The Boathouse and Canny

The Boathouse Fishings comprise Gliddeyhaugh and Canny beats. Gliddeyhaugh begins at the burn beside the bird watching hide approximately 400m above the boat mooring and finishes at the boat mooring. Canny begins at the boat mooring and finishes approximately 60m below the Ladykirk shiel, opposite the wooden footbridge on the left bank.The back water around Canny Island can be fished from both banks down to Norham Bridge but only fishes well in high water (2ft and above).

• The maximum number of rods allowed to fish at any one time is three from from Monday to Friday and two rods on Saturday when the Gliddeyhaugh rod is not available.
• Fishing is from the right (English) bank only.
• When fishing from the boat anglers must always cast towards the Scottish bank.
• Canny Island can be easily waded across the top of the backwater, but in high water access is only possible by boat.
• Chest waders are recommended.

Ghillie

• A ghillie is included in the permit price from 1st May until 30th November and is available for £120 per day at other times, with sufficient prior notice and subject to his availability. A second ghillie may be booked in advance for an additional £120.
• The hut will only be available for use when there is a ghillie on duty.
• We request that each party telephone Crispin before the day they're due to start fishing in order to confirm arrival time, meeting place and the correct equipment to bring. Crispin Rodwell 07908 098506
• The safety of guests and the ghillie is paramount and his decision is final in all matters. In very high winds he may deem it unsafe to use the boat.
• Please respect the privacy of guests staying at The Boathouse at all times and note that parked cars should not hinder access to the driveway.
• In common with all Scottish beats it is customary to tip your ghillie at the end of your fishing.

Fishing hours

• Fishing is from 9am until 5pm with the water rested for an hour over lunchtime (1pm to 2pm in agreement with Ladykirk on the opposite bank). Requests to fish outside these hours should be made to the ghillie.
• Anglers may continue to fish after 5pm without the presence of the ghillie, at his discretion.

Safety

• A buoyancy aid and eye protection should be worn at all times when fishing.
• Guests must ensure that they are suitably and adequately equipped. The owners take no responsibility in this regard.
• By agreeing to these conditions, guests agree to undertake fishing entirely at their own risk.

Insurance

• Anglers should have their own public liability and personal insurance. No liability will be accepted by the owner.

Catches

• Crispin or Mark must be furnished with details of your catches at the end of your day's fishing if the ghillie is absent when fish are caught. Photos of fish and happy anglers are very much appreciated. Please forward pics to Crispin by Whats App or email.

The Spring Salmon Conservation Rules

• • The Measures apply for the period 1st February to 30th June each year on the whole of the Tweed catchment.
• • Anglers must return ALL Salmon caught up to the end of June, unharmed, to the water.
• • Fish caught after 30th June should be returned if they are not fresh as they are likely to be Spring stock.
• • Every effort must be taken by the angler and boatman to allow fish to recover after being caught; only those fish that have actually died in the course of resuscitation may be removed from the water. No one is allowed to dispatch a fish, e.g. by use of a priest. On no account may any fish be killed.
• • Fish that have died will be the property of the fishery proprietors to dispose of as is seen appropriate however, fish that have died should be used to further the scientific knowledge of our Spring stock. The beat MUST therefore:
• • Keep a record that a fish has not been able to be revived.
• • Provide The Tweed Foundation with the length, weight, scales, and any tissue samples they require from the dead fish.

Tweed Angling Code

All sections of the Tweed Angling Code (and any amendments) are adopted by The Boathouse Fishings and MUST be observed strictly by rods fishing the water. This includes conservation measures contained in the 5 Year Spring Salmon Conservation Programme. For further details, please refer to the Tweed Angling Code regulations on http://www.fishtweed.co.uk.

Catch and release - how to release a salmon

- Fish are not to be played excessively. Bring the fish to the margin as quickly as possible to avoid unnecessary fatigue on the fish.

- Support the fish underwater in an upright position facing into the current and remove the hook with forceps. If the hook is very deeply set, consideration should be given to breaking the nylon and leaving the hook in place. In some circumstances this will avoid unnecessary damage to the fish.

- If you wish to photograph or measure the fish hold it with two WET hands around the tail and under the neck. DO NOT hold it head down by the tail as this will rupture the internal organs and the fish will die.

- Allow the fish to recover holding it head pointing into the current and then let it swim away.

- Please handle the fish as little as possible and keep it in the water as much as possible