16 EsoxEcosse Magazine
extended events report
lake of
menteith
Where Highland meets Lowland,
the 700-acre Lake of Menteith is a
well regarded fishery in Scotland and
is reputed to be the best location for
fishing in Central Scotland.
The Not
So Bad
> Will Gallacher with his new pb of 24lb
from the Lake of Menteith Event
Next on the cards was our 15th
Martin McNeill had to fish alone due to a
March bait and lure event on
late dropout by his boat partner but still
the Lake of Menteith.
managed a few fish including two doubles
at 15lb 8oz and 12lb.Andy Jensen kept
Traditionally fished in miserable weather
and this time although not too cold, was
Steve LeGassick and Steven Scott had fish
gey windy, strong enough to cause a bit of
at 14lb and a 12lb.Greg and brother Gordon
mayhem when just trying to get boats away
Walker had a busy day with 14 fish to the
from the shore at the start of the day. Many
boat, a best of 12lb.Michael Palmer nicked
folk being blown back in before getting
a 12, Rory Fitzpatrick an 11, Max Campbell
there engine in the water. 31 boats did get
topped his 4 fish catch with an 11lber, Dale
out in the end and 61 hardy PAAS men,
Porteous a 10lb 10oz and Scott Hardie
women and boy’s, yes it was quite a family
who had 15 fish himself had a best of 10lb.
day out, ventured onto the lake of dreams
Graham Barstow and Dick Culpin each
to try their luck attempting a big fish.
managed a low double on their boat no.12.
Will Gallacher topped the weights and
With another 130 plus fish under
added a new PB with a cracking fish at 24lb
the 10lb mark caught most anglers
8oz, well done Will, I could see you were
managed a bit of sport, but conditions
very pleased with it.
> Graeme Arnot with a lovely fish of 24lb
from the Lake of Menteith Event
up his good form and picked up a 15lber.
didn’t make it easy, some having
difficulty anchoring in wind, especially
The Mortimer brothers had another good
in shallow water. This is still an SSSI
day on the Lake, John having their best to
the boat of 21lb8oz.
There were 15 double figure fish caught,
Graeme Arnott with the best of the
doubles at 17lb 8oz, Joe Toner his boat
> Joe Toner with a cracking fish
from the Lake of Menteith Event
partner also managed a fish of 17lb in
there 10 fish boat total.
"...with another 130 plus fish
under the 10lb mark caught
most anglers managed a bit
of sport..."