A double handed salmon rod of 12' – 15’
A Switch Rod can be effective in low water
A range of different density sinking lines, or multi-tip fly line.
Suitable leader material 15-25lb breaking strain.
A range of tube flies in the 1”-2” sizes. (aluminium and copper)
Flies in smaller sizes for low water conditions.
Chest Waders, Wading Jacket and good multi-layering clothing.
A life jacket, wading stick, eye protection and a hat/cap are essential.
Hotels
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords. t: 01896 850 203
The Traquair Arms, Innerleithen. t: 01896 830229
Bed & Breakfast
Glede Knowe Guest House, Innerleithen. t: 01896 831 511
Self Catering
Safety:
All rods fishing the Beat are required to wear a lifejacket and eye protection glasses and to use a wading staff. Failure to do so is entirely at your own risk. Fishing in remote areas and especially in cold conditions carries a higher than normal degree of risk. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are medically fit for this type of activity and that you inform us in writing if you have any condition we should be aware of in order to be able to minimise these risks and maximise your safety and enjoyment.
Fishing is from 9AM - 5PM during BST and sunset during GMT. Fishing outside of these times is at the discretion of the Ghillie.
Rods will fish the Beat in rotation organised by the Ghillie, who will hold a draw at the start of each day. Rods fishing for more than 1 day will continue in the rotation as per the draw on their first day. Changeover is at lunchtime (1pm) and the end of the day.
Spinning:
Spinning is allowed when conditions dictate until the 14th September, from the 15th September onwards it is Fly only.
Hooks/Flies: Maximum hook size permitted on the Beat is size 6. We strongly recommend the use of barbless or de-barbed, double or single hooks, to ease the un-hooking of fish. Maximum breaking strain of tippet is 25lbs.
Keeping & Handling fish:
In 2024, The River Tweed Commission decided to introduce 100% Catch & Release for the 2025 season and until further notice.
All foul hooked fish are to be returned and will not be entered in the Catch Record Book.
In the event of your fish failing to recover or is bleeding heavily, please contact the Ghillie.
Deceased fish will be tagged and details of its capture will be taken by a Tweed Fishery Officer.
The deceased fish will then be taken to the Tweed Foundation for scientific analysis.
Please when returning or photographing your fish, try to keep your fish in the water at all times. Before handling the fish, pleasure ensure you wet your hands. Do not pick up the fish by the tail. All fish caught (including those released) must be entered in the Catch Record Book in the fishing hut.
General:
Rods are expected to behave and fish in a sporting manner and in accordance with these Rules and the Tweed Commissioners’ recommendations and regulations which can be found here https://www.rivertweed.org.uk/river-tweed-commission/conservation/tweed-angling-codes/ Anyone considered by the Ghillie to be behaving in an unsporting manner or who does not comply with these Rules will be asked to leave and no refunds will be given.
Access and Conduct:
Vehicular access to the fishing hut is by a multi use track. Please drive slowly and be courteous to pedestrians, cyclists and other users, particularly when accessing the parking area beside the Gooselandale Pool.
Please observe the Country Code and ensure all gates are closed after use.
Please be polite to other users of the river. It should be expected that they are polite in return, in the event of this not being the case, please inform the Ghillie.
