River Annan next month...

[jock]

Macsalmo,
I'm on Brocklerigg for the first time in Mid Oct for 4 days. Will let you know what it is like. When I booked it I was told that when it first became available someone booked all 4 rods every Sat in Sept. and Oct. Apparently it has been fished very little in recent years.

Notice that 3 salmon were caught yesterday on the beat. So looks promising when the conditions are right.

[macsalmo]

Hi Jock,
Thanks for that, I look forward to hearing your report.
It does look good.

Good luck.

ATB

Macsalmo

[hardygem]

Jock,my fish definetely had sea lice however i dont know what time the tides were it got me thinking though that would be useful info,anyone know how to find out ?.

Salmonscotty16lb,The set up i was using was Snowbee sink tip line,2mts of 15lb maxima.Fly was an orange and yellow shrimp pattern tied on a size ten treble.However i am convinced that the fish suddenly just switched on and it was a matter of being in the right place at the right time after that.The other explanation might be that i am truly an angling genius,anybody got any ideas on which is the more likely ??

[jock]

Hardygem,

Go to:easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/EasyTide/index.aspx and select 6 day free prediction and select your port. Remember to add 1 hour until the clocks change in October. You can also get them from www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides/

From memory salmon travel around 3- 5 mph but not 100% certain on that.

Cheers,

Jock

[hardygem]

Hiya Jock,
Thanks for that link to easytide i think your right about the fish moving at around 3-5mph

[salmonscotty16lb]

thanks for the info guys it all helps? my nose gets the better of me! would like to hear from anyone that takes a day on brocklerigg cought my eye only the other day. unfortunatly cant book any fishing @ moment due 2 work. its funny how the annan can switch on like this? even the upper annan well away from the tide.

[hans]

So, resuming, if the water levels are good there is a fair chance we may see a tight line once there....
thanks for all the info.
really look forward to it!
Hans.

[hans]

Hi, just came up with another question:
how deep are the Hoddom and Dryfeholm pools in general?
In order to travel light I would prefer to bring my breathable thigh-waders, but if it turns out to be deeper than expected, I will be sorry I did not bring my chest-waders...
Maybe possible to bring both, do not know yet....
Thanks in advance.
Hans.

[jock]

Hans,
Bring your chest waders and leave behing your thigh waders. While most pools are not too deep, to be able to fish all pools correctly with the fly you really need chest waders.

Jock

[1066]

Hans,small conenose cascade fly's have been super wee killers for me over the years on the Annan,I would be going one size smaller than the norm for this time of year,the water temperature is still around 60 degrees,unusually warm for the time of year.
You will need chest waders,DO NOT GO WITHOUT THEM. ;)

[rooster]

Jock,I am also on Brock in approximately three weeks,would be grateful for any hints or tips.I have a feeling you could be on holiday at the moment,hope you can access a computer in the sun.

[jock]

Hi Rooster,

Returned from the sunny, and they were sunny, banks of the Alness. Only caught coloured (sun tanned!!) grilse but they put a bend in the rod and it's better than work.

Will keep you and the others informed about Brocklerigg. It should be good it lies between Hoddom and St. Mungo's We have taken all 4 rods for 4 days WB 16th. Keeping my fingers crossed for good conditions.

Jock