A weekend at Loch Awe wild camping and pike fishing

[@birchward]

Hi guys a lovely video ! it takes me back to my youth ! at Torran bay lochside ford , and fishing there , in loch awe ! and living a few hundred yards from the loch , in late 1950s / 60s , and still nights when the loch was cam, in late august , and seeing pike / salmon breaking the surface , magic ! and getting electricity in july 66 in time to get ready for the world cup , and my father had brought a t.v. up from london to watch it ! and seeing your lady making a meal fit for the gods , theres nothing like it ! having a break there is pure medicine for the inner soul ! thanks for taking me back there , as I ve not been home since 71 . though most of my family rest in, grounds of, Kilmartin church now . cheers and best wishes from rural france ritchie .

[@mjbooth1000]

Richard this is great reading and fascinating thank you so much!!!!

[@birchward]

@@mjbooth1000 cheers mate ,tight lines , and big uns ! .

[@mjbooth1000]

Best wishes buddy

[@aldomcgowan6561]

Great video heading there in a few weeks hopefully get some luck

[@mjbooth1000]

Tight lines, let us know how you do!!!

[@aldomcgowan6561]

@@mjbooth1000 will do you anymore videos coming soon ?

[@mjbooth1000]

Yes sadly but delayed as cris caught lymes last time we were there, please check yourself for ticks often

[@aldomcgowan6561]

@@mjbooth1000 aw sorry to hear that i hope all is well :(

[@mjbooth1000]

Thanks mate… its been months now and still no sign of it shifting, we are going to do a little video to warn people… be safe my friend

[@FISH-OHOLIC]

Great to see yous back out again, it's been a while. Well done on the catches and what a lovely spot yous had. Already looking forward to the 2nd part. 🙌

[@mjbooth1000]

Cheers buddy, hope to see you on the Loch someday

[@banski1000]

My fave spot ...had some good days there..some trout as well

[@mjbooth1000]

I would LOVE to catch a trout there!! What’s the secret???? Kind regards Cris and Mike

[@banski1000]

@@mjbooth1000 had a good brownie on a black n gold droppen.. Rainbows on bubble and maggot cast to point at West.pike hit the maggots and attack the swim feeders...there was an occasion there was a rainbow close in rising.my pal found a worm under a stone .cast in caught it.about 12 oz . . Best pike I have had there about 20 lb .heard of a 29 ..

[@mjbooth1000]

Wow that’s incredible I will give it a go next time I’m up, Cris is keen to eat a trout from there!! Thanks for your help mate

[@paulstares48]

Good to see both of you back out in the middle of nowhere again!! I was camping and fishing at Arrochar years ago and heard one of my pots getting dragged about in the middle of the night Turned out that was a Pine Martin as I seen it the next day eating mussels about 20 yards from my tent.

[@mjbooth1000]

Brilliant story, they are incredible creatures!!! They are opportunistic and certainly take full advantage of is humans Paul… cheers for sharing mate 👍

[@thomasbooth7309]

Brilliant video glads yous are back 😀😀 food looked lovely as always haha

[@mjbooth1000]

Awwww cheers!!!

[@Hipppy1001]

Fantastic video!! I'm going again next week. Lurrve it.(midges). Haaaa

[@mjbooth1000]

You lucky lucky lucky man!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish we were buddy, hope you have a brill time

[@Steviemac05]

Good to see you back on the Mecca mate . Hopefully all the lockdowns are behind us . 👍

[@mjbooth1000]

Too dam right buddy!!!!

[@anamas9615]

Hi Mike & Cris! Enjoy camping...and see you soon!

[@cristinasarmiento8354]

Hi Nang, did you like the shout out in part two?🏕🎣🤩

[@GreatestCornholio]

I’m up at Dalavich at the moment and haven’t caught a thing all week !! Oh well still a week to go 🎣 nice catches and video 🙂

[@mjbooth1000]

Tight likes and i hope you have a great week

[@Hipppy1001]

been Dalavich last 2 years.. biggest was 8 from shore.

[@mjbooth1000]

Nice one Neil…….

[@sedgy87]

Go up every year to Dalavich, love it, both pike and trout caught from the bank... 🎣

[@mjbooth1000]

Good stuff Neil… we are up on friday we CANT WAIT BUDDY

[@babydoll420xx]

Nice to see all the pike getting caught mate 👍

[@mjbooth1000]

Many thanks mate

[@solitudeinthewild82]

Great video, my friend! I Enjoyed watching your trip, your bushcraft skills are terrific! And the surrounding nature is amazing. Cheers from Russia, bro, and welcome to my channel about Russian bushcraft tips and secrets! Kind regards, Yuriy!

[@mjbooth1000]

Many thanks, your channel is great!!! Have a great day

[@kevinashcroft1537]

Is it a long walk from where you park your car to the water, and who do you buy day tickets from .

[@mjbooth1000]

Hi mate, yes it’s quite a bit of a hike to get there by foot…. But there are lots off places close to the road that are brilliant too! Tickets are online just google loch awe fishing permits…. Tight lines my friend

[@tommyknox854]

Hi mate new to pike fishing can you recommend any spots close to Glasgow

[@mjbooth1000]

Hi Mate, sorry i dont but im sure if you ask at a local fishing shop they will be able to tell you some local places that will be suitable for you… what i can say is Loch Awe is quite a hard place to fish if you are new to it… I personally think a small loch for you would be ideal mate… sorry i cant help you further but i wish you tight lines and hope you get the pike bug!!!! They are awesome fish and fight like steam trains lol… best Mike

[@Paul-gl5kn]

Does anyone know what the midges are like i July here.

[@colinhunter1910]

great vid guys tks

[@mjbooth1000]

Many thanks Colin

[@andrewcullen3303]

I've fished Loch awe few times I wish this video was a bit longer well a lot longer right lines

[@mjbooth1000]

Cheers Andrew thats nice to read cheers!!! Always worried longer videos bore people….. thanks once again

[@andrewcullen3303]

@@mjbooth1000 look forward to them I've subscribed so hopefully I won't miss them im dreaming about going to Holland soon I took a stroke 3 years ago so I can't fish the usual pike lochs I fish in Scotland so hopefully I can work out how to organise a trip to Holland I've dreamed about it for 30 years

[@andrewcullen3303]

I used to love the long walks to the ca,ping spot but I, disssabled now so I'm stuffed so those days are gone can you let me know when your next video is up so I don't miss it thank you tight lines

[@mjbooth1000]

Yes of course, thanks for your support!!!! Mike and Cris

[@andrewgalloway7344]

@6.24...'what happened there ?'.....you gotta strike pike twice...two GOOD digs...

[@mjbooth1000]

Still learning mate

[@mjbooth1000]

Hi Andrew just to say ive just got back from Loch Awe and used the ‘2 good digs’ worked a treat and only lost one this time!! Got a doubler out too whoop whoop!!! Thanks for the tip

[@ramblingnangling-ireland1130]

Nice jobs guys! Subscribed!

[@mjbooth1000]

Many thanks means a lot……..

[@tylr3561]

Alright mate,, heading up loch awe for the first time in 10 years last time we fished the pasabranda end with absolutely 0 luck. Would you recommend the Ford end or has it changed over the years?

[@mjbooth1000]

We only fish in the bays and it always seems to be fruitful, hope you have fantastic time. Let us know how it goes. Cris and Mike.

[@lewisp1616]

I was looking to go here in July, looks like you got an amazing spot! Is it easy to find spots as good as this ? Also what’s it like for leaving the car ? Cheers

[@mjbooth1000]

Hi, yes there are loads of great spots dotted all over the loch (on each side)….. we have never had problems leaving car, but you need to be mindful that it it doesn’t block other cars users (locals) or park in a passing points… im sure you will find MANY suitable places 👍👍👍 hope you enjoy

[@lewisp1616]

@@mjbooth1000 thank for the reply. Sounds perfect then, that’s the only thing I was worrying about, hopefully have the same success with the pike as you did. Cheers!

[@mjbooth1000]

Your very welcome buddy dont forget the midges will be out in force in july so be prepared 👍👍👍

[@lewisp1616]

@@mjbooth1000 I learned this mistake the hard way in Loch Ard last year, cheers 👍🏻

[@mjbooth1000]

Ouchhhhhhhhhh

[@fishingscotland3068]

Anyone any tips for loch awe going try in October spinning for trout dead bait for pike ect tight linea

[@sedgy87]

Where you heading? gold tobys will catch the pike and trout, with chance of perch. (My Profile picture) pike in itwas caught trolling off the rib at innis chonnel castle.. we stay at dalavich when we go sep weekend.. biggest caught was 9.11 from the bank ledger on the bottom with mackerel. 👍🏻not that i caught it, was 7 of us fishing.. tight lines.

[@phamilton1975]

brill vid :)

[@FISH-OHOLIC]

Agreed 👌

[@mjbooth1000]

Cheers pal :-)

[@andrewcullen3303]

Hi guys sorry I’ve not been intouch I’ve not really been feeling that good that fishing trip being cancelled made me feel sick to my stomach I wish something would just go right for once hope your both well I’ve even stopped watching their KZbin channel because I just get reminded what we missed out in he even had the cheek to ask me ilon the phone if I wanted my deposit back or book a future trip I said no chance I’ve been looking forward to going for months and he doesn’t renew his liscence to take people out that’s treating me like dirt in my books I bought a small gift for you both to give to you when we got there I’d like to send it to you if that’s ok but no idea where to send it to lol I bought it about two months before we were supposed to be going you guys deserve it atleast you were willing to go sorry how it all worked out but I did everything properly it was him that messed up 😢

[@mjbooth1000]

Just seen this, mate it’s not a problem please don’t worry about it, as for the fishing boat company don’t let it stress you buddy… life is way to short… hope your keeping well our friend..