mattydski 560 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Morning all........ Just back from a great camping trip on a Scottish Island, with the kids and a couple of friends. (Location, for those that want to know by PM only I'm afraid) We went across on Saturday and got back yesterday afternoon. The general plan was to take my boat across which I finished getting sea worthy after its refurb on Friday night I've had the boat for about a year, and it was bought as a project, needing desperate amounts of work. and a new trailer. Which I literately got back from the galvanisers on the Friday morning , so a lot of effort was required to finish her before we set off. But he travelled well on his new shoes.. Thanks to my mate who helped get it finished...... However, I think you'll agree the nearly finished end result was well worth the effort.. It still needs a few bits of fettling... (Bigger engine would help) We wanted to try a few new fishing spots, that were slightly out of range from the rocks. We got out for a full day, but the weather and sea state proved too much for parts of other days, so we couldn't put the distance in required to get to the marks, so resorted to rock fishing. We did however manage to feed our selves with decent catches where required. The highlights being, Flame grilled pollock, Hot smoked pollock, Hot smoked pollock Kedgeree, Cockles au mariner...etc..etc. The kids had a ball with the crab fishing, and we had put a few pots pots out as well for the lobster, but were unfortunate. This was just one of the magnificent fish we caught. Most importantly, the kids were out about, rather than in front of the television and xbox. And the first thing they said when we got back, was when are we going again.. There are more pictures, but I'd only bore you Cant wait for the next trip, hopefully the weather will be more settled so we can plan to anchor up for some of the other species. Thanks to all the locals, who helped make the trip special. We'll be back soon again.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twobob 1,497 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Thanks for sharing that good post cracking pictures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocky1 942 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 thanks for shareing ,looks like you and your family had a good trip ,cracking snaps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 just one more.......... Jamie enjoying the swell............ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 1,065 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Ahhh Islay, one of my favourites, Ive also had some cracking hare coursing days on Bute..excellent fishing too..great pics. Im going up later, but cant say where Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Brilliant photos mate. Your a braver man than me going into the sea with a small engine mate, I've seen it change in a heart beat from dead calm to 4 foot breakers..... Looked like you had good weather Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Brilliant photos mate. Your a braver man than me going into the sea with a small engine mate, I've seen it change in a heart beat from dead calm to 4 foot breakers..... Looked like you had good weather Nah, not brave, at all mate, I'm a big scardy cat........ I refused to go out on 2/3 of the five days...... For me its a matter of judgement given current weather conditions, and forecast.... and of course local advice is very important. We circumnavigated where we were and were never more than 1 mile from the shore.. Albeit may be 5-10 mile journeys. I make it a priority never to mess with safety in the sea......... Had a cracking time though.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 26,868 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 GREAT PICS get some more up, not boring me dont recon much to your cockels marriniere though,, :sick: think you missed the cream out. looks like you put some work in to that boat, and a great way to spend times with the young uns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 GREAT PICS get some more up, not boring me dont recon much to your cockels marriniere though,, :sick: think you missed the cream out. looks like you put some work in to that boat, and a great way to spend times with the young uns Well spotted Tomo....... yes, we did miss the cream out..............But lovely still the same!! Heres a couple more for ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Great photos, glad you had a good time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brickie 76 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Tidy pictures , looks cold ,i love camping with my kids, good to get them outside ,it looks a cracking place where you went, i always fancied getting to one of the isles just haven't got there yet .The boat looks very smart and a tidy piece of kit ,hope it serve's you well, nice pollack atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferretess 230 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Looks like you all had a great time Matty , Glad to see you caught plenty food, You'se worked well on the boat and woo hoo it stayed afloat :notworthy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 It was Rich that helped with the boat Tess... He and 'M' came away with us. It was hard work, but worth the effort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Brilliant pics.I know one thing it wernt the orkneys their was trees in one of your pics lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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