Chilling on Etive | Wildcamp | Boating | Campfire cooking | Fishing for Spurdogs

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This was a nice, chilled out, little overnight trip to Etive back in early November. I try my usual marks around Ardchattan and Airds before heading north into more remote territory, fishing along the way. Coming ashore at a favourite beach I set up my tent on the shoreline and moor up for the night. Cooking over my campfire proves a little more successful than my shorefishing attempts, but I have a fine, peaceful evening.
Next day dawns rather wet but the rain comes and goes as I sort out breakfast and waste more time feeding crabs. Back afloat I try a variety of new and old marks before ending up with an hour tied to one of the buoys near Kelly's Pier at Taynuilt.
And a wee apology... I was using a new camera for some of this video and had a few issues, so there are couple of sequences which are a little out of focus. Hopefully minimal, but I learned a few lessons making this video!
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@Savajam Год назад

Always enjoy your video's. All the very best for 2023!

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Thanks for watching! Hopefully there should be a few decent videos come out this year too - I'll certainly be trying to get some out there 👍

@Savajam Год назад

@@Corkwing-DougK Good to hear and looking forward to it. Tight lines and calm seas

@familyfishinggb8178 Год назад

Honestly think your videos are up there with the main few fishing RU-vidrs, very relaxing and the scenery is brilliant 👍

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Thanks very much, but I think I'd need a lot more dedication to get anywhere near the big boys! I just do what I like doing, which involves as much camping, hiking, messing about in boats as it does fishing - all preferably in beautiful surroundings 🙂

@youssefucef7504 Год назад

new follower from Morocco

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Hi Youssef, I've never made it to Morocco although the trout fishing in the Atlas mountains looks magical. I love my country but the constant damp cold does get to you at this time of year. Roll on spring and a bit more daylight! Cheers, Doug

@youssefucef7504 Год назад

@@Corkwing-DougK your welecome bro here.

@AMG63 Год назад

Thanks Douglas for the reminder of how desperate I am to get back to the West Coast 👍

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Well I was on Etive again yesterday - and very glad of a heated tent on a very cold night. There were a couple of guys with a canoe fishing from the opposite bank (pinched our first choice of campsite 😢). Loads of surface ice this morning, floating down from Glen Etive, so I hope they managed to find their way back OK. The upper loch can get completely choked with ice at times.

@garrybryant4565 Год назад

Great video to watch on the 1st Jan Doug. Happy new year, and tight lines for 2023. Keep the videos coming👍

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Thanks Garry. Eased myself into 2023 with a nice overnight camp at Etive in the big tent last night. No video from this one unfortunately, but it kicks off the year after a rather soggy Christmas in these parts! Happy New Year to you too 👍

@PiscatorUK-Fishing Год назад

Happy new year happy new year Doug, all the best for 2023

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Cheers - and the same to you! Being a glutton for punishment I was out again on Etive for an overnight camp yesterday (boat rather than kayak). Beautiful clear weather overnight, but very cold, with a decent amount of ice on the loch this morning. I think my next trip can only be warmer!

@pimhartman3719 Год назад

love to see youre video's. Can you recomment me a place between Oban and fort William where you can catch Pollack from the shore? Wa want to camp on that place to.

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

I think you'll struggle to find a spot that's good for camping and also good for pollack. You'll find fish at many of the narrows - Corran ferry, Ballachulish Bridge, Creran Bridge, etc. (Falls of Lora at Connel might be a bit much of a flow though). I don't think I've ever camped along that stretch of coast as the road runs pretty close to the sea for much of it, which really doesn't appeal to me - I prefer to be miles from anywhere.

@tamlyon4435 Год назад

Thoroughly enjoyed this Doug ...that breakfast didn’t last long 😁👍 I’ll be heading back up Ettive soon as I rebuild my back garden ....this vlog has helped keep me sane over the festives of which I’m not a fan off 🥃🥃 awrabest for ‘23’ 👍

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Thanks Tam - I was actually up on Etive last night, in almost the same spot. Really camping rather than anything else, but we fished for 2-3 hours and there were plenty of the usual smallish spurdogs. Was glad of the tent stove though, as it was pretty chilly overnight. I've been poring over the forecasts all through Christmas but this was the only decent chance for a camp, and it paid off nicely. Set me up nicely for the new year 👍👍

@ESPYD Год назад

Glad I stumbled across you're video's really enjoy your adventures...one day I may even invest in a kayak and go on one myself....like they say, "life is about the journey not the destination"

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Hi Colin, I'm glad you enjoy my videos. It's a matter of opinion, but if you're an angler then don't rule out a small inflatable as an alternative to a kayak as it makes a better fishing platform, certainly at sea. Otherwise a kayak is great fun just to paddle quietly and explore places you couldn't reach otherwise.

@anthonyharrison8584 Год назад

Even when the weather's "Dreich", it's still a stunning place to be. Cracking video Doug,, thanks for sharing, and all the best for the forthcoming year 🎣🎣👍👍

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Thanks a lot - just typical weather for this time of year, changing every 5 minutes. Was up on Etive again last night and we'd lovely calm weather with clear skies - until the last hour, when heavy, freezing rain had us running for shelter. I'm still defrosting 😀

@Johnpir8978 Год назад

Canny beat a Doug k video could watch your videos for hours bud

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

You've just got lower standards than me! After watching a couple I'll switch over to something properly exciting in Australia or Canada 🙂. Seriously though, thanks for watching, and I'll try and get a few more out in 2023!

@ashleyhoward8926 Год назад

A well made video of a good trip, well done Doug & thanks for posting.

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

My pleasure! 🙂👍

@riverninja23 Год назад

Great video Doug, as always. Thanks.

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Thanks for watching - it's always fun to make them, and it encourages me to just get out and about too! 👍

@davesmith559 Год назад

Love your videos. Would like to go fishing up Scotland again. Fished a few places on Loch Linnhe . Was nice up there also.Need easy access to the water as have small powered wheelchair to go fishing .Thanks

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Glad you enjoyed the video. I wish I could help you with some easy access marks but most are anything but that. If you're up Loch Linnhe way again, you could always try the old ferry slips at Ballachulish bridge on Loch Leven. They hold good conger just down the side of the ramp. Likewise Lochaline old pier (stone jetty near the ferry) holds conger, wrasse, etc. The big west pier at Lochaline is where the skate are caught but there are fish just down the side as well - although you often find that pier blocked off when timber is being loaded.

@davesmith559 Год назад

@@Corkwing-DougK Thanks for the help. If we get another heat wave will try to get there went to Aberdeen last time health reasons.Thanks again

@123boat 9 месяцев назад

Lovely relaxing video. You just can’t beat the beauty of Scotland 👍🎣

@Corkwing-DougK 9 месяцев назад

Thanks very much - funnily enough I've a new Etive video going up this afternoon. Just a wee day trip and some shorefishing, but in beautiful December sunshine and flat calm conditions. Have a good New Year when it arrives👍👍

@123boat 9 месяцев назад

@@Corkwing-DougK Looking forward to watching it. happy hogmanay 🍻👍

@tomaszkujawa9529 Год назад

Well done Happy New Year 🎉🍾🥂🐟🦈🐟

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Same to you! Glad you enjoyed it, and hopefully more to come as the weather warms up again. Etive is a great place to explore and relax on 👍

@Ryan-ek6mx Год назад

Love these videos. If you dont mind me asking, what do you need to take your boat on thses loch's? Ive read than you dont need to register anything on sea lochs? I have a sib with a 3.5hp outboard and i would love to go Nd do some fishing and camping for a few nights. Thanks

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Assuming you are not targetting or retaining salmon or sea trout, then you don't need any permits or anything. Bear in mind that many lochs are quite exposed to wind so pick your days carefully and watch for narrows where the tidal movement can be strong. Camping is generally fine as long as you tidy up completely after you, although it's not always easy to find a good spot on some lochs. Midges will be a complete pain on any calm evenings at this time of year, so I recommend a head net...

@Ryan-ek6mx Год назад

@@Corkwing-DougK thanks for the reply. I don't plan on keeping any fish if I do manage to catch anything. In your opinion, would you think 3.5hp would be enough on a sib? I've heard the midges can be a nightmare. I will definitely purchase a head net, thanks

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Hi Ryan, I have a 3.5hp on my 3.1m SIB and it pushes it along at around 5-6 mph, so plenty enough for a cruise around and light on fuel. It can get breezy on the lochs when you're fishing, which will largely kill your chances for most species as you'll drift very quickly in a SIB. You can get around this by anchoring (1.5kg grapnel, 2m of chain and paracord will do) or by using a drogue to slow you down (even a bucket on a few feet of rope will help). As for the midges, I prefer to camp on beaches or slightly exposed locations, as even 5 or 6 mph of wind will thin them out. I avoid woods or damp areas if I can as there are often hordes hiding in wait!

@gingerbeerkid1967 Год назад

Going up next weekend, might even get a few fishys

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Just back from another overnighter at Etive, with the kayak this time. Very quiet on the fishing front, not that I was doing that much anyway, but it was just great to be paddling around and enjoying a comfy camp! Good luck when you get up there, although the weather tends to be the main factor at this time of year 👍

@garyroberts8502 Год назад

@@Corkwing-DougK pottering around enjoying car camping is a fair bit of the draw for me,this time want to go away up the loch to have a look about Thanks

@garyroberts8502 Год назад

Not going,weather,next time maybe

@gordoncarass2360 Год назад

You always seem to come up with the goods Doug, even if the fishing is a bit slow. I particularly like your sorties in Etive as you always manage to capture the scenery at its best. Good luck and all the best for 2023.

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Cheers! Etive is always more about camping and scenery than the actual fishing, and it's a fabulous place to explore. Catching any decent fish is always icing on the cake!

@Gospodin_Nikoi Год назад

cool video! love your channel man ! keep the good work going! :)

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Cool is the right word! 😀 I was camping overnight on Loch Etive again last night and it was freezing - with some decent ice floes on the loch this morning. Happily we had a tent stove to keep us reasonably warm!

@Caveman-bu7mz Год назад

Much appreciated as always Doug. Your videos chill me out and give me the drive to get out and about. I’m heading up Etive tomorrow- can’t wait to start the year with some fishing and fresh air- all the best 😎👍

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

I'm actually just back from another overnighter up there - definitely camping rather than fishing, but we'd great weather until the last hour or so when it tipped down with icy rain! Definitely on the chilly side last night, even with a tent stove on the go. Good luck if you get out 🙂

@Caveman-bu7mz Год назад

@@Corkwing-DougK Ah it’s great just getting out regardless- I love it up there. Just fishing from shore tho and not taking a boat out. I’m sure we will cross paths up there one day. All the best mate 👍

@fletch9560 Год назад

Thanks Doug. All the best for 2023. 👍

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Cheers - hopefully there will be more vids to come over the next year. Either way, have a great 2023 yourself!

@hughcanavan2189 Год назад

Hi Doug Perhaps you might consider a review on your boat ,I know I would be interested in that Regards Hugh 🛥️

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Hi Hugh, It's something I've thought about as I do probably have most of the video clips I need, but I've never got around to pulling it all together. I did do a review of sorts on my website - corkwing.co.uk/boat-fishing/orkney-longliner-2/ - and that still reflects my opinion of the Orkney. I guess that's my way of saying "maybe" 🙂 whilst avoiding the question of when I might get around to actually producing a video! Cheers, Doug

@gingerbeerkid1967 Год назад

Lovely video as usual, happy new year, never had much success tying up to those buoys, gave up trying to make tea on the boat with one of those gas cookers just doesn't gas off in cold weather, got an old primus thing works great, I'll try putting a link to a video I shot but might not work coz I don't know how 🤔ru-vid.comf5j_i_QyJL0?feature=share, it worked🤣 mines is the white boat

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Funnily enough the gas cooker thing came up today. We were out on Etive for an overnight camp, and it was so cold on the boat that even a propane/butane mix just couldn't get anywhere. Luckily we'd had a couple of coffees ashore on the campfire, or I might have got quite grumpy (a cold caffeine fix just doesn't work for me 😀). Your link works fine by the way - did you get anything decent when you were out? It's been a while since Etive was kind to me on the fishing front, much though I love the place 🙁

@garyroberts8502 Год назад

@@Corkwing-DougK same for me very few fish,not like when we would go out on one of the two charters that were on the loch,I'm up at st Andrews pier fishing tonight and used small primus,great things but now got sooty hands

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

Well I hope it wasn't too baltic, as that pier always looks freezing to me. Anything doing? I know you get flatties and the odd sizeable codling although I've only ever boat fished from St. Andrews.

@garyroberts8502 Год назад

@@Corkwing-DougK usually fishes good but nothing doing,not cold at all,sea not rough enough I suppose,where do you launch from at st Andrews and is there a place to launch from Arbroath?

@Corkwing-DougK Год назад

@@garyroberts8502 I don't launch at St. Andrews - a friend has a boat in the harbour and that's how I get out. There isn't really a good slipway there and I don't think I've ever seen anyone try, except for the dinghy sailors. Never tried it, but Arbroath had a slipway built about 10 years ago - there have been problems with it though (vehicles getting stuck in the sand) and I'm not sure whether it's still open.