The second Scottish Federation of Sea Anglers Open events is on Sunday, April 6 at Lunan Bay, north of Arbroath and pegs will begin south of the river from the main car park.
A number of Lothians-based anglers have registered including Scottish international Barry McEwan (Port Seton) plus William Stafford (Edinburgh) and Stevie Burns (Prestonpans).
Ian Campbell (Falkirk), retail manager of The Edinburgh Angling Centre, is also in the field and registration is from 10.15am to 10.45am with fishing from noon to 17.00. This is a pre-booked match and call Chris Horn on 07872 944807.
Campbell (pictured) is also the organiser of the Edinburgh New Year Shore League and the last match is tonight (Friday, March 28) at Newhaven (east) with registration from 6pm to 6.15pm at Western Harbour View EH6 6PG with fishing from 7pm to 10pm.
It is tight at the top of the list with Campbell, a Scotland international, leading on 37 points with Burns second three points behind and Stewart Falconer from Arbroath third on 30 points while Scott Emmerson (Arbroath) is on 27 points.
Craig Ogilvie is the new chairman of the Bass Rock Shore Angling League with Barry McEwan the treasurer and James Ogilvie the secretary.
Membership remains at £20 and they are now due with the Summer League starting on Wednesday, April 9 at a venue to be decided. James Ogilvie said: “There will be cash orizes for the winners and runners-up in the Summer and Winter Leagues and the Hamper March.”
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