North Berwick to Dunbar Open Sweepstake November 2011 Results

North Berwick to Dunbar Shore Comp, Saturday 12th November.

  1. Billy Buckley 17lb 13oz bag – Wins £255 + Penn 535
  2. Steve Williams 12lb 9oz bag (incl 8lb 13oz heaviest fish) – Wins £153 (+£102 for heaviest fish)
  3. Sany Wason 12lb 8oz bag – Wins £102

Pictures will follow soon. The heaviest fish was a conger eel which was taken out long enough to be weighed and have its picture taken and was then returned to the water successfully.

Well done guys. Excuse the crude picture:

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Port of Leith Norway Trip – 17th Sept 2011

A great trip for all inolved. Plenty big cod, ling, coalfish, torsk, haddock and even some halibut (one halibut was caught on the fly).

Mike did well with lightweight pirks (200g) with low diamater braid to hit the bottom as fast as possible. All guys on the boat did well with the Puffin Lures from Savage Gear and stuck to 270g and 460g.

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Figgate Burn

The mouth of the Figgate burn is a popular spot for beach anglers to fish for flatties. It’s also a popular bit for digging for lug.

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eBay items (still cheaper on MikesTackleShop.com)

We are currently clearing a handfull of items on eBay at a clearance price. More items items will be added again soon and the items are still cheaper in store, and on our website.

For example: Sonik SK Bib & Brace £79.99 on our own website and £84.99 on eBay.

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Sundays (Now open 6 Days a Week)

Until January 2012 we will be closed on Sundays. We are still open from 9:00 till 5:30 every other day.

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Planned Winter Opening Hours

While our website will still be available 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year we are planning on limiting the shop opening hours over the winter. At the moment we are open 7 days a week but from the 1st of October 2011 to the 29th of February 2012 our opening times will be as follows:

  • Monday – 9:00 to 5:30
  • Tuesday – 9:00 to 5:30
  • Wednesday - 9:00 to 5:30
  • Thursday - 9:00 to 5:30
  • Friday - 9:00 to 5:30
  • Saturday - 9:00 to 5:30
  • Sunday – CLOSED

Update for Summer 2012 *click here*

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New Shimano Rods, Reels and Braid

New stocks have now arrived of Shimano Rods, Reels and Braid. The Power Pro braid has finally arrived after numerous requests (especially from local boat anglers). We also have the new additions to the classic Nexave, Catana and Hyperloop reel ranges among others. The new Vengeance spinning rods for both fresh and saltwater fishing are now in stock. You can now get a perfect Shimano combo instore while we still have the full range in stock!

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The two most productive members of staff

Drunken Eddie and Watchdog Keira.

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New stock levels and deliveries in the shop.

More deliveries and we are managing to get more deliveries on a regular basis. Hooks, waders, fly lines and nets etc.

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