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Please remember that once anglers have kept their allocated rod limit of fish they must stop fishing and leave the water.
Where fishing catch and release (using barbless or de-barbed hooks) anglers must stop fishing when they have their limit, and have released 15 fish.
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WEEKLY RETURNS 2023
Week Ending September 30
(3 days lost to weather)
Island Pond
7 boats (11 rods) keeping 3 fish for 6 lbs.
North Pond
1 boat (1 rod)
Clubs Out
Perth Civil Service A/C with 3 boats (6 rods) keeping 3 fish for 6 lbs.
Week Ending September 23
(3 days lost due to high winds)
Successful lines and patterns included Midge Tip and Sinking lines with Cormorant and Boobies on surface.
Island Pond
13 boats (23 rods) keeping 8 fish for 16 lbs and returning 6.
Clubs Out
Aberdour A/C with 5 boats (10 rods) keeping 3 fish for 5 lbs 13 ozs.
Week Ending September 16
Successful lines and Patterns included Di3 with Ally McCoist and Cat Booby.
Island Pond
17 boats (23 rods) keeping 17 fish for 33 lbs and returning 6.
Notable Returns
E Greig keeping 4 fish for 8 lbs 12 ozs and returning 3.
P Christie and G Keir keeping 4 fish for 7 lbs 8 ozs.
Clubs Out
Dundee A/C on half day with 3 boats (5 rods) keeping 3 for 5 lbs.
Week Ending September 9
Island Pond, Day
4 boats (5 rods) keeping 3 for 6 lbs and returning 4.
Week Ending September 2
Island Pond, Day
12 boats (17 rods) keeping 7 fish for 11 lbs and returning 8.
Island Pond, Evening
7 boats (13 rods) keeping 2 for 4 lbs.
North Pond, Day
2 boats (2 rods).
Notable Returns
D Roy returning all 3 caught.
Week Ending August 26
Successful lines and patterns included Floating and Intermediate lines with Copper Damsel, Hot Headed Damsel and CDC.
Island Pond, Day
7 boats (10 rods) keeping 1 fish for 2 lbs and returning 1.
Island Pond, Evening.
7 boats (10 rods) keeping 4 fish for 8 lbs and returning 1.
Clubs Out
Monifieth A/C with 2 boats (4 rods) returning 2 fish caught.
Week Ending August 19
Successful Lines and Patterns included Sinking and Floating lines with Olive CDC, Humpy Sedge Dry, Midas and Growler.
Island Pond, Day
9 boats (13 rods) keeping 9 fish for 17 lbs and returning 2.
Island Pond, Evening
4 boats (6 rods) keeping 1 fish for 3 lbs and returning 4.
North Pond, Day
1 boat (1 rod)
Clubs Out
Newtyle and Meigle A/C with 2 boats (4 rods) keeping 6 for 12 lbs.
Notable Returns
N & D Anderson keeping 2 fish for 3 lbs 12 ozs and returning 2.
Week Ending August 12
Successful lines and patterns included Sinking and Floating lines with Black Daddy, CDC, Ally McCoist and Tups Indispensable.
Island Pond, Day
14 boats (19 rods) keeping 3 fish for 5 lbs and returning 4.
Island Pond, Evening
10 boats (17 rods) keeping 6 fish for 11 lbs and returning 5.
North Pond, Day
2 boats (3 rods) keeping 4 fish for 7 lbs.
North Pond, Evening.
2 boats (4 rods) keeping 1 fish for 2 lbs and returning 2.
Notable Returns
J Gibb on North Pond keeping 3 for 5 lbs.
Week Ending August 5
(3 sessions lost due to weather).
Successful lines and patterns included Floating and Intermediate lines with Ally McCoist, Diawl Bach and F-Fly.
Island Pond, Day
16 boats (26 rods) keeping 8 fish for 13 lbs and returning 3.
Island Pond, Evening
4 boats (6 rods) keeping 3 for 7 lbs and returning 4.
Notable Returns
G Bannister on evening concession returning 2.
Clubs Out
Balbeggie A/C with 6 boats (12 rods) keeping 4 for 6 lbs 6 ozs.
Week Ending July 29
Successful lines and patterns included Slow Intermediate and Floating Lines with Ally McCoist, Carrot Fly, Clifton and Midas size 12.
Island Pond, Day
8 boats (10 rods) keeping 10 fish for 20 lbs and returning 2.
Island Pond, Evening
6 boats (9 rods) keeping 4 fish for 6 lbs and returning 10.
North Pond, Day
2 boats (3 rods) keeping 4 fish for 9 lbs.
North Pond, Evening
1 boat (2 rods) keeping 5 fish for 8 lbs.
Notable Returns
H Anderson and M Anderson on North Pond half day keeping 3 fish for 6 lbs.
A Stewart on half day keeping 2 for 3 lbs 15 ozs.
D Morrison and R Malkowski on evening session on North Pond keeping 5 fish for 8 lbs 2 ozs.
N Anderson returning all 3 caught.
J Watson keeping 3 for 6 lbs 8 ozs.
Week Ending July 22
Island Pond, Day
17 boats (26 rods) keeping 9 fish for 15 lbs and returning 3.
Island Pond, Evening
7 boats (10 rods) keeping 1 fish for 2 lbs and returning 5.
North Pond, Day
1 boat (2 rods) returning 1 fish.
Clubs Out
Newtyle and Meigle AC with 2 boats (4 rods) keeping 2 fish for 4 lbs.
Perth Anglers with 3 boats (6 rods) keeping 3 for 4 lbs 12 ozs.
Week Ending July 15
(Multiple sessions lost due to weather).
Island Pond, Day
2 boats (3 rods) keeping 3 fish for 5 lbs and returning 1.
Island Pond, Evening
14 boats (28 rods) keeping 7 fish for 16 lbs and returning 7.
North Pond, Evening
1 boat (1 rod).
Clubs Out
Dundee West End with 4 boats (8 rods) keeping 5 for 8 lbs 11 ozs.
Monifieth A/C with 2 boats (4 rods) keeping 2 for 3 lbs 9 ozs.
Week Ending July 8
(Two sessions lost due to Triathlon).
Successful lines and patterns included sinking and floating lines with Hare's Ear, Daddies and Boobies.
Island Pond, Day
6 boats (11 rods) keeping 13 fish for 21 lbs and returning 4.
Island Pond, Evening.
20 boats (34 rods) keeping 16 fish for 30 lbs and returning 9.
North Pond, Day
2 boats (3 rods).
North Pond, Evening
1 boat (1 rod).
Notable Returns
C Walker and boat partner (evening concession session) keeping 4 for 6 lbs 1 oz.
N Anderson returning all 3 caught.
Clubs Out
Balbeggie A/C with 4 boats (8 rods) keeping 12 for 19 lbs.
Heavier Fish
D Borthwick on Island Pond with a fish of 3 lbs 11 ozs.
D Anderson on Island Pond with a returned trout at around 4 lbs 8 ozs.
Week Ending July 1
(2 sessions lost due to high winds).
Successful lines and patterns included sinking and floating lines with dries and boobies.
Island Pond, Day
6 Boats (7 rods) keeping 4 fish for 7 lbs and returning 3.
Island Pond, Evening
19 boats (35 rods) keeping 37 fish for 65 lbs and returning 27.
North Pond, Day
1 boats (2 rods).
North Pond, Evening
3 boats (5 rods)
Notable Returns
F Ross returning all 4 caught.
N Anderson returning all 5 caught.
D Anderson and G Noble on evening concession keeping 4 for 7lbs 12ozs.
Week Ending June 24
Successful lines and Patterns included Floating, Di8, Fast Glass with Nymphs, Buzzers, Humungus, Cat Booby and Red Booby.
Island Pond, Day
9 boats (14 rods) keeping 9 fish for 20 lbs and returning 18.
Island Pond, Evening
26 boats (49 rods) keeping 30 fish for 52 lbs and returning 19.
North Pond, Day
3 boats (5 rods) keeping 1 fish for 2 lbs and returning 5.
North Pond, Evening
3 boats (5 rods).
Notable Returns
H Lewis keeping 3 for 4 lbs 10 ozs.
C Pyke on half day returning all 3 caught.
K Robertson and P Craft returning all 5 caught.
P Craft returning all 4 caught.
N Anderson keeping 2 for 3 lbs 4 ozs and returning 6.
Clubs Out
Perth RASC with 1 boat (2 rods) returning all 5 caught.
Dundee A/C with 5 boats (9 rods) keeping 12 fish for 17 lbs 11 ozs and returning 1.
Dundee Novelty Competition with 5 boats (10 rods) keeping 6 for 12 lbs 7 ozs.
Heavier Fish
M Tidcombe on Island Pond with a rainbow at 4 lbs 7 ozs.
Week Ending June 17
Successful lines and patterns included Floating and Midge Tip with Buzzers, FABs, Dries and Boobies.
Island Pond, Day
14 boats (19 rods) keeping 2 fish for 4 lbs and returning 7.
Island Pond, Evening
18 boats (35 rods) keeping 19 fish for 33 lbs and returning 11.
North Pond, Day
2 boats (3 rods) keeping 1 fish for 2 lbs.
North Pond, Evening
3 boats (4 rods) keeping 1 fish for 2 lbs and returning 6.
Notable Returns
J Stewart and B Bosch returning all 4 caught.
G Potts on North returning all 5 caught.
Clubs Out
Newtyle and Meigle with 2 boats (3 rods) keeping 1 fish for 2 lbs.
Dundee A/C with 4 boats (7 rods) on half day returning 2 fish.
Strathmore A/C with 5 boats (8 rods) keeping 7 for 9 lbs 11 ozs and returning 1.
Ferry Fly Dressers A/C with 5 boats (10 rods) keeping 4 for 5 lbs 9 ozs.
Week Ending June 10
Successful lines and patterns included Midge Tip and Floating lines with White Cat Booby, Snatchers, Buzzers, Yellow Owl, Nymphs, Hare's Ear and FABs.
Island Pond, Day
19 boats (34 rods) keeping 19 fish for 31 lbs and returning 4.
Island Pond, Evening
19 boats (34 rods) keeping 27 fish for 47 lbs and returning 60.
North Pond, Day
10 boats (18 rods) keeping 15 fish for 29 lbs and returning 12.
North Pond, Evening
5 boats (8 rods) keeping 13 fish for 27 lbs and returning 6.
Notable Returns
P Craft returning all 5 caught.
D Roy and B Thomson on evening concession returning all 11 caught.
D Borthwick keeping 3 for 4 lbs 6 ozs and returning 4.
I Crighton and J Stuart on evening concession returning all 11 caught.
R Malkowski on North keeping 4 for 7 lbs 4 ozs and returning 2.
D Roy and B Thomson on evening concession keeping 1 for 1 lb 12 ozs and returning 6.
N Anderson keeping 1 for 1 lb 12 ozs and returning 5.
Visitors R Smith and D Hastie on North keeping 8 for 17 ibs 12 ozs.
Visitor T Simpson on North returning all 4 caught.
Clubs Out
Monifieth A/C with 2 boats (4 rods) keeping 4 for 7 lbs 4 ozs.
ABCD A/C with 3 boats (6 rods) keeping 5 fish for 8 lbs 2 ozs.
Canmore A/C with 3 boats (6 rods) keeping 5 fish for 8 lbs and returning 1.
Balbeggie A/C with 6 boats (11 rods) keeping 14 fish for 26 lbs 2 ozs and returning 5 including a fish of 3 lbs 8 ozs.
Week Ending June 3
Successful Lines and Patterns included Fast Glass and Midge Tip lines with Diawl Bach, Hot Head Damsel, Buzzers and FABs.
Island Pond, Day
20 boats (32 rods) keeping 17 fish for 31 lbs and returning 23.
Island Pond, Evening
37 boats (66 rods) keeping 78 fish for 135 lbs and returning 41.
North Pond, Day
7 boats (12 rods) keeping 26 fish for 57 lbs and returning 56.
North Pond, Evening
14 boats (22 rods) keeping 29 fish for 51 lbs and returning 58.
Notable returns
A Beattie and G Stewart on North keeping 1 for 2 lbs and returning 8.
Visitors Glasgow and Elliot on North keeping 8 for 17 lbs 12 ozs and returning 12.
D Nicol and W Ramsay on North returning all 14 caught.
W Clark and D McIlravey on North keeping 7 for 14 lbs and returning 11.
C Pyke returning all 7 caught.
J Stephen on North keeping 4 for 9 lbs 8 ozs and returning 8.
H Lewis on North keeping 3 for 5 lbs 8 ozs and returning 3.
R Malkowski and D Morrison on North keeping 8 for 15 lbs 6 ozs and returning 4.
D Anderson on North returning all 5 caught.
D Dutch and A Middleton on North keeping 8 for 14 lbs 8 ozs and returning 3.
D Roy returning all 7 caught.
F Ross on North returning all 13 caught.
B Heggie and R Gibson on North returning all 19 caught.
Clubs Out
Pitlochry A/C with 3 boats (6 rods) keeping 3 for 5 lbs 8 ozs.
West End A/C with 5 boats (10 rods) keeping 21 for 33 lbs 6 ozs and returning 5.
Perth Civil Service A/C with 5 boats (10 rods) keeping 14 for 26 lbs and returning 7.
Strathmore A/C with 2 boats (4 rods) keeping 11 for 17 lbs 10 ozs.
Laurencekirk A/C with 2 boats (4 rods) keeping 1 for 2 lbs.
Week Ending May 27
Successful lines and patterns included Floating, Intermediate and Buzzer Tip Lines with Candy Floss Booby, Black Buzzers, Olive Buzzer, Dry Hoppers, Connemara Black, FABs, Hot Headed Damsel and Yellow Dancer.
Island Pond, Day
26 boats (35 rods) keeping 59 fish for 110 lbs and returning 18.
Island Pond, Evening
15 boats (25 rods) keeping 18 fish for 43 lbs and returning 39.
North Pond, Day
9 boats (12 rods) keeping 13 fish for 27 lbs and returning 34.
North Pond, Evening
2 boats (4 rods) keeping 4 fish for 8 lbs and returning 4.
Notable Returns
H Anderson and M Anderson on half day keeping 4 for 8 lbs 12 ozs.
P Wakefield and F McKay keeping 5 for 9 lbs 8 ozs.
N Anderson returning all 6 caught.
J Geddes and L Shand on North keeping 7 for 12 lbs 6 ozs and returning 16.
A Phillip returning all 9 caught.
J Gibb and E Whyte on North keeping 8 for 15 lbs and returning 10.
Visitor Mr Murray keeping 1 for 3 lbs 4 ozs and returning 8.
Clubs Out
Perth Ex-serviceman’s A/C with 3 boats (6 rods) keeping 5 for 10 lbs.
Perth Anglers with 3 boats (5 rods) keeping 10 for 18 lbs 2 ozs.
BT Angling Club with 2 boats (4 rods) keeping 6 for 10 lbs 10 ozs.
West Lothian Fly Tyers with 5 boats (9 rods) keeping 13 for 24 lbs 7 ozs and returning 6.
Heavier Fish.
Visitor Mr Murray with a fish of 3 lbs 4 ozs.
Week Ending May 20
Successful lines and patterns included Midge Tip and Floating Lines with Black Buzzers, Diawl Bach, Black Hopper and Yellow Dancer.
Island Pond, Day
40 boats (67 rods) keeping 107 fish for 190 lbs and returning 169.
Island Pond, Evening
9 boats (13 rods) keeping 5 fish for 12 lbs and returning 17.
North Pond, Day
7 boats (12 rods) keeping 15 fish for 28 lbs and returning 82.
Notable returns
J Watson keeping 4 for 5 lbs 13 ozs and returning 2.
C Pike returning all 9 caught.
P Moir returning all 12 caught.
G Bruce on North Pond keeping 4 for 6 lbs 3 ozs and returning 7.
C Begg and R Caddell on North Pond keeping 1 for 2 lbs and returning 16.
D Dutch keeping 4 for 8 lbs 2 ozs.
J Gibb and E Whyte keeping 8 for 16 lbs.
G Stewart on North Pond keeping 3 for 7 lbs 9 ozs and returning 11.
D Roy returning all 5 caught.
J Watson keeping 4 for 6 lbs 8 ozs and returning 3.
A Ferguson and N Ferguson on North Pond returning all 8 caught.
G Brown and L McCabe on North Pond keeping 6 for 12 lbs and returning 25.
A Phillip on North Pond keeping 1 for 2 lbs 8 ozs and returning 15.
Clubs Out
Aberdour A/C with 5 boats (9 rods) keeping 34 fish for 52 lbs 10 ozs.
Perth RASC with 2 boats 4 rods) 2 for 5lbs 8ozs and returning 15.
Western A/C with 2 boats (4 rods) returning all 18 caught.
Dunfermline Rusty Nail A/C with 5 boats (10 rods) keeping 16 fish for 32 lbs and returning 26.
Phoenix A/C with 6 boats (11 rods) keeping 4 for 6 lbs 4 ozs and returning 36.
Week Ending May 13
Successful lines and patterns included Intermediate, Floating, Di3 and Midge Tip lines with Cormorants, Cat’s Whisker, Montana, Yellow Dancer, Blobs, Fabs, Buzzers and Dawson Olive.
Island Pond, Day
20 boats (25 rods) keeping 45 fish for 78 lbs and returning 154.
Island Pond, Evening
8 rods (11 rods) keeping 20 fish for 39 lbs and returning 75.
North Pond, Day
1 boat (1 rod) keeping 2 fish for 4 lbs and returning 9.
North Pond, Evening
2 boats (3 rods) keeping 11 fish for 20 lbs and returning 13.
Notable Returns
P Moir returning all 5 caught.
R Gibson and B Heggie on half day keeping 4 for 7 lbs 14 ozs and returning 3.
A Phillip and Junior L Shand keeping 5 for 10 lbs and returning 4.
D Roy returning all 9 caught.
K Giblin and B McLellan keeping 8 for 14 lbs and returning 17.
D Roy keeping 1 for 4 lbs 9 ozs and returning 9.
B Wilkie and A Murray returning all 12 caught.
J Stephen keeping 4 for 8 lbs 4 ozs and returning 10.
D Roy returning all 10 caught.
A Phillip keeping 3 for 6 lbs and returning 11.
Visitor K Mudie and boat partner on North Pond evening session keeping 8 for 14 lbs 6 ozs and returning 3.
J Geddes on North Pond evening session keeping 3 for 6 lbs 4 ozs and returning 10.
C Campbell and S Fraser on evening session returning all 20.
J Forteath and C Forteath evening session returning all 16 caught.
S Richmond on evening session keeping 4 for 6 lbs 8 ozs.
Best Areas
Craigton Bank and between islands.
Week Ending May 6
Successful lines and patterns included Floating, Midge Tip and Di3 with FABs, Cormorants, Buzzers, Yellow Dancer, Hot Head Damsel, Alexandria, Blobs, Sedgehog and Midas.
Island Pond, Day
28 boats (47 rods) keeping 75 fish for 140 lbs and returning 81.
Island Pond, Evening
5 boats (7 rods) keeping 3 fish for 6 lbs and returning 66.
North Pond, Day
7 boats (12 rods) keeping 30 fish for 56 lbs and returning 31
North Pond, Evening
1 boat (1 rod) keeping 4 fish for 8 lbs and returning 7.
Notable Catches
J Stevenson and Guest keeping 8 for 20 lbs 6 ozs and returning 12.
B Bosch and J Stewart returning all 16 fish caught.
E Greig on North Pond keeping 4 for 8 lbs and returning 7.
B Heggie and R Gibson returning all 15 caught.
N Anderson returning all 14 caught.
B Heggie and C Wales returning all 19 caught.
Clubs Out
Edinburgh P/O A/C with 4 boats (8 rods) keeping 2 fish for 4 lbs 8 ozs and returning 17.
Canmore A/C with 4 boats (7 rods) keeping 17 fish for 31 lbs 14 ozs.
Perth Ex Servicemen’s A/C with 3 boats (6 rods) keeping 24 fish for 48 lbs 8 ozs and returning 2.
Perth Anglers with 3 boats (5 rods) keeping 12 fish for 26 lbs 7 ozs.
BT Aberdeen with 3 boats (5 rods) keeping 13 fish for 20 lbs 2 ozs and returning 5.
Heavier Fish
A Murray, 3 lbs 4 ozs.
Week Ending April 29
Successful lines and patterns included Sinking, Midge Tip and Intermediate lines with Buzzers, Black and Green Lures, Yellow Dancer, Damsels and Cormorants.
Island Pond, Day
19 boats (32 Rods) keeping 23 fish for 45 lbs and returning 47.
North Pond, Day
2 boats (2 rods) keeping 5 fish for 9 lbs and returning 6.
Notable Returns
J Gibb keeping 4 for 7 lbs 8 ozs and returning 2.
R Smith on North Pond keeping 4 for 7 lbs and returning 3.
Clubs Out
Monifieth A/C with 3 boats (5 rods) keeping 8 for 17 lbs and returning 10.
West of Scotland A/C with 4 boats (8 rods) keeping 1 for 2 lbs and returning 8.
Week Ending April 22
Successful lines and patterns included Di3, Intermediate, Midge Tip and Floating Lines wth Black and Green Lures, Pheasant Tail Buzzer, Buzzers, Hoppers, Green Diawl Bach, Yellow Dancer and Alexandria.
Island Pond, Day
39 boats (51 rods) keeping 116 fish for 220 lbs and returning 181.
Island Pond, Evening
2 boats (2 rods) keeping 6 fish for 10 lbs and returning 6.
North Pond, Day
3 boats (3 rods) keeping 8 fish for 23 lbs and returning 11.
Notable Returns
H Anderson and M Anderson keeping 8 for 16 lbs.
J Grzywa and boat partner keeping 8 for 15 lbs 12 ozs and returning 15.
W Whittle keeping 4 for 4 lbs 12 ozs and returning 11.
D Roy returning all 10 caught.
G Stewart and A Beattie on North Pond keeping 3 fish for 13 lbs 9 ozs and returning 9.
R McKay and boat partner on half day keeping 4 for 5 lbs 10 ozs and returning 14.
Clubs Out
Perth RASC with 3 boats (6 rods) keeping 12 fish for 19 lbs 8 ozs and returning 14.
Arbroath A/C with 6 boats (12 rods) keeping 48 fish for 79 lbs and returning 66.
Ferry Fly Dressers A/C with 4 boats (8 rods) keeping 11 fish for 20 lbs 10 ozs.
Heavier Fish
G Stewart on North Pond with a brown of 9 lbs 1 oz.
B McLellan with a fish of 4 lbs 12 ozs.
A Stewart with a fish of 4 lbs 12 ozs.
R Malkowski with a fish of 4 lbs 4 ozs.
Week Ending April 15
(2 days lost due to bad weather)
Successful lines and patterns included Di3 and Midge Tip lines with Blobs, Cormorants, Buzzers, Cat Booby, Diawl Bach and Nomads.
Island Pond
27 boats (46 rods) keeping 17 fish for 35 lbs and returning 174.
North Pond
4 boats (6 rods) keeping 13 fish for 26 lbs and returning 5.
Notable Returns
J White keeping 4 fish for 7 lbs 8 ozs and returning 4.
K Robertson and J Forteath keeping 2 for 4 lbs and returning 26.
P Kilminster and M Tidcombe keeping 2 for 4 lbs and returning 15.
R Beedie and C Gordon keeping 7 fish for 14 lbs.
R Keith keeping 1 for 2 lbs and returning 10.
Clubs Out
Dalziel A/C with 9 boats (18 rods) returning all 100 caught.
Birkhill A/C with 5 boats (9 rods). No return advised.
Week Ending April 8
Island Pond
34 Boats (60 rods) keeping 33 fish for 71 lbs and returning 16.
North Pond
4 boats (7 rods) keeping 13 fish for 34 lbs and returning 12.
Notable Returns
R Grubb and S Richmond on North Pond keeping 6 for 12 lbs and returning 7.
R Beedie and C Gordon on North Pond keeping 5 fish for 14 lbs 8 ozs.
Clubs Out
Out of Service Perth with 2 boats (4 rods).
Perth Ex Servicemen’s A/C with 3 boats (6 rods).
West End A/C with 5 boats (10 rods) keeping 8 fish for 13 lbs 15 ozs.
BT Aberdeen A/C with 3 boats (6 rods) keeping 2 fish for 4 lbs and returning 4.
Rannoch and District A/C with 4 boats (8 rods) keeping 9 for 18 lbs.
Heavier Fish
Visitor A Beattie with a fish of 3 lbs 13 ozs from North Pond.
D Couper on Island Pond with a fish of 3 lbs 6 ozs.
Week Ending April 1
Island Pond
33 boats (59 rods) keeping 82 fish for 187 ibs and returning 74.
North Pond
4 boats (6 rods) keeping 2 for 5 lbs and returning 5.
Notable Returns
D Couper keeping 4 for 9 lbs 14 ozs and returning 2.
D Hamilton and D Ross on half day keeping 4 for 13 lbs and returning 4.
K Forbes and G Bruce keeping 4 for 9 lbs 15 ozs and returning 2.
R McKay and D Malkowski keeping 6 for 12 lbs 8 ozs.
Clubs Out
Arbroath A/C with 6 boats (11 rods) keeping 27 fish for 52 lbs and returning 2.
Big Fish One with 4 boats (8 rods) keeping 1 for 2 lbs and returning 22.
Dundee A/C with 6 boats (12 rods) keeping 15 for 37 lbs 10 ozs.
Heavier Fish
D Roy 3 lbs 4 ozs.
H Lewis 3 lbs.
E Fullerton 3 lbs 11 ozs.
J Moseley 3 lbs 8 ozs. (Arbroath A/C)
Week Ending March 25
Successful lines and patterns included Sinking and Midge Tip lines with Nomads, White Cat’s Booby, Black Snakes, Cormorants, Fabs and Black and Green Lure.
Island Pond
21 boats (32 rods) keeping 63 fish for 143 lbs and returning 95.
Notable Returns
K Forbes and G Bruce keeping 4 for 8 lbs and returning 8.
P Christie and G Keir keeping 6 for 14 lbs 8 ozs and returning 1.
D Roy returning all 6 caught. Twice.
A Murray on half day keeping 2 for 5 lbs 8 ozs and returning 10.
M Tidcombe and P Kilminster on half day keeping 4 for 9 lbs 4 ozs and returning 4.
J Watson keeping 3 for 7 lbs 4 ozs and returning 2.
R Malkowski and D Morrison keeping 8 for 18 lbs and returning 2.
A Phillip keeping 1 for 2 lbs and returning 10.
C Elder and G Edwards on half day keeping 3 for 6 lbs 8 ozs and returning 10.
C Walker and R McKay on half day keeping 3 for 6 lbs 5 ozs and returning 2.
B Bosch and J Stuart keeping 4 for 8 lbs and returning 11.
Best Areas
Between Islands, and Boat Bay.
Week Ending March 18
Successful lines and patterns included Sinking and Buzzer Tip lines with Clifton, Black Mamba, Buzzers, Blob and Cormorants.
Island Pond
16 boats (21 rods) keeping 31 fish for 70 lbs and returning 86.
Notable Returns
A Carmichael and C Warden keeping 5 for 13 lbs 8 ozs.
K Giblin and R McLellan keeping 8 for 18 lbs and returning 6.
M Smith and A Green keeping 8 for 16 lbs and returning 10.
A Phillip and C Davidson 2 for 4 lbs and returning 15.
Best Area
Between islands.
Week Ending March 11
Success lines and patterns included Sinking lines teamed with Black Snakes, Alexandria Variant, Black Spider, Black Booby, Black Mamba, Cormorants, Black Fritz and Hothead Damsel.
Island Pond
18 boats (25 rods) keeping 62 fish for 130 lbs and returning 116.
North Pond
1 boat (1 rod) returning 1 fish.
Notable Returns
J Gibb keeping 4 fish for 10 lbs 8 ozs and returning 10.
D Hamilton keeping 4 for 8 lbs.
H Anderson and M Anderson keeping 8 for 17 lbs 8 ozs.
F Ross and D Roberts returning all 20 caught.
K Giblin and B McLellan keeping 8 for 16 lbs 10 ozs and returning 5.
Heavier Fish
L Young with a fish of 3 lbs 15 ozs.
J Stuart with a fish at 4 lbs 3 ozs.
Week Ending March 4
(Opening Day only)
Island Pond
12 boats (24 rods) keeping 69 fish for 161 lbs and returning 84.
North Pond
3 boats (3 rods) keeping 3 fish for 7 lbs.
Notable Returns
J White and D Anderson keeping 8 for 21 lbs and returning 8.
K Giblin and R McLellan keeping 8 for 18 lbs 12 ozs and returning 10.
J Tolmie and K Dickson keeping 8 for 18 lbs 15 ozs.
I Crighton and J Stuart keeping 8 for 17 lbs 9 ozs and returning 4.
E Bonnar and M Irvine keeping 6 fish for 14 lbs 7 ozs and returning 10.
L Young and J Dryden keeping 6 for 14 lbs and returning 5.
K Forbes and G Bruce keeping 4 for 10 lbs 1 oz and returning 18.
Heavier Fish
D Couper on North Pond with a fish of 4 lbs.
Best Area
Between Islands.
