Islabank Fishings
Location
River Isla at Coupar Angus
Summary
Extent of beat: 2.5 miles right bank with 14 pools
Maximum rods: 8
Price: from Ł20 - Ł40 per day/rod
Disabled access: access to fishing hut and vehicular access to large areas of fishings
Description
A new and rare opportunity to fish for salmon has become available for 2005. For the first time in generations the Islabank Fishings are now open!
The Islabank beat is neatly positioned on the middle of the prolific River Isla. With no reflective records for 'Islabank', knowing what other beats on the Isla produce, expectations of this new beat are high.
The Islabank Fishings comprise 2.5 miles of single bank with 14 named pools, pots and runs. The water is varied and ranges from some fast runs offering first class flyfishing, to deeper runs and holding pools where salmon hold up in all waters heights, even when the water is low, and are perhaps more suited to spinning or baitfishing.
Fish heading for the incomparable River Isla and its exceptional tributary the Ericht do so throughout the season; in recent years, based on the fish counter, this river can boast an annual run of 8000 to 13,000 fish! The first fish tend to arrive in February or March, with good runs in April and May, depending on the water so excellent sport can be had on Islabank at any time with some of the best spring catches in the Tay system made on the Isla. Taking only hours to reach Islabank these tide bright bars of silver arrive in beautiful condition straight from the sea. In lower water conditions, the salmon hold up inĘthe deeper pools where the 2.5 miles of the Islabank can hold an impressive stock of fish.
In the summer months especially thrilling sport is provided by the grilse with considerable numbers recorded. But if bigger fish are sought then September and October can provide both numbers and size. In late summer and autumn the main later run of fish which will spawn in the Isla itself arrive. These are bigger than the Ericht fish with many from 15lb to 20lb and bigger.
Therefore, Islabank offers an excellent chance of sport with fresh run fish at any time of the year. The deep holding pools and enticing glides means there will always be the chance of a fish on Islabank regardless of conditions. And that's not only salmon, the Islabank also boasts excellent sea trout, brown trout and grayling fishing.
To give you the best possible chance of a tight line Islabank has secured the services of an experienced and skilled fly fisher as the beats ghillie who will ensure that fishing is enjoyable, safe and hopefully productive, with personal tuition in all aspects and techniques of salmon fishing and fly-casting all part of the service!
Considerable improvements have been made to the Islabank beat, including obtaining professional advice in the creation of additional lies within the beat, extensive bank clearing and enhanced access to all parts of the river.
A superbly appointed and comfortable fishing hut is to be erected overlooking the river in March.
Access to the fishings is extremely good as the road runs close by throughout the length of the fishings and there is adequate off road parking.
The thrill and excitement of hooking, playing and landing a wild Atlantic Salmon is second to none.
Islabank looks forward to giving you the opportunity.
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Contact Details
Michael Underwood
Tel: 07774 792005
Email: [email protected] |
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