejohn c/ r seven, George McLeod four for 11lb 14oz, Tam Mcnaughton four for 10lb 10oz, Neil Cox four for 10lb 10oz, George Young three for 9lb, Alan Warnock four for 9lb, Hugh McLeod three for 8lb 8oz, Kevin Mcpartland released a 15lb rainbow, Ian Crossan c/ r 11, Neil Shankland c/ r eight, Mick Goodwillie c/ r six, Jim Bigger c/ r four, Hugh McLeod c/ r nine, Neill four for 12lb released six including a 14lb rainbow, Billy c/ r four, Mr Ross five c/ r including a 12lb brownie and a 16lb brownie, Mr Barren two fish for 5lb, Mr Duffy two for 5lb, Jim Tumilty two for 7lb 4oz, Ian Stirrat released a 20lb rainbow.
Bait loch: Gordon Anderson caught and released a cracking 14lb brownie, Davie Kernachan six for 15lb, N Russell three for 7lb 2oz, Kieran three for 7lb 1oz, Alan 3 for 6lb 9oz.
Coarse loch continues to pick up Ian Eastwood released three carp and a couple of nice bream, Cameron Dodds and his mate had a good evening releasing eight carp and a 2lb roach, Jim Smith released a nice 8lb carp some good roach and bream also caught.
AYR ANGLING CLUB
The river cannot be stocked until May 1 by order of Marine Scotland but both lochs have been extra well stocked to compensate.
Permit prices are: adult £ 80, seniors £ 60, juniors £ 25.
There is fishing all year at Snipe Loch. Tickets are available at Gamesport, Ayr and at Lochside.
The club welcomes all new and existing members.
Enquiries to secretary S Ryan on 077595 95915.
RAITH RESERVOIR
Returns for March 25 to April 1: Bill Gibson three fish for 7lb 8oz P/ B, John Hannaway one fish for 2lb 3oz P/ B, Brandon Hempkin ( jnr) two fish for 6lb P/ B, John Lothian six fish P/ B, Billy Walker four fish for 11lb P/ B, Rod Wills one fish for 2lb P/ B.
BURNS TROUT FISHERY
Fly Pond: T Boyle nine for 18lb 6oz, The Rev two for 4lb 8oz, J McFadgen two for 3lb 8oz, R Lyall one for 2lb 8oz, W Lyall two for 4lb 8oz, D Gordon two for 3lb 12oz, Bert two for 4lb 1oz.
Bait Pond: A Galt four for 8lb 2oz, J McShea two for 5lb 8oz, The Ingram Boys four for 9lb, I Burns two for 3lb 12oz, W Burns one for 2lb, J Munday one for 2lb 2oz, Ross two for 3lb 10oz, Eddy two for 4lb, G Dryden one for 2lb 6oz, A Parker three for 6lb 4oz, J Ferguson two for 4lb 9oz, K Conley two for 3lb 12oz, J Munro two for 4lb 4oz, K Conely two for 3lb 12oz, N Munro two for 4lb, A Graham one for 2lb 6oz, K McCall two for 5lb.
BROOMHILL
Gordy Taylor was this year’s winner of the Broomhill Frenze Winter League. Stuart McCowan won the last round on Sunday with 29lb.
600lbs of F1 Carp from 8” to 12” got stocked recently but due to the continued cold weather there still bald up on certain pegs so check with the Fishery Staff for best Pegs and Baits.
Qualifier 2 of the Broomhill Bonanza takes place this Sunday on the Carp Water.
Fly Pond: Willie Riddicks was the top rod over the Easter Weekend releasing 22 trout including 2 DBls, 1 13lb and 1 10lb Rainbow.
Bait pond was busy over the weekend with lots of fish caught.