Fraser on Fishing: Small and dark does the trick on Kingennie trip
Over the years, the place has turned into a thriving and diverse business but it was the fishing I was interested in.
I got a place on the Burnside pool, where some good catches had been reported.
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Hide AdThe water was gin clear and the fish could see me as well as I could see them, so stealth was of the essence.
Small black flies were hatching so I decided to try Buzzers to begin with, a black one on the top dropper, a cruncher mid and Dennis the Menace on the point.
It took several casts before I noticed that the fish were avoiding my offerings, so I downsized my fluorocarbon to 6lb breaking strain.
This did the trick as my line suddenly took a rattle before heading out into deeper water.
I must admit I was impressed with the fight put up by the rainbow and, at 2lb-plus, it was a quality fish.
I kept on the move and found there were fish all round the pond I don't think it would have mattered what you chucked at them as long as it was small and dark.
In only a few hours I attained my limit but nothing big, although I was broken off on one occasion.
It is a smashing place to visit and there is a lovely bar and restaurant to pass away the hours with stories of the ones that did not get away.