I guess the title says it all. Just a brief but rewarding overnight foray messing around on the lonelier parts of Loch Etive. My forecast suggested strong winds to start with, easing by late afternoon. So it was late in the day before I launched from the head of the loch, armed with my old… Continue reading Messing about on Etive
Category: Camping and Outdoors
Skye Catch’n’Cook
A couple of weeks ago I headed off to Skye, armed with just a spinning rod and lures. My plan was to try a few different marks around the island, with a couple of overnight camps chucked in. Despite leaving before five, it was nearly eleven by the time I snuck into the little carpark… Continue reading Skye Catch’n’Cook
Return to the Sandaigs
Our rather overloaded longliner wallowed her way from Dornie and along to Kylerhea. On board were 3 chunky anglers (Ian, Trev and me) and a load of fishing and camping gear, so my 25hp was definitely outgunned! Fortunately the tide was with us as we ran the narrows and popped out into the Sound of… Continue reading Return to the Sandaigs
Sandwood Surf
I visited Sandwood back in May, whilst hiking the Cape Wrath Trail, but had no rod with me 🙁 This time I was better armed 🙂 although peak holiday season ain’t my favourite time of year. I took the easy way to the bay, along the path from Blairmore and sighted Sandwood after 90 minutes… Continue reading Sandwood Surf
Pollack and Trout Overnighter
This session for pollack and trout started off as a planned trip around Mull. Sadly the forecast for SW Mull proved a bit too windy, hence the last minute rejig. Version two was a Mull daytrip followed by an overnight camp up Loch Etive, and it worked out pretty well 🙂 Launching at Taynuilt, I… Continue reading Pollack and Trout Overnighter
Etive Camp and Fish
Launching my trusty Perception kayak onto Etive it seemed decidely dreich. Clagged in with mist and rain and generally meh! My brief day in the sun at Dunbar days before seemed a world away 🙁 I was in two minds about this session, as it offered less than 24 hours between one set of squalls… Continue reading Etive Camp and Fish
Loch Caolisport
This little trip to Loch Caolisport was a first for me. I finally ditched the day job a couple of months ago, and one ambition is to try some new places. More time for the great outdoors in general and fishing in particular means I can afford to play a few wildcards. Loch Caolisport wasn’t… Continue reading Loch Caolisport
Pollacking About
After weeks pressing my nose against the window wishing for the rain and wind to stop the weather gods relented and I escaped westwards with Ash for a couple of days. More pottering than fishing but we hoped to fit in a little pollacking along the way. We chose to launch at Taynuilt and head… Continue reading Pollacking About
Solo February Camp
I regularly visit the Lochaber sea lochs over the winter months as they offer sheltered water for fishing and boating, together with some beautiful camping spots. The fish are mainly small but are just icing on the cake if you’re seeking a quiet night beside the campfire. Late February saw me trail my Orkney Longliner… Continue reading Solo February Camp
Fab Winter Camp on Etive
The day after Ian and I played with skates and rays, I headed out west again. This time with Ash, aiming for a relaxing winter camp in his hot tent plus a little fishing on Etive. We’d a late start (well I did:-)) so it was noon before we launched and headed up loch. This… Continue reading Fab Winter Camp on Etive