WSF Boat Meet with Ian Burrett.....Details

[bigads]

OK time has come around again for the annual WSF boat meet for Scotland. I hope this years trip goes down as well as last years did. Although if more beer gets consumed that last time.....I'll be worried....:). You can read the report by Shaun Cumming in the Features tab at the top of the screen.

The dates booked are Thurs 26th & Friday 27th of July.

So the cost based on 16 members going will be £90 for your 2 days fishing.

Now some of you I'm sure will be close enough to travel and thats great, for those of us having to travel book accommodation in Drummore of the surrounding area. I'll be staying at Clashwhannon Caravan Park which is very reasonable (http://www.clashwhannon.co.uk/). I can find more places for those that would like digs if you pm me.

What will we be doing...

Well we have 2 days so we could go for the tope one day and species the next. The weather might dictate where we go, but we can decide when we are there.

The boats hold 4 anglers so if you all decided to do something else that great, as long as we all have a good time.

Whats up for grabs......

Ian has kindly put and On Yer Marks Pollock rod into the prize pot. Worth £110 it's a generous donation. :clap2:
Mike Thrussell Jr & Sr will be giving us a mystery prize. :secret:
And of course what you all want the WSF cup...:clap2: :clap3: ....being naked for the presentation is not necessary. :blink:

Ian has guide lines for the tackle required and various other details available from his site http://www.onyermarks.co.uk/.

The boats also don't have space for big tackle boxes so might be best to get a smaller one...I'll have to.

One thing I feel I must make clear to those who have never fished with Ian is his conservation policy. Obviously all tope are returned, but so are all inshore Pollock. If folk wish to catch a fish or two for the table we can head for the off shore marks.

You'll need wellies for getting off the boats and bring some shrimp rigs, macky feather etc for feathering Launce and macky.

I've probably missed something but feel free to ask.

Deposits will be reqd I'm afraid. Half of the cost £45, does that seem fair. Now you can either post the cheque to me but make it out to Ian Burrett. Either way they will not be cashed unless you fail to turn up. Pm me for details. A deposit secures your place.

List of those going... I counted the names from the last thread and there are too many, so first come first served basis guys...the deposit gets you secured.

Me - Confirmed
Mike Thrussell Jr - Confirmed
Spurhound - Confirmed
Millser - Confirmed
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KenR - Confirmed
Mike Kyle - Confirmed
Bmac - Confirmed
deputydog - Confirmed
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Spellbound - Confirmed
zibigron - Confirmed
Jarrow Viking - Confirmed
Embermann3 - Confirmed
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baza - Confirmed
hibbdog - Confirmed
adeys - Confirmed + 1 set of gear
Pelamid - Confirmed

[Ian Houlton]

are there any prizes from anywhere ads?

[Audrey S]

Hi Adam,

Let me know the details of where to post it, and i'll get a cheque in the post as soon as possible, the caravan site you're staying at, do they accept touring vans ?, and will i need to get some extra line?, i've looked at some of the water depths up there, a bit deeper than the 40/60 feet we fish in :laugh: down here

Ubd

[mikey kyle]

big ads im up for it mate if theres space

[bmac]

Adam count me in m8:)

[Audrey S]

Heyup fellas,

Just out of interest, whats the beach fishing like around Drummore, as my youngest has expressed an interest in doing a bit of beach fishing whilst we're there!

tia

Ubd

[bigads]

Hi Adam,

Let me know the details of where to post it, and i'll get a cheque in the post as soon as possible, the caravan site you're staying at, do they accept touring vans ?, and will i need to get some extra line?, i've looked at some of the water depths up there, a bit deeper than the 40/60 feet we fish in :laugh: down here

Ubd

I'm not sure urly give them a buzz and check.

[Audrey S]

I'm not sure urly give them a buzz and check.

I'm home tomorrow, I'll call them

Ubd

[Norrie]

This has the hallmark of a great trip !!!! Looking forward to it...but its just reminded me to get my caravan deposit off !!!! I'm taking my own boat down for two days, fishing with Petethefisherman, and others.... then fishing with Ian and Peterthefisherman on the Saturday !!!!! It will let me sit and relax, instead of having to race around after Ian !!! :):) AND, more faces to names !!!

[Audrey S]

We're planning on leaving Drummore on Sunday, heading northwards, the wife wants to go to Killin, I'd rather go along the coast, and do a bit more fishing, but "ho-hum"

It's a small price to pay :)

Ubd

[bmac]

Norrie, I think i will be fishing with you on the Sat also, Im sure that's one of the day's ive arranged with Peter, Roll on the summer !!!!!:)
Cheers Adam !!

[peterthefisherman]

Urlybird
Port logan beach after dark is easy fishing for coalies and flounders and safe for youngsters as it slopes very gently, will show you it at the time if you want
Peter

[Audrey S]

Urlybird
Port logan beach after dark is easy fishing for coalies and flounders and safe for youngsters as it slopes very gently, will show you it at the time if you want
Peter

Thanks Peter, I'll look forward to it

Regards

Ubd

[Ian Burrett]

Heyup fellas,

Just out of interest, whats the beach fishing like around Drummore, as my youngest has expressed an interest in doing a bit of beach fishing whilst we're there!

tia

Ubd

Hi Urlybird

The caravan site takes a limited number of tourers. I would book early. Tel. 01776 840632

The rock marks for Pollack Conger and wrasse provide the best fishing around here and the evenings can provide some good bass fishing. The beach marks will produce dogs, flatties, whiting, gurnard and small codling.

Bring an OS map and i will put some marks on it

[deputydog]

me going as well, pm please for deposit.

[theguyfulla]

Hi Urlybird

The caravan site takes a limited number of tourers. I would book early. Tel. 01776 840632

The rock marks for Pollack Conger and wrasse provide the best fishing around here and the evenings can provide some good bass fishing. The beach marks will produce dogs, flatties, whiting, gurnard and small codling.

Bring an OS map and i will put some marks on it

my goodness ian you,ve been busy over the winter , is that you learned to write now :spiteful: ;) ;) :kissing:

[Audrey S]

Hi Urlybird

The caravan site takes a limited number of tourers. I would book early. Tel. 01776 840632

The rock marks for Pollack Conger and wrasse provide the best fishing around here and the evenings can provide some good bass fishing. The beach marks will produce dogs, flatties, whiting, gurnard and small codling.

Bring an OS map and i will put some marks on it

Thanks Ian,

The wife has decided that we're going to stay at the New England Bay campsite, Nr port Logan, she's paying so who am I to complain :giveup:

I'm looking forward to meeting you all in the summer

Regards

Ubd

[lewis888]

B*ll*cks! I'm going to miss this! I'm away to the Isle of Harris fishing for three weeks in July and get home on the 28th. I had been really looking forward to it since the last thread, pretty bummed that I'll miss it. Oh well, hope you have a good few days, from past experience...it's awesome! :fish:

I'll do my share of fishing on the Isles to make up for it :D

[Audrey S]

lewis,

We're not checking out from our campsite until the 29th, if you fancy a beach fish with my tribe, give me a shout

Regards

Ubd

We'll be ok, Ian and Peter are going to tell us where to fish :)

Regards

Ubd

[Norrie]

Norrie, I think i will be fishing with you on the Sat also, Im sure that's one of the day's ive arranged with Peter, Roll on the summer !!!!!:)
Cheers Adam !!


Hi Adam, Yes mate , it is, out on one of Ians boats......:boat: Looking forward to it !!!!

[lewis888]

lewis,

We're not checking out from our campsite until the 29th, if you fancy a beach fish with my tribe, give me a shout

Regards

Ubd

We'll be ok, Ian and Peter are going to tell us where to fish :)

Regards

Ubd

Cool mate, I'll see whats happening nearer the time, I might be spending a day or two in Glasgow after the Isles so I can head up to Etive but if I'm back in Dumfries I'll get in touch with you :fish:

[bigads]

Still have some places folks.......any questions pm me or post them up. :D

[bigads]

Thanks to bmac and mike for your deposits.....your places are secured, :fish:

[bigads]

Many thanks to spellbound...you place is confirmed

[BuffaloBill]

Hi

If there are any spaces left i would like to go.

Bill

[bigads]

Hi

If there are any spaces left i would like to go.

Bill

Plenty spaces bill, good to have you again.

[peterthefisherman]

Would be great to see you there Bill - I am visiting at the same time and hope to fish and drink alonside you guys !!!!!!!

[jarrow viking]

Have you room for a geordie, very interested J.V.:)

[bigads]

Have you room for a geordie, very interested J.V.:)

More than welcome JV....good to have you

[bigpaul]

make that 2 mad geordie's lol if you have spaces still

[bigads]

make that 2 mad geordie's lol if you have spaces still

Good to have you paul.......:D

Still 5 spaces left :boat:

[baza]

me too im no geordie im a monkey hanger, was out with spike last august, the best fishing of my life, i will send you a cheque

[bigads]

me too im no geordie im a monkey hanger, was out with spike last august, the best fishing of my life, i will send you a cheque

Great baza, good to have you, I'll pm you with my address


I now only have 3 spaces left, please send your deposits to secure your place folks. :D

[Norrie]

me too im no geordie im a monkey hanger, was out with spike last august, the best fishing of my life, i will send you a cheque


Aw my gawd, no a Hartlepool laddie...:clap2: .this is gonny be fun !!!!!:hug::hug:
#
I used to drink in the Red Admiral !!!!!! :):)

[hibbdogg]

:) Well might aswell have a boatfull of geordies:boat: . Count me in bigads bud:)

[bigads]

:) Well might aswell have a boatfull of geordies:boat: . Count me in bigads bud:)

Great.....I'll pm you with the details hibb


Only 2 spaces left................:boat:

[bigads]

The boats are full now, secure your places with deposits. It's gonna be a great trip, it seems all the meets are :D

I'll take a few reserves if you fancy it but aren't sure.

[ade]

deposit sent and caravan booked for 1 week

looking forward to fishing
ade

[deputydog]

anyone got any room in a caravan, there all booked.
might have to book into the hotel, no so far to stagger to ma bed.

[Audrey S]

anyone got any room in a caravan, there all booked.
might have to book into the hotel, no so far to stagger to ma bed.


I might have a space in my awning fella, I'll run it by the boss in the morning

hth

Ubd

[ade]

hiya folks just reading thru info on boat meet it says one pair of wellies would neoprene boat boots do or just normal ones

just makin a list of needs

[bmac]

Adeys You need the wellies to get on and off the boats as the beach them and you have to wade in. I made the mistake on one trip last year of stepping out of the boat to early and it was up to my knees !!! Usually normal ones do:)

[bigads]

Thanks to bigpaul and adeys...your places are confirmed :boat:

[Ian Burrett]

hiya folks just reading thru info on boat meet it says one pair of wellies would neoprene boat boots do or just normal ones

just makin a list of needs

Hi Adeys.

We will launch you life boat style but you will need wellies to get off the boat.

[ade]

looking forward to the boating experience and catchin a tope just lookin around for wire traces or enough to make rigs

[lewis888]

looking forward to the boating experience and catchin a tope just lookin around for wire traces or enough to make rigs

Try Veals Adeys, they have suitable wire with crimps, hooks and the varivas shockleader (100m spools) makes a good rubbing leader :fish:

[Norrie]

looking forward to the boating experience and catchin a tope just lookin around for wire traces or enough to make rigs

Adeys,

Dinny worry about too much Tope tackle mate, there will be loads of stuff you can procure from myself and others !!!! I have dozens of traces here which will be going down....and if anyone needs weights for the trip, let me know ASAP....and I'll get started on them. !!!!But, make sure you take float gear for the Pollock.......:):)
Also got loads of Zip sliders......plenty for all !!!!! Compliments of a chap on ANother forum !!!!! :):)

[theguyfulla]

Adeys,

Dinny worry about too much Tope tackle mate, there will be loads of stuff you can procure from myself and others !!!! I have dozens of traces here which will be going down.... :):)

aye norrie every one of them brand new never been used :bleh: :bleh: :spiteful: :spiteful: :yahoo: :whistling

[Audrey S]

Adeys,

Dinny worry about too much Tope tackle mate, there will be loads of stuff you can procure from myself and others !!!! I have dozens of traces here which will be going down....and if anyone needs weights for the trip, let me know ASAP....and I'll get started on them. !!!!But, make sure you take float gear for the Pollock.......:):)
Also got loads of Zip sliders......plenty for all !!!!! Compliments of a chap on ANother forum !!!!! :):)

Hiya Norrie, I'm going to need some bigger weights, judging from what i've just read on Ians site, the biggest i've got here are 8 Oz gripper/uptide leads, so if you could knock me some out i'd be grateful and i'll replace the lead you used when we meet up :)

tia

Ubd

[theguyfulla]

checked the tides there , its 3.8m both days so at the most 12oz will be plenty if your using braid going down in size with the dropping tide :clap3: have a good one guys !

[peterthefisherman]

Like other m8 I will have far too much gear - will help you with anything you need
Peter

[ade]

cheers for offers im gonna give it ago making a few tope rigs


one other thing whats the beach like for diggin tho i wil be bringing bait with me for rest of weeks beach fishing

[Norrie]

Beach.....HARD......for launching boats...not digging bait !!!! :):):)

[Norrie]

Hiya Norrie, I'm going to need some bigger weights, judging from what i've just read on Ians site, the biggest i've got here are 8 Oz gripper/uptide leads, so if you could knock me some out i'd be grateful and i'll replace the lead you used when we meet up :)

tia

Ubd



Urly. At last mate...we will meet !!!!! about time too .....Mines a lager !!!! Let me know what you need, or will I make a selection ???? you boat or shore BTW ???

Woohooo. looking good this one...:)

I was at Girvan today, it looked good....the Marine chippy was quiet...but the Black Pudding Supper was ;;;; as usual...Soooperb !!!!

[Audrey S]

Urly. At last mate...we will meet !!!!! about time too .....Mines a lager !!!! Let me know what you need, or will I make a selection ???? you boat or shore BTW ???

Woohooo. looking good this one...:)

I was at Girvan today, it looked good....the Marine chippy was quiet...but the Black Pudding Supper was ;;;; as usual...Soooperb !!!!

Heyup Norrie

I'm booked in for the 2 days with Ian:boat: , and will probably have a fish from the beach with my youngest whilst we're up there,

Its the bigger weights for the boat that i've not got fella, thanks, and mines a pint of heavy

Ubd

[ade]

anyone that need norrie to do them some weights

pm me what you need e.g size and amount

as i have been nomiated by norrie to do a list for him

[Snatcher]

Hi Norrie I am over that weekend.We get there on the Friday afternoon and stay till Sunday afternoon. Will no doubt see you in the Clash Bar at some point :)

After that back the weekend after for "Lads Week",you are more than welcome to come and have a bit fish with us and stay in the van.The four up for the full week are me,Chris,Dale and Terry who was not there last time(he is just there for the drink). Plenty of room mate,just bring a sleeping bag.Am trying to temp our big game buddy again. Have dropped him a hint.

I think that Davy and Linda are staying in my van Sat 11Aug,they are fishing with Ian and Guy on the Sunday. Sure that was the plan anyway :)

See ya shortly

[ade]

what u guys doing about bait as the beach is spose to be to hard for worms im just gonna get me self couple hundred lugs for the week

[spellbound]

Try and get some rag - more movement for the pollack and bass.

I'm sure there is a tackle/bait shop at Ardwell.

[Snatcher]

Try and get some rag - more movement for the pollack and bass.

I'm sure there is a tackle/bait shop at Ardwell.

Yes there is. Give Tim at Ardwell marine a bell if you want bait ordering in advance. The shop no is 01776/6860698.Do not know if he is expensive though!

I know he does stock a nice range of Snatcher sandeels which you will all need if you want to catch big pollack ;) ;) ;) ;)

[spellbound]

beat me to it Snatcher ;)

http://www.ardwellmarine.co.uk/outdoors.htm

[Snatcher]

As I do :)
By the way these work for the big guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Kenya2-1.jpg

For pollack chuck away the jellytails cos these do the biz
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/snatcherphoto/Snatcherspollacklures.jpg

Check out the score with tack4 or Ian :clap3:

Sorry digressing a bit!!!! the big boy was for a big boy!!!

Tight lines to all of us :drunk: :fishing1: :drunk: :drunk: :crazy:

[hibbdogg]

Hi lads could any one give me a run down on the bits and bobs im gonna need for this trip? i am buying all my boat gear this year all i have is my reel so far which is a abu 9000 which i was given by my uncle and is in mint condition i was looking at getting a shimano speedmaster 20/30lb boat rod, would this do the job? i read in a magazine review that they can handle tope to 60lb and are great fun. Also what other traces bait and weights etc will i require? many thanks all

[Norrie]

Hiya, Yer reel will be fine, and the rod will do, tho mibbes a tad heavy for the Pollock......as for Rigs etc, have a look at Ians site, it tells you everything you will need....:):)

http://www.seafishingscotland.co.uk/

[peterthefisherman]

Ians site says it all - but please pm me if you have any particular questions and I will answer them or get the info some how :)
I will be taking an uptider with a lever drag reel with 40 Lb braid on it and a heavy spinning outfit.
Th pollack fishing is generally with floats and the tope gear can be used for general fishing. :)

[ade]

for the pollack and anyting else wrasse etc im takin my carp rod and big pit reel shall not have no more than 20 lb line on it tho

[hibbdogg]

Cheers lads will give Ians site a good looking through. I have a heavy spinning rod which i will use for wrasse and pollack was more the bigger fish i was worried about. Thanks for all your help.

[Norrie]

Ian, You have email mate !! :):)

[bigads]

Has everyone got their digs sorted. I have 4 in my van and I think another will be camping. Norrie, do you have any of the guys in with you?

[ade]

im sorted deposit done at caravan park Clashwhannon but... we gettin the duelux one

realy looking forward to it too

[Norrie]

Has everyone got their digs sorted. I have 4 in my van and I think another will be camping. Norrie, do you have any of the guys in with you?


Hiya..:bye1: .Think theres only me and Peter so far in mine.. with a couple of reprobates still to let me know:ohnoes: !!!!. However the deposit is all paid...and got a new van too !!!!!! wooohooooo......

I was talking to Louise last night, and she says there are three vans reserved...how many have we booked..???? she did ask that too !!!!


:drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk:

[bigads]

Hiya..:bye1: .Think theres only me and Peter so far in mine.. with a couple of reprobates still to let me know:ohnoes: !!!!. However the deposit is all paid...and got a new van too !!!!!! wooohooooo......

I was talking to Louise last night, and she says there are three vans reserved...how many have we booked..???? she did ask that too !!!!


:drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk:

I have the other new van, with 3 folk in with me, 1 of the other guys has his family up with him and he has another. The last van is booked also but I'm not sure by who, Louise said it was a Geordie.

I think 1 of my other m8's might camp.

[Norrie]

The last van is booked also but I'm not sure by who, Louise said it was a Geordie.


.


Might be Ian B !!!!!

:yeah::yeah::yeah:

[ade]

just wandering wether to get a abu reel for my carp rod when using it for pollack ive got a fixed spool but ive been reading they dont hold very well on boat fishing

[Norrie]

just wandering wether to get a abu reel for my carp rod when using it for pollack ive got a fixed spool but ive been reading they dont hold very well on boat fishing

Might be an idea.....you will definately have lots more control when ( Not If) you get a good fish !!!!! I'm going to be using my 5000 with a salmon Spinning rod !!! :):)

[Audrey S]

Will my Mustaad vikings, teamed up with Abu 7000s be ok, or should I bring my uptiders, I've never tried uptiding in water deeper than 60 feet !


Ubd

[Norrie]

Hi Urly...Meeting at long last eh ??? :):) LOL...anyway, I dont uptide mate, so cant really help you there...but they should be ok ,and well up to the job. To be honest, I'm taking a fair selection of rods/reels with me this time...as we say..."They wont be eating a piece" in the car , and will decide each day what to use....:fishing1:

[Audrey S]

Hi Urly...Meeting at long last eh ??? :):) LOL...anyway, I dont uptide mate, so cant really help you there...but they should be ok ,and well up to the job. To be honest, I'm taking a fair selection of rods/reels with me this time...as we say..."They wont be eating a piece" in the car , and will decide each day what to use....:fishing1:


I'm hoping you're gonna get me drunk fella, :lmao:,

I've decided to bring my whole inventory,:clap3:

The container will be arriving at your place, on the Wednesday before the meet,:unsure:

and i've been collecting lead again, too. . . .:busted_co


Ubd

[Ian Burrett]

Will my Mustaad vikings, teamed up with Abu 7000s be ok, or should I bring my uptiders, I've never tried uptiding in water deeper than 60 feet !


Ubd

Hi Urly

Most folk bring a light spinning rod/carp rod for the Pollack which also doubles for the snitching rod in a species hunt and a 12-20 lb class for the tope and general fishing.

The uptiders designed to chuck 5-9 oz are generally to heavy as they equate to 30lb class.

For more info on tackle have a look at

http://www.onyermarks.co.uk/text_2006/tackle.htm

[Norrie]

I'm hoping you're gonna get me drunk fella, :lmao:,

I've decided to bring my whole inventory,

The container will be arriving at your place, on the Wednesday before the meet,:unsure:

and i've been collecting lead again, too. . . .:busted_co


Ubd

Drink...Me ??? Moi...Que ???? :drunk:

Good idea on the inventory mate...:)

Whats in the container ???? anything worth selling...???:whistling


Lead...Music to my ears mate !!!!! I've been busy making weights for you chaps !!:hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer:

[fluffy69]

If anyone drops out fluffy is game

many thanks
fluffy

[bigads]

If anyone drops out fluffy is game

many thanks
fluffy

Ok fluffy many thanks, your name is on zee list :D

[ade]

still 2 to be comfermd should be a close date as it wouldnt be fair for reserves to find b/b or what ever

[Norrie]

Sniff Sniff.....its no fair..:cry::cry:.we got an old van....BUT.....the parking is easier....:):)....specially with a boat in tow....think its the same van as last year, which will do me fine....:clap2::clap2: Bags me the en-suite..:bleh::bleh:

[baza]

ive just bought a fladen maximus solid carbon jobbies, 10-20lb will this do for the tope? it was intended for the pollock but ive just read ians last post

[bigads]

You'll be ok with that I think baza, just bring a spinning rod for the pollock.

[BIG SPLASH SFT]

You'll be ok with that I think baza, just bring a spinning rod for the pollock.
ok just ok you will come away wanting to marry the thing i got a hold of the whole range at the fladen trade show last month and put it this way you wont need another boat rod to go for conger ,tope or anything theyre lite theyre strong ni on unbreakable to quote fladens top man.

[baza]

i will bring a spinning rod just incase, i need a reel to go with it now, something with a leverdrag preferably, and not too heavy.

[Audrey S]

Guys I own neither a carp nor spinning rod, but my youngest (Powder Monkey) has a lovely bass rod, I know it's for catching silver spiney fish, but d'you think the pollack would object, :unsure:

You'll have to excuse my ignorance on such matters, as I have never fished from boats up your way:boat: , come to think of it i've never fished North of the border,:blink:

but I did talk to an angler once who was fishing on the wall along from the Imperial Hotel in Helensburgh once,:thumbs:

Ubd

[bigads]

Guys I own neither a carp nor spinning rod, but my youngest (Powder Monkey) has a lovely bass rod, I know it's for catching silver spiney fish, but d'you think the pollack would object, :unsure:

You'll have to excuse my ignorance on such matters, as I have never fished from boats up your way:boat: , come to think of it i've never fished North of the border,:blink:

but I did talk to an angler once who was fishing on the wall along from the Imperial Hotel in Helensburgh once,:thumbs:

Ubd

Urly Pm Ian Burrett and see if he has a spinning rod he could loan you. You could ask him at the same time if your bass rod is ok. If ita a 10ft 1 - 3 oz, it should be fine.

[Norrie]

Guys I own neither a carp nor spinning rod, but my youngest (Powder Monkey) has a lovely bass rod, I know it's for catching silver spiney fish, but d'you think the pollack would object, :unsure:

You'll have to excuse my ignorance on such matters, as I have never fished from boats up your way:boat: , come to think of it i've never fished North of the border,

but I did talk to an angler once who was fishing on the wall along from the Imperial Hotel in Helensburgh once,:thumbs:

Ubd


Hi Urly, I think yer bass rod will do you fine mate...the biggest Pollock I got last year off Ians boat was 7.1/2lbs...on an 8 foot, Milbro Ghillie Rod.....it handled it just fine.....:)


Didnt know you've never fished up here before......that will soon change for the better....and when was this angler fishing in Helensburgh.??? may I ask ???? Thats where I started sea angling....wayyyyyyy back in the 70's....:)

I must admit to really getting quite excited about this trip...The Mull is a gorgeous place......and , I have a couple or three trips arranged down there this year....:) at least 2 with Ian B....:)I know for a fact, that after this trip, you WILL return to the Mull....:)

[tack4]

ahh the mull in summer what could be finer.....................?


norrie m8 u have pm

[Audrey S]

Hi Urly, I think yer bass rod will do you fine mate...the biggest Pollock I got last year off Ians boat was 7.1/2lbs...on an 8 foot, Milbro Ghillie Rod.....it handled it just fine.....:)


Didnt know you've never fished up here before......that will soon change for the better....and when was this angler fishing in Helensburgh.??? may I ask ???? Thats where I started sea angling....wayyyyyyy back in the 70's....:)

I must admit to really getting quite excited about this trip...The Mull is a gorgeous place......and , I have a couple or three trips arranged down there this year....:) at least 2 with Ian B....:)I know for a fact, that after this trip, you WILL return to the Mull....:)

If I had my way mate, I'd leave the caravan up there, and fly up every time I could, this trip is going to cost a small fortune in diesel by the time we've been to see the outlaws in "Bandit" country!

[zbigron]

are there any cancellations???

[bigads]

are there any cancellations???

I'm sorry zib, but none so far m8......you will be the first to know if there is.

[Norrie]

If I had my way mate, I'd leave the caravan up there, and fly up every time I could, this trip is going to cost a small fortune in diesel by the time we've been to see the outlaws in "Bandit" country!


Ach, Its only money......get it spent !!!!! :):) We will help you Urly !!!! :)

[Audrey S]

Ach, Its only money......get it spent !!!!! :):) We will help you Urly !!!! :)

I've just bought me a "Boat match" rod, I couldn't resist it, the whipping was lovely, and the reel seat slides up and down the butt like a real "pro" the trouble is it's 4.5 metres long, so i'm buggered if i know how i'm gonna fish with it, maybe I ought to bung Ian a score or so, so's I can fish on a boat by meself, I've also got my float rig sorted, the tinselly mackerel traces and wellies too,

Roll on July, :boat:

Norrie is there much building work up there, :unsure: If I can get a "start" up there, I won't have to come home !

Ubd

[bigads]

I've just bought me a "Boat match" rod, I couldn't resist it, the whipping was lovely, and the reel seat slides up and down the butt like a real "pro" the trouble is it's 4.5 metres long, so i'm buggered if i know how i'm gonna fish with it, maybe I ought to bung Ian a score or so, so's I can fish on a boat by meself, I've also got my float rig sorted, the tinselly mackerel traces and wellies too,

Roll on July, :boat:

Norrie is there much building work up there, :unsure: If I can get a "start" up there, I won't have to come home !

Ubd

4.5 mtrs long......flippin heck, you sure the bloke in the tackle shop hasn't written 'boat' on in marker pen urly.

Thats a long rod m8... :D

[Audrey S]

4.5 mtrs long......flippin heck, you sure the bloke in the tackle shop hasn't written 'boat' on in marker pen urly.

Thats a long rod m8... :D

Mate, I looked at it and thought "hmmmm" thats one hell of a rod to use on a boat, she'd need to be about 60 feet long for this to work, but bought it anyway cos it was £40 cheaper than the B**s rod I was looking at, but with the same kind of action, and the whipping "was" lovely :)

Ubd

[Norrie]

I've just bought me a "Boat match" rod, I couldn't resist it, the whipping was lovely, and the reel seat slides up and down the butt like a real "pro" the trouble is it's 4.5 metres long, so i'm buggered if i know how i'm gonna fish with it, maybe I ought to bung Ian a score or so, so's I can fish on a boat by meself, I've also got my float rig sorted, the tinselly mackerel traces and wellies too,

Roll on July, :boat:

Norrie is there much building work up there, :unsure: If I can get a "start" up there, I won't have to come home !

Ubd


Hiya, As has been said, that is some rod Urly...almost as long as the boat you will be fishing on.....in fact my boat is only 5.3mtrs...:boat:

Just be careful you dont have someones eye out with it...!!! LOL...:help:

Sorry mate, cant help with the building work at all...now if it was Central Scotland.....I have mobile numbers for loads of GF's on the sites !!!:secret:

[Audrey S]

Hiya, As has been said, that is some rod Urly...almost as long as the boat you will be fishing on.....in fact my boat is only 5.3mtrs...:boat:

Just be careful you dont have someones eye out with it...!!! LOL...:help:

Sorry mate, cant help with the building work at all...now if it was Central Scotland.....I have mobile numbers for loads of GF's on the sites !!!:secret:

Central Scotland will do mate :) It ain't that wide!

Ubd

[Norrie]

Urly...You have PM mate !! :)

[ade]

just debating wether to take my carp rod or get a bass rod or simular only i dont fancy breaking my carp rod tho i have just tried 6x 6oz weights was bending ok only i catch a decent pollack would it break the rod ?

i tried it with my penn mag


not long to go now folk

[theguyfulla]

just debating wether to take my carp rod or get a bass rod or simular only i dont fancy breaking my carp rod tho i have just tried 6x 6oz weights was bending ok only i catch a decent pollack would it break the rod ?

i tried it with my penn mag


not long to go now folk

better getting a fixed spool if your using a carp rod adeys , it will be rung for it . with multi. the line will hit the rod and go under the blank , you dont want any probs. when you hook into the pollock of a lifetime ????:clap2:

[Audrey S]

I gave my 4.5m "Boat" rod a try out this weekend, off the beach, it's lovely, If theres no objections it'll be coming with me too, not sure if it'll get used on the boats though!

Roll on July, :)

Ubd

[ade]

i ended up buying a bass rod just lookin for a nice abu reel to suit it

[hibbdogg]

any one shed some light on a good reel for the tope on this trip? posting here to get feedback of those who know the fishing conditions we will be in.

Right im looking at getting a 12/20 lb shimano speedmaster rod as there nice and light and ive heard tthey give great sport but up to the job of landing 40lb+ tope:unsure: . Also i need a real to pair up with it using 30lb braid with level wind was looking at shimano and diawa reels but dont seem to have level winds, so will somthing like and abu 7500 be best bet? Thanks lads.

[theguyfulla]

any one shed some light on a good reel for the tope on this trip? posting here to get feedback of those who know the fishing conditions we will be in.

Right im looking at getting a 12/20 lb shimano speedmaster rod as there nice and light and ive heard tthey give great sport but up to the job of landing 40lb+ tope:unsure: . Also i need a real to pair up with it using 30lb braid with level wind was looking at shimano and diawa reels but dont seem to have level winds, so will somthing like and abu 7500 be best bet? Thanks lads.

if you can afford it look no further than a penn international 975ld never need to look for another reel again!!:clap3:

[Ian Burrett]

if you can afford it look no further than a penn international 975ld never need to look for another reel again!!:clap3:

I'll second that

[hibbdogg]

Thanks chaps i will keep my eyes open. Just had a look at one and they look a cracking reel. Should do me for fishing over here aswell for cod etc

[bmac]

Hi m8, I use a Penn 330 gti with 30lb braid and a 12-20lb class rod when fishing down there and ive had no probs with it, Thats what i caught my 32lber on last summer :)

[ade]

just looking over on page 1 {112 replies}everyones booked up anyone staying longer than 2 day im staying for week will either have a trip over to ireland for fishing or just hang around for spot of beach fishing

[Audrey S]

just looking over on page 1 {112 replies}everyones booked up anyone staying longer than 2 day im staying for week will either have a trip over to ireland for fishing or just hang around for spot of beach fishing

Adeys

We're booked into a campsite nr Port Logan, or up that way somewhere for 4 days, then we're touring around for another ten days, some at Culloden, and a few more Nr Edinburgh

Ubd

[deputydog]

does anyone have any space in there van for a desperate fisherman, was going to book the queens hotel but thought i would give someone the chance of my company.........

deputy

[Norrie]

does anyone have any space in there van for a desperate fisherman, was going to book the queens hotel but thought i would give someone the chance of my company.........

deputy


Hiya,...Apologies...sent you a PM...:):)

[hibbdogg]

if you can afford it look no further than a penn international 975ld never need to look for another reel again!!:clap3:

Cheers i have got my self one sorted. They are deer but ive learned its better buying somthing that will last than replaceing every other year. Thanks again for the advice

[bigpaul]

hiya lads, cant wait for this trip will i be better off taking a spinning rod for the light fishing or me greys bze 11ft 9.... 2-3oz rod

got a 30lb class boat rod but will invest in a 12-20lb class for the tope

was up the rhinnes of galloway yesterday 7-4-07 trying off the shore for some early wrasse and pollock cracking day red hot but water was too murky so blanked.

[BuffaloBill]

HI
I am still looking to book up a place for the wed 25th and thurs 26th, but i would like to make it a week long trip, and would appreciate some help in any caravan places as i would like to bring my family along, i realise i might be too late for the week long / 5 day trip. But any help would be greatfully recieved. If any one knows of a caravan that would hold 4 for the week from say tuesday 24th through to the Sat 28th would be great or any where i can call would also be a great help.

Cheers bill

[ade]

heres a link for a few bill
http://www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk/accommodation/caravan_camping.html

http://www.portloganlodge.co.uk/index.html

[Audrey S]

Just a quick question:

"What braid, and how much will I need for an Abu 7000, and a Daiwa something or other"

tia

Ubd

[bmac]

30lb braid is fine, Get a 300m spool and back it up with 30lb mono. Normally my leader is 30lb also but when fishing for Tope i up it to 80lb, That has worked for me although i know a few guys up it to 100lb+ as there rubbing leader. Make of braid??? Everyone will have there own opinion i use Power-Pro and Daiwa Tournament Green and Accu Depth, They work well for me :)

[bigads]

30lb and a couple hundred yards should do you Urly.

[ade]

hmm that reminds me to buy some trace gear n get some made

[zbigron]

the hunt for accomodation begins in earnest hehe.............

probably end up in the tent :)

[Ian Burrett]

the hunt for accomodation begins in earnest hehe.............

probably end up in the tent :)

There are some very good B&B's in Drummore at just £20 per night if anyone is struggling for accommodation.

checkout http://www.onyermarks.co.uk/text_2006/local_info.htm

[ade]

i knw it sounds bit silly but anyone got any tope rig diagrams or would it be easyier to buy them made up

[millser]

i knw it sounds bit silly but anyone got any tope rig diagrams or would it be easyier to buy them made up

Have a look at the one on Ian's site

http://www.onyermarks.co.uk/text_2006/tackle.htm

[zbigron]

yahhh!!! got my accomodation, staying at Westfield b&b overlooking the harbour by all accounts :)

[ade]

going to bring my laptop beings staying for week whats the wifi like around the area if any

[Norrie]

Hiya, Havent a clue about wifi, but mibbes the hotel will have one, as I'm taking my Laptop, and camera too....Taking the GPS module as well, gonny give it a go ...;):)

[bigpaul]

everyone must be taking laptops then lol....im taking mine aswell i use a 3g/gprs card to connect

[Norrie]

I just use a big yellow card thingy..:)..but I'm more interested in trying out the laptop as a plotter...:):)

We can also keep in touch with the guys not as lucky as us !!!:):):)

[tack4]

going to bring my laptop beings staying for week whats the wifi like around the area if any



wifi:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:


they still run tvs on gas m8

this is drummore we are talking about:uhuh:

[zbigron]

made some weights 2day 1lb jobs.........well

my father came round asked what i was doing, "making some 1lb weights dad"

his reply "why have they a 12 stamped on the side of them"

my reply..."ahem theres 12 ounces in a pound"

cue my father nearly wetting himself and rolling around in laughter.....

damn decimalisation im a kg and metre lad.....spent all day making too small a weight ffs...sod it ill put 2 of em on hehe

[theguyfulla]

made some weights 2day 1lb jobs.........well

my father came round asked what i was doing, "making some 1lb weights dad"

his reply "why have they a 12 stamped on the side of them"

my reply..."ahem theres 12 ounces in a pound"

cue my father nearly wetting himself and rolling around in laughter.....

damn decimalisation im a kg and metre lad.....spent all day making too small a weight ffs...sod it ill put 2 of em on hehe

never had to use anything more than 12 oz down there , if you have to use more the fish wont be feeding anyway!! they,ll all be hiding out of the tide:g::g:nice selection from 2oz to 8oz will be ok :yeah:

[ade]

wifi:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:
they still run tvs on gas m8

i know dont tell me they also use row boats for fishing with slaves rowing toa drum


heheheheh:boat:

[Audrey S]

Guys, i'd ploughed all my holiday pay into this trip, then thursday week I was laid off, i got a start last Tuesday, on Friday I asked about holiday dates around the last 2 weeks in July, and was told, "NO" so i'm afraid i'm going to have to cry off from this adventure

Regards

Ubd

[zbigron]

bad luck m8 tis not nice getting paid off :( least u working again so quick and there will always be a next time for a meet, alas fishing trips dont pay the bills unfortunately

[Norrie]

Urly, I am so sorry to hear about you not making the trip...we were all looking forward to meeting you and your family.....:( Peter, Bmac and I were actually discussing your trip up ,when we were driving down to the Mull at the weekend...:(

You and I and others , could mibbes organise something for later on in the year if you fancy...when you have accrued some hols...think about it mate..and let me know....:)

And, chin up mate, always next year !!! :):)

We WILL meet sometime !!! :):)

[Audrey S]

Thanks fellas,

I'll be up there sometime, maybe not this summer, but definitely next spring,

Regards

Ubd

[ade]

just over a month to go i gotta get my traces sorted and a pair of wellies
etc.etc.etc

[theguyfulla]

just over a month to go i gotta get my traces sorted and a pair of wellies
etc.etc.etc

just to wet yer appetite ian an spike had over 50 tope between them today best fish was a 50lber:clap3: so better have plenty traces to hand !! ...oops an a clean pair of shorts for all you tope virgins !:clap2:

[ade]

talkin about traces wheres the best place to buy from ive been looking at veals for the actual wire

[theguyfulla]

i usually just pick it up from glasgow angling centre 120lb BS coated wire hook is a 6 o patridge sea master you only need 12 in of wire 200lb swivel make sure you put the wire through the crimp and back into the crimp twice , you dont want to loose the fish of a lifetime through a crimp slipping generally i use a trace of about 6ft of 150lb BS mono , but have used traces to 12ft before the tope can roll up the trace sometimes gets into a right mess !!:g:

[Norrie]

just to wet yer appetite ian an spike had over 50 tope between them today best fish was a 50lber:clap3: so better have plenty traces to hand !! ...oops an a clean pair of shorts for all you tope virgins !:clap2:


Guy, A case of I should have been there Tomorrow !!!!!! :):)

[ade]

just wandering is there any backup plans just incase the weathers like it is now

[deputydog]

just wandering is there any backup plans just incase the weathers like it is now

taking the beach caster just in case, good shore fishing to be had around the area.
Or you can to the pub and talk about the fish we never caught, sure to be a 100lber in there some where....:uhuh:

[ade]

mmm id rather be fishing pub after

[Norrie]

Hiya,

Calm down....dinny panic :):):)

The best part about the Mull, is you have two totally different shores 1/4 mile apart...

If its rough on the west side of the Mull, Ian will go to the east side.....only probs are when its a southerly, or south westerly...even then, there is good chance of getting out...:)

Ian will certainly do his best for you guys...:)

[theguyfulla]

as norrie says ,or as mally says "dont panic captain manering " :giveup:we have caught tope with ian in the roughest of seas:boat:, there is always somewhere to hide down there an by july plenty fish of all descriptions inc.plenty tope !!:yeah::clap3:

[bigads]

How does everyone feel about a bbq on thursday night...weather allowing of course.

We could all chip in provided we are allowed to have one on the site. If not wwe could go down the beach.

[Norrie]

I'm up for that, as long as we have Strawberries, and melted chocolate !!!!!! :):)

And, Wild Boar sausages...:)

[theguyfulla]

I'm up for that, as long as we have Strawberries, and melted chocolate !!!!!! :):)

And, Wild Boar sausages...:)

are dave an norma going then norrie ?:clap3:

[bigpaul]

How does everyone feel about a bbq on thursday night...weather allowing of course.

We could all chip in provided we are allowed to have one on the site. If not wwe could go down the beach.


Sounds good to me adam.

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

How does everyone feel about a bbq on thursday night...weather allowing of course.

We could all chip in provided we are allowed to have one on the site. If not wwe could go down the beach.

Thanks for volunteering to cook, nice one!! :secret:

[ade]

sounds good to me or maybe have the bbq on friday then we could have a drink

btw is there any supermarkets nearby

some of the women can cook ............lolol

[Norrie]

btw is there any supermarkets nearby

some of the women can cook ............lolol


Theres a Spar in Drummore..:)



Here, Wimmen, wot wimmen ??????

Guy, Dont think Dave an Norma are going!!, would be good if they were tho',
Will ask at the weekend, I'm gonny call them while they are out on Greg Woodwards boat on Sunday.....with paul, and Jabee..:):)

[ade]

got two types of 6/0 hooks not sure which ones would be best to use tho ive still gotta crush the barb

[theguyfulla]

got two types of 6/0 hooks not sure which ones would be best to use tho ive still gotta crush the barb

best hook for tope on the market for me is the patridge seamaster 6/o used these for a few years now never let me down yet good strong hook very sharp an holds the bait well , use these for the tope an a good "aberdeen " in 4/o for the pollock an a couple sets of shrimp rigs for the species all the hooks you will need :yeah:

[ade]

bbq

paid for hols today all £350 and enquired about bbq and owner said it was ok as longs we didnt burn his grass n cleaned up after
that was at the clashwhannon park

[bigads]

I'm working on a few more prizes for the pot guys.

Not long now :D Just hope this flamin rain goes away.

Thanks for checking about the BBQ adeys. :D

[ade]

i reckon looking at weather we got about another week and half of it then its sunny all the way


p.s dont hold me to it tho

[theguyfulla]

i,m out with ian in the morning so i,ll let you guys know how i get on , he had a tope today that straightened a 6/o 0"shaunessy:blink::cc_surren so were gonna go have sniff around see if there is any more about !!:yeah:

[theguyfulla]

luce bay was off the cards due to the weather:giveup: our trip yesterday with ian did,nt produce any tope , the weather on sat had churned the water up an we even struggled for mackeral nice big swell running but we had a go anyway only thing that turned up was a few huss to the tope baits even with a good rubby dubby down the smaller species were very absent , just not feeding , we had about 8 moves during the day trying to find a few feeding fish , but everywhere was the same scratching for a few fish , all the same we had 9 species huss, conger , lsd,cod,pollock,ballan wrasse ,coalies an mackeral had some real crackin worm an crab with us but the fish were just not interested today , ian :notworthytryed his arse off to find us feeding fish but alas not to be , bring the weather with you guys an you will have a great time , it just passed us by this trip , but will be back for more in a couple of weeks !!:clap3:

[gino]

Ye cannae catch 'em every time M8!! :)

[bigads]

luce bay was off the cards due to the weather:giveup: our trip yesterday with ian did,nt produce any tope , the weather on sat had churned the water up an we even struggled for mackeral nice big swell running but we had a go anyway only thing that turned up was a few huss to the tope baits even with a good rubby dubby down the smaller species were very absent , just not feeding , we had about 8 moves during the day trying to find a few feeding fish , but everywhere was the same scratching for a few fish , all the same we had 9 species huss, conger , lsd,cod,pollock,ballan wrasse ,coalies an mackeral had some real crackin worm an crab with us but the fish were just not interested today , ian :notworthytryed his arse off to find us feeding fish but alas not to be , bring the weather with you guys an you will have a great time , it just passed us by this trip , but will be back for more in a couple of weeks !!:clap3:

Thanks for the update......Huss is one of my target species tho :D

[ade]

anyfish will do me just looking forward to getting away from work for a week

[spellbound]

Is anyone planning to do a bit of shore fishing on the Thurday night?

Thought I might do a bit of bassing/pollacking - but not sure how the tides work down that way for Port Logan or Ardwell?

[ade]

Drummore tides

26/07/2007
High 08:52 4.7 m
High 21:16 4.9 m
Low 02:48 2.3 m
Low 15:10 2.1 m

27/07/2007
High 09:43 4.9 m
High 22:01 5.2 m
Low 03:47 2.0 m
Low 16:04 1.9 m


what about having bbq at same time on beach

[jarrow viking]

Well lads the time for action is drawing ever closer, personally I am really excited about this trip and now can't wait to meet you guys and hopefully catch a tope or two, weather permitting.:clap2:

I have had a look on Ian's very helpful site but still have one or two questions.

Firstly, Ian recommends using braid for your mainline. Is this a must? as I would prefer to use 20lb mono.

Secondly, I believe that I only need a small selection of weights for tope fishing and as I don't wish to sink the boat, can you advise? I was thinking along the lines of 12, six to eight ounce plain leads, (any gripleads needed ?).

Most importantly though I need to know the time and place the boats will be departing from as I may be arriving only an hour before. :g:

Sorry if any of this has already been covered in the previous 17 pages of posts lol:)

[bigads]

The launch site depends on the weather and tides I think JV, I will let everyone know before we go and and finalise all details.

As to the leads we will be downtiding for the tope so no grippers just standard leads. Upto a 1lb i think might be needed in some spots, hopefully some of Ian's regulars will be able to advise properly on the lead situation.

I was going to take 10oz, 12oz and 1 1/4 plus a few drilled bullets for the float fishing.

[theguyfulla]

The launch site depends on the weather and tides I think JV, I will let everyone know before we go and and finalise all details.

As to the leads we will be downtiding for the tope so no grippers just standard leads. Upto a 1lb i think might be needed in some spots, hopefully some of Ian's regulars will be able to advise properly on the lead situation.

I was going to take 10oz, 12oz and 1 1/4 plus a few drilled bullets for the float fishing.

the tides are small on the 26th an 27th so you,ll not need anything more than 8oz max , if you need to put any more lead than that on, then your either useing mono which is really really not recomended, infact does anybody still use mono from boats ?? or there is too much tide in which case the tope will be hiding out of the tidal flow but i think the later will not be the case ...most important thing to do is bring some settled weather with you everything else will take care of itself after that !!! but remember leave some for me an my crew the week after all you !!!:clap2::clap2:

[Norrie]

JV, Have a read at Ians tackle guide page....tells you exactly what you will need...

http://www.seafishingscotland.co.uk/text_2006/tackle.htm


I will be down on the Thursday, with loads of weights for everyone ....but, only boat, and plain casting weights....so, if you need Grippers for the shore,or drilled bullets,take some down/up with you...:)


Wooohoooo, not long now !!! ;):)

[peterthefisherman]

Kenny - I am up for a shot at Ardwell or similar on the Thurs night - BMAC might be also !!!

[ade]

if someone bring some extra weights i'll buy a couple for the boat fishing as im borrowing gear


not sure if this has been posted about bait supply
tim ardwell marine 01776 686098
wife said she will get prices tomorrow

[ade]

bait prices

rag large £4.75 22 after lunch 12-ish
sandeel £2.50 not sure howmany in pack frozen
black lug frozen £3.95 10 in pack

correct number to ring
01776 860698
ardwell marine

[deputydog]

well been getting kitted out for this, looks like i need to hire a transit, kit consists of boat, beach and rock gear. 2 Boat rods, 2 beach casters, 2 spinning rods, 3 multipliers, 3 spinning reels, weights, traces, floats, wellies, sleeping bag, clothes, kitchen sink, and the list goes on.
looking forward to this trip, see you all soon.

deputy
p.s. going down to ardwell Sat. or Sunday let you know how the fishing is.

[baza]

deputy do you meen ardwel luce bay? hopefully we will be on the campsite there

[deputydog]

deputy do you meen ardwel luce bay? hopefully we will be on the campsite there

Yes, looks like Sunday, be fishing at a secret location, last time i was there about 20 guys turned up, some secret.:secret:

[spellbound]

Adeys - cheers for the tide info.

Peter - not to sure if the tides are good for Ardwell ?? - only fished it over LW.

Guys - can I just mention that it is better to take the minimal amount of gear on the boats - try and decant it to a small bag, rather than take a seat box. Deckspace is pretty tight.

[peterthefisherman]

Kenny I am talking about Ardwell bay on the Atlantic side - its a bit like Port Logan - I fished the flood last time and had 5 flounders and a doggie - you always hope for the occasional bass !!!

[spellbound]

DOH - gotcha always assummed the Bay was on the Luce side.

Had a 4.5lb Bass south of Terally last time ( about 3yrs ago ) and that was on the ebb.

[bmac]

Guys - can I just mention that it is better to take the minimal amount of gear on the boats - try and decant it to a small bag, rather than take a seat box. Deckspace is pretty tight.

As kenny say's, Just bring a spinning rod for Pollack and a 12lb class boat outfit for Tope/Species. Tackle wise just a sm rucksack full will suffice, You won't get a seatbox on.
Oh, Remember yer wellies for getting off the boat !!

Can't wait only a week away :)

[spellbound]

Are we fishing within any specific rules/restrictions everyone should be aware of?

Just wondering on rigs.

For example - is it ok to feather for mackerel/launce with more than three hooks.

( It's taken for granted conservation/safety is paramount. )

[tack4]

as far as im aware Ian has no restrictions on no. of feathers

the quicker you get your days quota the quicker your fishin'

[Ian Burrett]

double posting

[Ian Burrett]

Well lads the time for action is drawing ever closer, personally I am really excited about this trip and now can't wait to meet you guys and hopefully catch a tope or two, weather permitting.:clap2:

I have had a look on Ian's very helpful site but still have one or two questions.

Firstly, Ian recommends using braid for your mainline. Is this a must? as I would prefer to use 20lb mono.

Secondly, I believe that I only need a small selection of weights for tope fishing and as I don't wish to sink the boat, can you advise? I was thinking along the lines of 12, six to eight ounce plain leads, (any gripleads needed ?).

Most importantly though I need to know the time and place the boats will be departing from as I may be arriving only an hour before. :g:

Sorry if any of this has already been covered in the previous 17 pages of posts lol:)

Hi

It depends on where the tope packs are as to where we end up fishing.

At the worst scenario a pound will be needed with a 30lb braid. With Nylon probably 1.5 pounds. Braid id definatly the preferred option

We have plenty of rods and reels provided by our sponsors Penn. The reels are lever drag and loaded with braid. If anyone requires one please PM me.

I will not be deciding on the launch site umtil the evening before you sail. This is based on where is fishing well and the direction of the wind.

Anyone travelling the same day or the night before can ring me. Tel no. on the website. Please phone my home number as the mobile doesn't work at my house.

All launches are within a 10 minutes drive of Drummore

Any other questions please feel free to pm me

[theguyfulla]

Are we fishing within any specific rules/restrictions everyone should be aware of?

Just wondering on rigs.

For example - is it ok to feather for mackerel/launce with more than three hooks.

( It's taken for granted conservation/safety is paramount. )

think you may find that "longlinning " is very much encouraged :secret::secret:
ask ian about my coalie long line :clap2::clap2:

[ade]

i will be there from wednesday afternoon so will be able to get a evening session in


will anyone be brining xtra weights for boat i'l buy a couple of weights or whatever

[jarrow viking]

Hi

It depends on where the tope packs are as to where we end up fishing.

At the worst scenario a pound will be needed with a 30lb braid. With Nylon probably 1.5 pounds. Braid id definatly the preferred option

We have plenty of rods and reels provided by our sponsors Penn. The reels are lever drag and loaded with braid. If anyone requires one please PM me.

I will not be deciding on the launch site umtil the evening before you sail. This is based on where is fishing well and the direction of the wind.

Anyone travelling the same day or the night before can ring me. Tel no. on the website. Please phone my home number as the mobile doesn't work at my house.

All launches are within a 10 minutes drive of Drummore

Any other questions please feel free to pm me

Thanks Ian for your reply, I decided to take your advice and have now spooled up with 30lb braid, so I am all sorted now, let's hope the weather is kind.:)

[Norrie]

Hi




Any other questions please feel free to pm me


Ian...One question mate...will I get a Tope this time !! :):)

[ade]

trying to sort out a bit of beach fishing for after the boat meet can someone give me a few locations inc rock marks tho my wife n daughter want to have a fish with me for beach fishing only

[spellbound]

Terally bay seems to be popular and looks quite safe.

Also East Tarbet

If you drive down the mull towards the lighthouse there is a small jetty on the lefthand side ( you can see it from the car ) - which looks safe to float fish or spin from.

[peterthefisherman]

Kenny sounds like you are talking about East Tarbet - Terraly Bay is about 3 mile before Drumore and has easy access for beach casting and spinning for bass or mackerel - unless I am reading you wrongly !!!!
Looking forward to seeing you there !!

[ade]

cheers

tho i'll hunt out rock marks my self gonna have a night sesh

anyone staying for a week or just 2 days

[Norrie]

Adam, We are there from Thursday am till Sunday???...3 nights...:):) I dont start back till Monday pm, so can stay a while on Sunday :):) Depending on what Peter wants to do ;)

[spellbound]

Kenny sounds like you are talking about East Tarbet - Terraly Bay is about 3 mile before Drumore and has easy access for beach casting and spinning for bass or mackerel - unless I am reading you wrongly !!!!
Looking forward to seeing you there !!

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Well spotted Peter - it was meant to be two seperate marks. :notworthy
:)

Terally for a bit of beach life/fishing and Tarbert just for fishing.

Adeys , some of the better marks are like the north face of Everest unless you are Sherpa Tensing or have the attributes of a mountain goat be careful fishing alone :)



When is everyone travelling for the 1st trip - Wed night or early door Thur ?

Are we hoping to do tope only or a mix of species/tope ?

[ade]

just been reading thru the post's about these so called blueys anyone going to take em and give a try on tope ?

just been looking {google} around cant find anywhere to buy em

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

just been reading thru the post's about these so called blueys anyone going to take em and give a try on tope ?

just been looking {google} around cant find anywhere to buy em

I have a couple of packs left, I might have a dabble :D

[baza]

3 of us from the ne are travelling on wednesday. cant wait. im hoping for a tope though the pollock fishing is so good id be happy fishing for them all day,

[ade]

well ive made 10 tope rigs hopefully it should be enough
was just watching the video clips on tope on ian burrets site gonna try float fishin for tope too

anyone know if ya allowed a camera for the bigone

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

anyone know if ya allowed a camera for the bigone

I'm just waiting to see Ian's face when I dump my camera bag onboard *cough* :D :boat:

[emberman3]

Hi everyone

Just booked into clashwhannon park will be camping ( no vans left ) will be going down on wednesday and fish the rising tide, anyone else there on wed evening that are up for it ( and knows where the marks are ) give me a shout, if not see you all on thurs morning.

[Audrey S]

Not long to go for you lot now, all I can say is ;

"Good luck and happy hunting"

and

"I wish I was there"







Regards

Ubd

[bigads]

Hi everyone

Just booked into clashwhannon park will be camping ( no vans left ) will be going down on wednesday and fish the rising tide, anyone else there on wed evening that are up for it ( and knows where the marks are ) give me a shout, if not see you all on thurs morning.

Millser, mike, shaun and me will all be arriving wednesday.

The beach at the park is pretty good I think.

[ade]

i'll be gettin there wednesday afternoon

emberman3 i'll join ya n everyone else on an evening bash what bait and rig would be best for beach

tho i'll be bringing some razor and crab
just trying to sort out some lug

[SpurHound]

I'm just waiting to see Ian's face when I dump my camera bag onboard *cough* :D :boat:

Wait till you see my camera bag mike. Its big, square, black, and has an assortment of fishing stickers on it. It's so spacious i can manage to squeze a few reels, leads and other bits of tackle in too :D :D

If anyone fancies it ill be fishing around Noddy's point one evening (terally bay - just around the corner from the caravan site) Fishing for dogs, maybe a bass, plaice, or if were really lucky perhaps a stray bream.

[emberman3]

i'll be gettin there wednesday afternoon

emberman3 i'll join ya n everyone else on an evening bash what bait and rig would be best for beach

tho i'll be bringing some razor and crab
just trying to sort out some lug

Hi Adey

Ive got some squid macky ( hopefully get fresh there) and lug, as for rigs I use a clipped down pennel rig and 5oz gripper and adjust the hook size to whatever am fishing for.

will be there about 12ish white vw van.

John

[ade]

low tide 2pm ish

[Ian Burrett]

Ian...One question mate...will I get a Tope this time !! :):)

The impossible we can sometimes achieve. Miracles can take a bit longer :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

[bigads]

I'll be sending out a pm to all this weekend with my mobile number and last minute details.

See you all next week....we've got some great prizes too guys :D

[Norrie]

The impossible we can sometimes achieve. Miracles can take a bit longer :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

Ian, being " The Tope God" surely you can sort that quite quickly ...:):)

[Norrie]

I'm just waiting to see Ian's face when I dump my camera bag onboard *cough* :D :boat:

I'm waiting to see your face when he dumps it back off !!!!! :):):) cough cough...

[SpurHound]

I'm waiting to see your face when he dumps it back off !!!!! :):):) cough cough...

Norrie, a random memory came to mind - remember last time we were on Ians boat, a certain tackle box was forgot. You wasn't a happy chappy that day :D

[ade]

weather for 10 days hope im wrong

[Norrie]

Norrie, a random memory came to mind - remember last time we were on Ians boat, a certain tackle box was forgot. You wasn't a happy chappy that day :D


Nope, dont rmember anything like that ....:nonono::nonono:

Did I get it back ??? .....:wacko::wacko::wacko:

[SpurHound]

It was the day you got that decent pollack...

Peter was there too, think you left the box in your car before we tranfered everything into Peters car. Just remember arriving at Port Logan and you had no box :D Are you coming along next week?

[Norrie]

Shaun...MSN...OK ??
:):)

Ahhhh....Yep I remember now mate :):)

[ade]

managed to get some blueys hope they work @£3.80 for 3

[SpurHound]

Adeys,

They will work, i can assure you of that - however i wouldn't use them for the tope, as fresh (still twitching) mackeral is what there switched on to. Best used when general fishing and species hunting, cut into smaller pieces.

[ade]

these are frozen im sure ive seen them before on fishing programme when mat hays was using them for marlin or something along that line

[baza]

looking at the forcast my waterproofs are going to get some hammer

[ade]

just makin up some rigs for wednesday evening sesh made some pennel rigs i would assume its a sandy ground or kelpy?
if kelpy id assume pully rig would be better


anyone else

[emberman3]

just makin up some rigs for wednesday evening sesh made some pennel rigs i would assume its a sandy ground or kelpy?
if kelpy id assume pully rig would be better


anyone else

If theres kelp/roughish ground use a rotten bottom, Ive loads of weights made up, lead was donated from forum member, I'll take a couple of dozen extra so don't buy any!

John

[ade]

i got plenty of lead made up

20 x 6oz
10x 5oz
10x 4oz

[bigads]

Thats the pm sent guys...if I've missed anyone let me know :D

[zbigron]

looking forward to the beer.........screw the fishing hehe

[ade]

sod the beer ........gimme the tope


seeyas wednesday

[Ian Burrett]

sod the beer ........gimme the tope


seeyas wednesday

The tope are about. Three boats had 23 to 50 pounds and 14 Huss to 17 pounds between them in a four hour session this morning. We then had to run for cover

The 5 day forecast looked horrible on Sunday but appears to be improving as we get nearer the time.

fingers crossed

[bigads]

I'm getting ready...........everyone set and ready to go?

See you all the morn :D

[ade]

ready n waiting

will have kettle on


pity about weather for thursday gonna peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it down

[Norrie]

I'm getting ready...........everyone set and ready to go?

See you all the morn :D


Eh???, Something happening like ??? :):)

[Mike Thrussell Jr]

Well i'm going to be getting wet - seems I have no wellies (damn sure I did by the way).

Hmmmmmm!

[tack4]

hey norrie m8 will bell you later re friday evening m8

[Norrie]

No problem Andrew....:):) going by the weather, it might just be Port logan..will that do ????

[Norrie]

Well i'm going to be getting wet - seems I have no wellies (damn sure I did by the way).

Hmmmmmm!


Mike, get Bigads, or some "underling" to carry you off the boat !!!! :):) Surely thats in their job description ??

[millser]

Mike, get Bigads, or some "underling" to carry you off the boat !!!! :):) Surely thats in their job description ??

:lmao::lmao::mad: NOPE !!!

[tack4]

norrie m8 if they get out at all would be great any where would do struggling with kiddy life jackets tho

[Norrie]

norrie m8 if they get out at all would be great any where would do struggling with kiddy life jackets tho

Andrew, I have jackets that should adjust to fiit them, tho they are adult sizes.......could you mibbes borrow a couple from someone maybe ???
Ardwell Marine might do hired jackets !! Worth a try mate...:)

On another note, I am one happy chappy this afternoon, as the engine, which hasnt been run since Easter, was fired up on the muffs, and runs as sweet as a nut, same as the aux...first pull, away it went...:):)

here we go, here we go, here we gooooooooooooooo !!!!
:boat::boat::boat::boat:

[tack4]

adults should be fine on top of their floaties m8 will speak to Tim at ardwell marine tho'

will be bringing a swff outfit!!!

[peterthefisherman]

It is the Saturday weather forecast that is interesting me (as I am staying on for a day).
BBC weather . co - giving 1 mph from the North at Stranraer
Windguru - giving 20 -25 mph or similar from the west at Luce Bay
Or am I reading it wrong ????? :unsure:
Notice the wind has picked up on Thurs and Fri :boat: also ??????
How do you guys read the weather ???? :)

[theguyfulla]

It is the Saturday weather forecast that is interesting me (as I am staying on for a day).
BBC weather . co - giving 1 mph from the North at Stranraer
Windguru - giving 20 -25 mph or similar from the west at Luce Bay
Or am I reading it wrong ????? :unsure:
Notice the wind has picked up on Thurs and Fri :boat: also ??????
How do you guys read the weather ???? :)

yep , sat is lookin decidedly dodgy sunday slightly better , but not much !!met office saying sat 2mph, gusting to 23mph, how the hell do you get that !!!! wind guru just saying plenty wind !!:giveup:

[bigads]

We had a great time check the thread on the main forum. Look out for the bloogs and articles to follow :D