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Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry, Perthshire 
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JulySince mid May we have had little or no rain on the Tummel catchment and, as a result, the salmon fishing has been very poor. The fish have continued to run, regardless of the water height, but laying a glove on them has eluded the best and catches have been low. These fish will have made it to the spawning grounds so next year will be better…..the ever optimistic view of a salmon angler.But as the river has been poor so attention has moved to trout….wild brown trout…..and some lovely fish have come off the lochs and rivers around Pitlochry. As the light begins to go on some scenic loch the trout fisherman hopes the wind will drop. Sedges begin to come off,some the size of a small mouse, and big trout lose their inhibitions and begin to feed. It doesn’t happen often,that perfect night, but when it does it can give you a night to remember. Evenings have produced several trout over 6lbs, several more between 4 and 5lbs(see top pic) and a standard fish in excess of 2lbs. These are wild,brown trout not stocked fish and to bring one of them to the net is an enormous priveledge. They don’t give themselves up easily and presentation is all to get one on, hanging on is the best description of the tussle that ensues, usually in growing darkness with the sound of “slurping” fish all around.Occasionally something unusual turns up, as happened to Mike Ross. He thought he had the trout of a lifetime but when the powerful fish came to the net it was......a 6lbs pike,on fly(see pic opposite) The rain has arrived now and the main grilse run is building. After weeks of not even seeing a fish on the river these lively,silver fish are bouncing in the pools and runs. It’s not quite the same as casting to a heavyweight springer but it’s great fun and often a single-handed rod is all that’s required.Once the fish is on the panic sets in when you realise it’s not a grilse on your 7wt but a mid-teen summer salmon….all part of the fun. Whatever fishing you require we are here to help but remember that to tackle some of our bigger fish requires some basic skill. We can help beginners through to advanced fishermen, and are delighted to do so, but if you would like to try for a big springer or a large loch trout it is well worth investing in some tuition before you arrive, that way more quality time is spent on fishing rather than practising. Innes August 2008 Salmon fishing is all about being in the right place at the right time. Sometimes ideal conditions last only for a few hours,sometimes several days. May 2008 There has been no significant rain for over a month now and like most rivers in Scotland the Tummel has suffered accordingly. April 2008 With the water temperature staying unseasonally low the first springers have been reluctant to make an attempt at the ladder this year. However natural instinct can only be held back for so long and in the last week of April 300 went through with the temperature still below the critical 10 deg. March 2008 Last week saw the first pulse of 2sw springers run into the Tummel and several were caught including one fish in excess of 20lbs. February 2008 After catching an unusual number of rawners, a class of fish we don't normally see, the first springers did arrive off the Tummel in February, both on fly. January 2008 Opening Day didn't produce a fish this year on the Tummel, high water rather spoiling our chances,however..... October/November“Opening Day on the Tay” is one of the great occasions in the Sporting Calendar of Scotland. Anglers come from all over the world to participate in this special day, the start of a new season full of hope and expectation. August & September 2007From the highs of July it’s been downwards for the salmon fisher in recent weeks. Summer, of sorts, arrived in late August and with it low water which has made life difficult on the river. July 2007It’s still raining, seems to have done so all summer so far, but this has helped the Tummel salmon fishermen with the highish water pulling fish straight up the river in sparklingly fresh condition. june 2007We had hoped that the season would pick up and it has. Nearly 2000 spring fish over the ladder, to date, which is down a little on last year but a healthy number, never-the-less. May 2007On the back of a disappointing,early season throughout Scotland 1000 spring fish have gone over the Pitlochry ladder. April 2007 At last, after a difficult month, the springers are beginning to arrive in Pitlochry in some numbers. Over 150 have gone over the ladder in the last few days with many sea-liced. February / March 2007After the excitement of the Tummel’s opening fish( 25lbs) things have quietened down of late. Jan 2007 ....Stop press..we opened our account on the Tummel , wed 24th Jan, with a cracking fresh fish of 25.5lbs. Oct 2006 The salmon season finished on 15th October with the Tummel seeing the largest run through the ladder for many a year. 7300 fish have been recorded of which around 3300 could be classed as spring fish and the rest grilse. Sept 2006 The run of grilse up the Tummel has been one of the best in many years. As of 18th Sept 7000 fish have gone over the counter which is a tremendous summer run.Having said that these fish have run so hard that finding a pod in "rest mode" has been difficult on the main river Tummel although some of the lower Tay beats have had great sport. August 2006 The main grilse run is beginning to build lower down the Tay system. Very hot and muggy weather has meant that productive fishing has been confined to dawn or dusk….but for the persistent fisherman, rewards can be great. July 2006 The spring run of 2006 seems to have finally come to an end. 3150 springers have gone through the ladder and will now be well on the way to their spawning grounds in the head-waters of Glen Tilt and Loch Rannoch. June 2006-06-13 As this is the first of our fishing diaries I thought I would give you a brief update of the Tummel spring salmon season. Email salmon@athollpalace.com to book or discuss a bespoke package. Check Availability & Book | Prices | Tennis | En Francais | Environmental and Social Responsibility | Christmas | Staff Recruitment | Contact us The Castle Hotel Group also has a collection of fine Dublin hotels and student accommodation in Dublin City Centre, self catering holiday homes in Scotland and a Hotel in Prestayn , North Wales
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Atholl Palace Hotel Continues Its Renovation and Expansion in Its Bid to Remain One of Scotland’s Ultimate Destination Hotspots
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