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Title: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 15/01/2016 at 17:37: I've really enjoyed my trips to Hoddom Castle and the fishing on the River Annan. I like the idea of the camping pods, they're so much better than a tent and so flexible. Most self catering lodges or chalets are only let weekly, but a quick trip for 2 or 3 days is so much easier to do.

The fishing is easy to organise too, either phone the ghillie in advance to book your rods, or simply book them online via the Fishpal website.

Of course hotels and B&Bs are another option for a short fishing break, but these can often curtail fishing well into the evening, as you can worry about disturbing other guests if you return from the river at midnight.

(http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/2_15_07_14_8_33_15.jpeg)

It would be great to find a few more locations with pods like this throughout Scotland, with access to some reasonably good fishing nearby :cool:

Any suggestions folks? ..... A few more options for short fishing breaks like this would be great :z16
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 15/01/2016 at 18:19: i like how snoring sounds are enhanced in these due to the peculiar architecture... :z4 :z4 :z4
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 16/01/2016 at 00:18: You sleeping in the van next time Marc? :z4 :z4 :z4
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 16/01/2016 at 09:17: it did cross my mind but then, i do that all the time. a little 'exoticness' is good from time to time... :z4
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 16/01/2016 at 15:22: Interesting ...... no more suggestions.

Either Hoddom is quite unique, or folk want to keep other locations like this up their sleeve, which I can understand.

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 16/01/2016 at 15:32: Sands Holiday Centre has those small wooden tent type structures, I suppose they could be pod like , Near Gairloch, they have a hill loch and a small stream that gets seatrout , The local Angling club has a lot of hill lochs, easgach 1
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 16/01/2016 at 16:48: That looks like it might be worth exploring 'easgach 1' :z16

I've had a quick look at their website, they call their 'pods' Wigwams, but the idea is the same. They are available on a nightly basis and are located on a camp site with all the usual shower/toilet blocks etc and there is a cafe for reasonably priced breakfasts and meals. One of the beauties of these things is you just need a sleeping bag and maybe a pillow ..... plus your favourite coffee mug of course :wink

......... and I'm sure there will be fishing to explore in that area :cool:

Website: http://www.sandsholidaycentre.co.uk/ (http://www.sandsholidaycentre.co.uk/)

(http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/2-160116164531.jpeg) (http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=3280)

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Hamish Young on 16/01/2016 at 16:49: I'm over that way later this month, will swing past for a nosey.....
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 16/01/2016 at 17:04: Quote from: Hamish on 16/01/2016 at 16:49
I'm over that way later this month, will swing past for a nosey.....

Great stuff :z16

I'm guessing they'll be closed at this time of year, but it would be great if we could find a few places like this all over Scotland.

You've stayed in the pods, so you know what we are looking for ........... keep your eyes open for more possibilities like this near fishing when you are out and about on your travels Hamish :wink

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 16/01/2016 at 17:30: Here are some more at Applecross, but what is the fishing like in that area?

http://www.applecross.uk.com/campsite/wigwams.htm (http://www.applecross.uk.com/campsite/wigwams.htm)
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 16/01/2016 at 18:13: i bet the acoustics are a lot better in those wigwams. me like !
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 16/01/2016 at 20:48: There are a good few Hill lochs around there, easgach 1
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Jim Eddie on 16/01/2016 at 21:22: Quote from: Mike Barrio on 16/01/2016 at 17:30
Here are some more at Applecross, but what is the fishing like in that area?

http://www.applecross.uk.com/campsite/wigwams.htm (http://www.applecross.uk.com/campsite/wigwams.htm)

There you go Mike

http://www.trout-salmon-fishing.com/scotland-applecross.htm

:z18

Jim
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 16/01/2016 at 22:01: Thanks Jim, I can find stuff online, it was more personal experience I was looking for :wink

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 18/01/2016 at 08:49: These guys have various Pods to stay in, as well as fishing onsite.

http://www.gorsebankglamping.co.uk/fishery
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 18/01/2016 at 19:40: I have fished some of the Hill lochs in the Applecross area mainly on the Torridon side all very fishable, at least one gets a run of sea trout, but not when I was there,most of the rivers are spate type,and the ones that aren't are deadmans shoes,
easgach 1
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 19/01/2016 at 20:32: Hmmm ....... not as many options available as I'd hoped for, I think a 'personal pod' might be the answer for 2016 :cool:
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 20/01/2016 at 09:42: Personal pod ordered ........................ :cool:

(http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/2-200116094152.jpeg) (http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=3288)
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 20/01/2016 at 10:47: like-like ! :z16 what are its dimensions, Mike ?
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 20/01/2016 at 11:28: Hi Marc,

It's the 5m diameter version and 3m high in the centre.
I have a smaller tent, but this one will make a good 'base camp' :cool:

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 20/01/2016 at 12:48: thanks, saw the specs. this looks awesome ! :z16
i guess we'll have to test the acoustics... :z4 :z4 :z4
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Iain Cameron on 21/01/2016 at 08:19: It's the 5m diameter version and 3m high in the centre.

That's huuuuge! looks grand
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Colin Sunley on 21/01/2016 at 10:41: Holly Crap that's like something out of Harry Potter, You'll get a few bunk beds in there for sure,
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 21/01/2016 at 15:23: Looks like Scouting for boys :cool: easgach 1
Title: Re: Fishing Pods to explore in Scotland
Post by: Mike Barrio on 02/02/2016 at 12:31: Ordered a couple of Coleman Chairs for the tent, don't know what I was expecting but they've just arrived and they are serious pieces of kit ...... well impressed :cool: