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Portsoy Rock Marks, Aberdeenshire

Ian Page 01 January, 2006 07:55:00

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HOW TO GET THERE
Portsoy is located between Buckie and Banff on the main A98 trunk Rd. If you're approaching from Banff head right through Portsoy staying on the main A98 until you pass the playing fields opposite the filling station. Immediately after the playing fields, turn Right. If you are approaching from Buckie as soon as you enter the 30mph zone turn left before the playing fields. Follow the road round and take the third left. You are now on the road to the old outdoor pool. (if you get lost ask for directions to the outdoor pool) a couple of hundred yards up this road it veers sharp right. Another hundred yards and the road veers sharp right again just after this there is a reasonable area to park. Looking west you will see a White bungalow with a track leading up towards it. Head up there past the bungalow and the track forks to the right. Head down the right hand fork around 300yds and cross the style. Almost anywhere that you can get down to the sea at along here will produce fish. Take care when climbing down to the marks as many are difficult to access.

SPECIES
Cod, Pollock, Coalfish, Ballan Wrasse, Cuckoo Wrasse, Conger, Ling and Scorpion Fish. Cod of up to 8lb have been caught off these rocks and the marks at the far point produce good Pollock. Some good conger can also be had under the cover of darkness.

TIDES
The water on these marks ranges from around 15 to 40ft deep and are usually fishable in any condition other than a strong north easterly. There is nowhere that blocks off at high water but do watch for the big waves when perched close to the edges as they appear from nowhere.

BAITS
Almost any bait will produce something here but mackerel and mussel cocktail usually work best. Lug and rag target the Pollock and wrasse, with mackerel flappers for the conger.

TACKLE
Shock leaders are not required as many of the fish are at your feet. A strong mainline is recommended 30-40lb due to the rough ground. Trace bodies should be around 60-80lb, Pennel rigs are the norm with 2/0, 4/0 hooks. 20-25lb snoods and rotten bottoms minimise tackle losses, 4-6oz leads hold well.

TACKLE SHOPS
Banff Tackle on low St Banff
Cullen Tackle on the main road through Cullen

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BERKLEY FRENZIED POPPER £3.91 Each
Berkley PopperThe most versatile topwater bait ever produced. The Frenzy Popper just might be the best ever! Its unique balanced design allows it to be fished several ways. Chug it or pop it, and it spits water like a big fish chasing little ones. Slow it down with soft twitching actions, and it walks with the best of 'em.

TIDEWATER LURE RIGS 83p Each
FeathersAs any boat or shore angler will tell you, lure rigs when used alone or with bait are great for catching all manner of species. We've selected the very best rigs from the Shakespeare TideWater range that are idea for boat and some shore work.

7" WSF Jelly Worms
Berkley Power WormsDeadly 7inch jelly worms that are deadly for all manner of predator fish, especially pollack. We allow you to buy individual colours so you can mix and match what you want!
Jelly worms are 30p each!

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These lures are ideal for bass and other predatory species. Price: £2.74 each. or £5.48 for 3.

WSF NOW STOCKS SAKUMA HOOKS
Sakuma HooksSuper strong Japanese Hooks from Sakuma. We now stock the 545 Manta Extra, 540 Manta, 560 Stinger and 543 Pennel Manta Extra hooks. All hooks are supplied in boxes of 30.

Bass PoppersBASS POPPERS! FROM £3.67
These excellent long range casting popper lures are ideal for numerous saltwater species including Bass. Berkley Frenzy Poppers.

SALTWATER FLIES FROM FULLING MILL FROM £1.25
Saltwater FliesWSF Now stocks the high quality range of saltwater flies from Fulling Mill. We have picked out a deadly selection from the Fulling Mill range that will help any saltwater fly angler this season.

BACK IN STOCK PENN CAPTIVA CV2 REELS
Captiva ReelsPRICE FROM: £37.18
Sea spinning reel, ideal for use with the Shakespeare Salt Spin Rod. Packed with features including an ultra smooth front drag, permanent instant anti reverse and a metal spare spool. The 5000 is idea for use with spinning with heavier nylons between 12 and 15lbs and Braid.

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Abu CardinalThis Front Drag version of the popular Abu Cardinal range of reels is an ideal reel for braid. Each reel features 7 bearings (1AR) Bearing, Instant Reverse and a spare spool. It holds 210/10lb line. Each reel comes with a free Abu Cardinal Reel Bag.


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