Arbroath, on the east coast of Scotland between Dundee and Aberdeen, is one of the most renowned winter cod fishing spots in the UK. There are a million different marks along the miles of coastline, some of them closely guarded secrets that only the locals know, and a myriad of spots that are pretty dangerous to the uninitiated or beginner angler.
I’m no expert, I’ll say that right now, and that’s after nearly 10 years of trudging along the rocks and blanking more times than I care to admit. I’ve made some good friends up there and learned a lot from guys like Stewart Falconer, Billy Buckley, Allan Saunders and Chris Horn, who are always happy to share their vast knowledge, skills and tips.
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