starting up

Joined: Sep 12, 2009 Posts: 1 Location: north east scotland

hi new to this got offered a trip out fishing on a wee boat a few weeks ago wasnt sure if id like it but totally got hooked (no pun intended) was wondering if it is the same fishing of the rocks as the boat trips are maybe only a once a year thing but really would love to continue fishing, i live north east scotland beside portsoy anyone give me info on where is best to try fishing from, is the tackle shop in cullen any good for info & gear, please feel free to give me any info on starting up and any good tips etc,. i really think this is a hobby that i am going to enjoy .

Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:49 pm

Hi, and welcome, its not my area, but my advice is to say where and when your fishing for the best advice. what happens today may not happen tomorrow. Cheers....Mick

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:42 am

cullen harbour good for bait so get a spade or fork. half hour should get plenty bait.
off the beach for flatties, the odd turbot. Portnockie for conger, off the back of the pier.
i heard portgordon was good for bass last year, off the beach just over the surf.
mackeral off buckie pier as well. but am sure youll meet a few more local folk that will help you out

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:14 am

Hi mate, and a warm welcome to the forums.

If you are considering fishing off rocks then you will need a good beefy rod to cope with any potential snags.

It may also be worthwhile in investing in a few lead lifters so as to lift you lead clear of snags also a good fixed spool with plenty of line capacity with a fast retrieve.
Cheers keith big grin