| 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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