1. Perhaps the most requested piece of information is the water level of the river which you can find here. Email the FishPal Office with the dates & rods needed and your phone number. 5. For a comprehensive list of places to stay whilst in the Borders visit our Where To Stay
There is a £10 + VAT charge for trying and if successful a further 10% letting fee + VAT. The booking system and its management are at all times acting only as an agent for the fishery. Boleside River Tweed John Ashley Cooper makes reference to Boleside in his famous book, ‘The Great Salmon Rivers in Scotland’, first published in 1980. After John Wood from the Tay Foundation made his speech it was the turn of Savills to formally announce that FishPal would now be the official sponsor of the Malloch Trophy and a huge thank you to all for your kind words of support. A copy of the declaration form can be seen by going to this page and more information on Gyrodactylus by going to this page. The FishPal Malloch Trophy entry form must be duly completed and signed as required and returned to FishPal as soon as possible and no later than one month after capture (except in the case of a November capture, where the entry form must be returned by c.o.b. Bring your own hand sanitiser and wipes and use regularly during the day, especially if you have to use any WC provided by the fishery (try to avoid if you can). 5 were here. 16. CE = Cottage Extra, CI = Cottage included. River Guardian Receives 2018 Tweed Forum River Champion Award. A new window will open
At age 70, it was too cold for yours truly, but hardier souls had some luck. which will take you through our simple online booking system. 5. FishPal will continue to speak with the Scottish Government and recommend that fishing remains a permitted ... Kingsknowes Hotel is the perfect place to stay for Boleside Beat. To help prevent an outbreak of Gyrodactylus Salaris which has had catastrophic effects on some foreign rivers, all rods fishing must complete a Gyrodactylus declaration on arrival at the fishery. 7. There are three-and-a-half miles of single bank fishing and around 20 named pools - nobody can quite agree as to the exact number! Reactions: Chicharito. along with the latest fishing availability, ... Tweed reported catches of 66 salmon up to 33lb and 16 sea trout last week, spread throughout the system from Boleside to Horncliffe. free to do so. +441573 470612). If you don't, you are doing so at your own risk. Check the FishPal website for more information or contact Anne or Tom on 013573 470612 11. 15. Messages 1,358 Reaction score 1,358. +441573 470612). FishTweed, Kelso, Scottish Borders. 2 miles upstream of the junction with the Tweed, Tiptoe offers 1 mile of enjoyable fishing for anglers prepared to walk its 15 named pools. Also promote any short notice availability for rods. 12. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. Simply use the form below and select the month you would like to fish and select a preferred beat, you can also select ‘all beats’ if you would like to view the availability of multiple beats. Tenants who are fishing for less than a week will fit into the pre-determined rotation and their positions will be allocated by draw of lots. when the office is open (Office Hours are Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm excluding English Bank Holidays) and staff are
If you don't, you are doing so at your own risk. If you need to change your rod or days, they can be booked separately if you need extra ones and they are available. Click on the Week Of link on the left of the relevant week you want to fish in. Beat 1 rests in the shadow of Norham Castle with the peace only occasionally distubed by the gentle bell of Norham Parish Church. Anglers are reminded that the ghillie is not an instuctor and if instruction and/or tution in casting is required they should make alternative arrangements with a qualified casting instructor prior to fishing at Boleside and subsequently advise the ghillie that an instuctor will be in attendance on the day(s) of fishing. As he will allocate the pools you are to start fishing in. It is the best beat on the Upper Tweed and the only one to use a boat, although it is only required in very high water. Eric Hastings (69), a recently-retired river guardian from Drygrange who has dedicated his life to protecting the river Tweed, has been chosen as the winner of the 2018 Tweed Forum River Champion Award. Once you have booked you cannot change your dates or number of rods (the only exception is when you book through the help desk, have notified us of any mistakes within 7 days of the date of making the booking, and provided proper evidence that the mistake is the help desk's and not your own). adjacent Booking Conditions button. This beat is let on a weekly or daily basis from Mid September, but before then you can fish on the same day each week for the whole period from 1st February to 13th September. Nestled on the banks of the River Tweed (bang in the middle of the two Dryburgh Salmon Beats) with complimentary trout and grayling fishing is available for all guests, in season. Call 01573 470612 between 9am and 5pm on any day except weekends and bank holidays. Boleside has long been regarded as one of the best Tweed beats, and is different from the other top performing beats, in that it is by far the furthest up the river. home; fishing availability; about tweedbeats; about the tweed; fishing beats; catches; water levels; where to stay; less abled access; news/editorial; contact us; activities; about tfp; Donate - Tweed Foundation; Navigation. when the office is open (Office Hours are Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm excluding English Bank Holidays) and staff are
3. on … If the main river is affected by high water then take a look at its tributaries. A calm, cool, dry spell allowed the river to drop. After a few days chasing grayling my thoughts turned to the Tweed again. Wash your hands regularly wherever possible. You need to bring your own fishing equipment (rods, reels, lines, flies etc) unless you have specifically agreed with the fishery well in advance that they supply this for you. The maximum number of rods allowed to fish at any one time is five up to 12th September and seven thereafter. Please ensure that you telephone the ghillie NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS in advance of your fishing to confirm exactly when and where you should meet and so that he knows to expect you. Anyway I was pleased to see that some early season rod-bending action has been had on the two Birghams. There are no charges for processing debit cards. 4. Is this a portent of things to come? A good analogy to a prospective guest looking to book a 5* hotel before a lesser rated hotel, if given the same price, was made by a very experienced Bottom Tweed proprietor; i.e. There is also a very useful run of sea trout in the summer months. The booking system and its management are at all times acting only as an agent for the fishery. You will find information and permits for over 60 salmon and sea trout fisheries as well as angling club permits for trout and grayling. If for any other reason a refund is offered by the fishery it will be responsible for refunding you direct. Fishing at Boleside The Catch The prime weeks on the Tweed currently occur during September, October and November but in the past the spring run was very significant and, as records show, fish can be caught throughout the season, with the best of the early fishing on Boleside … 10. We will email or ring you back, but only
At certain times of the year rods may, at the ghillies discretion, be allowed to fish after 5pm, Tweed Angling Code for Salmon & Sea-trout. (Credit cards may only be used by non EU anglers and will be surcharged). Being above the junction with the Ettrick water, the beat is only at its best in October and November, although fish are caught by skilled enthusiasts during the earlier months. Tweed Angling Code for Salmon & Sea-trout. Fishing will be from 9am to 5pm with the ghillie(s) having an hour off at lunchtime unless prior arrangements have been made with the ghillie. In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. “As to the principal fishings on the Tweed, the best section of the river (with the exception of early spring) is undoubtedly that which lies between Ettrick Mouth and Teviot Mouth. Always keep at least 2 metres away from ALL other people on the river (unless in your own household). Until 6th September a maximum of five rods are fished at any one time. You cannot sublet the fishings you book without our permission and then only by private arrangement and at the same prices and conditions as for this booking. You will need a working email address and a debit card to make payment. Leave it where it can easily be found. Pets welcome. The New App from FishPal now has a list of the best places to stay on your chosen river. 9. FishPal are the sponsors of the Malloch Trophy. In particular do not shake hands with anyone. N.B. On the first day please meet at 9.15am at the Old Sawmill where you will be met by the gillie. The Kingsknowes Hotel is perfectly situated for those wishing to fish the Middle and Upper Tweed. You need to be reasonably healthy and mobile to access most fishings. 13. seems Boleside not putting their August catches on fishpal ? + Dryburgh Abbey: Dryburgh: 4* www.dryburgh.co.uk 01835 822261 enquiries@dryburgh.co.uk . No longer expect any ghillie to shake your hand, set up your equipment, make you cups of tea, or drive you round the beat. Tweed rods Next week: (w/c 1st Mar) Last updated: Wed 24th Feb at 1:03 pm. If you are not, you must notify the fishery or ourselves before you book, to ensure that you can be looked after safely and properly. In addition, there is a nice riverside fishing hut further down the river, which also has good access for cars. Rods M T W T F S; Horncliffe: 4: 4: 4: 4: 4: 4: £35 +VAT as,st ( D1): Pedwell--2: 1--£55 +VAT as,st ( C&R D1): Ladykirk If you have any problems with the standard of service provided on the fishery, please tell the ghillie or fishery manager straightaway and if you don't get a satisfactory response, please contact the office immediately, so we have time to act before you leave. If you are not, you must notify the fishery or ourselves before you book, to ensure that you can be looked after safely and properly. Beats 2 & 3 are particularly off the beaten track and very tranquil. The beat is two miles long which, rarely for Tweed, is double bank the whole way. A cracking days fishing. 37 Likes, 0 Comments - FishPal (@fishpal_fishing) on Instagram: “Robin Parry fishing Boleside at the start of October. Wear gloves when touching doors, gates, styles, fences or any equipment that is not your own. Bring your own hand sanitiser and wipes and use regularly during the day, especially if you have to use any WC provided by the fishery (try to avoid if you can). If you need to change your rod or days, they can be booked separately if you need extra ones and they are available. 17. The Tweed may be running high but the Ettrick, a tributary, is loving the levels and fishing well. Do not hand any tip directly to the ghillie. The River Tweed internationally famous for its salmon fishing. fish catches. July 2014. The fishery will be notified immediately by their choice of email or text message, so they will know
Salmon don't like unsettled conditions and we had them. The water which would normally be in the river is locked on the ground as snow, river levels are very low & water temperatures are not much above freezing [I suspect the Tweed Boleside automatic reading is wrong as it has read 40 degrees for the last week +, but rods are reporting water temps in the low to mid 30s]. June 2014 - All good mayfly seasons come to an end; Fine and Far Off; May 2014. 825 likes. CE = Cottage Extra, CI = Cottage included. Just been on Fishtweed and there is availability for every week of the season on this "dead man's shoes" beat. If you are not happy with the equipment provided, or any other safety issue, please ring us immediately, so that we can arrange for the situation to be rectified. Fly fishing on the River Tweed is a joy and in the hands of our experienced guides, the perfect gift can be arranged. A Peeblesshire Trout Fishing Association permit allows fishing on approximately 23 miles of the River Tweed and approximately 5 miles of the Lyne Water. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. not the only middle Tweed beat that does simuler . A general guide to safety can be seen by going to this page. You must report full details of any fish caught to the ghillie or other contact provided by the fishery promptly. date of fishing, 3d-10% = 3 Days booked together discount of eg: 10%, 2r-25% = 2 rods booked together discount of eg: 25%, WS+10% = Weekend surcharge on Saturday or Sunday part of booking of eg: 10%. Online is the best method as any other way will entail delays during which someone else could book the fishings online and you could miss out, Min 1d3r = Minimum acceptable booking for this example of 1 day for 3 rods, Additional 'H' denotes need to book 6 days or half weeks only starting on Mon or Thurs, Additional 'T' denotes need to book 6, 4, or 2 days starting on Mon, Wed or Fri, NOLB = No On Line Booking - you must book through the fishery's named contact, GX = Gillie extra - only provided if available and booked & paid for separately, C&R = Catch and release (all fish have to be returned), ? All bookings are also subject to the conditions set by the relevant fishery. Special Anglers Rates - Quote FishPal when booking. = Where booking one rod will mean that another ? Sign up for Availability Alerts to your inbox. May 2014 - 'Where else would you want to be?' A general guide to safety can be seen by going to this page. This beat is in a most attractive setting (hence the name Fairnilee) where the river forms the boundary between the policies of three beautiful estates.