Artist. Read angler David Greenwood’s experience with SonarChart™: ”As an angler who has fished Loch Awe for over 20 years in pursuit of Ferox Trout I have come to learn the many special features of the Loch where these predators tend to frequent regularly. However, it's the reliable volume of good 'pan-sized' trout that's the main attraction for anglers of all abilities. In the UK, the oldest recorded ferox trout was 23 years of age – Noted venues also include Scottish lochs Lomond, Tay, and Ness, plus many less famous waters. Luna's Lair. Alan Kettle-White of Argyll Fisheries Trust April 2017 - 16lb 2oz Ferox . Aberfeldy Angling Club. Boat hire now closed. Private boat storage and slipway launch. The term ‘ferox’ refers to a trout that has turned exclusively predatory, eating small fish, even its own kind. This, combined with their protein-rich diet, produces much larger sizes than the average wild Brown Trout angler will ever encounter. Ferox live a long time for Trout, particularly in the cold, acidic lochs of the Scottish Highlands (a 23 year old fish from Loch Killin being the oldest on record). Get directions. Unfortunately it was on a spinning rod when I was trolling for pike on a small hill loch. It's like the moment in a horror film where the-tense-music-has-reached its-peak-and-you-know-the-bad-thing-is-going to-happpen-it's-just a-matter-of-when stretched out, over a week. Tel. Scotland is blessed with wild salmon and freshwater fisheries resources of world renown. Has anyone on here landed a ferox? Boat hire now closed. Nice Ferox this week for Jamie Turner under careful guidance of 10 year old Lochlan.....6lb 8oz. In years gone by, in less enlightened times I know anglers used to travel to the river Gaur on Rannoch Moor to intercept ferox on their spawning runs. See more of Loch Awe Boats on Facebook. Ferox Capital was named after the Ferox trout. What's more Loch Awe is the venue where the last 3 records have been taken and undoubtedly houses some record breaking ferox. Mais l'enjeu de ce documentaire est aussi de faire prendre conscience du patrimoine biologique exceptionnel que constitue la faune du loch Awe, et de mettre en valeur l'action des conservateurs de cet environnement. In all lakes, where ferox occur other brown trout are p resent in much greater numbers. Loch Awe is famous for its wild brown trout - in fact, the British record for the largest rod-caught record has been broken at Loch Awe four times over the last decade. l.facebook.com. The current UK rod-caught record stands at 31lb 12oz (14.4kg) on Loch Awe, while the oldest recorded ferox was 23 years of age. Ferox can grow to over a metre in length and live for many years. Log In. Loch Rannoch. Thanks to the Loch Awe Improvement Association you can now buy fishing permits online to fish Loch Awe in Argyll & Bute, Scotland for its justly famous ferox trout, abundant pike and quality brownies. British record fish are regularly caught in Loch Awe, a beautiful Scottish loch, most famous for Kilchurn Castle, pictures of which we have featured on this website. Windermere in England, Llyn Tegid in Wales and Melvin in Northern Ireland also have a reputation. There are some big ferox in Loch Awe as well. For those that don't have the specialist equipment, this is your opertunity to fish for the elusive ferox trout Loch Awe Angling Improvement Association was set up to manage the fishing on Loch Awe and Loch Avich. View 0 reviews. It had a big kype and long sharp teeth. The growth rings on the scales of ferox show that the switch to a fish diet results in a rapid increase in size. Aug 5, 2020 #9 Hardydemon 86 said: Fishing … Jump to. March 2017 Photograph : Brian Lawrence. The biggest ferox ever taken on rod and line was a fish caught in Loch Awe, Argyll, in 1866 by WC Muir. Ferox Trout Size and longevity The growth rings on the scales of ferox show that the switch to a fish diet results in a rapid increase in size. Le loch Awe est un fantastique terrain de jeu pour la pêche des saumons et des brochets. The current UK rod caught record stands at 14.4 kg (31lb 12oz) – a fish from Loch Awe in Argyllshire. Call +44 7703 112422 . Fishing Spot. 277 were here. I had a wee one around 6lb. Ferox trout are present in most, if not all, large Scottish lochs. Loch Awe is 27 miles long, up to a mile wide and has depths of more than 300ft in places. 271 were here. The current UK rod caught record stands at 14.4 kg (31lb 12oz) – a fish from Loch Awe in Argyllshire. Set in spectacular Argyll scenery the loch attracts many visiting anglers throughout the year for both the wild brown trout, arctic charr and coarse fishing. Prodohl (2006) have demonstrated that Ferox Trout in Lochs Melvin (Ireland), Awe and Laggan (Scotland) are reproductively isolated and genetically distinct from their sympatric conspecifics and together form a monophyletic grouping. Tel. Loch Awe has produced many other ferox specimens includ-ing previous record specimens of 13 8 kg (2000) and 11 kg (1996). Create New Account. Balcomie Links Hotel. Beautiful fish. 5 of 5 stars. First Ferox for Jim Lafferty - 10lb, 4oz. Based on this evidence, Duguid, Ferguson & Prodohl (2006) argue that the scientific name S. ferox should be resurrected. Loch Awe Cabins. Oban and Lorn Angling Club. Strathfillan Angling Association. They are "only" brown trout, Salmo Trutta.But they have learned to access a richer form of food than their less predatory cousins, by taking up an almost wholly piscivorous diet. Le loch Awe est un fantastique terrain de jeu pour la pêche des saumons et des brochets. Fishing on Loch Awe. 07703 112422 Rannoch and District Angling Club. These ‘normal’ brown trout are relatively short lived and typically mature after 3–4 years with a maximum mass of c. 2 kg. Private boat storage and slipway launch. Ferox can grow to over a metre in length and live for many years. I couldnâ t believe my eyes â or my luck! 5.0. Last edited: Aug 5, 2020. Hotel . Ferox trout are present in most if not all large Scottish lochs, including Loch Awe, in Argyll and Bute, which produced the current record fish. Fishing Trip Scotland. Tour Agency. Boat Hire. Log In. Send Message. Rivers such as the Tweed, Tay, Dee and Spey are synonymous with both salmon fishing and Scotland and Loch Leven is world famous for its unique brown trout population. Sign Up. If they, like the Ferox Trout in Lochs Melvin, Awe and Laggan, are sufficiently isolated and genetically distinct to be considered a separate species (Duguid, Ferguson & Prodohl, 2006) then inbreeding is likely occurring. Landmark & Historical Place. Tony Estibeiro — Would definitely recommend to go and visit the place. Email or Phone: Password : Forgot account? Set in spectacular scenery the loch attracts many visiting anglers throughout the year for both the wild trout and coarse fishing, and in recent years has become something of a mecca for anglers pursuing the loch's famous large predatory ferox trout and pike. 277 were here. For example, ferox trout in Loch Awe and Loch Laggan (Scotland) were found to be genetically more closely related to ferox trout in Lough Melvin (Ireland), than the invertebrate‐feeding trout ecotype from the same lake (Duguid et al., 2006). Accessibility Help. See more of Loch Awe Boats on Facebook. It is reputed to have weighed 39lb 8oz, although this weight was never authenticated. Some 24 miles long and quite narrow, Loch Awe forms a considerable catchment area for the many feeder burns flowing from the surrounding mountains. Private boat storage and slipway launch. The term was first coined in 1835 by the renowned Scottish angler and naturalist Sir William Jardine. Working closely with the Argyll Fisheries Trust they are responsible for the great improvements in the loch which has seen it produce 4 British Record wild brown trout in recent years. glenelg100 Well-known member. It is reputed to have weighed 39lb 8oz, although this weight was never authenticated. Well done lads! Sorry for hi jacking your thread. Ferox fishing is a kind of beautiful torture. or. Press alt + / to open this menu. Fishing Store. Ferox trout are long-lived, but rare and notoriously difficult to catch. Even the white v’s bottom of its mouth were covered in teeth. Sports Club. Some of our large, deep lochs, such as Loch Awe… Loch Awe is 25 miles long and up to 1 mile wide and has depths of more than 300ft in places. Sections of this page. Organization. … keirross Well-known member. Facebook. Reactions: StrathblaneBear. Les truites ferox sont ici monstrueuses. 07703 112422 Specialised ferox fishing. Ardbrecknish, Dalmally, UK. Salmo Ferox or Ferox, from the Latin for "fierce" is the name given in Victorian times to large brown trout that grow far in excess of the weight of their "ordinary" brethren.. Ferox are not exclusively taken on lochs and under the right conditions they can be taken in rivers. Tel. Messages 1,531 Reaction score 102 Location Glasgow . Loch Awe is famous for its big pike, and is one of Scotlands premier pike waters, it also contains a prolific number of Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, it does hold salmon although March might be a little early for them, May, June usually sees the Salmon run in to the loch from Etive via the River Awe, the salmon also run the River Orchy that runs in to Loch Awe. Les truites ferox sont ici monstrueuses. Loch Awe opens for fishing with online bookings - iBookfishing the flexible online system for selling fishing permits. 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