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Fishing Update



The first two weeks were a bit stop/start at Harlaw. The first few days were productive after which takes were few and too far between for good fishing.

Today, Sunday the 20th, did not look very promising with a bitter east/northeast wind and low cloud early in the day. However as time passed the takes became more frequent with good bags being returned as the weather brightened and became slightly warmer. Hopefully this has set the pattern for the rest of the season. Warmer temperatures will make all the difference, especially to the comfort of the suffering angler. The water level is now at its fishing peak which is always helpful. Today a wide variety of lures and flies were successful fished on intermediate lines.

Thriepmuir is still a bit dour with few fish yet showing. The water is very cold and there has been no hatch of insects so far. Ah well, things can only get better!
Tightlines

Thanks to Arthur for the following contributions.

Season 2007

Our waters lie around 850 feet above sea level with the result
that at the start of the season on 1st April, the water temperature
is usually low and not one you would wish to go swimming in!

Fly life is virtually non existent at this time making dry fly fishing
a pastime only for the die hard angler. The best approach is to use
an intermediate or sinking line to find the level at which the fish
are feeding.

It pays dividends to be patient and to experiment at different depths
and with different leader lengths. Buzzers (any size),
Nymphs (standard or long shank 10s), Tadpoles, Fritz dressings,
especially black and green combinations, Sparklers and Boobies
are all good fish takers at this time.

As for weather, you have to be prepared for anything from
almost sub- tropical conditions to blizzards with the odd monsoon
thrown in for good measure. Having said all this, I find April
a magic month and would not miss fishing it for the world.
Tight lines and an enjoyable season to all who fish
Harlaw and Threipmuir.