Crinan Skate fishing

Myself, Daz (vrbanana) and Paul (Eagle 1) are heading up to Crinan 14 October for 4 or 5 days, we`re going to have another go at the Skate. The camp site at Lochgilphead is open and the tides are small, so we are just hoping for some good weather.
If anyone wants to join us on the trip, they`re more than welcome.
Hopefully this time I`ll hook up with one and not just be a spectator.

 

MMMmmmmm...... Tempting!!

 

No more holiday left or id be there

 

You forgot about me!

 

Sorry Daz, the last I heard from Paul, he was going to see if you were making the trip.

 

Hi Kingfisher is there a boat launching slip would i need a4x4 or can i use my van a bit better to sleep in should it piss down quite fancy a bit of skate fishing tightlines Alain

 

You know, you want to Ian :laugh: :laugh:



Alain, there is a slip at Crinan which is very gentle so your van would be ok. This photo from Google maps shows the slip.
http://maps.google.com/maps?source=earth&ll=56.08805798,-5.56527023&layer=c&cbll=56.08805798,-5.56527023&cbp=1,360,,0,5

 

Hi Kingfisher looks good im up for that thanks Alain

 

Spotted your van yesterday, you working for Cyril or do you know him? Can’t he talk for England.

I’m going to Crinan but need to change the big end bearing on the pick up first, should be done this week
Bought a massive igloo cool box for the bait and Stella, so I’m ready

 

All hangs on whether I can get the time off....!!!

Let you know, cheers.

 

Cyril, talk for England :laugh: I thought he was representing the whole frikin commonwealth, my ears are still ringin. I was doing a fit for him.
Cool boxes, sod them, I`ve bought an Ice cream van :laugh:

 

You will only need one beer for budgie1. So it will be the wessy dab catching trip?

 

Neil, how close to the weekend before you get a decent indication on the weather being good enough, I,ve people wanting to book work in for October already.

 

Long range doesn`t look too good leading up to the 12th Daz, but it looks a lot better than it did 2 days ago. http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp
Another week or so should give a clearer picture. I`ve got my work all booked in giving me the 14th to 19th clear, so I`ll be defo going somewhere even if Crinan is off.

 

Wind speed between 15~20mph around the weekend, hope the forecast improves as it gets closer, will it make it fishable if the wind speed drops a little given that it's coming off land? Or is it still too exposed?

 

just get up there you bunch of girls.. stop moaning and catch some big dab. if not just do what paul the wessy does best and drink all week :butt:

 

I'm ok fishing from the shore, it's the girls in the pointy plastic boats that's the problem ..... Lol

 

5 mm drill will make them girls fish from the shore :cry:

 

Damn, wish it was closer..

 

Mind you, Autoroute quotes 8 hours to get there.. not so bad