tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669152403576593557.post2528050612978186414..comments2024-02-29T09:21:44.123+00:00Comments on Burrator Fly Fishers: 'Watten long way'Peter Macconnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14118767253471373421noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669152403576593557.post-79382205819257342362013-07-14T14:36:41.594+01:002013-07-14T14:36:41.594+01:00Hi Peter
In 2006 we caravanned up the West Coast ...Hi Peter<br /><br />In 2006 we caravanned up the West Coast of Scotland, across the top and down the East side. Our most northerly site was at Altnaharra on the shores of Loch Naver. We toured around in the car and even made it out to Cape Wrath which was shrouded in a sea mist - typical! To avoid the pesky midges we travelled in April & May and back home in June (via the British F1 GP at Silverstone). Very enjoyable and a memorable trip which Sue & I must repeat.<br /><br />I am off to West Cork - usual place - on 1st September for five weeks. Jon Williams is over for two of the weeks and others are appearing as & when. I had my first bass of 2013 the week before last out in the boat with Laurence - 7lb and the only bass of the day. We had quite a few cod - my best 16lb & 10lb. Cyril went past holding up a big cod, too. The sea was very cold but this warm spell should improve things. I am away next week but I must have my Burrator boat course and try trouting afloat there.<br /><br />TonyTony Hooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078928998470979009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669152403576593557.post-47619366355589271812013-07-12T12:31:44.385+01:002013-07-12T12:31:44.385+01:00Hi Tony
The driving was surprisingly painless. On ...Hi Tony<br />The driving was surprisingly painless. On the way up I drove to Lancashire, Jon then drove to Stirling, I then drove to Inverness, and then Jon again to Watten. I started from Plymouth at 4.15am, picked up Jon in Exeter, and we arrived at our destination at 5.50pm. I slept twice while Jon was driving and vice versa. Same routine on the way back which we did in 12 hours and 30 minutes. We were lucky that there were no road works or accident hold-ups on either journey.<br /><br />As to the midges, yes we met them. I strongly recommend the tropical version of Jungle Formula combined with 'The Stopper' Midge Head Net made by the 'Totally Herby of Scotland' company. Jon got them for eight quid each off Ebay. I can attest that they work well at Burrator as well!<br /><br />When are you off to West Cork?<br /><br />Peter Peter Macconnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118767253471373421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669152403576593557.post-60875274226172371612013-07-11T22:04:39.064+01:002013-07-11T22:04:39.064+01:00Cracking report, Peter, and excellent photographs....Cracking report, Peter, and excellent photographs. Nearly 1900 miles in a week shows commitment and a certain determination to make the most of every minute. Did the infamous 'Highland Midge' find you that far north?<br />Tony HooperTony Hooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078928998470979009noreply@blogger.com