Angling at Ullapool ........ Now sailing from Gairloch.
Angling at Ullapool ........ Now sailing from Gairloch.
A Long way off I know, but...........
Just North of Ullapool is the tiny village of Altandhu, where an aquaintance has a very good campsite/pub/restaurant. He also has a small fishing boat and friends with their own boats. So... I propose, for those who are interested, to lead out a relaxed ride north on the Saturday. The ride will more or less follow the short but beautiful scenic route to Lochinver which is described in LWR's "General Area Info" thread in this section. Lochinver has the best pie shop in the kingdom. It will also include an hour or two of boat fishing among the Summer Isles. (weather permitting)
Complete novices are welcome. I would never think of myself as an expert fisherman, I just like the craic and I can heartily recommend this as an adventure to anyone who has never fished before.
For the experts, day tickets for the lochs on the peninsula are available or you could just throw a wedge in off rocks as is your wont.
In the evening we can get our fish cooked at the restaurant or you can bring them back to the site at Ullapool for the pot.
There is not likely to be a charge for the boat but a whip round and a cut of the fish would be polite. You'll catch more mackrel than you can eat in a month anyway.
Again, it's a long way off. but if you are interested let me know here so I can give advanced warning of numbers.
Just North of Ullapool is the tiny village of Altandhu, where an aquaintance has a very good campsite/pub/restaurant. He also has a small fishing boat and friends with their own boats. So... I propose, for those who are interested, to lead out a relaxed ride north on the Saturday. The ride will more or less follow the short but beautiful scenic route to Lochinver which is described in LWR's "General Area Info" thread in this section. Lochinver has the best pie shop in the kingdom. It will also include an hour or two of boat fishing among the Summer Isles. (weather permitting)
Complete novices are welcome. I would never think of myself as an expert fisherman, I just like the craic and I can heartily recommend this as an adventure to anyone who has never fished before.
For the experts, day tickets for the lochs on the peninsula are available or you could just throw a wedge in off rocks as is your wont.
In the evening we can get our fish cooked at the restaurant or you can bring them back to the site at Ullapool for the pot.
There is not likely to be a charge for the boat but a whip round and a cut of the fish would be polite. You'll catch more mackrel than you can eat in a month anyway.
Again, it's a long way off. but if you are interested let me know here so I can give advanced warning of numbers.
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Re: Angling for a ride out? The (Bag) Pipe and Slippers Run.
Thanks Peter for suggesting this rideout for the Ullapool Rally .
It goes great with the small rideout ethos that we are going to try to get going for this year .... (More info to follow)
If anyone else would like to lead a small group , plan your adventure and drop me a PM .
LWR
It goes great with the small rideout ethos that we are going to try to get going for this year .... (More info to follow)
If anyone else would like to lead a small group , plan your adventure and drop me a PM .
LWR
Re: Angling for a ride out? The (Bag) Pipe and Slippers Run.
Hi Peter, sounds great, would definitely be interested if it comes off
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Re: Angling for a ride out? The (Bag) Pipe and Slippers Run.
I'd be up for that, haven't fished since I were a lad, nowadays my idea of fishing would have to involve a hand grenade and a net to ensure a successful catch..
I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work - Thomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931)
Re: Angling for a ride out? The (Bag) Pipe and Slippers Run.
Yep, I'd be interested if everything comes off
Cheers
Cheers
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Hey Peter, can you give details of the camp-site?
The Mrs. and I are having a dodge up that way in August.
Cheers, Stu
The Mrs. and I are having a dodge up that way in August.
Cheers, Stu
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Re: Angling for a ride out? The (Bag) Pipe and Slippers Run.
Hi Big Stu
The campsite that peter is talking about is
http://portabhaigh.co.uk/
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/revie ... evid=10403
Stayed there for a week , 2 years ago .. lovely site , new facilities , free wifi,
Friendly owners that own there own pub up the hill ..
P.S. If you want to eat at the pub , best to book a table especially at high season. .
The campsite that peter is talking about is
http://portabhaigh.co.uk/
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/revie ... evid=10403
Stayed there for a week , 2 years ago .. lovely site , new facilities , free wifi,
Friendly owners that own there own pub up the hill ..
P.S. If you want to eat at the pub , best to book a table especially at high season. .