The last week has seen the weather improve although not reaching the temperatures we would expect. The persistent northerly winds have continued and have driven the fish to feed deeper. The predominance of lures and intermediate and sinking lines bear witness to the levels at which the fish are operating although at times, when the air and water temperatures rise, buzzers and the occasional dry fly have proved successful. The best recorded catches this week fell to; A Murray, Gardenstown, 35 fish (several visits), (black nomad, black/green fritz), M Rawding, Fraserburgh, 24 fish, (cat's whisker, okay dokay), A Cowie, Fraserburgh, 19 fish, (diawl bach, yellow cat's whisker), W Deeming, Peterhead, 14 fish, (cat's whisker, yellow lure), R Deeming, Peterhead, 13 fish, (cat's whisker, green/yellow lure), D Ward, Aberdeen, 9 fish, (blobs), S Rankin, Peterhead, 7 fish, (buzzers), I Burnett, Fraserburgh, 7 fish, (black buzzers), J Adie, Inverurie, 7 fish, (orange buzzers), D Hardie, Aberdeen, 6 fish, (deer's hair, okay dokay).
The weather for the coming week remains decidedly unsettled although it is suggested that the temperatures may start to rise towards the weekend.
Delgatie Castle Trout Fishery is open 7 days from 8am til 9pm and visitors and novices are always welcome. Booking is not necessary and boats (where required) rods and tackle is available for hire at the fishery. For up to date information phone Bob on 07980 999 006.
