urquhartia

Hmmmm, an awkward one this; I know when any industry which supports a local community(s) goes to the wall it's hard. In my area we became largely dependent on the oil fabrication yards (Highlands) but with them gone we have survived. Albeit the area isn't as relatively prosperous, but we did adapt, the fishing industry should accept they must too. I have heard a lot of sentimental rubbish about my father, grandfather.....fished, but wake up folks it doesn't follow that you have a right to trawl the depths with the latest equipment and technology.What about your 'obligation' as fishermen to preserve the stocks for future generations? Or do your 'rights' only go so far as yourselves ie it's self interest? Come greed. Regards Urquhart P.S. They do have my sympathies, but their methods clearly are not sustainable.

Hello, thanks for the tips fellows. Apparently yes flatties are common but I hae yet to see sign of the little blighters!; sure a few cod are good guess I have to hold my hand up and say I'm being greedy. As for rock angling, I pretty much hae the tackle to cope with the rough but as you hint best to keep away for now as I'm only a beginner. Still there are always the iews to admire in this area, I was early enough to catch sunrise over the Firth the other morning, what a beautiful sight, made the trip worthwhile. Regards Urquhart P.S. Anyone know what the "silver and brown things" were? they are brown on the top half and silver underneath, or was it the other way around? Hmmmmmmm Incidentaly anyone know if the Green crabs in the area are safe to eat?

Hello, I live in the Moray firth area (Kildary) I have been going fishing in Balintore. Can anyone suggest a suitable place for my area, or better yet is there a knowledgeable fisher near me who would be willing to give some advice via email? Regards Urquhart (New to fishing but detemined to land something large.) So far all I have had are a few cod, some silver and brown things and a few crabs, yes apparently crabs like squid!!