| The east coast of Scotland has some famous | | | | wind is from the east. A strong East wind causes |
| Cod marks, the most notable being Arbroath a | | | | the sea to be rough and the Cod to come in to |
| small see fishing port about twenty minutes to | | | | within 20 meters of the harbour wall. This venue |
| the east of Dundee. Within Arbroath there are a | | | | fishes well two hours either side of high tide. It |
| number of different marks, depending on how | | | | should be noted though this venue gets very |
| brave you are. | | | | busy when the wind and tide are correct |
| The Harbour | | | | however it is a big venue so space is not an issue. |
| Arbroath Harbour is a fantastic venue for Cod | | | | As with all types of fishing, tackle is one of the |
| fishing. It has easy access for the sea angler, with | | | | key factors. A simple beachcaster rod, 12 or 15ft |
| parking in the harbour itself. One of the more | | | | with 30lb mono line is all you need. Terminal tackle |
| notable features about this sea fishing mark is the | | | | tends to be clipped down rigs. The bait of choice |
| harbour wall, around every twenty meters some | | | | is fresh lug worm or crab, with squid being a good |
| kind person has installed cages onto the sea wall, | | | | last minute option. It should be noted the Cod |
| providing the ideal rod rest and more importantly | | | | love big baits so don't be shy give the Cod what |
| stopping you from being washed into the sea in | | | | they want. Over the last few years Bass have |
| rough weather. | | | | also been caught from this venue, so you never |
| The key to fishing in Arbroath harbour is the wind. | | | | know it could be a silver bass you a landing or a |
| This venue fishes very well when the prevailing | | | | large cod. |