What is it they say about the best laid plans of mice and men?

Since early last year I had been working on the dearly beloved, with a view to a family holiday in the far North West of Scotland; which is as everyone knows, a place no child should miss whilst growing up. Of course, there may have been a vague thought or two in the far back reaches of my mind, that a few opportunities may have occurred for the chief holiday guide, banker and chauffeur to wet a line on one or maybe two of the very wonderful lochs in that area.

I was nearly there. I could all but taste those lochs. I'd put 12 months research into road routes, holiday accommodation and waters. And then a few days after New Year, it happened.

"We really need to book up for this years holidays", I commented.

"I want to go to Oban" she said.

"But, but, but" said I.

"I went there as a child and I want to go back" she said.

"But, but, but", I gasped.

"Let's go to Oban", she said in a tone that actually translated as "If we go anywhere other than Oban, it's going to be real hard on you".

"And we can take the kids to Balamory", she added.

Outmaneuvered and now outnumbered, the "buts" gave way to silent sobbing. Anyone know what the loch fishing is like around Oban and "Balamory"? It appears we will be vacationing in the village of North Connel this year. Booking the cottage tomorrow.

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But Jesus beheld them and said unto them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26

Not too far from Loch Awe Gander - not fished it myself but have heard good reports.

I'm sure there are plenty remote hill lochs in between Oban and Inveraray if you can find someone local to advise.

Am sure you won't be stuck though!

Regards,
Stewart.

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Bob Wyatt.

Diary of Always

Go Skating

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Oban & Lorn angling club have huge amounts of great fishing. You cracked it.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

http://www.visitscottishheartlands.c...rs/fishing.cfm

Try here gander if you can try loch Scammadale lovely wild loch .. The site has not been updated for a year or so but the prices wont have changed much..

All the best

Stevie j

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Good sea-fishing; in fact Oban has the best Common skate in the world. A good chance of a 200 lb + fish.

I'd give it a serious go.

Starting to feel a little happier. Thanks.

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But Jesus beheld them and said unto them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26

Type Kilmelford hill lochs into Google

Two to keep you going.

http://www.fishing-argyll.co.uk/kilm...ill-lochs.html

http://www.ftscotland.co.uk/trips/kilmelford-2006.htm

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Don't worry, be happy.
Sandy
Carried it in full, then carry it out empty.

If she went there when she was young you'd only spoil the memories by going back. Times are hard and you'd never get the same value from re-visiting somewhere she'd already seen. Much better to have a base in somewhere new where it'll all be unexpected (you don't have to say quite how unexpected)

Far better to be honest and say you'd already put in a lot of secret planning to organise the best holiday you could for them. Obviously there'll be a day's drive to see Tobermory (distillery) and if she wants a quick peek you'd be prepared to detour via Oban (distillery) and maybe take in the isles (distilleries) as you head back south towards these lovely rivers you've heard about.

I'm sure if you work on it you'll be able to make it sound nearly plausible.

Loch a Choarainn aka First loch - no float tubes (catch returns to Glenmore & Glenbeg Estates)
Loch a Chreachain aka Long loch - no float tubes (catch returns to Glenmore & Glenbeg Estates )
Gully Loch
Loch Dubh Mhor
Loch Dubh Bheag
Lochan Cruaiche AKA Cruach Moalachy
Loch Avich - One boat
The Nant Basin
Loch Nant - Two boats
Loch na Carraigeach
Loch na Squabaich AKA The Puddle
Loch an Leoid AKA Barrachander Lochs
Loch an Droighinn AKA Barrachander Lochs
Loch a' Chrion-doire
Lochnan Losgann
Sior lochs - Three lochs - Boat on middle loch
Loch na Sqnabaich
Loch a Bharrain
Loch Airigh Shamhraidh
Beinn Dearg lochan
Loch an Diamh
Loch an Mhie Charaig
Weedy loch

dont think you ahould be too upset, have a great time.