“The Goldenloch Fishery”
Loch Conditions: Now Transparent Temperature:      15 degrees Water Clarity:      Much Better
Outside Air:              Is 16 degrees Feels Like:                 16 degrees Wind is:                     Very Light 19/07/2024
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With the Algae now starting to wane, the fish are beginning to show in the clearer water, which just now is at the far end of the loch, a few anglers this week and pretty much all visiting have caught fish, the second sudden weed growth is now all but eliminated, is back under control, the secret do doing this is to make sure the weed plant is big enough, so as when the wire rope is pulled through the water, the plant is pulled out by the roots and not cut, as it will just grow again, more vigorously, also they sprout two shoots, which is what happened a month ago, this is the only legal way nowadays in removing weed from the water, that is without hurting the environment, chemicals and dyes are a no, no, UK Pesticide Guide 2024, is a Government  booklet that is printed every year, with details of all  and every UK products that are currently available for use in aqua weed control, in everything from farming, forestry, aquaculture, anything that has an impact on organic growth, it used to be that there were several products that were allowed to control weed growth in water, however it was discovered that a lot of them were carcinogenic { Carcinogens are substances or exposures that can cause DNA changes that may lead to cancer. } The way we do it 100% safe and healthy, I would like to think that anglers appreciate that, our aim is that we have best quality, healthy fighting fish and by all accounts this is what we have, I am hoping that after this weekend everything will be pretty much back to normal and we look forward to seeing you, the pictures and videos is of how I do the weeds.

Fly Fishing @ the “Goldenloch” for trout with a home tied Fly, is one the nicest ways to relax the body and the brain, time and time again clients say how relaxing and peaceful fishing here is, a day’s fishing is something to look forward too, many people say a bad day fishing is better than a day at work.

The Goldenloch Fishery” Report / Blog 2024
Loch Conditions: Secchi is 5ft Temperature:    at 3ft is now 16 degrees. Water Clarity:    is good and clear
Outside Air:        is 18 degrees Feels Like:           18 degrees Wind is:               WSW 23/06/2024

Its an absolute belter of a day today, fish rising everywhere, even with the bright sun, this week has been steady not busy however all catching fish Huff and Puff on an evening session had 13 for the boat with puff on 8 and huff on 5, or it may have been 7 and 6 whatever they had a great night with loads lost as well, two of our regular anglers are undergoing radiotherapy for cancer, we take this opportunity to wish them both well, with a speedy recovery, everyone here are all routing for you, the fish are enjoying the copious amount of feeding just now, there is a serious amount of flies hatching plus I have never seen so many damsel flies, it also seems like the Perch have gone to ground as no one has reported catching any, John Cowie on 10 with a suspender buzzer, commented great fun fishing between the weeds with dry flies, Ewan Melville had 15 and missed dozens all on a yellow owl, John Hunter 4 on Cand R dropped 2 missed a few more meanwhile William Hunter had 3 Perch, George Duff 4 returned using dries and emergers, Frank netted 7 plus greatly helped a few beginner’s, John Dryden 6 returned on a yellow owl, David Morand first ever fish on a shipman’s,  Darin Taylor had a great day on his own 12 n a yellow owl fabulous day K Bucanan returned 7 wrote “ Brilliant few hours a lovely fishery” top rod this week was Wullie Watson mostly on a yellow owl.   

Fly Fishing @ the “Goldenloch” for trout with a home tied Fly, is one the nicest ways to relax the body and the brain, time and time again clients say how relaxing and peaceful fishing here is, a day’s fishing is something to look forward too, many people say a bad day fishing is better than a day at work.

I am really pleased that the mower is working, so my mower engine fired up, sounds Okay just perhaps a wee diesel knock, which should disappear, yesterday I also fitted a new starter motor to the weed boat, The Naughty Lass, so today clearing was aided  by the wind, I shoved pretty much a huge amount of weed onto the shore, I  had to stop as the engine on the weed boat either overheated or there is a fuel filter problem, most likely to be the second I think, anyways the new wire rope arrived today which will allow me to winch out a lot of weed possibly on Thursday, as I have to keep the twins busy tomorrow, all go but good fun, all this jumping around is good for my health, I think, it was really blustery today I was not surprised that no one was here, except an entomologist chap from Stirling University, who is going to be doing a study on water beetles, he was stunned by the amount of weed I was shifting, also by the amount of invertebrate’s in it, sadly not many beetles, possibly the perch has eaten them. This I wrote a week ago and since then, I removed the boat from the water as Aaron diagnosed a problem could be the thermostat, I tried to unscrew the bolts however after a lot of years submitted to water and age, the bolt heads just snapped off, faced with the top off I definitely saw that the thermostat was jammed tight, so it was good call, after a lot of jiggery puggaree welding on nuts, heating the casting, I eventually removed the two rusted in bolts, allowing me to replace all, the new sea trial will be tomorrow in the shifting of the weed, its bad at the boat end of the loch, however half the loch is weed free and those fishing have been very positive about the fishing, with angler numbers now at an all time low the future is looking very bleak, I have taken the decision that there is no more monthly season tickets as depending on chaps paying is not worth the hassle, so its now pay as you go just like it used to be, today there was a single angler first time here, on holiday from the south staying in a caravan near Anstruther, his comments were that this was the best days fishing he had for years, 7 returned yellow owl a very small one, plus black buzzers again very small, 8 or 9 offers, lots of interested trout, no Perch great day hopes to be back if not doing day trip, last night boys on the boast said slow to start with but ended with 20 returned      

The Goldenloch Fishery” Report / Blog 2024
Loch Conditions: Secchi is 5ft Temperature:    at 3ft is now 14 degrees. Water Clarity:    is good and clear
Outside Air:        is 16 degrees Feels Like:           10 degrees Wind is:               Westerly 16/06/2024

For those that have been fishing this week, it’s been a much better atmosphere especially in the evenings, good pun that one, what I mean is that both  the air pressure and temperature has been favourable, actually Jock souter was the first to get a great day on Tuesday I think, he had 5 or 6 fish all returned, what a difference the day temperature makes, although the evenings are still cold a lot of rain these past couple of days, been chatting to the guys about what the like about the Goldenloch, first and foremost seems to be the relaxing tranquil settings which are mixed with an abundant wildlife, ( unfortunately Perch are not included in this) secondly the fish are giving a really good fight and seem to be fly specific in that on certain days only certain flies are working, however people just enjoy coming to place that has quality fish that  are pretty much naturalised with lots for them to feed on, today Sunday R Moffat and L Moffat had a brilliant day lots caught and returned, L Graham and G Simpson pretty much rained of had 5 between them, Yesterday George Duff 12 returned, D Wilson and Ciaran 20 returned, C McKay of the bank  6, Scott Fraser 4, S hayes 4, Sandy Band 3, K Buchan 7 yellow Owls, John Bashford 3, Willie Watson had 12,  and Huff and Puff on 8 they think, loads more all on similar catches, todays pictures are a mix of wildlife me and fishermen by Steve Nomad Ayemad  

Fly Fishing @ the “Goldenloch” for trout with a home tied Fly, is one the nicest ways to relax the body and the brain, time and time again clients say how relaxing and peaceful fishing here is, a day’s fishing is something to look forward too, many people say a bad day fishing is better than a day at work.

The Goldenloch Fishery” Report / Blog 2024
Loch Conditions: Secchi is 5ft Temperature:    at 3ft is now 14 degrees. Water Clarity:    is get a greenish tinge
Outside Air:        is 18 degrees Feels Like:           17 degrees Wind is:               W 02/06/2024

Some lads doing really well, however the sudden bright sun has brought on an blanket algae bloom, its mostly confined to one area and will be easily sorted, it has brought on the fishing, providing a place for flies to hatch and land also in giving cover / shelter for the fish, however it is really annoying what would help me is a wind, Scott and Myself pulled a lot of weed from the front of the jetties lots of fish moving however, I took the twins down to the loch for a wee fish and Torrin went straight onto a jetty, while I was togging up Serrin with a lifejacket, she of course after getting all ready to fish then needed a Pee, meanwhile Torrin caught a 8 inch Perch, he was so excited he showed his sister and as perch are prickly she got a fright and then ran for the house (Bless Her) Fishing trip over, she thinks the loch is full of biting fish, anyways lads doing well are M Fairweather 10+, A Waterson 8 + 1 Perch, Rod Thaw 15 on crunchers, Ali Radhi 6, Niel Rarity 2, Colin Hay Eve 9 using a blue/black buzzer, B Kemp3, sandy Band 4,P Hayes 3, During the week cold wind and rain spoiled things, C Young and his Grandson didn’t catch anything, so here’s hoping the weather stays good, I was posted a really nice compliment the other day something that is a rarity these days I am so pleased with it I have added it to my post, to-days pictures are by local lad John McRobbie         

Fly Fishing @ the “Goldenloch” for trout with a home tied Fly, is one the nicest ways to relax the body and the brain, time and time again clients say how relaxing and peaceful fishing here is, a day’s fishing is something to look forward too, many people say a bad day fishing is better than a day at work.