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Post by windcutter on Apr 2, 2007 18:42:11 GMT
Hi
I'm fishing here on friday,if anyone has any advice re the beat,tactics etc,they would be appreciated
thanks
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Post by donnieW on Apr 2, 2007 18:47:34 GMT
I fished it for the first time last week and caught one and lost another2. If the water stays low, the nicest bit to fish, IMO, is the green bank below the hut. A couple of fish were caught in the Killiechangie run above that as well. Nice water to fish. I was told not to expect to see many fish and this was spot on - I hooked more than I saw!
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Post by windcutter on Apr 2, 2007 18:58:16 GMT
Thanks donnie,sounds like you had a great day out!
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Post by dighty on Apr 3, 2007 20:27:39 GMT
I got a nice fish on Friday in Killiechangie on a floating line with a 5ft sink tip and bottle tube so best of luck. If you're new to the beat, best plan is to follow the track all the way to the hut and park there (its out of sight to begin with). Once there, thats you at the top of the Green Bank, Killiechangie is the nice long run two pools above that.
Other bit of advice for the Tummel - wear a lifejacket!
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Post by donnieW on Apr 3, 2007 20:38:27 GMT
Start early if this bright weather continues.........
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Post by sealicer on Apr 3, 2007 21:28:58 GMT
Fished the beat on sat, nothing caught or seen all day, but what a lovely beat. Every pool from top to bottom fished well with fly or spinner, one of the most enjoyable blank days i've had! and i've had a few!!
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Post by elwyman on Apr 3, 2007 22:02:15 GMT
Other bit of advice for the Tummel - wear a lifejacket! I've lost count of the number of times I've seen that comment. Why is it particularly bad for wading? |
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Post by dighty on Apr 3, 2007 22:21:51 GMT
Seems to have claimed more than its fair share of victims recently although thats maybe because its a popular holiday spot and some people might not be aware of the dangers. I always find Portnacraig a bit of a nightmare to wade (big slabs of bedrock which slope down into the depths) and since I went for a wee paddle there I wear a lifejacket.  Its a fast, deep river. Its also a hydro river - I've never experienced a dramatic rise in water level when I've fished there but worth bearing in mind... |
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Post by jimthefish on Apr 3, 2007 22:26:37 GMT
Other bit of advice for the Tummel - wear a lifejacket! I've lost count of the number of times I've seen that comment. Why is it particularly bad for wading? Strong currents and streams at the best of times plus subject to sudden unexpected fluctuations due to hydro activities at Pitlochry Dam. An acquaintance of mine, Tom Robson went out fishing early one morning on West Haugh Beat and was never seen alive again. The police couldn't find his body but his brother, who was a professional diver, wouldn't give up and eventually found him trapped in underwater treeroots several miles downstream. Some of my friends and I were in his company the night before. Makes you think. |
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Post by elwyman on Apr 3, 2007 22:29:04 GMT
Oh no, not big slabs of slatey rock, I hate them more than anything.
I'm on East Haugh next week - I've borrowed some life vests from work, but it's a bit early for a swim.
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Post by elwyman on Apr 3, 2007 22:34:28 GMT
A sobering tale there Jim, I'm a fairly cautious wader if I don't know the water. Not worth taking silly risks just for a fish. |
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Post by jock on Apr 3, 2007 22:41:49 GMT
John,
You will enjoy the beat, just be sensible and give the water some respect. EH does not have much in the way of big slabs....more moving single ...into a hole. There is one submerged boulder towards the top of the beat which catches out even the regulars...you have been warned.
Good luck,
Jock
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Post by dighty on Apr 3, 2007 22:45:44 GMT
Aye! And tight lines!!!  |
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Post by jimthefish on Apr 3, 2007 22:50:32 GMT
A sobering tale there Jim, I'm a fairly cautious wader if I don't know the water. Not worth taking silly risks just for a fish. You'll be ok if you take care. Most of the Tummel is gravel and boulders. The shelves of bedrock are found mainly at Portnacraig which can be treacherous if you are not a good wader/don't know exactly what you are doing. Also the Tummel is fairly low at present which makes it a bit less daunting. That could quickly change of course ! |
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Post by windcutter on Apr 6, 2007 18:57:53 GMT
Thanks guys for all the advice.I had a great day out in spectacular surroundings.I was almost caught out by a big hole about a third of the way down the Killiehangie run!Fortunately a previous experience of loose shingly type stones flashed back into my mind just in time to enable me to take the appropriate action.The wading on the first part of the green bank was interesting too!
Thanks again
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Post by porteouz on Jun 20, 2007 20:07:17 GMT
Anyone got a recent update on this beat?
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Post by donnieW on Jun 20, 2007 20:29:34 GMT
Pitlochry angling club had the beat last week and they are good at reporting catches on their website - nothing last week but I don't think it was heavily fished. There's fresh fish going through it every day so always a chance.
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Post by porteouz on Jun 20, 2007 21:44:31 GMT
Thanks Donnie. Im on it on Friday. First time ever salmon fishing, Catching aint the most important thing to me on that day but it'd be great if i did
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Post by donnieW on Jun 20, 2007 23:06:46 GMT
Don't be put off if you aren't seeing fish - they'll be sneaking through - and it's lovely water to fish. Have a look at PAC website where there's good advice on where to concentrate your efforts. Good luck!!
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