Ian and I decided on a three day trip across to Sunart in search of spurdog and skate, the latest in a long line of weekends spent across there. Day 1 proved to be fairly slow, although I did winch up a skate from over 400 feet of water on a spinning rod – pity it was only 10lbs or so in weight!
27th November 2009 – Aberdeen
A fair heap of late season wrasse from Findon, on crab left over from smoothie fishing down the Solway earlier in the year. Only a single codling appeared, but it was a lovely day to spend lazing away on the rocks before winter descends properly.
8th November 2009 – Loch Etive
Weather: Cold;some long sunny intervals; light or no wind Sea Conditions: Calm Time Spent: 0915-1815 – 9 hours Tides: 11:00 GMT Etive was looking at its best yesterday morning – clear skies, bright sunshine reflecting off the snow on the mountains, and a virtually calm sea loch. Just to balance things a little, it was… Continue reading 8th November 2009 – Loch Etive
4th October 2009
Weather: Generally good, with a fair bit of sunshine. Initially no wind, later a F2-3 Sea Conditions: Calm, lot of fresh water on surface (esp near head of loch) Time Spent: 0830-1830 – 10 hours Tides: 0743 GMT – 1.9m Started off at Ardchattan, using a small groundbait block alongside the anchor. This produced immediate… Continue reading 4th October 2009
17th September 2009 – Port Logan
Weather: Dry, cloudy/sunny spells, light S-SW wind/calm Sea Conditions: Calm Time Spent: 0900-1730 – 8.5 hours Tides: 10:12 GMT 3.8m Had a “use it or lose it” day so bit the bullet, set the alarm for 4.30, and headed off to Port Logan to take advantage of the fine weather. Launched no bother, but half… Continue reading 17th September 2009 – Port Logan
13th September 2009 – St Andrews
Weather: Overcast, with light-mod NE wind. Cool at times Sea Conditions: OK, but moderate NE swell building to 4 feet or so over the afternoon Time Spent: 1230-1930 Tides: Approx 2130 Fished off Ian’s boat, with Tim for company. First off was a lengthy stop to try and bulk up the winter mackerel supplies –… Continue reading 13th September 2009 – St Andrews
11th September 2009 – Dunbar
Weather:Light NW wind, dry and largely sunny – clouding over later Sea Conditions: Calm Time Spent: 10:30 – 17:30 – 7 hours Tides: 11:58 GMT 1.6m Another disappointing day, although slightly better than yesterday. Spent a fair while on the River Garry but fish were just trickling aboard, so I headed over to the Redfish… Continue reading 11th September 2009 – Dunbar
10th September 2009 – Dunbar
Weather: Light SW wind, mainly sunny. Warm Sea Conditions: Slight wind against tide, but little underlying swell Time Spent: 1115-1545 – 4.5 hours Tides: 11:16 GMT – 1.3m A very poor day – little real drift, but little sign of fish either. No mackerel at all, which isn’t a good sign for early September. Had… Continue reading 10th September 2009 – Dunbar
30th August 2009 – Aberdeen
Weather: S-SW wind 2-4, mainly overcast, a little drizzle. Mild Sea Conditions: Clear, with a 1-2 foot wave Time Spent: 1600-2030 – 4.5 hours Tides: First time up in Aberdeen for a few months, and marks like the Red Rock were crowded with mackerel bashers. Altens was empty as usual so I set up a… Continue reading 30th August 2009 – Aberdeen
9th August 2009 – Dunbar
Weather: Dry, largely overcast, SSW wind F2-3 Sea Conditions: Calm Time Spent: 0600-1300 – 5 hours Tides: 05:04 – 5.0m Decided to focus the day around another pollack session down towards Siccar, given the size of fish around the previous trip, so went over to the wreck to pick up some mackerel first. Next stop… Continue reading 9th August 2009 – Dunbar