Turbot hunt/meet and greet at Scotstown 9th May [Archive]

rauri

17-03-2009, 20:50

Following on from last years meet & greet/turbot hunts we have come to a decision on a date,sat 9th may at 10am (for those who are coming from afar and for us lazy so and so's)

the place as usual is scotstown beach (behind the pirates graveyard car park)

Saturday 2009-05-09 Full Moon
Sunrise 4:58 AM GMTDT, Sunset 9:09 PM GMTDT
Moonset 4:18 AM GMTDT, Moonrise 10:31 PM GMTDT
High Tide: 1:26 AM GMTDT 12.0
Low Tide: 7:35 AM GMTDT 2.0
High Tide: 1:52 PM GMTDT 12.0
Low Tide: 7:55 PM GMTDT 2.0

hope to see some of you there,and dont be put off if you cant make it for 10am,i was still fishing at 7pm last time :roll1:

and for those who dont know what this is all about....
http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99937

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104549

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126026

and the most recent trip to said beach

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156198

Mackembow

17-03-2009, 21:05

Any chance of a google maps link or summat similar Rauri? Will probably come up on the Friday afternoon. Camping nearby?

rauri

17-03-2009, 21:10

if you dont need running water etc then you could prob camp in the car park (i use the term losely....is a grassy area)

will get the map link just now when i figure out how to get one that stays zoomed in :roll1:

rauri

17-03-2009, 21:15

dammit,what happened to that map gus had in the old threads with the car park marked.......

Manny

17-03-2009, 21:15

wooky114

17-03-2009, 21:17

You can camp in Peterhead, about 4 miles from the venue. Full details of the site/facilities can be found here:

http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/caravanparks/locations/peterhead.asp

or Mintlaw here

http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/caravanparks/locations/mintlaw.asp

or Fraserburgh here

http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/caravanparks/locations/fraserburgh.asp

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p282/wooky114/Fishing-ScotstounBeachMap02.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p282/wooky114/Fishing-ScotstounBeachMap01.jpg

and Google Maps

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=&geocode=FcFIbgMdvkbk_w&hl=en&mra=mr&rtol=0&sll=57.555399,-1.875057&sspn=0.032417,0.077248&ie=UTF8&ll=57.559233,-1.816898&spn=0.129654,0.30899&z=12

rauri

17-03-2009, 21:22

Back to the brekkie thing, I'll let Rauri explain what happened last time!!! :marinheir

If you're camping, I can easily take supplys out to you..I got sweet fa to do on Friday nights anyhow! (Unless fishing offcourse) :bye1:

hey last brekkie (cruden bay) lasted me till 11am :roll1: what one you on about??

9am will be fine...what with the waiting time at mcds....mind you golden grill should be open.......

Manny

17-03-2009, 21:25

I have to drive through Mintlaw(I stay about 1 minute away from Aden), so I can easily take you out towards Scotstown.

It's a country park, so if u dont mind deer/foxes/badgers/rabbits and the odd local ned wandering about..you'll be fine. In may, the place will be heaving with campers/caravans etc

wooky114

17-03-2009, 21:48

Mackembow

17-03-2009, 21:48

Cheers for the links/maps wooky, will probably stay on the closest campsite. Thanks for the offer manny, but i'll just bring supplies up with me (mainly tennants) usual baits apply, like fish and worm and 3 hook flappers?
Here's the new (well new to me) wheels.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r177/makembow/IMG_2637-1.jpg

rauri

17-03-2009, 21:52

As a quick aside, any thoughts about doing a bait order for the Meet if people want fresh live lug and/or rag as it'd be available to collect the day before and people can pick it up at the Meet, cash up front obviously...

sounds like a plan,could go in my fridge if its not huge (oh and it sometimes arrives thurs not friday) unless you have a dedicated bait fridge wookster? :spiteful:

wooky114

17-03-2009, 22:07

Might have access to a spare at work.... and he can always keep it the shop fridge 'til the Friday...

PondLife

17-03-2009, 22:30

Barring accidents, TommyTwists and I will be there. :thumbs:

d69

17-03-2009, 22:52

how soon do we have to order bait and how do we pay????

rauri

17-03-2009, 23:04

needs to be ordered by 12pm wed the week of the meet,as for paying...depends whos taking care of it......wooky? or will i?

d69

18-03-2009, 09:04

needs to be ordered by 12pm wed the week of the meet,as for paying...depends whos taking care of it......wooky? or will i?

:thumbs::thumbs:Brilliant

1colin

18-03-2009, 09:26

i will check my shifts in work and if im off then im catching a turbo

screamingzombiehell

18-03-2009, 13:15

Turbo hunt on :group:

briser_fae_the_broch

18-03-2009, 14:00

"Flattie-bashing, across the universe,
Turbo on the starboard bow, star..." :whistling

well, you get the idea with that :D

Bring it on :yeah:

rauri

18-03-2009, 18:53

Turbo hunt on :group:

how many times you tried for one now? must be due one soon

"Flattie-bashing, across the universe,
Turbo on the starboard bow, star..." :whistling

well, you get the idea with that :D

Bring it on :yeah:

erm yeah...........

:roll1:

findus

18-03-2009, 19:46

After last years success i think myself and rincewind will deffo be there..

Looking forward to it already...

milkman

18-03-2009, 19:51

I'm off on the 12th :yahoo:

......so, providing everything around me doesn't go tit's up, i'll be there :fishing:

d69

18-03-2009, 20:36

Sounds like a good turn up already:bounce::bounce::bounce:

rauri

19-03-2009, 00:39

After last years success i think myself and rincewind will deffo be there..

Looking forward to it already...

hope i dont end up next to you two again,nice lads to yap to but me it was soul destroying watching you pair yank em out :headhurt: :lmao:

The Malt Man

19-03-2009, 12:07

Did someone mention Turbot gimme gimme gimme :bounce:

Can't wait :)

findus

19-03-2009, 18:36

hope i dont end up next to you two again,nice lads to yap to but me it was soul destroying watching you pair yank em out :headhurt: :lmao:

Lol.... i think that was a one off rauri,, but it would be nice if everybody caught a good head of fish. They certainly seemed to like the Fife worms and fishbaits...
It was great to meet everybody last year as well,, hopefully meet up again this time and also see some new faces...
I will have to let rincewind catch a few fish in the coming weeks to ensure i get a lift.lol...

Rattyhorses

19-03-2009, 19:01

would like to come to this one but unfortunatley we only have one car and hubby would need it for the weekend. hopefully be able to make the next one.

rockangler

19-03-2009, 21:27

Going to try and make this one,see if i can get myself a turbo!..is it a safe enough mark for kids? will prob take my loon he is 4..

rauri

19-03-2009, 21:30

Going to try and make this one,see if i can get myself a turbo!..is it a safe enough mark for kids? will prob take my loon he is 4..

very much so,you can see the whole length of the bit of beach we are fishing easily,hardly any junk lying around,boredom would be your only problem id imagine.....altho he could try and beat beamish at digging holes if hes there :whistling

MARTYB

19-03-2009, 21:34

the febs and taffs are debating it. would be a good laugh.

rockangler

19-03-2009, 21:50

very much so,you can see the whole length of the bit of beach we are fishing easily,hardly any junk lying around,boredom would be your only problem id imagine.....altho he could try and beat beamish at digging holes if hes there :whistling

Thanks rauri, i'll take the nintendo ds and a few games if the fishing is slow and a spade, who knows could end up digging holes and building a few sand castles..:g:

ade

19-03-2009, 21:52

Thanks rauri, i'll take the nintendo ds and a few games if the fishing is slow and a spade, who knows could end up digging holes and building a few sand castles..:g:

massive sand castle hmmmmmmm

markm

19-03-2009, 22:18

Should be able to make this one again. :yeah:

millser

19-03-2009, 22:46

very much so,you can see the whole length of the bit of beach we are fishing easily,hardly any junk lying around,boredom would be your only problem id imagine.....altho he could try and beat beamish at digging holes if hes there :whistling

I should be there and more than likely Beamish will be too

The Malt Man

20-03-2009, 13:39

I should be there and more than likely Beamish will be too

Must remember to look out my earplugs lol

rauri

04-04-2009, 16:46

been a couple of turbo's taken there in the last couple of weeks :victory:

barnacle_bill

04-04-2009, 20:48

Hi Guys - new to the forum

Which part of the beach is good for turbot - is it the bit to the north or south of Scotston head?

What's the best time to go? first 2 hours of flow?

Out today at Portnockie breakwater - couple of hours with the kids - zip all. We went there last year and had a few nice pollack, maybe a bit early.

rauri

04-04-2009, 21:26

to the north or south should produce altho i prefer to the peterhead side.as for state of tide.....it really varies,some days it fishes best on the drop,others on the flood

TheSilverFox

09-04-2009, 20:11

the 9th oh may should be able to make the meet , would like a turbo
and it will be nice to meet some new faces :group:. tight lines the fox:showoff:

Elginloon

15-04-2009, 18:23

I'd be supremely interested in coming!

I'll try and rustle up a couple o' the Elgin contingent to come as weel!:crazy:

wooky114

15-04-2009, 18:39

More the merrier - it's a big beach, plenty of room :thumbs:

HARRIS GILLIE

15-04-2009, 21:29

Myself and rory will probable make it through with are pal who is just getting in to fishing

Mackembow

15-04-2009, 21:46

Is the bait order happening?

rauri

18-04-2009, 15:22

things are a wee bit up in the air with that just now due to the tackle shop moving......hopefully know next week whats going on :victory:

Mackembow

18-04-2009, 15:51

things are a wee bit up in the air with that just now due to the tackle shop moving......hopefully know next week whats going on :victory:
Cheers Rauri. There's 3 of us coming up now. Myself, another makem and nezi, a newish member. We'll probably bring just a bit frozen stuff up for a few chucks on the Friday night.

CodMuncher

23-04-2009, 10:28

GREAT ! You can count me in lads. I look forward to seeing you all again in our quest to hunt the elusive turbot. I`ll only be able to stay until 12.00 as it`s my sisters 40th and I have to be in Aberdeen for 14.00 but I`ll be there to unleash my new Century TT LD on the flatties.

findus

26-04-2009, 12:53

Got my bait sorted ( sandeels ) this morning....

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff241/findus_photo/P1000379.jpg

ade

26-04-2009, 15:57

im thinking about going very tempting weather depending tho
last time it was windy and ended up with every sandy

SHARPIE

26-04-2009, 19:58

unsure if i can make this now as i may have my daughter for the weekend, i'll be there if i can though

wooky114

26-04-2009, 20:00

If anyone's after fresh bait i.e. lug/rag there's a thread up relating to bait orders for the Meet:

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174769

ade

26-04-2009, 21:32

i want to go but if the weather cr8p then its not a nice fishing sesh

wooky114

26-04-2009, 21:35

The current long range forecast is looking good... but that means nowt really ;)

http://www.accuweather.com/ukie/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&postalcode=AB42%203NB&metric=1&fday=14

d69

27-04-2009, 12:01

Rain, hail, Snow, Sun even a Bloody Hurricane will not stop me going......

Ummm maybe the wife though:lmao::lmao:

wooky114

29-04-2009, 12:15

Moved back to the main forum - 10 days to go until the Meet on the 9th May and if anyone is after bait for the Meet, see this thread:

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174769

Elginloon

30-04-2009, 16:29

Naething like enjoying Scottish springtime on the beach and gaun hame wi' hypothermia! I'll be there!:crazy:

wooky114

30-04-2009, 19:12

Forecast is looking good:

Saturday Day - cloudy
High Temperature: 17°C
RealFeel®: 13°C

Winds: W at 20km/h
Wind Gusts: 35 km/h
Maximum UV Index: Low (2)
Thunderstorm Probability: 2%
Amount of Precipitation: 0.0mm
Amount of Rain: 0.0mm
Amount of Snow: 0.00cm
Hours of Precipitation: 0 Hrs
Hours of Rain: 0 Hrs
Hours of Sun: 14.5 Hrs

rauri

30-04-2009, 19:41

you missed something

chance of sandblasting:low-medium :bleh:

rincewind

30-04-2009, 19:47

10 days to go until the Meet on the 9th May ...........
http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174769

And the same number of different weather forecasts. Unlikely that any forecast will put a stop to findus and I making the trip - need a turbot on the 2009 list.

rauri

30-04-2009, 19:57

And the same number of different weather forecasts. Unlikely that any forecast will put a stop to findus and I making the trip - need a turbot on the 2009 list.

thats the attitude,be good to see you and findus again,im just nae fishing next to you's again......talk about demoralising :lmao:

Heid Honcho

30-04-2009, 20:43

Rauri loon, I'm planning on being there (subject to me finding the location again :unsure: lol), but I will only be there for half the tide as I already had a commitment from ages ago that I cannot back out of.

I'm looking on breaking my turbo virginity before my trip to Alderney to :fishing1: for ra bigger yins :bleh: lol

*takes note to self* ...... this time, no wading in thigh deep into the surf whilst only wearing knee high wellies :oops:

Mackembow

30-04-2009, 21:23

How long is everyone staying?
How much bait will i need to order for two?

Will pm you tomorrow about the bait order and payment details Rauri after i have spoken to another makem.

faldor

30-04-2009, 21:30

I am hoping to be there if i can persued my better half to do the driving, will have had surgery on my wrist 2 days earlier and currently nursing torn muscles, slipped disc and trapped nerve in my back :)

See you all there, fingers crossed :)

Mackembow

30-04-2009, 21:42

rauri

30-04-2009, 21:45

How long is everyone staying?
How much bait will i need to order for two?

Will pm you tomorrow about the bait order and payment details Rauri after i have spoken to another makem.

hard to say,last time everyone was gone by 4ish....apart from me,i toughed it out till the back o 7 in the rain :crazy:,personally il be taking 2 of lug and 1 rag and some mackie (fishing 2 rods with 2-3 hook rigs) coz the ones ive had previously lived happily for nearly 2 weeks after buyin them so if i dont use em on the sat i will on the sunday,depends how many rods and how often you change bait i suppose :thumbs:

rauri

30-04-2009, 21:47

You'll need one of these (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5517880494818749199) then :thumbs:

i dunno......firing one of them so close to the gas terminal........might attract the attention of the armed polis (assuming they are awake lol)

Mackembow

30-04-2009, 21:59

Will probably stay up there and have an evening sesh somewhere, depends on the weather. I'm open to suggestions.

wooky114

02-05-2009, 23:36

Fished Scotstown tonight with Grumpa, Udderman, Rauri & Gus... A couple of Turbot showed themselves (both the me) largest was a 1lb, which Grumpa is having for breakfast due to being deeply hooked and there were a few Flounder caught, but nothing to shout home about, but the Turbo's are there ;) hopefully there'll be a few more of the buggers next weekend ;)

findus

02-05-2009, 23:50

The last meet i fished up here rangers were playing celtic and they won 4-2

we appear to have picked an auld firm day again !!!!!!!! lets hope its a better result this time.lol...
Good to see a couple of turbot showing wooky,,, hope you enjoyed it grumpa....

barnacle_bill

03-05-2009, 10:51

Well - wild horses aren't going to stop my loon from getting to this meet - he's told everyone about it - even the teachers at school! He's 10 so company for any other kids that are tagging along.

I'll just take bluey and squid for bait - hope that's OK, maybe a mack too.

Just to kep me right - we're fishing the beach across the dunes from the graveyard (dirt road from Kirkton I think) - not from the parking place further north, nearer to the gas plant, at Scotstown itself?

2/3 hook flapper rigs OK for Turbot?

rauri

03-05-2009, 13:21

gusmcg

03-05-2009, 15:59

wooky114

03-05-2009, 18:51

Just had a look at the latest long range forecast on Accuweather:

Saturday Day - a couple of showers
High Temperature: 13°C
RealFeel®: 9°C

Winds: WSW at 30km/h
Wind Gusts: 49 km/h
Maximum UV Index: Moderate (3)
Thunderstorm Probability: 20%
Amount of Precipitation: 1.3mm
Amount of Rain: 1.3mm
Amount of Snow: 0.00cm
Hours of Precipitation: 3 Hrs
Hours of Rain: 3 Hrs
Hours of Sun: 14.8 Hrs

...and for Rauri...

Chance of a sandblasting: Medium

ade

03-05-2009, 19:04

is that ideal for up that way ?

wooky114

03-05-2009, 19:17

Westerly is Ok, it'll be blowing straight over the dunes and our heads and it'll knock the sea down a bit...

Heid Honcho

03-05-2009, 19:46

Cool :yahoo:

With a wind like that behind me I should be able to belt it out 40 yards, and get beyond the first set of breakers for a change :bounce: :punk: :roll1:

gusmcg

03-05-2009, 19:47

Cool :yahoo:

With a wind like that behind me I should be able to belt it out 40 yards, and get beyond the first set of breakers for a change :bounce: :punk: :roll1:

:secret:missing the turbo's, to far oot.

rauri

03-05-2009, 19:55

:secret:missing the turbo's, to far oot.

by aboot 20 yards :whistling

ade

03-05-2009, 20:13

thats what i did wrong last time i was belting over the waves until i was told to cast into the waves

just rememberd what hook size and whats best baits

barnacle_bill

03-05-2009, 23:25

What size hooks should I make up my rigs with for turbot? 2/0?

gusmcg

03-05-2009, 23:58

Aye be fine they have a huge gob on them, stick on plenty of beads and that.

ade

04-05-2009, 22:07

will be bringing the laptop for ummm footie scores

findus

04-05-2009, 22:48

Good man ade - it will be good to know whats happening,, although hopefully i will be too busy unhooking fish.lol..

rauri

04-05-2009, 22:54

Good man ade - it will be good to know whats happening,, although hopefully i will be too busy unhooking fish.lol..

as usual :laugh:

ade

04-05-2009, 23:23

Good man ade - it will be good to know whats happening,, although hopefully i will be too busy unhooking fish.lol..

dont u be wearing one of them stripey thinggy tops :oops:

i wont be bringing it onto beach cause i dont fancy a sand blasted laptop so wife will keep us updated

findus

05-05-2009, 11:07

Worried at the moment,, not feeling too good and off my work.

Hopefully it will pass over, still have worms to dig so have to get better fast.

vespaman

05-05-2009, 12:52

cya all saterday

wooky114

05-05-2009, 13:46

Weather's looking good so far....

rauri

05-05-2009, 13:58

chance of sandblasting-dropping all the time

there was a blaw yesterday but being sw-w it wasnt a prob at all

Manny

05-05-2009, 13:59

Worried at the moment,, not feeling too good and off my work.

Hopefully it will pass over, still have worms to dig so have to get better fast.

I had bad man flu! Knocked me for 6 over the weekend but the worst has passed now!

barnacle_bill

06-05-2009, 14:06

But you now have a tail and an incurable urge to go rooting in the garden :crazy:

You need some of this

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3487912063_56819a39f1.jpg?v=0

milkman

06-05-2009, 14:12

But you now have a tail and an incurable urge to go rooting in the garden :crazy:

You need some of this

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3487912063_56819a39f1.jpg?v=0

:laugh::laugh::laugh:.........i just about fell off my seat!

findus

06-05-2009, 14:35

Lol... on my way to the chemist right now...

ade

06-05-2009, 15:06

u better make it the weekend gonna be superb weather

SHARPIE

06-05-2009, 16:01

rauri

06-05-2009, 16:11

hope everthing goes ok for you and the fpo sharpie :victory:

bait is on its way as we speak folks,im off to eat everything i have left in the fridge to make room :roll1:

weathers looking good for the weekend,cana wait :bounce::bounce::bounce:

ade

06-05-2009, 17:30

well ive made rigs roughly 8 of em just incase
are them plastic booms worth making up

failing that im taking some tnt

findus

06-05-2009, 21:09

Just back from the beach with rincewind,, got plenty lug and rag and feeling a lot better,,, bring it on!!!!!!!!

PondLife

06-05-2009, 21:49

Just back from the beach with rincewind,, got plenty lug and rag and feeling a lot better,,, bring it on!!!!!!!!

Glad to hear you're feeling better mate! See you Saturday! :thumbs:

blindog

06-05-2009, 22:05

i will be there saturday but may need to disappear rapidly!!!

fpo has been kept in hospital for observations as they think pre eclampsia is setting in. she's pregnant with twins and only 27 weeks so fingers crossed everything is ok

Hope all goes well with the better half mate at least they have detected it early !!hope to meet up on Sat all going well.
Lenny

ade

06-05-2009, 22:29

Glad to hear you're feeling better mate! See you Saturday! :thumbs:

was nothing wrong with him really just excuse to dig bait:laugh:

Manny

07-05-2009, 07:50

Weathers kinda changed for the weekend, but we've got the winds today + all day Fri for that to change! :ohmy:

PondLife

07-05-2009, 11:30

Weathers kinda changed for the weekend, but we've got the winds today + all day Fri for that to change! :ohmy:

Great news! I haven't had a decent exfoliation since the Feb 2008 Scotstown Meet! :D

rauri

07-05-2009, 11:56

Great news! I haven't had a decent exfoliation since the Feb 2008 Scotstown Meet! :D

chance of sandblasting-rising :roll1:

wooky114

07-05-2009, 12:22

chance of sandblasting-rising :roll1:

Naw, it's lessening - the winds going to drop a little from what it is today (little being the optimum word in the sentence)...

ade

07-05-2009, 12:24

i'll be bringing my safty glasses justin case

PondLife

07-05-2009, 12:58

Naw, it's lessening - the winds going to drop a little from what it is today (little being the optimum word in the sentence)...

Wow - 54mph WSW winds! Looking at those maps, I think we should leave our rods at home and just bring handlines!

Either that or some poor Norwegian over in Stavanger is going to get an awful fright when 2 dozen 5oz grippers start falling from the sky! :D

The Malt Man

07-05-2009, 13:00

Anybody camping at Peterhead?

Wow - 54mph WSW winds! Looking at those maps, I think we should leave our rods at home and just bring handlines!

Either that or some poor Norwegian over in Stavanger is going to get an awful fright when 2 dozen 5oz grippers start falling from the sky! :D And a wee bald guy zipped inside his tent :ohnoes:

PondLife

07-05-2009, 13:12

...And a wee bald guy zipped inside his tent :ohnoes:

Good yin, Iain! :lmao:

The forecast on FishingWX is a wee bit more encouraging...as long as you're not holding your rod around 3pm anyway! :)

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z284/tintock/20090509-StFergus.jpg

The Malt Man

07-05-2009, 13:19

Good yin, Iain! :lmao:

With a 54mph wind Keith, I think I just might be looking for a b&b instead of camping, otherwise I may need to take my passport lol

ade

07-05-2009, 13:36

is there no other beaches just incase

milkman

07-05-2009, 13:36

With a 54mph wind Keith, I think I just might be looking for a b&b instead of camping, otherwise I may need to take my passport lol

....if it veer's right round, you'll maybe be lucky enough to get a return flight :crazy:

PondLife

07-05-2009, 13:38

PondLife

07-05-2009, 13:38

....if it veer's right round, you'll maybe be lucky enough to get a return flight :crazy:

Another good yin! :lmao:

rincewind

07-05-2009, 13:41

Good yin, Iain! :lmao:

The forecast on FishingWX is a wee bit more encouraging...as long as you're not holding your rod around 3pm anyway! :)

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z284/tintock/20090509-StFergus.jpg

Metcheck has a similar forecast, without the electrical bits - 2 to 3 seasons in one day. Do the wee bars below the fishy pictures suggest our chance of catching is slim to b*gger-all?

rauri

07-05-2009, 14:07

The local guys will keep us right, but if the wind stays westerly it should be on our backs if not right over our heads because of the height of the dunes. I just hope that the dreaded kelp stalks don't make an appearance!

that shouldnt be a prob,not been enough swell to get the weed on the go

is there no other beaches just incase

aye if its really that bad there is,bit more sheltered but will be a bit cramped.....nae turbos there tho just flounder,caolie,rockling and silver things :shutup:

Metcheck has a similar forecast, without the electrical bits - 2 to 3 seasons in one day. Do the wee bars below the fishy pictures suggest our chance of catching is slim to b*gger-all?

:laugh: one bar from 5 means findus will land 20% of the fish?? :crazy:

is it maybe how many bars reception the fish will be gettin on their mobiles? one bar means it will be hard to call their mates? :lmao:

id wouldnt worry about the forecast yet,its peterhead.best bet is checking it first thing sat morning and even then theres a 75% chance something else alltogether will happen :victory:

Manny

07-05-2009, 15:12

The Malt Man

07-05-2009, 15:13

....if it veer's right round, you'll maybe be lucky enough to get a return flight :crazy:

:help: ground control to - "The Malt Man" - do you copy, over :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

The Malt Man

07-05-2009, 15:17

Good thing about camping on dunes, you're pretty much guaranteed a spot out of the wind.

I'm booked into the Lido site in Peterhead, mate. Think I might be sleeping in the shower block though :laugh:

rauri

07-05-2009, 15:19

Good thing about camping on dunes, you're pretty much guaranteed a spot out of the wind.

Weather is changing all the time at the moment, and we've still got almost 2 days worth to go! No doubt there will be updates throughout tonight and all day tommorow! :wacko:

*EDIT* supposidly it was ment to be dull/wet and horrible today...so far blue skies, odd cloud, fair wind but it's still warm!

a bit? :crazy: yeah at your work miles inland.bonnie blue skies here but its blowing id guess 20-25mph plus,has dropped a bit since this morning tho

chance of sandblasting-med and decreasing,going to dig out my keffiyeh and shades just incase,just call me rauri of arabia :lmao:

milkman

07-05-2009, 15:20

:help: ground control to - "The Malt Man" - do you copy, over :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

........Houston...we have a problem! :laugh:

Manny

07-05-2009, 15:21

Hrmm, anyone got a wind break?! :crazy:

Or maybe, from what I hear about Millsers dog, we could get it to dig big holes to shelter in? :wacko:

rauri

07-05-2009, 15:22

I'm booked into the Lido site in Peterhead, mate. Think I might be sleeping in the shower block though :laugh:

should easily find a sheltered spot there mate,theres a great big bloody hill sheltering it :victory:

wooky114

07-05-2009, 15:37

Wow - 54mph WSW winds! Looking at those maps, I think we should leave our rods at home and just bring handlines!

That was the wind earlier today - the wind for Saturday is 18mph or so and dropping, so in line with the FishingWX forecast, but no doubt it'll change again before Saturday :thumbs:

The Malt Man

07-05-2009, 15:37

should easily find a sheltered spot there mate,theres a great big bloody hill sheltering it :victory:

Your reassuring words are welcomed with open arms mate :thumbs:

rauri

07-05-2009, 15:49

Your reassuring words are welcomed with open arms mate :thumbs:

your in trouble if it comes round to the east tho :laugh: what time are you arriving in the phd by the way? if its before 6pm ive a wee tip for you ;) :shutup:

Mackembow

07-05-2009, 16:40

Anybody else heading up Friday?

ade

07-05-2009, 17:08

im going saturday morning ive managed to get a shofa

findus

07-05-2009, 17:49

im going saturday morning ive managed to get a shofa

Thats what Sean connery asked for when he went to D.F.S :hammer:

No worries about the weather guys,, pretty sure everything will be good and we will have a great day..
Always the optimist...

The Malt Man

07-05-2009, 18:05

Anybody else heading up Friday?

I'm heading up friday mate. Are you camping?

The Malt Man

07-05-2009, 18:07

Thats what Sean connery asked for when he went to D.F.S :hammer:

No worries about the weather guys,, pretty sure everything will be good and we will have a great day..
Always the optimist...

First class, findus :lmao:

Mackembow

07-05-2009, 18:30

I'm heading up friday mate. Are you camping?
Yes mate, we were going to camp at the venue and have a few chucks and a swally.

The Malt Man

07-05-2009, 19:17

Yes mate, we were going to camp at the venue and have a few chucks and a swally.

I'm camping at the Lido site in Peterhead. I maybe head out to the beach on friday night and say hello :thumbs:

Mackembow

07-05-2009, 19:23

I'm camping at the Lido site in Peterhead. I maybe head out to the beach on friday night and say hello :thumbs:
Ok bud, blue x-trail.

wooky114

07-05-2009, 19:26

Get yersel up the venue and camp there - party on ;)

Mackembow

07-05-2009, 19:31

Get yersel up the venue and camp there - party on ;)
Great idea. Or we could all just turn up at rauris' with a bottle.:drunk:

rauri

07-05-2009, 20:21

Great idea. Or we could all just turn up at rauris' with a bottle.:drunk:

lovely idea with one flaw.....i dont drink a lot but when i do i do a proper job,and the meet is 10am,that aint happenin if i hit the voddy :laugh:

another makem

07-05-2009, 21:39

:crazy::crazy:Ma self and mackembow the mora nite after a wee sesh Fishin and be ready sat morn and get us some them Turbo,s:victory:

rauri

08-05-2009, 12:02

weather has improved a lot here today,the howling gale has dropped back to about 10mph and the sun is out :victory:

Mackembow

08-05-2009, 12:14

weather has improved a lot here today,the howling gale has dropped back to about 10mph and the sun is out :victory:
Not down here it's not! Just in from work, blarn a hoolie, horizontal rain :cry:be on the road about 2ish:yahoo:

rauri

08-05-2009, 12:29

no rain here and the wind must be staying down coz the amity is taking fuel to head oot chasing prawns (gotta love the view from my window :) )

just had a shower of rain tho

ade

08-05-2009, 13:33

diffrent story here tho the sun has peeped out its been sleet heavy rain and windy as hell

rauri

08-05-2009, 15:21

wind has dropped away now here,few small showers (not enuff to wet the ground) and its warm! aye really warm.

there was a minor prob with the bait order as they cudnt supply enuff lug but everyone who wanted will still get,ross and i will manage with a bit less

ade

08-05-2009, 15:30

wind has dropped away now here,few small showers (not enuff to wet the ground) and its warm! aye really warm

u havin a laff:lmao:

rauri

08-05-2009, 15:34

u havin a laff:lmao:

not at all,was sweatin comin hame with the bait,its lovely here now :victory:

PondLife

08-05-2009, 16:37

This is what we're after lads (the fish that is!) - hopefully it'll have put on a couple of pounds in the last 6 weeks.

I know I have! :D

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z284/tintock/AAPICT0016.jpg

A dose of that beautiful early Spring weather wouldn't go amiss either! :thumbs:

rauri

08-05-2009, 16:51

looks promising just now,few clouds passing thru but plenty blue stuff as well

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/rauri666/IMG00135-20090508-1645.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/rauri666/IMG00134-20090508-1644.jpg

and if you look closely in the 2nd pic you will see the famous (lol) amity from trawlermen

Heid Honcho

08-05-2009, 17:30

not at all,was sweatin comin hame with the bait,its lovely here now :victory:

Rauri min, the last time you broke into a sweat was fan ya were in the pie shop and couldnae mak up yer mind whether you were gonna hae 6 mince pies and 6 steak pies, or just gan the whole hog and pig oot on 24 Yum Yum's instead :roll1:

See ya the morns mornin mucker :victory:

rauri

08-05-2009, 18:01

Rauri min, the last time you broke into a sweat was fan ya were in the pie shop and couldnae mak up yer mind whether you were gonna hae 6 mince pies and 6 steak pies, or just gan the whole hog and pig oot on 24 Yum Yum's instead :roll1:

See ya the morns mornin mucker :victory:

how do you know about the gamrie baker and the carrier bag? :lmao:

see ya in the morning :victory:

findus

08-05-2009, 20:31

Rincewind and myself will be leaving Burntisland just after 6am, so should be up there near 10am.
Looking forward to catching up with all of you,, and of course "catching"

rauri

08-05-2009, 20:38

just back from visiting malt man,hes settled in down the lido.im just putting the finishing touches to my rigs for the morra then i may sneak a wee sesh tonight :victory:

ade

08-05-2009, 20:55

Rincewind and myself will be leaving Burntisland just after 6am, so should be up there near 10am.
Looking forward to catching up with all of you,, and of course "catching"

what mota u going in then if we pass i can wave
will be in a blue c-max cant miss it got wsf sticker on back

fish fanatic

08-05-2009, 21:27

all the best 2moro u guys, i would like to be there but its my wifes birthday. wind seems to be fallin away , hope it goes well.

tight lines
neal

barnacle_bill

08-05-2009, 22:23

Just been out rugging up my horse and two ponies here on a hill between Blackburn and Westhill and it's blowing a hoolie and damn cold!

rauri

08-05-2009, 22:44

hardly a breath at peterhead harbour,chilly tho coz the skys clear :cold:

vespaman

08-05-2009, 22:45

you need this bill

http://www.xcweather.co.uk/

barnacle_bill

08-05-2009, 22:57

I needed lead soles on my boots tonight!

rauri

08-05-2009, 23:17

I needed lead soles on my boots tonight!

wernt you strapped to about 400 kilos of horse? :laugh:

disclaimer....i have no idea how heavy a horse it,400 just seemed a nice round number :lmao:

vespaman

08-05-2009, 23:20

they have teeth like coos

not for me

screamingzombiehell

08-05-2009, 23:58

a cannae wait pet :crazy:

PondLife

09-05-2009, 05:54

Well, it's a beautiful day in Aberdeenshire, with blue skies and high cloud. The weather forecast is reasonable, so here's hoping it's accurate and we have a nice day for it.

There's only one cloud on the horizon really - I forgot to pack Paul's rods!

We didn't notice on the road up and he's not up out his scratcher yet, so ignorance is bliss! For a wee while anyway! Oops!

I wonder if any angling shops in Peterhead open early? Either that or we're down to one rod each and the flounder/turbot tactics are oot the windae!

ade

09-05-2009, 06:07

we'r on the way now typin whilst driving in car lookin for findus on the way

milkman

09-05-2009, 06:22

Have a good one today lad's :fishing:

milkman

09-05-2009, 06:26

I wonder if any angling shops in Peterhead open early? Either that or we're down to one rod each and the flounder/turbot tactics are oot the windae!

You could alway's see if you can find a long sharp stick..

...and roll up yer breek's :thumbs: