Breakwater Fishing, Granton Harbour
by Yvonne Johnstone
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Breakwater Fishing, Granton Harbour
Artist
Yvonne Johnstone
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Photograph - Photography
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Granton's long east breakwater extends into the Forth, enclosing Granton harbour. Underwater, the structure slopes off steeply then gives way to sand. The wrack and kelp surrounding the nooks and crannies of the structure are home to crabs, which in turn attract codling. Fish can be taken the whole length of the breakwater, though most people tend to congregate between the two old WW2 huts and the bend.
Codling can be expected from mid-May onwards, with the possibility of mackerel shoals arriving in late summer.
Peeler crab is the most desirable bait, although some fish will still be caught on rag and lug, mussel and even limpets. Most locals use a simple paternoster rig consisting of a long lead drop and short hook snood. Others use a sliding float to good effect. A cast of 5-10 yards should be all that is required.
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May 1st, 2019
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