Summer Camping/Fishing ?

[CHOPPER]

Daft thing was after it bust me off tied on another spinner and hooked another tope first cast again. Same result again,got smashed off after a long fight !!!

Went back next day with beachcaster,a big bass lure and wire trace - not a touch. Sods law

John

Thats sounds like fun Snatcher!!!

[kopite2k06]

Daft thing was after it bust me off tied on another spinner and hooked another tope first cast again. Same result again,got smashed off after a long fight !!!

Went back next day with beachcaster,a big bass lure and wire trace - not a touch. Sods law

John

Strange old sport we dabble with mate. Just shows no two tides the same

[snatcher]

Got a tope once at Auchenlarie Caravan Park. Was ledgering with spinning gear using sandeel. My target was doggies and thornies. Got a tope about 12lbs and what a scrap. Hooked it right in the corner of the mouth.

You just never know what willo turn up over there. My pal tried to foulhook a thresher off the flat rock !!!

John

[pop65]

Aye the Mull of Galloway is the place to go if you want to catch fish on float and spinners/lures. You can "wild camp" there at East Tarbet but there are no facilities - no water/bogs.

A better bet is to camp at the Clashwhannon caravan park in Drummore.



Not sure what Martin charges a night £5/6 but at least you have bogs and a shower and water there and a good pub on site.

We have a static caravan there and stay there for most of the summer so if you want any more info just shout up.

John

just checked out the link john for caravan park looks spot on thinking of going over in may with me two sons to fish be first time for us over there any advice on marks bait rods tackle would be much appreciated
pop65

[BestNest]

All crackin info lads. Will be deffo hitting 1 or 2 of those places...
Cheers

[billyturbot]

If you go over to the Mull of Galloway (3.5 hour drive from Whitley bay) be prepared for the unexpected. Check out me with a tope on which took my mackerel spinner !!!!! It bust me off after 1.5 hours. A passing angler kindly took this photo for me



John

looks good crack john
If any lads fancy a few trips up next year (shared fuel) cost just let me been looking for the photo when we had a few cans john cant find it,hope my old mate is well all the best for xmas john to your good wife yourself and the sister in law lol

[snatcher]

Cheers matey and yes pop65 will sort you out a few marks no bother. Having said that a lot of anglers on this forum make plenty of trips over so you will get plenty of advice off them.

The only time I use a beachcaster off the shore over ther3e now is if I am having a go for conger. Otherwise its spinning gear all the way for the pollack,wrasse and bass.

For those of you who want a bit more comfort there are 5/6 rental caravans on the Clashwhannon site. All have fridges,showers,toilets,cooking equipment. The budget vans start from £55 a night which works out fine if there are 3/4 of you.

http://www.clashwhannon.co.uk/ I am not sure what Martin and Louise charge for camping.

The Sands of Luce at Sandhead also take on tents and also have hire vans http://www.sandsofluceholidaypark.co.uk/rental.html

There are also Ardwell chalets and they do look very nice,had a peek through the windows !!!! http://www.ardwellholidaychalets.co.uk/

Hope this info is helpful to you

John

John

[thunderfan]

Was going to ask this myself!! Planning to go up to Berwick then meander back, fishing on the way. Dont mind eating Mackies for duration! lol Great site by the way, been lurking for years!!!!

[snatcher]

looks good crack john
If any lads fancy a few trips up next year (shared fuel) cost just let me been looking for the photo when we had a few cans john cant find it,hope my old mate is well all the best for xmas john to your good wife yourself and the sister in law lol

Found some photos from your Clashwhannon camping - here they are,for better for worse !!!















John

[g.ordon]

Cracking pics there mate.

[billyturbot]

sound john,must think on but red not bodds lol

[snatcher]

We spend most of the summer over in our van on the Clashwhannon and anyone is welcome to call in for a cuppa or a bit advice. Ours is van no 5 on the top site straight in from the main entrance.



The caravan park is on the edge of the village of Drummore. The Clash pub on the site is a good boozer and has a restaurant,does bar meals and carry outs. There is also a dominoe knockout on a Friday night and there is a pool table and dart board. Also WiFi.

This is our veranda and as you can see the village is only a couple of minutes walk away. Had many a drunken night sat here !!!!



In Drummore you also have -

The Queens Hotel which also serves meals

The Ship - its now a Thai Restaurant

Mariners Cafe - good grub and does a legendary anglers "bellybuster breakfast". Also WiFi.

The Shop - food/newspapers/booze

Post Office

Hope this info is useful to anyone thinking of coming over. Tope are also a possability off the shore.

John