Grayling BOOM

[cannibalspinners]

Recently , Whilst spinning on the river Tweed

every 2nd or 3rd cast has been a grayling on the end.

I find this strange as i rarely catch them on spinning lures

I have caught them on spinning tackle but usually in autumn / winter

even then very , very few

Anyone got an explanation for this ?

[Brian Carragher]

Its not just the Tweed, all of the catchment rivers in the area, Teviot etc. are experiencing a grayling boom guess it must be part of the natural cycle of growth and fall in numbers

[philocalist]

May just possibly be a positive indicator of overall water quality improving perhaps ... they can be very fussy in that respect?

[Amodoro]

What lure are you using?

[cannibalspinners]

A size 2 mepp type spinner

Brass blade , brass body , with red bead

[Andrew]

I've only ever caught one Grayling, out of the River Tees at Upper Dinsdale.

A nice 2lb+ in pristine condition

[cannibalspinners]

Does ANYONE know the U.K Grayling record ?????????????

 

everyone i talk to tell me a different size

 

Or they all claim to of caught bigger than the official record ?

 

Why does anyone Not know the official weight of this fish

 

Please fellow anglers , try to answer this for me..

 

It will be interesting to see your answers

 

Cheers Guys !!

[Chris Plumb]

C&P from Official Records list....

4 lb 4oz 8 dr 1 .940 2009 Paul Mildred, Wessex River

(river almost certainly the Dorset Frome )

C.