[Blenny]

Has anyone caught any mackerel yet in Scottish waters, particularly from the shore? Please mention when and where if you've been lucky enough to bag any yet. I'm loving the frenzy of anglers around the country as they start to catch these fine tasting fish. Kind of heralds summers come and all that!

I was hoping to get Fiona Bruce to front this post but she was too pricey (and on strike that day)

 

[Rab]

None for myself at Inveraray yesterday, however my mate had 2 at Millport on Saturday.

 

[fish force]

Was out from Dunbar today, six 1-2kilo codling in four hours, and was told that a few mackerel have been showing up over the last 2 weeks.

 

[Blenny]

FishForce

Was this on a boat or from the shore? Does anyone have places on boats or is it all private stuff?

 

[fish force]

Hi there,
I was on my own boat. I don't normally have any room, there's usually a waiting list of mates wanting to get out but I'll contact you if anything comes up. You could try one of the boats down there, I'll try to find the name and number for you and post it here. They may be able to get you out with a party from time to time, or you could ask at Mikes Tackle as I know they run trips.

 

[spellbound]

Blenny - there are charters from Dunbar/Burnmouth/Eyemouth - most are filled by clubs at the weekends , but sometimes there are spaces available.

Try a few on here

http://www.fishsea.co.uk/pages/boatdirectory.asp?dom=FishScotland

If you need any info on clubs in the area let me know.

 

[Blenny]

Cheers gents

Will I get any joy fishing from the shore down there? How long do the boats go out for and what sort of cost are they?

Thanks again
Blenny

 

[Raging Stut]

Not seen anything around the Aberdeen area but seeing as I don't catch much anyway its not supprising.

 

[fish force]

I think most trips are around 8 hours, as for price you'd need to ask the skippers. Shore fishing can be pretty good but it's rough ground so use rotten bottoms or try a sliding float rig. Try the back of the harbour or the rocks at Tantallon, (go down as the tide is ebbing, fish the flood and don't get cut off!).

 

[spellbound]

Depends on the boat - usual is about 6 hrs - 12 anglers £20 per head.


If you're shore fishing .....and north of Dundee - stay there as it's usually more productive

 

[richy]

Caught one off cairnryn pier last week

 

[Iain L]

A slow day from point at east side of Millport with no mackerel for any of the anglers there.

 

[Blenny]

Went down to Gourock yesterday in the hope of catching a few mackerel but Mackelroys (sp) point was like a scene out of Moses (a cast of thousands). Saw an old boy bring one in a nd lose it on the rocks so they are there. Went along to the carpark and fished there. Caught what I think was a pollack. my 4year old son caught three!

 

[Rab]

Had a few at Terally bay on Friday/Saturday though most were at distance.

 

[Blenny]

Has anyone had any mackerel in the Forth yet? I realise it might be a wee bit early but wondered if anyone's had any joy?

Cheers
Blenny

 

[fish force]

As usual a few have been getting caught from Berwick up to Dunbar and , I would imagine, further up as well. This is the usual pattern and we should see the large shoals arriving in the next couple of weeks.

 

[Blenny]

Cheers Fishforce

Do you know of any particularly good mackerel marks from Berwick up to Edinburgh or is it a case of anywhere will do?

 

[Davy Holt]

HIya,

I've been getting mackies in numbers for nearly a month now up in the Sound of Mull.. now I've said that I'll probably blank this weekend when I need to get them

 

[ChrisP]

Hi Davy, welcome to the site, you found us then.

How are your pets ths year, I hope you are renewing friendships with them for the season.

Pity Alan didn't make it as planned but knowing him 'He will Return'

 

[Big.D]

Hi Davy welcome m8