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Derek
over the evenings had mentioned the larger
loch known as Slacsavat and its reputation
for producing large Ferox trout and was
clearly looking for volunteers for a
evening boat trip. So while others choose
to fish the smaller loch for brown trout,
a party was put together for the Ferox
trip. Trolling large Rapala and Toby lures
behind the boat, several misses were
confirmed by Derek, but it was Josh Peck
who was to play a very fine 5LB Ferox
trout which was landed after a lengthy
battle and to the delight for everyone.
This was a mighty achievement given the
rarity of this unique species of trout,
where one Ferox every two years is good
going. The stunning specimen is currently
being mounted in a glass case.
The
smaller loch also turned out to be an
interesting experience with Derek on the
oars in real Hibernian weather conditions,
together with free rising and spirited
trout using traditional wet flies and
floating lines. Evidently, the loch is
full of salmon later in the season and
according to Derek, they can catch as
many as ten in a day, all on the fly of
course.
We
also had the opportunity to go saltwater
fly fishing in the Lodge's own rib after
Mackerel, Pollack and an array of other
fish. However sadly due to the very
unfavorable weather conditions, the
fishing was abandoned in favour of dry
land.
But
the real surprise of all must surely be
the fascination we all had with the
Brunton Stream.
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'Fishing
the Brunton Stream.'
'A
Plate of Sea Trout Fresh from the Brunton
Stream.'
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