Another week where weather and water conditions made fishing quite challenging until yesterday (Saturday) when things came to life and catches returned to a normal level. The fish returned to the higher levels in the water column and buzzers, albeit sometimes assisted by float indicators, made a welcome return as the main end tackle. Dry flies, although attracting interest, have not yet proved to be too successful but insect life on the surface has greatly increased during the week and bodes well for the future. The water still remains coloured but is slowly clearing as the algae retreats.
The best recorded catches this week fell to: A Murray, Gardenstown, 25 fish, (yellow dancer, cat's whisker, yellow fritz), D Stewart, Aberdeen, 14 fish, (buzzers), I Watt, Turriff, 14 fish, (buzzers), L Sleeman, Macduff, 9 fish, (buzzers, damsel nymph), N Thomson, Turriff, 9 fish, (buzzers), S Rankin, Peterhead, 7 fish, (buzzers), B Cresswell, Macduff, 7 fish, (minkie).
The outlook for the coming week is forecast to continue with temperatures remaining on the low side with showers or longer periods of rain which should help to flush out the water.
Delgatie Castle Trout Fishery is a Troutmaster water and is open seven days from 8:00am til 8:00pm although closing times may be adjusted according to conditions. From the beginning of June hours will be extended to enable anglers to enjoy any evening 'rise'.
Visitors and novices are welcome at the fishery and booking is not necessary apart from boats on a Saturday and Sunday.
Rods and tackle is available for hire at the fishery.
For further information phone Bob on 07980 999 006.
