Latest Fishing Reports: Scotland
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06/2016
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Jun 2016 by Kevin McKie
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[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
I find it sad there are very few mackerel about for this time of year on the south coast, I think the factory ship's are depleting the stock's much faster than they can reproduce. Over the weekend we spent hour's trying to catch enough mackerel to go conger fishing, I even bought three stone of fresh mackerel but it was know where near as good as fresh mackerel caught that day.
When we did get the anchor down we managed 30 conger up to 45lb and pulled the hook's on about 25 with the lad's being to eager, but as soon as the fresh mackerel was used up the conger went off the feed. We had the mackerel I had bought, pouting and whiting for bait but the fresh mackerel caught on the day was by far the best. This just goes to show how important mackerel are to the fishing industry. On a brighter note the cod fishing is starting to take off, some day's the cod are out numbering the pollack and there are some nice ling about.
We have caught ling to 21lb, cod to 13lb, pollack to 10lb and whiting to 3lb.
If you would like to join us for a fishing trip just give me a call for availability.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters (Plymouth)
07999628511
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12/06/2016
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
12 Jun 2016 by dominic wilson
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had the bolton boys on and we fished one of the local wrecks and it was full of plump coalies and pollack around the 4lb mark...must have had over 300 fish coming up 3or5 at a time.
stopped on the skate mark on the way back and used some of the smaller coalies for bait......huss initially and then I hooked into a skate......120lb male that took 3/4hr to land.
no mackerel seen View Boats Page
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10/06/2016
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
10 Jun 2016 by dominic wilson
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had a mixture of regulars out today in the fog....initially tried the skate mark but it was just huss and doggies,moved to a banks a short sail away and it was huss,huss,huss.....over 50 in all with 4 doubles and biggest at 15lb 3oz.we also had a smoothhound at 4lb and a thornback at 11lb 1oz along with small cod/whiting and haddock.
STILL NO MACKEREL!!! View Boats Page
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05/06/2016
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
5 Jun 2016 by dominic wilson
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stewart walker and the boys joined me today and we fished the same bank as the geordie boys the day previous.over 50 huss,with 4 doubles,biggest 12.3lb,lots of doggies and some small whiting.
the chrome jig heads and ragworms were used to good effect under the cliffs for the pollack with ian taking the largest at 6.5lb(photo shown) View Boats Page
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04/06/2016
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
4 Jun 2016 by dominic wilson
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Lee and the geordie boys visited and wanted something other than cod.....huss,huss and more huss,over 50 infact.we had 8 in the 6-9.5lb,4 good doubles(14/13/12/11) and the rest were 5lb and under. we also caught doggies,small whiting ,a couple of decent codling and a couple of haddock.
the common skate were fished for but only 1 take happened...nothing landed
1 mackerel caught.....where are they
photo shows the best of the huss at 14.5lb) View Boats Page
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06/2016
Fishing Report by tony PHILLIPS
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
Jun 2016 by tony PHILLIPS
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Went out with this gent twice in 2015 in July, thoroughly enjoyed Dominic's boat and his assistance. We are returning twice to portpatrick from 18th June and again 25th July both for a week a will not hesitate to book a 3 or 4 hours trip. Can't wait... Even though I am a amateur had a great time and wow does Dominic have some patience. Keep up the great work.. See you in 10 days. Tony
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03/06/2016
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
3 Jun 2016 by dominic wilson
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period upto 3rd june:
fishing has been varied and most trips have been 3 hrs...we have caught plenty of doggies,whiting,small codling/haddock.
we hit a large shoal of coalies on monday and landed 10 st of fish upto 2lb in about 20 mins(3 at a time)
plenty of huss around but smallish....today (3/6/16) I landed a 10/9/7lb huss on the outer banks.
mackerel are very scarce(only 6 in the past 14 days!!)
pollack are in the weeds,biggest just over 4lb,currently taking spinners or feathers...
only trip worthy of note was 29/5/16....went skate fishing and landed 1 at 75lb but caught over 50 huss,biggest 15lb plus a 11lb and 10lb View Boats Page
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05/2016
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
May 2016 by Kevin McKie
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[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
During the last week the fishing has been very good, we have landed Ling to 19lb, Pollack to 15lb, Cod to 13lb, Turbot to 9lb, Brill to 4lb and Whiting to 3lb.
We cater for all levels of anglers from novice to professionals, if you fancy a day out with us give me a call.
Next available date is June 23rd and we will start conger fishing in June.
I am off to Norway guiding for Sportquest next week, you will be able to read all my daily reports on the Sportquest website.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters Plymouth
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22/05/2016
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
22 May 2016 by dominic wilson
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I had Ian and the fireman out on a glorious sunny day and they just wanted to fish for commons.....we caught 2.
first was a large male(123lb) and second was a female(148lb)....at one point,we had 4 on at once.
If you want to target the skate in only 70ft of water,with the biggest at 192lb(so far)....ring me ,I limit the trips to max 5 anglers at £60pp inclusive of tackle.belly pads and harness are also provided
ring me on 07739231331 View Boats Page
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05/2016
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
May 2016 by Kevin McKie
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[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
Over the last few day's the tide's and weather have been perfect to anchor for big conger, but the lad's I had onboard only wanted to drift for pollack and cod.
This can be very difficult on very small neap tide's and no wind, at best we where drifting at 0.6 knots. We still managed to catch some quality fish, Ling to 21lb, Pollack to 15lb and Cod to 8lb. During the coming month's when the tides are right we will start to target big conger and sharks.
If you are interested in joining us for a day's fishing or even a few day's fishing, we can help with booking accomadation, parking and place's to eat in the evening who will cook your catch if you wish.
Here are a list of dates available this summer!!
June 23rd,
July 3rd, 4th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 31st.
August 1st, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, 29th and 30th.
September 23rd, 26th, 27th, and 29th.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters (Plymouth)
07999628511. View Boats Page
