It has been two months since the last update and much has happened during this time, both on the fishing front and also with regards to the ongoing improvement of club facilities - more to follow with regards to club news.
When the lockdown restrictions were eased Jimmy Hyslop hit a purple patch with five double figure fish off the loch in a week, hats off to Jimmy on what was a great start to the season. Rab Mair had some good sport with two fish of 12.5lb in successive weeks at the Fruin and Alec Doey reported a fish of 11lb off the River Leven.
Jimmy Hyslop with one of five salmon in a week
Rab Mair with the first of two fish in two weeks at the Fruin
Most of the fish caught up until the second week in June were encountered in the lower reaches of the loch as would be expected, however from mid-June onwards successful captures were reported around Strathcashel, Inchlonaig and further up as the fish started to spread out around the loch. Michael King, Davy King Jr and Stephen McBride were amongst those who landed fish lower down whilst Stephen Blackwood had a nice grilse just below Inversnaid.
A fish of 10lb for Michael King on the Endrick Bank
Davie Henderson with a cracking fish of around 15lb which was hooked off Inchfad
Some big sea trout have also been landed as is normal for Loch Lomond with Davy King Jr and Scott Laird both landing double figure trout. Several fish in the 3-5lb class have also been reported.
An estimated double figure trout caught by Scott Laird and returned after a quick photo
A sea trout of around 4lb ready to go back
Club members that fish the River Leven have been picking up fish recently with Alun Pryce and Robert Wilson both landing grilse whilst spinning on the river during the last few days.
With more rain forecast this week the chances of sport throughout the system should be high.
The committee would like to encourage fellow members to share your stories and successes so we can keep each other appraised of what has been happening up the loch and around the system. Please send details of fish caught, those that got away, tall tales and photographs to voldacweb@gmail.com
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