Storm Ashley made little impact around here, but I decided I was better off chasing pike than braving the coastline. Just a daytrip this one, but back at a quiet, remote loch that has produced for me before. I used the bike to nip along the forest tracks and cut down on the hiking. However,… Continue reading Chasing Pike
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Mountain Lochan
This tiny mountain lochan isn’t a ten mile hike but is a stiff climb over steep, squelchy ground and bracken blanketed slopes. Despite the cool breeze and dreich conditions, I was certainly sweating by the time I reached it. I was a little sceptical of rumours of perch and decent trout, but at least it… Continue reading Mountain Lochan
Bike for Pike
Finally!! A decent haul of pike proves I’m not a complete numpty when it comes to these fish. Easily my best day predator bashing for decades (possibly ever) 🙂 Just need to work on their size now 🙂 This November trip targetted a remote corner of a remote loch, one I’ve only fished once or… Continue reading Bike for Pike
Paddling Loch Ba
Loch Ba is a stunning little loch for paddling, even if it doesn’t hold sizeable fish. I love exploring the many little islets and bouncing off it’s many hidden rocks. It’s also been ages since I first paddled my Ally canoe, so high time to get afloat again before winter sets in. I launched onto… Continue reading Paddling Loch Ba
December Pike
As many of you have probably figured out, I’m keener on ambience than the hardcore aspects of fishing. Not so much what I catch as where I catch them… It’s hardly surprising then that I chose the Galloway forest to track down some pike in early December. This little loch is a well known but… Continue reading December Pike