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It was another good start to a week, with last Monday producing 2 grilse. One of 3lb for Alan Leigh in Glister and first time visitor to the beat James Miller had a 4lb er in Invercannie. On Tuesday James did it again in the Upper Salt Vat with a 9lb er, all fish being on Stoat Tails plus we did lose a few more over the week. Conditions weren't the easiest with low water and although we did have days of cloud and sunshine the air temperatures were quite draining making the early mornings and late evenings much more inviting. Water temperatures were floating around 59/67 Fahrenheit and heights were 1" on Monday.  Wednesday 4.5" and below 0" by Saturday. 

As always you check rod availability directly on our website and book in with Sarah.

Cheers Brian

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This week we had the return of the Pembroke party and we got off to a flying start with Will Pembroke landing his very first Salmon within 20 minutes of starting. A lovely fresh grilse of around 4lb in Glister on a very small Posh tosh.  The expectations were fairly high after a start like that but quite amazingly that was our catch for the week. Conditions were changeable with some pretty hot fiery days but also some nice overcast days thrown in. We weren't seeing huge numbers of fish but we did see enough to keep everyone keen but it just wasn't happening unfortunately but that's fishing.

Water heights were 3" on Monday and gradually dropping away with an extra couple of inches on Friday and back down to 2" by Saturday. Water temperatures were floating around high 50's to low 60's Fahrenheit. 

Bookings have picked up for August, September and October so if you were thinking about booking contact Sarah as soon as possible to secure your dates. 

Cheers Brian. 

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After the previous weeks upturn in catches and a bit of water to freshen things up i was expecting a few fish this past week however mother nature intervened with a fairly intense heatwave, air temperatures in the mid to high twenties, relentless sunshine, dropping water levels and an increasing water temperature, so conditions were far from ideal.

However we did amazingly well to land a small fish of around 5/6lb in the Grey Mare on Saturday which was the only day it looked promising due to some cloud and dropping water temperatures. The fish had been in a few weeks and was caught on a small Sunray We also had a sea trout of 2.5lb for Ian Anderson on Tuesday in bright sunshine.  A couple of grilse were also lost over the week. Another amazing phenomena we saw this week was the steady stream of migrating elvers heading up river which was fantastic to witness. 

Water heights were 7.5" on Monday and down to 2" by Saturday.  Water temperatures were 59 Fahrenheit on Monday and creeping up to 67.5f on Friday but dropping back to 63 Fahrenheit on Saturday. 

More friendly conditions are forecast for the next few days. 

Cheers Brian

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After a couple of weeks that catches were pretty quiet for us, we had an upturn with 6 fish and 1 grilse landed for the week and another one or two lost. A few notable catches were Mark Blair with a 10lber on a Silver Stoat on Monday. Ross Macdonald landing a couple, a 10lber on Tuesday and a 7lber on Friday, both on a small Black Brahan tube and Andy Ashcroft had a 10lber on Wednesday on a small Ally’s. We also had our first grilse of the season,  a nice chunky 4lber in Rock Head on a wee Crathie. Water heights were 7" on Monday gradually dropping away and a few fish seemed more keen on lying about compared to the last few weeks. On Saturday however we had a bit of a surprise with the river up to 1' 10" and carrying a bit of a silty stain. The result was a quieter day but the rise should help us for next week.

Heights were 7" on Monday and by Friday down to 4" with Saturday 1' 10".

Water temperatures were 55/60 Fahrenheit.

Cheers Brian 

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We had a very changeable week with the weather which really didn't help the fishing, overhead conditions ranged from almost monsoon downpours to bright sunshine and the air temperatures changing so much the hut stove was never off.  On the fishing side of things it was pretty tough with a couple of fish lost and a very surprising blank for our week. Although we did see an odd fish here and there we saw the most on Saturday morning however they were not stopping at all.  Highlight of the week was a great get together on Saturday for Cairnton proprietor Kevin Taylor and his party. No fish but everyone had a fantastic day with a very much upgraded Cuban themed fishing hut!

Water heights ranged between 8" to 1' 3" over the week 

Water temperatures were 54/58 Fahrenheit.

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Cheers Brian

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This week we had a real mix of weather with bright sunshine, cloudy days and exceptionally heavy downpours which made for an unsettled river with a fair bit of colour in it from midweek onwards. Interestingly, in comparison to the same week last season, the weather and water were very similar before the drought set in. 

Anyway the fishing was quite tough this week considering the conditions.  An odd fish or two were seen and a couple were lost however Graheme Reid managed a 3lb sea trout on Friday. Saturday there was certainly a few more about and local angler David Fisher managed his first fish of the season.  A 7lb er from the Cottage on a Flamethrower which saved our week.

Water heights varied quite a bit between 5" to 1' 10" over the week. 

Water temperatures were 55/60 Fahrenheit.

If you would like to fish with us this season please check availability on our website and then contact Sarah directly to book. All details can be found at www.cairnton.co.uk

Cheers Brian

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Historically the end of May marks the end of the spring fishing which was much better for us over all this season compared to the last few seasons, with catches up and more fish seen. As we move into summer we hopefully will see increasing numbers of salmon/grilse and sea trout making an appearance. As with the last few weeks, the fish have very little intention of slowing down, what we are seeing is very brief and running through, although Cairnton veteran, James Madden did manage to be in the right place, right time on Tuesday afternoon with a 10lb er from the Spout and again on Friday afternoon he did the same again with a 13lb er in Glister, both on a flamethrower. We did have a hold of another couple over the week which didn't hang on. 

Water heights this week were 10.5" on Monday and finishing at 6" on Saturday. 

Water temperatures were 56/60 Fahrenheit. 

Cheers Brian