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04/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Apr 2017 by Kevin McKie
[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 -
04/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Apr 2017 by Kevin McKie
[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 -
04/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Apr 2017 by Kevin McKie
[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. -
03/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Mar 2017 by Kevin McKie
[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 -
03/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Mar 2017 by Kevin McKie
[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 -
02/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Feb 2017 by Kevin McKie
The winter season is now over for Size Matters on the mighty Mersey and what a good season it was. Cod to 15lb 8oz, Thornback Ray to 13lb 5oz, Conger to 13lb and Whiting to 2lb 6oz. The best day we had on the Cod was 64 keepers, most days we had 30+ between October and February.
The best day on the Rays was 56 (all returned alive) most days we had 25+ between October and early December.
This winter season was one of the warmest and most settled yet, we had one frost in November and only a few days of strong wind's.
Next winter season as well as fishing the Mersey on the neap tides, we are going to start fishing the spring tide's in places like the Queen's channel, Burbo bank and Liverpool bay. The tide is not as strong in these areas and spring tides fish much better, the only down side is the weather must be very good to do this. Our first charter back on the Mersey will be October 23rd to February 27th, already our weekend dates are filling fast.
Here is a full list of available weekend dates for the next winter season. Most charters are 9 to 10 hours, cost is £45 per person and this includes all tackle and hot drinks.
Mersey.
October,
Sunday 29th 7 places 6am sailing.
November,
Saturday 25th 11 places 4am sailing.
Sunday 26th 4 places 4.30am sailing.
December,
Saturday 9th 7 places 4.30am sailing.
Saturday 16th 7 places 10.30am sailing.
Sunday 17th 12 places 11am sailing.
Saturday 23rd 11 places 3am sailing.
Sunday 24th 12 places 3.30am sailing.
Saturday 30th 4 places 9am sailing.
January,
Saturday 13th 9 places 9.30am sailing.
Sunday 14th 12 places 10am sailing.
Sunday 28th 10 places 8.30am sailing.
February,
Saturday 10th 11 places 7.30am sailing.
Sunday 11th 10 places 8.30am sailing.
Saturday 24th 10 places 5.30am sailing.
Sunday 25th 12 places 6.30am sailing.
Queen's channel, Burbo bank, Liverpool bay.
November,
Sunday 19th 12 places 11.40am sailing.
January,
Sunday 7th 7 places 4.30am sailing.
Saturday 20th 10 places 3am sailing.
Sunday 21st 10 places 3.30am sailing.
February,
Saturday 17th 12 places 2am sailing.
Sunday 18th 12 places 2.30am sailing.
Cheers
Kev
07999628511
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com -
02/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Feb 2017 by Kevin McKie
We are fast approaching the end of the winter Cod season on the Mersey. The fishing over the last four weeks has been up and down, most days we are boating 20+ to 30+ Cod a trip to 10lb 8oz. On February 7th we had a very good day we boated 64 Sizeable Codling from 2lb to 4lb 8oz. That's the most we have had in one trip all season. There is still a few big whiting around we had one that was 54cm it weighed 2lb 6oz that's a big whiting for the Mersey! Rays, flounders and dabs have started to show so spring is well on the way and it won't be long till the Cod move out to deeper water and the rays take there place in the Mersey.
Size Matters last trip on the Mersey is February 23rd then it's time to head south in March to Plymouth for the Summer season.
Here are the last available dates on the Mersey this winter.
Saturday 18th sailing at 5am sailing 2 places.
Tuesday 21st sailing at 7.30am sailing 2 places.
Wednesday 22nd sailing at 8.45am sailing 1 place.
Cheers
Kev
07999628511 -
01/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Jan 2017 by Kevin McKie
[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 6 places.
13th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
14th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
16th Wrecking £75 pp 2 places.
MAY,
1st to 4th Guernsey trip £400 pp 3 places.
(8 max).
12th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
25th Reefing £60 pp 4 places.
26th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
JUNE,
16th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
23rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
JULY,
7th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
10th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
24th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
AUGUST,
3rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
4th Wrecking £75 pp 6 places.
11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
18th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (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/Conger £75 pp 9 places.
SEPTEMBER,
4th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
12th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
13th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 5 places.
14th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places.
15th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (Max 6).
18th Sharking £110 pp 1 place (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,
Sunday 9th,
Saturday 15th,
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 -
01/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Jan 2017 by Kevin McKie
[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
Here is a full list of individual or small group dates this 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 at the time of booking.
April.
3rd Wrecking £75 pp 6 places.
13th Wrecking £75 pp 4 places.
14th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
16th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
May.
12th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
25th Reefing £60 pp 4 places.
26th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
June.
16th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
23rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
July.
7th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
10th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
24th Wrecking £75 pp 6 places.
25th Wrecking £75 pp 3 places.
27th Sharking £110 pp 4 places (Max 6).
28th Sharking £110 pp 4 places (Max6).
August.
3rd Wrecking £75 pp 11 places.
4th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
18th Sharking £110 pp 2 places (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/Conger £75 pp 10 places.
September.
4th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places.
12th Sharking £110 pp 3 places (Max 6).
13th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 6 places.
14th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 6 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 10 places.
6th Wrecking £75 pp 8 places.
13th Wrecking £75 pp 10 places.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters Plymouth
07999628511
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com -
01/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
Jan 2017 by Kevin McKie
As we kick off 2017 the Cod season is well underway in the mighty Mersey!!!
We managed to get out five times in the last week, best day we boated 51 Cod to 14lb 3oz (returned alive to fight another day). Over the next 4-6 weeks is probably the best time to target big Mersey Cod. Here is a full list of available dates onboard Size Matters.
18th 12 places sailing at 4.30am.
20th 6 places sailing at 5.30am.
23rd 2 places sailing at 8.30am.
25th 7 places sailing at 10.30am.
Cost is £45 per person, this includes all tackle, hot drinks and free parking.
Bait is extra on the day and most charters are for 9-10 hours.
Cheers
Kev
Size Matters Liverpool
07999628511.
