Arbroath.

[MrT1981]

Am wanting to have a trip to Arbroath but wanting to know when is the best time to fish up there? Is it winter or summer. Av seen peoples posts in the past about the place and defo need to try it. Also any marks i should be going for and best baits to use? Any help will be much appreciated.

[codhunter40]

Been there a few times now.. Both in July and October, got cod every time. We used fresh/frozen crab and fresh mussel cocktails. Although alot of lads use bluey/mackeral with good results. Alot of marks in the area and further north, Arbroath harbour wall - known as "the cages." also behind the old Ballys nightclub, Victoria park, Deils head. 2 miles north of Arbroath is Auchmithie - the old harbour plus rock marks to the left and right of the harbour. Further north is Rumness then Ethie Mains. Lunan bay (sand) Boddin point.. Just a few for you to do some research on before you go, all rough ground marks with exception of Lunan bay.. Hope this of some use

[MrT1981]

Been there a few times now.. Both in July and October, got cod every time. We used fresh/frozen crab and fresh mussel cocktails. Although alot of lads use bluey/mackeral with good results. Alot of marks in the area and further north, Arbroath harbour wall - known as "the cages." also behind the old Ballys nightclub, Victoria park, Deils head. 2 miles north of Arbroath is Auchmithie - the old harbour plus rock marks to the left and right of the harbour. Further north is Rumness then Ethie Mains. Lunan bay (sand) Boddin point.. Just a few for you to do some research on before you go, all rough ground marks with exception of Lunan bay.. Hope this of some use

Thank you so much mate. Really do appreciate the advice. Am defo gona go next year, ill do some research on the marks you have said.

[codhunter40]

No problem mate, we have been booked up for next July since September.. I cant wait to get up there again! its well worth the effort and research.. Let me know how you get on or pm me if you want to.. Do my best to pass all info on..

[scaley]

arbroath pier, need the sea to be big and biggish tide is best. usan salmon farm and the mains of both fish on decent tides when its flat but best just after a sea when there is still colour in the water, back of ballys night club never fished that but know its good, inverbervie beach fishes well when the sea's away. also a mark called boden point up there heard thats hellish but not fished it myself

[MrT1981]

Am defo gona make it a point in going next year. Just have to try find out whens best time to go!. Thanks lads for the help.

[mickbrennan]

I went in February last year it was **** the bloke in local tackle shop said November,December best time for cod

[Stores]

arbroath pier, need the sea to be big and biggish tide is best. usan salmon farm and the mains of both fish on decent tides when its flat but best just after a sea when there is still colour in the water, back of ballys night club never fished that but know its good, inverbervie beach fishes well when the sea's away. also a mark called boden point up there heard thats hellish but not fished it myself

Can't imagine ever fishing the cages on Arbroath pier - horrible place imho. Agree with Usan, good marks all the way up to the lighthouse at Ferryden. Boddin is everything you could want from a fishing mark, providing you like fishing in the tangles. It fishes from the top of the tide downwards, there's half a dozen marks within a two minute walk of each other and there's the chance of a good fish, both summer and winter. Close second is the south side of Auchmithie, just north of Arbroath - great place to fish.

Boddin:



Auchmithie:

[johnf]

Can't imagine ever fishing the cages on Arbroath pier - horrible place imho.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iXMNVtw-pDA

I'm not sure David, looks quite pleasant at times!

[Ian Alexander]

Hello, some good advice already been posted.....good luck and enjoy.

I agree the cages are not for everyone but they do fish very well. This is what they look like, (taken a few years ago).



Regards Ian

[scaley]

i like the pier myself had good sessions every time i have fished it need a big sea to do well though

[Stores]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iXMNVtw-pDA

I'm not sure David, looks quite pleasant at times!

Aye I've seen the videos John. Not keen on piers at the best of times but 2 or 3 of you standing shoulder to shoulder.....not for me. I only fish with Rod a couple of weeks of the year and within 10 minutes we're stood 100 yards apart lol.

Nice photo Ian......how many years ago???

[MrT1981]

Great advice lads and thank ya all. Am gona defo arange a trip. Is there places to camp out dont fancy spending anymore money than i have to lol. Think ill try mu luck probbs back end of january.

[mick dunn]

camping out in January-not for me. Me and my mate stayed in a Premier inn in Dundee which is about 15 mile away from Usan.
Hotel excellent was 41 quid each for two nights.
Mick.