Since the resumption of fishing, anglers have been picking away on the Association Waters,a few salmon and grilse were caught in late May and early June, with numbers falling towards the middle of the month with anglers eagerly awaiting the runs of grilse to build up.
Water levels have generally been quite higher than most members would have wanted, with the fish not hanging about in our waters, indeed reports from the middle stretches of the river seem to indicate good runs, despite fish hardly being seen on our beat.
The last week, which has included the return of visitors, has coincided with an increase of fish running and I am pleased to report thet several have been caught this last week by both visitors and members alike.
A lovely fish, estimated in the 20lb range, was caught by visiting angler Karen Gillies, on Friday 3rd July - this was Karen's first salmon - so very well done to her.
As I write this report, the river is in spate and coupled with the big tides this coming week, it is hoped the grilse run will build in numbers and they will hang around long enough for our members to get a fair go at them!!
