Sunday 24th June 2012

This morning's Cygnet session commenced with fly tying with Jimmy Miller who demonstrated the "Ke-He". The Cygnets then tied the fly under instruction. The "Ke-He" was derived in Orkney in 1932 by Mr Mercer Hardle for a fishing trip to Loch Harry which is one of Orkney prolific lochs to imitate bees.

"Ke-He"

Following the fly tying session, the Cygnets were given some instruction on the grass with Thomas Anderson, casting instructor

There were 10 cygnets who attended today. All the Cygnets were fishing on the Mill Pond. It was not long before the first fish of the session, was hooked by Cameron Smith, which was quickly landed and was one of the hard fighting Swanswater Tiger trout.  Abbi Hutton was very quick to follow with the second fish of the session. 

The weather was cloudy, with a brisk wind, with sunny spells, it was a humid day.  There was a good number of fish rising on the Mill Pond. The  far end of the pond was very productive for the majority of the session with the occasional fish being taken in other areas of the pond.  The Cygnets used Lures this morning with the Yellow Dancer taking fish along with nymphs such as the Montana and buzzers including the Okey Dokey all successful patterns.

The successful Cygnets today were:-

Mathew Beattie            2 fish retained

Cameron Smith            2 fish retained

Abbi Hutton                 2 fish retained

Eddie McKillop           1 fish retained

Robert Fyfe                  1 fish retained

Jordan Duncan             1 fish retained

Keir Penman                1 fish retained

It was a good day for the Cygnets. The returns included 4 Tiger trout, 3 Blue Trout and 3 Rainbow trout.

N.B. As a reminder to the Cygnets. There is a 2 fish limit.  Once you have caught your 2 fish limit. You must use one de-barbed fly. The fish has to remain in the net, in the water at all times until it is released.

The next Cygnets session will be Sunday 8th July 2012, with fly tying at 09:15am with fishing thereafter.

News Flash

Due to the horrendous weather today. 

 Tonight's fishing and Barbecue has been CANCELLED.

We hope to rearrange this to another date in the near future.

Sunday 10th June 2012

There were 14 members present today at Cygnets. The morning commenced with the Cygnets being shown a fly fishing DVD by Jim Allan. Once the rods had been set up and the flies tied on, the Cygnets all headed for the Mill Pond.  It was a pretty cold and miserable day, so conditions were not perfect.  

The successful Cygnets were:-

Cameron Smith  - 2 blue trout

Robert Hiddleston -2 rainbow trout

Abbi Hutton - 1 golden trout

Cygnets remember the annual BBQ which will be held on Saturday 16^th June.

Fishing will be from 5.30 to 9.00pm with a break for barbecue around 7.00pm. The cost for the evening will be £10 per member.

Parents/guardians and other family members are welcome to attend.

Swanswater Cygnets BBQ information

The annual Cygnets’ Barbecue is to be held at the Fishery on Saturday 16^th June.

Fishing will be from 5.30 to 9.00pm with a break for barbecue around 7.00pm. The cost for the evening will be £10 per member.

Parents/guardians and other family members are welcome to attend.

There will be a sheet available at the next Cygnets’ session (this Sunday, 10^th June) to say who is attending, number of guests and what food you would like to bring with you. BURGERS, SAUSAGES AND ROLLS will be provided by the club, but donations of salad, cakes, drinks, crisps, etc are welcome.

If you are not going to be at the session on 10^th June but would like to attend the barbecue, PLEASE let me know as soon as possible, and certainly before Monday 11^th June so that we can order burgers etc.

Here’s hoping the weather improves before then!

Cygnets Annual BBQ

"The A Team cooking the burgers at the Cygnets 2011 BBQ"

Swanswater Cygnets JAC will be holding their annual

Fishing BBQ on Saturday 16th June 2012.

Further details of arrangements and times of fishing will follow in due course. 

A list will be available at the next Cygnets Sunday, for members to write down what contributions they will bring to the BBQ. The club will provide the rolls, sausages and burgers.

Sunday 27th May 2012

This mornings Cygnets session commenced with fly tying with Jimmy Miller. Today the Cygnets were shown how to and got to tie a "Bibio Snatcher"

"Bibio Snatcher"

Following fly tying the Cygnets were shown how to set up their fly rods under the expert instruction of Mr John Hood (SANA) Level 3 coach who kindly came along today to help the Cygnets.

The Cygnets who were less experienced were fishing on the Meadow Pond under the instruction from John Hood and Thomas Anderson. The Cygnets who were fishing the Mill Pond, then drew their pegs and headed off to fish.

It was very difficult conditions today with the very high air temperature, which meant the fish were staying deep and were not keen to take flies.

It was a very bright and sunny today with the temperature very high. It was not long before the first fish of the day was hooked and landed by Cameron Smith. The Cygnets sensibly took plenty of breaks and were suitably attired with suncream and long sleeves to protect them from the sun.

The Cygnets were treated to a visit by 2 swans and their 5 Cygnets, which were born last Friday.

Unfortunately due to other commitments, Paul Young was unable to come along today to see the Cygnets but hopes to do so in the near future.

The successful Cygnets today on Mill Pond were:-

Cameron Smith     2 fish

Abbi Hutton          2 fish

Eddie McKillop    2 fish

William Addison  1 fish

Meadow Pond - Mathew Beattie 1 fish

The next Cygnets session will be on Sunday 10th June.  The Cygnets will be shown how to tie knots prior to the fishing by Thomas Anderson.

Reminder to all Cygnets



Cygnets as the weather can be unpredictable at times throughout the year, always remember that you should wear appropriate amounts of clothing and footwear and always be prepared for any adverse weather such as rain. Always bring a waterproof jacket and/or trousers even though the forecast is for dry weather.

Remember also that with the summer approaching that you should be suitably protected with a high factor suncream, you may feel hot and want to remove clothing such as a jumper.

Make sure you have a high factor suncream applied to any areas of exposed skin to prevent any risk of sunburn. When it is hot weather, have regular breaks and have plenty of drinks. It is recommended that you do not wear shorts or t-shirts to prevent any long sun exposure to your skin.

It is recommended that you wear light weight trousers and collared shirts to protect your arms, neck and legs from the sun. 

It also important that you know that with the warm/sunny weather that wasps and bees are possibly around. Do not touch these insects or leave cans of juice unattended.

Always wear your baseball cap and eye protection at all times, and Always Look Behind You Before you Cast.