Match two of the 2024 Edinburgh Winter League was fished on the 25th of October on Portobello Beach (Joppa) with 25 anglers taking part.
It was another good night for fishing in the city with 123 landed for the scorecards plus quite a few undersized with bags made up of mostly Whiting along with odd Coalies, Dabs, Rockling, Flounder and Codling.
 |
| Views along Portobello Beach for the match, city scenes and lots of fish |
Sponsored by Fishingmegastore and Cox & Rawle this match series promotes the excellent fishing available close to the city and an opportunity for anglers of all abilities to fish alongside experienced anglers in a competitive social setting.
Catch Results:
The Winner on the night was Chris Empson with his bag of 18 fish, Chris also split the prize for longest fish with Kyle Taylor and Willie Stafford all recording a top catch of 22cm. anglers fished in calm condition for most of the night with 123 fish caught between the 25 anglers along the beach.
Banked Species included:
- Whiting
- Coalies
- Rockling
- Dabs
- Flounder
 |
| Edinburgh Angling Team Before The Match |
Top Methods:
Once again the favoured tactics were 3 up scratching rigs on size 4 or 6 baited with Mackerel, worm or peeler crab baits.
Regularly changing baits is the name of the game in this style of fishing as it ensures you are fishing fresh baits that are well presented, with some anglers fishing to their watch, recasting every 8 to 10 minutes.
With calm conditions on a small tide most anglers opted to fish 1-3oz weights with heavier style grip leads not being required. Fish were caught at all ranges on the night.
Continental style rods or sea quiver tip style rods are suited to this style of fishing in calm conditions due to their increased sensitivity, matched up with a fixed spool reel loaded with relatively light (0.35) line.
 |
| TronixPro 3 Hook Flapper Rig |
Full Results:
 |
| Match 2 Results |
Standings:
 |
| Standings |
Next Match:
Match 3 is on Friday, 8/11/24, Newhaven Reg 6-6.15pm at Western Harbour Breakwater , EH6 6PA
Pre-booked pegs only and bookings to be made via Facebook by contacting Ian Campbell. Speak to the staff at Edinburgh Angling Centre for more details and tips on sea fishing in the city.
Seven-match 2024 Edinburgh Winter Shore Angling League fishing within the Edinburgh City Limits.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Overall Prizes £100+£50, £60+£30 and £40+£20 Vouchers (total of top 5 scores)
Weekly Cash Pot Prizes, PENN Sea Sea League Points, All levels welcome
Trending Products
