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There be monsters lurking here!

posted 22 May 2012 08:00 by carbeth fishery [ updated 22 May 2012 08:24 ]

John Richardson with 17lb 2oz of prime trout!

Saturday was an amazing day at the fishery. We saw the first mayfly hatch on the fly pond and then some great fishing.
John Richardson took a huge rainbow of 17lb 2oz on a mayfly.

The poor guy was only just into his afternoon session but was shaken so much at his massive catch that he had to go home early!

It's red colouration and slight hooked jaw gives the indication that this fish has obviously been in the pond for a long time.

It's a great indication that the water is in good condition with lots of natural feed, and some of the fish are wylie enough to survive for a long time, so we're quite chuffed.

Goodness only knows what other monsters lurk in our ponds.

The evening session saw John & Thomas Harlow taking 10 fish on a catch & release they tell me!

They dropped as many as they caught with most of the fish taking on the surface.

My son Jack Bradley also caught and released three fish in half an hour.

It really is great fun fishing to rising fish. Hope to see you soon.

To give you an idea of scale it's lying next to a 2lb fish!

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Under new(ish!) management!

posted 14 Jan 2012 08:52 by carbeth fishery

We're delighted to say that the fishery is back in the hands of the man who first had the vision to bring a fishery to the Carbeth area in the first place, over 14 years ago.

Jim and his band of staff are looking forward to welcoming you over the coming weeks and months and hope that you'll be pleased at plans for the fishery.

We'll be running competitions and other regular events and will be more than happy to arrange sessions for private clubs/groups, parties and corporate events.

We've had a few problems with the email and website over the past couple of months, so we apologise if you've tried to contact us.

We will be updating the site on a regular basis, and will be looking for your input too! Send us your photo's and stories and we'll get them posted.

In the meantime, any questions or queries - do get in touch. We'll be happy to help.

Tight lines and here's to a great year of fishing!

Big fish pulls in rod and monster shocker

posted 22 Jul 2011 09:25 by carbeth fishery

Its big Paul here and its been a long while since I've been at the fishery and I've really missed it.

I've been working away quite a bit. I had a great time in Athens covering the Special Olympic games.

Anyway, popped in today for a wee session with my son Jack and had a great time.

It was bright and fairly calm so expected the fish to be sulking in the weeds at the bottom of the pond. I put on a hothead damsel nymph to get down but as soon as I did, the sky clouded over and the wind picked up slightly.

Hey presto, the fish started to show on the surface.

Now I've been accused many times by my poor suffering wife of being lazy, but a lazy fisherman i ain't!

Off came the damsel, and on went a dabbler.

I swear, first cast and I was into a fish. And what a strong fish! I estimated it at around 3.5 lb but felt like a fish twice the size.

It just goes to show that you have to pay attention to the conditions and what the fish are doing.

And now to the point of the headline. Wendy told me last night we had a young visiting angler from Belgium and he hooked into a fish in the bait pond but had taken his eye off the rod.

In it went! The youngster had no idea that his rod was missing until someone spotted something akin to a Loch Ness monster sighting as this fish pulled the rod behind it creating a strange wake.

A helpful angler managed to snag the rod and the day was saved. Photies to follow.

I'm going to finish but before i do i have a moan.

Regulars will know that it's a pet hate of mine.

There are some in-considerated people who are content to leave rubbish and discarded line at their hin end.

'Someone else will pick it up' right?

Well sadly something did. A young duckling has been caught up in discarded fishing line and is in a bad way.

Either treat the place the way it's deserved, or don't bother coming. Simple.

To the rest of you, tight lines and hope to see you soon.

3lb's of hard luck

posted 3 Jun 2011 09:41 by carbeth fishery [ updated 3 Jun 2011 09:57 ]

Ian and Mark cycled all the way from Dumbarton for a spot of angling.Their 3 lb rainbow had to stay put though - girl friend's allergic to fish. Hard luck guys!

Beginners Luck

posted 3 Jun 2011 09:40 by carbeth fishery

Stephen McGinty showing off his first fish in 2 years.

Frank Reilly also caught a nice trout making it a 3 1/2lb brace.

Frank was well impressed with their first time at our fishery:

"I would thoroughly recommend it"

Try one of your own?

posted 25 May 2011 15:42 by carbeth fishery [ updated 25 May 2011 16:00 ]

The fair old battering that the fishery has taken over the past few days has taken it's toll on some of the beautiful trees we have around the fishery. It hasn't stopped us fishing right enough!

My son Jack and I (and a fella called Bill - sorry can't remember your second name) did very well in harsh conditions on Tuesday.

I'm also extremely proud to say that my boy Jack caught and released his very first trout caught on a fly he tied himself!

We'd tied it up the previous night in anticipation that the weather would ease up slightly.

It was a hothead damsel which I've adapted over the years to become a very successful pattern.

You never know - one of these days I might share it. Until then it'll be called Paul's wee murny..... as in " I murny telling ye!"

Seriously though - Graeme has asked me to maybe write a monthly fly pattern piece - the kind of thing that's been doing well at the fishery etc.

I'm also happy to arrange a fly-tying day/night at the fishery if anyone is interested.

You really can't beat the feeling you get when you catch a fish on one of your own flies.

Don't take my word for it - ask my boy Jack!

Fish into the wind!

posted 23 May 2011 05:53 by carbeth fishery

Fish into the wind...are you kidding!?

It's always a good idea as you'll probably have fish close in at your feet practically.

I've been doing not too badly recently - especially since buying the topically and well-named 'wind-cutter' line.

But today is really taking the michael. Doubt I'll wet a line with 40mph + winds.

The only people fishing in this windy weather are the bait guys - and it's been pretty good for them.

The weather conditions have made it really tricky for the fly guys. The recent weather has also been keeping the fly life from hatching. I expect that as soon as conditions improve - we'll have a prolific hatch of mayfly.

Look forward to that.

tight lines (and no' uppa tree)

Paul

Opening times

posted 16 May 2011 01:41 by carbeth fishery

Summer is here....well, West of Scotland summer is here! The fishery is now open until 9 o clock every night. Fly fishermen can take advantage of our 2 hour catch and release ticket which is available after 6pm. A perfect wee 2 hour ticket to chill out after a stressful day .

Richard's last cast

posted 16 May 2011 01:29 by carbeth fishery

Friday the 13th was a lucky day for one of Carbeth's regulars. While fishing in some of the worst rain and wind to hit the fishery,

Richard Crighton, caught a monster 9lb 13oz Rainbow trout on the currently lethal Black Fritz. It took Richard 15 minutes to finally bring this baby in! Well done Richard.....hope you didn't catch a cold as well!,

14 trout shout!!

posted 13 May 2011 09:39 by carbeth fishery [ updated 13 May 2011 09:51 ]

13th May. Nikki and Andy Allen had another fantastic day at Carbeth , this time netting 14 blue and rainbow trout during their marathon fishing trip. The trout were caught on grub on the bait pond. Think the the top corner should be renamed Nikki's corner!!