Whippy’s

A complete lack of mackerel scuppers a tope and bream trip aboard ‘Lucky G’ for Jim and his boat partner Ross

Jim finds mackerel hard to come by when he eventually gets out on the water

Incredible as it may seem, summer is almost over. So, get out there and make the most of the fine weather while you still can…

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

Treat yourself to a few late-summer sessions targeting the margins before the weather begins to turn – it’s later than you think...

With the help of local lads, Joe Whyte discovers the bass fishing opportunities along the unexplored beaches of Ayrshire