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Post by Peter Terndrup on Oct 28, 2006 15:16:59 GMT
Hi;
I'm thinking of spend a week in beginning of April next year on the Tay.
I have bin looking in to the Fishtay website, and there are lots of opportunities, so I hope anyone can give me some advice.
I'm only interested in wade fishing and fly only.
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Post by madkeen on Oct 28, 2006 18:29:02 GMT
Peter as you say there are lots of beats to choose from but if its flyfishing and wading your at then stick to the middle beats eg kercock,murthly,newtyle,dalguise,lower kinnaird all have good fly water but dont forget that at that time of year the tummel is at its best and has some great value beats with good fly fishing as well good luck with your trip.
Alan
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Post by Peter Terndrup on Oct 28, 2006 20:31:46 GMT
Hi Allan
I have fished the Tummel before. Nice water.
Didnt had time then to explore the Tay.
Cheers!
Peter
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Post by kercock on Oct 29, 2006 20:46:20 GMT
Hi Peter,as Alan said there are a fair number of beats to chose from, I"work" on Kercock,the best advice I can give you is ,book a day here and there and fish several beats during your time on the Tay. Normally there are spare rods on most beats on the website,If you use,say Dunkeld as a base you would be central to any of the middle Tay beats, within 20mins drive,no problem. Of course you also have the advantage of booking any of them online.. Send me a PM and I will help you all I can.
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Post by robmason on Oct 29, 2006 20:58:43 GMT
I would agree with kercock. Although it is nice to spend a few days getting to know a beat there is nothing worse than finding yourself in the wrong place and stuck with it! I booked 3 days on the beat just below grandtully rapids once. No canoeists thankfully but the noise from the traffic on the Aberbeldy road did my head in! I managed an hour second day and gave up after that.
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Post by magpie on Oct 31, 2006 19:33:34 GMT
Rob
Is the beat below the Grandtully Rapids called Pitnacree?
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Post by robmason on Oct 31, 2006 19:42:25 GMT
Yes that's it!
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Post by clydebuilt on Oct 31, 2006 22:08:07 GMT
Ahhh, Pitnacree, yes, i fished that a few years ago and although the traffic wasnt an issue at the time, the canoeists were a nightmare.
I thought at the crack of dawn i would beat them but unfortunately that was not to be.
Nice beat apart fron the obvious
CB
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Post by magpie on Nov 1, 2006 10:17:45 GMT
I really liked Pitnacree when I fished it, and can't remember if I was troubled by Canoeists or traffic (it was about 15 years ago, though!)
I fished it in April with my dad, and we did OK. As I remember, the Grandtully rapids represent a cold water barrier, and until the water reaches a certain temperature, the fish usually hold up below them.
I wouldn't mind having another go on this beat, but I can't trace the contact details - any info would be greatly appreciated (I think I would like to understand the Canoeist situation a bit better from the person who controls the beat before I booked!)
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Post by robmason on Nov 1, 2006 20:05:52 GMT
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Post by magpie on Nov 1, 2006 20:42:05 GMT
Much appreciated, Rob
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Post by kercock on Nov 1, 2006 21:12:34 GMT
Don't forget, there is no closed season for canoeists, that area is canoe mecca and you may find it will cost far more than its worth.
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Post by 1canohworms on Jan 13, 2007 20:57:28 GMT
Hi Peter,
Lower Kinnaird,has in my opinion, some of the best fly water on the Tay system, I have fished this water for many years,in fact this is where I was taught to fly fish for salmon.
'' Quay '', being superb fly water, '' The Ash tree '' and ''The Ferry '' runs are productive too.
Jimmy Tritton is head ghillie,along with Martin Edgar, how will look after you and keep you right, The Bothy, on lower Kinnaird will impress.
Speak to Kirstene,at Kinnaird House Hotel,[in charge of bookings] I am sure you will enjoy the fishing.
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Post by 1canohworms on Jan 13, 2007 21:00:00 GMT
Hi Peter,
Lower Kinnaird,has in my opinion, some of the best fly water on the Tay system, I have fished this water for many years,in fact this is where I was taught to fly fish for salmon.
'' Quay '', being superb fly water, '' The Ash tree '' and ''The Ferry '' runs are productive too.
Jimmy Tritton is head ghillie,along with Martin Edgar, who will look after you and keep you right, The Bothy, on lower Kinnaird will impress.
Speak to Kirstene,at Kinnaird House Hotel,[in charge of bookings] I am sure you will enjoy the fishing.
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Post by topender on Feb 9, 2007 20:32:16 GMT
Hello, I'm thinking of a bit of fishing at easter time on the River Tay or one of its tributaries Ive had a look on the fishscotland website and cant make my mind up which beat to have a go at .  Has anyone fished Islabank before or know if its anygood for the fly any info would be much appreciated. Thanks.  |
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Post by tayspringer on Feb 9, 2007 21:13:05 GMT
I have not fished Islabank. It is on the river Isla not the Tay. As far as I am aware the river is very slow, you only need a single handed rod. I am not entirely sure that it is a great fly water. Coupar Grange the beat above is certainly worth a cast. If you are wanting a good days fishing with the fly on the Tay. I would definitely recommend you give Kercock a shot. Plenty of excellent fly water and also an excellent opportunity of a fish.
Tightlines
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Post by Sloggi on Feb 9, 2007 21:36:11 GMT
Fished Islabank last year. It is a bit canal like although they're making changes to try to increase the flow. There's a reasonable bit of fly water below the bridge. There were plenty of fish about when I was there (August) although they proved difficult to catch  I would guess the beat needs good water to really fish well and you'd need some knowledge of the water to know where the lies are. The guy who showed us the water was extremely helpful and friendly. Coupar Grange has a faster flow and good pools - some are very deep for such a narrow river. Gets pricey though come April onwards. |
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Post by hornet on Feb 9, 2007 21:54:52 GMT
I have fished Islabank and wee Jim the Ghillie will keep you right. They have made quite a few changes with the addition of new croys and will be putting a boat on to get to stretches that have not been fished because of bank restriction.
There are a few decent stretches / runs that hold fish and usually a sinker or sink tip will be required. Not classic fly water but it is worth a cast.
Tight Lines
Hornet
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Post by donnieW on Feb 10, 2007 0:27:48 GMT
I fished Islabank and although I had the fly rod, I never took it out of the car. BATTERED the whole length of the beat with spinners and finally caught a fish that was nearly ready to spawn. (September) There's so many other beats to choose from and a lot of them cheaper so if I was you I would ask around and take somewhere else. Just my opinion though - I won't be rushing back. Must be a new ghillie since 2 years ago, is it?
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Post by madkeen on Feb 10, 2007 8:47:13 GMT
Topender if I was you I would give the isla a miss many people who do try it are disappointed.There is lots of good beats on the Tay with availability at that time of year.Don't forget the Tummel a great spring river and reasonably priced too try Pitlochry angling club they have access to a couple of beats.
Alan
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Has anyone fished Islabank before or know if its anygood for the fly any info would be much appreciated. Thanks. 
