Latest Fishing Reports: Scotland
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04/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Apr 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
Size Matters is now back in the water after having her yearly scrub, anti foul, polish, two coats of wax and some new electronic toys added to her for this season.
Big thank you to everyone who give me a hand to get her finished with in a week, it's no easy task on a big boat like this!
We are now fast approaching the busiest time of year, from now till mid October we have over 150 days booked for charters. All we need is good weather and we will put our lads on the fish as we do time and time again. Here are the last available dates for this coming season onboard Size Matters from Plymouth.
I have 3 places available on a Guernsey trip, May 1st to May 4th, £400 per person this includes all bait, tackle, ice and all fish filleted.
Day 1 Wrecking on the way over.
Day 2 fishing the banks for Turbot and Brill.
Day 3 fishing the banks for Turbot and Brill.
Day 4 Wrecking on the way home.
Maximum on the boat is 8 anglers and you can fish from dawn to dusk if you can handle it.
MAY,
15th Wrecking £75 6 places.
20th Wrecking £75 7 places.
24th Reefing £60 pp 4 places.
25th Reefing £60 pp 1 place.
JUNE,
16th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
23rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
26th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
27th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
28th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
JULY,
7th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
10th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
24th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
28th Sharking £110 pp 4 places.
AUGUST,
3rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
4th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
11th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
18th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 8 places.
22nd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
SEPTEMBER,
4th Wrecking £75 pp 7 places.
12th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
13th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places.
16th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places.
17th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places.
18th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
23rd Wrecking £75 pp 7 places.
24th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
25th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
28th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places.
29th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places.
OCTOBER,
5th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
6th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
13th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
Here are a list of dates for whole boat or group bookings.
May,
8th, 16th, 18th, 29th, 30th, 31st.
June,
15th, 29th.
August,
23rd.
September,
1st, 11th, 19th, 26th, 27th.
October,
1st, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters
07999628511.
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com
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23/04/2017
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
23 Apr 2017 by dominic wilson
Report on-board Dawn Venture
period 22/23 april
the fishing close in under the cliffs continues to produce plenty of codling upto 3.5lb and the first mackerel put in an appearance with 30 being landed on sunday. View Boats Page
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18/04/2017
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
18 Apr 2017 by dominic wilson
Report on-board Dawn Venture
The Ayrshire boys were down and brought all the gear to target common skate in the morning and thats what we did......we succeeded in our quest,the first common skate of the year,a female at 155lb which was hooked and landed in just under 20mins!
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17/04/2017
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
17 Apr 2017 by dominic wilson
Report on-board Dawn Venture
covers period 1-17 april
It has been a period of cold strong winds and murky waters but with a bit of patience and perseverance we have managed to catch fish.So far we have caught: cod,ling,haddock,whiting ,pollack,coalfish,dabs,scorpion fish,pouting,bullhuss,dogfish and a small spotted ray.
the big huss and spurdogs have yet to show their hand but the other fish are numerous if somewhat small in size.
we have noticed a lot of small codling very close in ,only 200yards from the shore with the odd better one mixed in upto 3,5lb.
no mackerel showing off portpatrick yet View Boats Page
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04/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Apr 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
The fishing from Plymouth has been steady for this time of year. On the mid channel wrecks we have been catching Ling to 23lb, Pollack to 10lb, and a few small conger to 20lb all on the drift. Inshore on the reefs we have been catching Ling to 15lb, Pollack to 8lb, Whiting to 3lb and the odd Cod to 5lb. A very good sign is there is plenty of Lance, Herring and Mackerel around at the moment, last year it wasn't until June before we seen the first mackerel caught.
On Monday we decided to have a go at the rays on the skerries for a change we caught blond, small eyed and spotted, 12 rays to 18lb in total all returned to fight another day.
Bookings are coming in thick and fast now,
so here is a full list of available dates for individuals or small groups onboard
Size Matters from Plymouth this summer season.
I have 4 places available on a Guernsey trip, May 1st to May 4th, £400 per person this includes all bait, tackle, ice and all fish filleted.
Day 1 Wrecking on the way over.
Day 2 fishing the banks for Turbot and Brill.
Day 3 fishing the banks for Turbot and Brill.
Day 4 Wrecking on the way home.
Maximum on the boat is 8 anglers and you can fish from dawn to dusk if you can handle it.
MAY,
12th Wrecking £75 1 place.
15th Wrecking £75 6 places.
24th Reefing £60 pp 4 places.
25th Reefing £60 pp 1 place.
JUNE,
16th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
23rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
26th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
27th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
28th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
JULY,
7th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
10th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
24th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
25th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
28th Sharking £110 pp 4 places.
AUGUST,
3rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
4th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
11th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
18th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 8 places.
22nd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
SEPTEMBER,
4th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
12th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
13th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places.
16th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places.
17th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places.
18th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
23rd Wrecking £75 pp 7 places.
24th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
25th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
28th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places.
29th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places.
OCTOBER,
5th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
6th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
13th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
Here are a list of dates for whole boat or group bookings.
May,
8th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 30th, 31st.
June,
15th, 29th.
August,
7th, 8th, 23rd.
September,
1st, 11th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 26th, 27th.
October,
1st, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters
07999628511.
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com View Boats Page
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04/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Apr 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
Well it's good to be back in Plymouth for the summer season! We have been wrecking for the last few days catching 30 to 40 Pollack and Ling per day. Best Ling was 27lb caught by Tony McDowell from Preston, he has fished with me on the Mersey and fancied a wrecking trip from Plymouth. He had never caught a Ling before and at the start of the trip he said I would love to catch a big Ling. I said to him when the tide is just right use one of my Ling rigs and you might just get one. He listed to my advice and reaped the rewards, well done Tony.
Most of the Pollack are 6lb to 8lb with a few doubles caught each day. This is the time of year where the winter fish have spawned and the summer fish are starting to arrive.
There is a few herring and mackerel about and we caught our first Conger on the drift while fishing for Ling. This is a very good sign and if I get enough interest we will start fishing for Conger in May, also over the next few weeks the Cod will start to show in good numbers!
Here are a list of the next available dates onboard Size Matters from Plymouth.
April 13th 1 place £75 Wrecking.
April 14th 7 places £75 Wrecking.
April 17th 10 places £75 Wrecking.
I have 4 places available on a Guernsey trip, May 1st to May 4th, £400 per person this includes all bait, tackle, ice and all fish filleted.
Day 1 Wrecking on the way over.
Day 2 fishing the banks for Turbot and Brill.
Day 3 fishing the banks for Turbot and Brill.
Day 4 Wrecking on the way home.
Maximum on the boat is 8 anglers and you can fish from dawn to dusk if you can handle it.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters
07999628511. View Boats Page
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03/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Mar 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
Size Matters is now in Plymouth!!
On April 1st we will be starting our charter season from Plymouth, if you would like to have a realistic chance at catching big Sharks, Conger, Ling, Cod, Pollack, plus many more. Then Size Matters is the boat for you, here is a full list of individual or small group dates this coming season from Plymouth.
All charters are 12 hour trips sailing at 7am to 7pm, from Sutton harbour (post code PL1 2LR) or Mount batten jetty (post code PL9 9SJ free parking).
Just let me know where you would like to be picked up from at the time of booking.
Wrecking is £750 (whole boat)
or £75 pp max 12.
Sharking is £600 (whole boat)
or £110 pp max 6.
Reefing is £600 (whole boat)
or £60 per person max 12
All tackle is included and hot drinks, if you lose or damage any tackle you will have to pay for repairs or replacement.
Deposits are £50 per person per day for individuals or small groups and whole boat bookings required a £250 deposit per day booked.
APRIL,
4th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
13th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
14th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
16th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
MAY,
1st to 4th Guernsey trip £400 pp 5 places.
(8 max).
24th Reefing £60 pp 6 places.
25th Reefing £60 pp 1 place.
26th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
JUNE,
16th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
23rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
27th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
28th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
JULY,
7th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
10th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
24th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
25th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
28th Sharking £110 pp 4 places.
AUGUST,
3rd Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
4th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
18th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 8 places.
22nd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
SEPTEMBER,
4th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
12th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
13th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places.
15th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
16th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
17th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
18th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
24th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
25th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
OCTOBER,
5th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
6th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
13th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
Here are the last weekend and bank holiday dates available for whole boat bookings only.
APRIL,
Bank holiday Monday 17th,
MAY,
Saturday 20th,
Bank holiday Monday 29th,
SEPTEMBER,
Saturday 9th,
Saturday 23rd,
OCTOBER,
Sunday 1st.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters 07999628511,
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com View Boats Page
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17/03/2017
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
17 Mar 2017 by dominic wilson
Report on-board Dawn Venture
Hi everyone...
thats the boat back in the water and moored at portpatrick ready to start fishing from 27th march 2017.There have been over 70 different jobs done and now she is ready to go!
The most notable addition is 3-D downvision sonar through a Raymarine Dragonfly unit and the results are impressive.We have also fitted a massive cree LeD light on the mast for asisted working on the gloomier days or early nights.
Bookings are now been taken for this year and there will be a concerted effort to catch a common skate bigger than 200lb for those who fancy your chances....last years biggest was 192lb.
We also broke (unofficially) the Scottish boat records for Bullhuss(21.25lb),Smoothound(15lb) and Spurdog(20.25lb)
Hope to see new customers this year who will hopefully experience the full potential of portpatrick and those of you who are revisiting,I look forward to meeting you again.
Telephone 07739231331 View Boats Page
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03/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Mar 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
On April 1st we will be starting our charter season from Plymouth, if you would like to have a realistic chance at catching big Sharks, Conger, Ling, Cod, Pollack, plus many more. Then Size Matters is the boat for you, here is a full list of individual or small group dates this coming season from Plymouth.
All charters are 12 hour trips sailing at 7am to 7pm, from Sutton harbour (post code PL1 2LR) or Mount batten jetty (post code PL9 9SJ free parking).
Just let me know where you would like to be picked up from at the time of booking.
Wrecking is £750 (whole boat)
or £75 pp max 12.
Sharking is £600 (whole boat)
or £110 pp max 6.
Reefing is £600 (whole boat)
or £60 per person max 12
All tackle is included and hot drinks, if you lose or damage any tackle you will have to pay for repairs or replacement.
Deposits are £50 per person per day for individuals or small groups and whole boat bookings required a £250 deposit per day booked.
APRIL,
3rd Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
4th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
14th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
16th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
MAY,
1st to 4th Guernsey trip £400 pp 4 places.
(8 max).
24th Reefing £60 pp 4 places.
JUNE,
16th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
23rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
26th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place.
27th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
28th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places
JULY,
7th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
10th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
24th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
28th Sharking £110 pp 4 places.
AUGUST,
3rd Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
4th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
18th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 8 places.
22nd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
SEPTEMBER,
4th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
12th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
13th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places.
15th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
16th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
17th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place.
18th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
24th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
25th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (Max 6).
OCTOBER,
5th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
6th Wrecking £75 pp 7 places.
13th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
Here are the last weekend and bank holiday dates available for whole boat bookings only.
APRIL,
Bank holiday Monday 17th,
MAY,
Saturday 20th,
Bank holiday Monday 29th,
SEPTEMBER,
Saturday 9th,
Saturday 23rd,
OCTOBER,
Sunday 1st.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters 07999628511,
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com View Boats Page
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02/03/2017
Fishing Report by Roger Eaton
on Blue Fin (Oban, Argyll & Bute)
2 Mar 2017 by Roger Eaton
Report on-board Blue Fin
A new season ahead.
The boat is coming on with most of the winter refit completed. Lots of work has been done but I won’t bore you with that here and will instead talk about fishing as I am looking forward to the start of a new season.
Last year the fishing proved to be a very good with some of the best skate fishing so far. Several fish topped the magic 200lb mark with plenty in the high hundreds. I will admit though that there were a few days when the fish were not interested but that’s fishing for you!
The general fishing in Loch Etive also had its moments with some very good days, even had a tadpole fish! It was a first for this boat but I expect we will see another at some point.
For 2017 I have treated the boat to a complete new set of rods and reels. The old 6/0 114H Penn reels have done their time and have been replaced with modern 2 speed reels. Also the Penn Ally rods that were showing signs of wear have been upgraded. The general fishing gear has also been upgraded with new tackle, so we will be starting the season with all new Penn tackle. All this is with grateful thanks to Pure Fishing UK Ltd.
The bookings are starting to roll in, with more so far than this time last year, so perhaps a good idea to make your booking now rather than risk disappointment later on.
With the hope of a good weather ahead I’ll sign off for now and wish you all good fishing for 2017.
Tight lines to all. View Boats Page
