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  • 07/2017 Fishing Report by Kevin McKie on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)

    Jul 2017 by Kevin McKie

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    [This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]

    Just got back from what was planned to be a 5 day Guernsey trip, but Mother Nature had other ideas. The forecast for the 5 days was looking very good, we set off on Monday trying a few new wrecks catching plenty of Pollack to 12lb 8oz, most where 8lb to 10lb with the odd Ling to 10lb. On the Tuesday the plan was to try for Black Bream and what ever else was on offer, the lads caught lots of small bream to 1lb, Huss to 10lb and Gurnard. Then I suggested trying a different mark on the first drift we where into Bream to 2lb+ then from out of know where a thunderstorm hit, there was fork lighting just to the south of us and it rained so hard the lads couldn't fish in it. Bearing in mind they all had hold of carbon rods, so I said to the lads we best get away from this storm. So we headed east away from the storm then as it was clearing we headed back to Guernsey. I would not like to experience getting hit by lightning at sea!! On the Wednesday morning the plan was to go on the banks chasing Turbot and Brill, I got the forecast at 6am and it had totally changed. The only chance to get home was Wednesday or Sunday, I called the lads and told them the news. They didn't fancy getting stuck in Guernsey for an extra two days so we headed back to Plymouth. I said to the lads I am going to try a few wrecks I haven't been to this year so it might fish or it might not.
    All I can say is thank god the fish gods where on my side again, the lads totalled 50+ fish Cod to 16lb 8oz, Ling to 15lb and Pollack to 10lb.
    It was good to see Cod making an appearance in numbers for the first time this year, the lads returned the smaller ones and also lost 2 big Cod as they got back into the wreck. It's just good to know they are there now in numbers and we can target them as well as the Pollack and Ling. Maybe the Cod are just starting to show and the season is getting later each year, that seems to be the trend with most other species now days.
    Here are a full list of the last remaining date from Plymouth this season.

    AUGUST,
    Thursday 3rd Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 4 places available.
    Friday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places available.
    Saturday 12th Whole boat available.
    Friday 18th Sharking £110 pp 2 places available (6Max).
    Saturday 19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place available.
    Sunday 20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 2 places available.
    Tuesday 22nd Wrecking £75 pp 1 place available.

    SEPTEMBER,
    Monday 4th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places available.
    Monday 11th Sharking £110 pp 4 places available. (6Max)
    Wednesday 13th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 2 places available.
    Saturday 16th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place available.
    Tuesday 19th Whole boat available.
    Wednesday 20th Whole boat available.
    Thursday 21st Wrecking £75 pp 6 places available.
    Tuesday 26th Whole boat available.
    Wednesday 27th Whole boat available.
    Thursday 28th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 9 places available.
    Friday 29th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 6 places available.

    October
    Wednesday 4th Whole boat available.
    Thursday 5th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places available.
    Friday 6th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places available.
    Saturday 7th Wrecking 24 hour £150 pp 1 place available.
    Wednesday 11th Whole boat available.
    Friday 13th Wrecking/Conger 3 places available.

    Pick up points are Sutton Harbour PL1 2LR or
    Mount Batten PL9 9SJ (free parking).

    If you need accommodation ask for our discount code for the Jurys inn Plymouth £75 per night and can sleep up to 3 in a room.

    Cheers
    Kev
    Size Matters Plymouth.
    07999628511.
    mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com

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