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  • 01/2018 Fishing Report by Kevin McKie on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)

    Jan 2018 by Kevin McKie

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

    If you are interested in fishing from Plymouth this summer then this is well worth a read.

    Size Matters will be operating out of Sutton Harbour Plymouth from April 14th until October 14th.
    Since Kevin bought Size Matters in March 2016 he has showed his anglers the true potential of the fishing on offer in the English Channel from Plymouth.
    Catching Blue Fin Tuna 300lb+, Blue Shark to 130lb, Conger Eels to 90lb, Porbeagle Shark to 65lb, Sunfish to 40lb, Ling to 38lb, Cod to 20lb, Blonde Ray to 20lb, Pollack to 18lb, Undulated Ray to 17lb, Turbot to 9lb, Bass to 8lb 8oz, Coalfish to 8lb, John Dory to 6lb 8oz, Small Eyed Ray to 6lb, Tub Gurnard to 5lb 8oz, Brill to 5lb, Whiting to 3lb 8oz, Garfish to 2lb 8oz and Black Bream to 2lb.
    We also caught Red Band fish, Top knot, Pouting, Poor Cod, Ballan Wrasse, Cookcoo Wrasse, Pilchard, Sardine, Herring, Mackerel, Scad, Launce, Spurdog, Bull Huss, Tope, Plaice, Dabs and Dogfish.
    You just have to read through our reports on our website from Plymouth to see what the fishing has been like from month to month.

    New for 2018.

    Size Matters is now fully coded and insured for 23 hour charters, we have lots of these charters booked in for 2018. Not just wrecking but also sharking. The plan is to fish wrecks 70 to 100 miles from Plymouth, this will open up most of the western approaches fishing in depths of 300ft to 450ft plus. As for the sharking we will be fishing the same area targeting Blues and porbeagles. Hopefully something a bit special mite turn up fishing this far out like a mako, thresher or something totally unexpected.

    Example 23 hour Wrecking trip.
    Leave Plymouth at 1am sail for 5 to 6 hours start fishing in daylight for 12 to 14 hours going from wreck to wreck then sail back to Plymouth and arrive at midnight.
    Maximum anglers 10.

    Example 23 hour Sharking trip.
    Leave Plymouth at 1am sail for 5 to 6 hours start fishing in daylight for 12 to 14 hours drifting miles and setting up one hell of a chum slick. Then sail back to Plymouth and arrive at midnight. Maximum anglers 6.

    Most people know the English Channel is the best place on the planet for big Conger Eels. In recent years I have only had a hand full of anglers who wanted to target them.
    This summer we have lots of anglers booked in for some serious Conger fishing. The weather, tide and a bit of luck have to be on your side for these charters if you want to hook a monster Conger Eel.

    Here is a full list of available dates for 2018.

    May
    Thursday 3rd Wrecking £75 pp 2 places available.
    Tuesday 8th 3 day Guernsey Trip £300 pp 2 places available. (Max 8 )
    Tuesday 22nd Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place available.
    Wednesday 23rd 23 hour Wrecking trip £160 pp 4 places available (max 10).

    June
    Thursday 28th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places available.
    Friday 29th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places available.

    July
    Sunday 1st 23 hour Sharking Trip £220 pp 4 places available (max 6).
    Wednesday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 6 places available.
    Thursday 12th Wrecking £75 pp 6 places available.

    August
    Thursday 2nd Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 6 places available.
    Thursday 9th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places available.
    Monday 20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 1 place available.
    Friday 31st Wrecking £75 pp 8 places available.

    September
    Monday 10th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places available.
    Tuesday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 1 place available.
    Friday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 6 places available.

    Cheers
    Kevin Mckie
    Size Matters (Plymouth)
    07999628511
    mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com
    www.mckiesfishingcharters.co.uk



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