Latest Fishing Reports: Scotland
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11/2015
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Nov 2015 by Kevin McKie
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Out of the last 7 days we have only managed to get out twice because of the strong west and north west winds. The cod are not in big numbers yet but they are a good size. Most in the 5lb to 7lb bracket and catching up to 12 a trip, along with plenty of good whiting to 2lb, odd rays and dabs. There has also been the odd double figure cod caught on the small boats and a few lost too. During December the cod will only get bigger and increase in numbers, here is a list of available dates for December.
1st 5 places available,
2nd 2 places available,
3rd 1 place available,
9th 2 places available,
21st 2 places available,
22nd 5 places available,
31st 4 places available,
Give me a call on 07999628511 if you would like to book any of these dates.
Cheers
Kev
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11/2015
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Nov 2015 by Kevin McKie
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Over the last set of neap tides the fishing was very unsettled, one day we where on the fish the next we wasn't. I think all the rain we have had is not helping and on some days the dogfish where in plague per portions.
We caught cod to 8lb 4oz,
thornback ray to 11lb 2oz, loads of whiting, dogfish, dab and odd strap conger.
On Saturday we had Layland sea angling club onboard for there annual trip, they totalled 46 thornback rays to 10lb 4oz, 1 cod and loads of whiting and dogfish. This is the most thornback rays I have see caught on Brigand and a club record, well done lads. We have just had a delivery of 1200 packs of monster black lug and 1600 quality peeler crab for this winter cod season, this bait is only available to people onboard Brigand.
Here are the last dates I have available for 2015.
November
Tuesday 17th 3 places available.
Thursday 19th 6 places available.
December
Tuesday 1st whole boat available.
Wednesday 9th 4 places available.
Thursday 17th whole boat available.
Friday 18th 6 places available.
Monday 21st 5 places available.
Tuesday 22nd 6 places available.
Thursday 31st 7 places available.
To book a date call me on 07999628511.
Cheers
Kev View Boats Page
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06/11/2015
Fishing Report by Moira Smith
on Spirit of Adventure (Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland)
6 Nov 2015 by Moira Smith
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Great Trip out Thursday 5th Nov. Two very keen Romanian Anglers (fly fishermen) catching 10lb Pollock on light gear. A few cod and saithe adding to the mix. Weather has been very good so far this Autumn, a few windy days ahead, but there still looks like some fine fishing weather coming this month. Not very many folk around these parts in November, so we are happy to do deals, just to get the boat out of the harbour! Get in touch if you want to fish this winter.
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10/2015
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
Oct 2015 by dominic wilson
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the wind has played havoc with our ability to put to sea,the sea is stirred and coloured and we have had to wait for the ebb tide to gain clarity
the most recent trips have produced haddock,codling,whiting,doggies,coalies,plenty of whiting,a couple of small huss and some pollack from the weeds under the cliffs(best is 6.5lb)
now is the time to start uptiding for the codling close in after a good rough sea....so if anyone is interested in that,drop me a line
07739231331
calamari squid and black lug will be the order of the day View Boats Page
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10/2015
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Oct 2015 by Kevin McKie
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Very good news Liverpool Marina lock gates are now fixed!!
Managed to get out today, all the lads onboard enjoyed the day.
We totalled 26 thornback ray to 11lb,
9 cod to 7lb 3oz, along with plenty of whiting and dogfish.
November should be a very good month on the Mersey, here are the next available dates onboard Brigand.
November,
Monday 2nd 2 places,
Tuesday 3rd 2 places,
Monday 9th 4 places,
Tuesday 17th 8 places,
Wednesday 18th 7 places,
Thursday 19th 6 places,
Friday 20th 3 places,
Give me a call if you would like to book any of these dates.
Cheers
Kev
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10/2015
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Oct 2015 by Kevin McKie
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We managed to get out Sunday and Monday fishing was very good plenty of Thornback ray to 11lb 8oz, cod to 7lb, whiting over 1lb, dabs and dogfish. There are some very good signs that this winter is going to be very good, most cod are in the 4lb to 5lb range. This is about 2lb bigger than last year, also catching cod to 7lb in October. Things can only get better as they say, the bad news is Liverpool Marina lock gates are broken so most of the charter boats can not get out or in until they are fixed. I have been told they should be fixed any day now.
Here are the next available dates available onboard Brigand!
November
Monday 2nd 4 places,
Tuesday 3rd 3 places,
Wednesday 4th 9 places,
Thursday 5th 3 places,
Friday 6th 5 places,
Sunday 8th 5 places,
Call me on 07999628511 if you would like to book a trip.
Cheers
Kev View Boats Page
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13/10/2015
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
13 Oct 2015 by dominic wilson
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just a 2hr trip today to a little rocky outcrop 500yards from the harbour entrance.....anchor down and 5 mins later a 16.5lb huss for skipper dom!!
40 mins later another at 13.5lb and thankfully it was for the customer! I cant go stealing all the glory
water was filthy and we just caught dogfish and a solo conger and a single whiting View Boats Page
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12/10/2015
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
12 Oct 2015 by dominic wilson
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had gordons' boys out and it was a mixed bag with poor water clarity...
managed cod,haddock,whiting,pollack,coalies,gurnard(grey and tub) and some ballan wrasse(biggest 2.75lb)
pollack are still in the weed and partial to ragworm on leadheads
3 mackerel landed View Boats Page
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10/2015
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Oct 2015 by Kevin McKie
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The winter cod season is just about to start on the Mersey for Brigand.
You mite remember we totalled 1919 sizeable codling and cod to 10lb 15oz last season over 64 charters. That's nearly 30 cod and codling per charter, I just hope this season is the same if not better. I have been on holiday for the last two weeks but I have been told there is already cod showing up to 6lb, lots of rays to 11lb, odd Smoothhound to 5lb, whiting, dab and flounder.
Due to the success of last season I have no weekend dates available until January 2016. I do have some mid week dates available, if you fancy getting in on the action and fishing onboard Brigand this winter just give me a call.
Available dates 2015.
October 19th and 22nd.
November 3rd, 4th, 6th, 9th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th.
December 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 30th and 31st.
Cheers
Kev
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03/10/2015
Fishing Report by steve stringer
on Lucky Dip II (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
3 Oct 2015 by steve stringer
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So the day started a bit slow with some massive tides making fishing hard, and the challenge of matching up to the lads trip to Norway that saw one Cod beating 70lb! finding some fresh bait was hard but we found the fish and hit into Herring and mackerel for fresh bait.
Tried a few marks but ended up fishing another spot I had kept an eye on and boy did it produce the goods! two Common Skate of 86lb and 110lb, 9lb Huss, one Smooth hound and 15 spurs to about 6lb. The lads went home aching but happy as did I. I think we managed to match Norway if not in quantity then definitely size!!! View Boats Page
