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Dòmhnall
Iain Mhòir (5), author of the 'Operation at Sea' story
(4), has an amazing knowledge of rock fishing and of inshore
fishing in the Tolsta area. Since the evening of the Aig
Muir 'get together' Dòmhnall has written
out a list of approximately 50 sea fishing rocks in the stretch
of coast-line from Geodha Alla Thòlain (
Seanchas 46 feature 7) to Heisgeir (Seanchas
34 feature 55), with an indication of how accessible
each rock is.
e.g.
Geodha
Alla Thòlain South from Traigh Sheileabhaig
. No cliff to contend with. Long, wide fishing ledge.
Gob
Leac Oighrig A long gentle slope, otherwise
easy to access. A very popular fishing ledge.
Cul
a Cneap Dhuibh A short, fairly steep climb,
but well stepped. A little 'stretch' half way down. A good
fishing ledge, especially at low tide.
Sròn
Mhòir Ròdha A very long winding
track down to this rock. Fairly easy, but very narrow going
over the geodha. A favourite fishing rock with 'built-in'
cracks for holding the fish. Before going over the geodha
, there is a long ledge and, although it is some distance
from Cladach an Eilean, it is known by this name.
Because of the masses of tangle it was only used for poc
fishing.
Heisgeir
I suppose this was the most frequented of all
fishing rocks due to its accessibility to all ages. Not too
comfortable at high tide, but at low tide, the long quaylike
ledge stretches for 100 yards or more and this ledge is fishable
at a few points. This long ledge could pose a danger to the
unwary, as a rogue wave could sweep over it in any kind of
swell.
- The
complete list is available at the Comann Eachdraidh.
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