Conditions		Fish Caught in the Past Week		Fish Caught this Season so far
River Height: Water Temp: Wind:	1ft 6in 40f Strong Northerly	Salmon: Grilse: Sea Trout:	4	Salmon: Grilse: Sea Trout:	16

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A good enough week for us at Cairnton and Middle Blackhall, with 4 fish landed, considering it is getting fished quite lightly due to our regular clients from further afield than Aberdeenshire not being able to visit us. It was a good start to the week on Monday with a fish a piece from either bank starting off with John Martin landing one in the Malt Steep on a rising water and was 9lb on a 1" Cascade tube. Second of the day was over on Middle Blackhall in the Rock Head, landed by John Webb and was 10lb on a 1 1/2" Gold Willie Gunn. The next couple of days were quiet although we did see the odd splash but never getting a good look at them to see if they were clean or still the odd kelt dropping back. On Thursday Andy Ashcroft was on the score sheet again with a liced 9lb er from the Middle Ferroch on a 1" Gold Willie Gunn and on Friday Andy had the same result with the same combination over on the Middle Blackhall bank from the Malt Steep, a lovely 9lb fish. Saturday looked fantastic with lovely water and overhead conditions but very surprisingly we blanked.

Next week looks like a fair turn around in the weather from what we have had with air temperatures dropping, snow coming in and high winds tomorrow and Tuesday. Wednesday looks more settled with the temperatures rising on Thursday, then temperatures dropping again on Friday but warming slightly on Saturday, so a real mixed bag for the first full week in April.

By now you will know that unusually we have rods available over the next few weeks due to clients unable to visit from further afield so if you are able to travel to us we look forward to welcoming you. To book please contact Sarah. sarah@cairntonestate.co.uk. All of our availability is listed on our website. www.cairnton.co.uk.

Also if you are thinking of a staycation this year we are pleased to be able to offer Glenbogle Lodge on the Middle Blackhall side of the water, over looking the river. The lodge which sleeps up to 10 people and comprises of 2 Super King bedrooms, 2 bedrooms that can be Super King or converted to twin beds and then 2 single rooms is let weekly on a self catering basis. For further details or to enquire please contact Sarah who will be able to give you information and a quote based on your needs.

Cheers Brian