The rain has persisted during the past week ensuring a steady supply of fresh water with accompanying nutrients encouraging the fish to feed but making conditions uncomfortable for the anglers. Matching the end tackle with the water borne feed proved difficult especially on dry fly activities but a successful match led to good results. The takers were very often immediately sub surface with spiders and gnats proving worthwhile. Lures sometimes responded better when fished quickly at mod range along with damsels and wet flies.
Amongst the better catches this week was a bag of 27 for anglers from Motherwell who enjoyed success with Black Hoppers, Kate McLaren and various damsels.
The best individual catches this week were recorded by; P Keir, Fyvie, 32 fish, (Black, Olive Fritz), A Murray, Gardenstown, 32 fish, (Black, Green Fritz and White, Red Fritz), A Milne, Macduff, 10 fish, (Black Gnat and various dry flies), J Watt, Rosehearty, 8 fish, (Black Hopper, Kate McLaren), S Edwards, Turriff, 8 fish, (Various Dries), K Armstrong, Fraserburgh, 8 fish, (Dry fly), C Collie, Ellon, 8 fish, (Grey Duster, Olive), S Rankin, Peterhead, 7 fish, (Buzzers), W Perkins, Rosehearty, 7 fish, (Damsel Nymphs).
The forecast for the coming week suggest a rise in temperature and less rainfall with lighter winds and will hopefully lead to a good week's fishing.
Delgatie Castle Trout Fishery is a Troutmaster water and is open seven days from 8am til 8pm. Visitors and novices are always welcome and booking is not necessary. Boats (where required), rods and tackle are available for hire from the fishery.
Further information can be had by phoning Bob on 07980 999 006.
