Latest Fishing Reports: Scotland
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09/10/2017
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
9 Oct 2017 by dominic wilson
Report on-board Dawn Venture
period 8th & 9th Oct.......
finally the wind eased and we managed to put to sea.On the sunday we had a few mackerel,some plump cod and haddock,loads of bait sized whiting which we flappered ,about 15 huss,all doubles with the best at 14lb and over 70 spurdogs that ranged from 12oz to 8lb.....never seen such small spurdogs! and they were coming up 2/3 at a time! we also had 3 common skate hooked and one landed at 54lb.
On the monday,the quantity of fish was less but the size was bigger.we landed about the same amount of huss upto 14lb,we landed 15 spurdogs in the 12-14lb range with the best at 18lb and a couple around 16lb.we also hooked 3 commons but landed only one at 84lb.again,the preferred bait was whiting flapper.
the boat is coming out of the water during early november til the beginning of march.
bookings are now being taken for 2018 please ring on 07739231331
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10/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Oct 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
Size Matters will be back in Liverpool from October 20th and this winter we are busier than ever. We have over 70 days booked for the winter season so far, let’s hope it’s as good as last year. Charters on the Mersey cost £45 per person and most charters are 10 hours depending on the lock times. All tackle is included and hot drinks, if you lose any rigs or leads we don’t charge you. Bait can be arranged if you need it or bring your own.
Here is a full list of available dates for individuals or small groups.
October
Friday 27th 5am sailing 1 place available.
November
Friday 10th 5.30am sailing 8 places available.
Wednesday 15th 11am sailing 3 places available.
Monday 27th 6.30am sailing 1 place available.
Wednesday 29th 8.30am sailing 1 place available.
Thursday 30th 9.30am sailing 2 places available.
December
Monday 11th 7am sailing 1 place available.
Friday 15th 11am sailing 2 places available.
Friday 22nd 3.30am sailing 11 places available.
Saturday 23rd 4am sailing 7 places available.
Friday 29th 7.30am sailing 7 places available.
January
Sunday 7th 4.30am sailing 5 places available.
Monday 15th 11am sailing 7 places available.
Sunday 21st 3.30am sailing 8 places available.
Wednesday 24th 5am sailing 7 places available.
Thursday 25th 5am sailing 6 places available.
February
Thursday 8th 6am sailing 7 places available.
Sunday 11th 9am sailing 1 place available.
Tuesday 13th 10.30am sailing 8 places available.
Saturday 24th 6am sailing 2 places available.
Monday 26th 8.30am sailing 8 places available.
If you would like to book any of the above dates or like more information please contact me.
Cheers
Kevin Mckie
07999628511
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com
www.mckiesfishingcharters.co.uk View Boats Page
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10/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Oct 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
It’s now that time of year where the weather is good one day and bad the next. The fishing continues to be very good from Plymouth, with lots of quality fish being caught.
Conger to 61lb, Ling to 22lb, Pollack to 18lb and Cod to 16lb. If the weather settles we will continue to keep our anglers on the fish for our last two weeks in Plymouth this season.
Here is a full list of available dates for individuals and small groups for 2018. Please note these are the only dates available for individuals and small groups for next year when they are gone that’s it.
May
Thursday 3rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Friday 4th Reefing £60 pp 8 places available.
Monday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 7 places available.
Tuesday 22nd Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 7 places available.
June
Monday 4th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Tuesday 5th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Wednesday 6th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Monday 25th 3 day Guernsey trip £300 pp 1 place available (max 8 anglers).
Thursday 28th Wrecking £75 pp 6 places available.
Friday 29th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
July
Wednesday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Thursday 12th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Monday 30th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Tuesday 31st Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
August
Wednesday 1st Sharking £110 pp 6 places available (max 6 anglers).
Thursday 2nd Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Wednesday 8th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Thursday 9th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Friday 17th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Sunday 19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 9 places available.
Monday 20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 8 places available.
Tuesday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 6 places available.
Wednesday 22nd Sharking £110 pp 3 places available (max 6 anglers).
Friday 31st Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
September
Monday 10th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Tuesday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Wednesday 12th Sharking £110 pp 6 places available (max 6 anglers).
Wednesday 19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Thursday 20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 12 places available.
Friday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
October
Tuesday 2nd Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Friday 5th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Thursday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Friday 12th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Cheers
Kev
07999628511
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com View Boats Page
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28/09/2017
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
28 Sep 2017 by dominic wilson
Report on-board Dawn Venture
Had charlie dunn and the boys on on the 28th and we managed nearly a full day but a strengtening wind cut us short.
the boys got whiting,haddock,mackerel,all 3 gurnards(best 3.7lb tub),tope,huss and spurdog.
the tope was tiny at 5lb,the huss averaged 14lb and the 2 spurdogs weighed around the 12lb mark
most fish caught on whiting flapper but salmon fillet(!!!!) also worked as did the mini mackerel.
pictured is vinny with his tiny tope View Boats Page
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09/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Sep 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
The Shark fishing season is now over for Size Matters, during the last week we have been traveling up to 45 miles south west of Plymouth to keep up with the sharks as they migrate for the winter. On some days I have kept the lads out for up to 14 hours just to keep them on the Sharks at no extra cost. We have been catching Blues to 84lb and baby Porgies to 25lb.
On the spring tides the Bass fishing has been very good most are 4lb to 6lb with the odd bigger one to 8lb 8oz. While targeting the Bass we have been catching plenty of Pollack to 8lb all on lures. We even caught a Top Knot (type of flat fish) only the second one I have ever seen, if only they grew to the size of halibut.
With just three weeks left in Plymouth we will be targeting big Conger on the neap tides and Bass, Pollack, Ling and Cod on the spring tides.
If you are one of the lucky anglers booked on with us for the last few weeks then you are in for some cracking sport.
Next years diary is 85% full, here are a list of dates I have selected for Individuals and small groups. Please note these are the only dates that will be available for individuals or small groups next year so when they are gone that's it.
May
Thursday 3rd Wrecking £75 pp 5 places available.
Friday 4th Reefing £60 pp 4 places available.
Monday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 4 places available.
Tuesday 22nd Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 5 places available.
June
Monday 4th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Tuesday 5th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Wednesday 6th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Thursday 28th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Friday 29th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 7 places available.
July
Wednesday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Thursday 12th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Monday 30th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 4 places available.
Tuesday 31st Wrecking £75 pp 5 places available.
August
Wednesday 1st Sharking £110 pp 5 places available (max 6 anglers).
Thursday 2nd Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Wednesday 8th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Thursday 9th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Wednesday 15th Sharking 23 hour trip £220 pp 3 places available (max 6 anglers).
Friday 17th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Sunday 19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 5 places available.
Monday 20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 8 places available.
Tuesday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 3 places available.
Wednesday 22nd Sharking £110 pp 2 places available (max 6 anglers).
Friday 31st Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
September
Monday 10th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Tuesday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Wednesday 12th Sharking £110 pp 6 places available (max 6 anglers).
Wednesday 19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Thursday 20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 12 places available.
Friday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
October
Tuesday 2nd Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Friday 5th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Thursday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Friday 12th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Cheers
Kevin Mckie
Size Matters (Plymouth)
07999628511
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com View Boats Page
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26/09/2017
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
26 Sep 2017 by dominic wilson
Report on-board Dawn Venture
period 22nd sept to 26th september......
the wind continues to blow and the water remains the colour of chocolate(until the very last of the ebb!)
thursday 22nd saw us put to sea on a blustery day with big spring tides and coloured water so we had to fish tight in to the cliffs...doggies and small whiting were constant and bull huss were taking hold and wrestling with the bait but getting away...finally (after changing to circle hooks) ,in the last 20 mins we hooked and landed 2 x 14lb bullhuss and tope at 25/31lb with a much larger one lost
monday 26th...tides had eased and we had the first of the flood with a few mackerel showing on a distant bank...we caught 10 spurdogs in the 9-12lb range and a couple of huss at the first mark.Then a move and we caught around 15 huss ,all doubles and the best at 13lb
......again,whiting flapper was the most successful bait View Boats Page
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19/09/2017
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
19 Sep 2017 by dominic wilson
Report on-board Dawn Venture
reporting period 16th to 19th september 2017.....
finally we managed to get to sea since the 3rd september because of the windkeeping us in harbour!
species caught: cod,haddock,whiting,pouting,mini- ling,mackerel,herring,launce,pollack,coalies,huss,spurs,tope,lsd,common skate,red/grey/tub gurnard,dabs
saturday; 60+ spurdogs all into double figures(12-14lb) with best going 17lb 10oz.Also 6 huss with best at 14.5lb,5 common skate hooked but only 1 landed at 65lb and a single 12lb tope.
sunday; 20 huss with biggest at 14lb 10oz,no spurdogs,2 tope at 18lb and 11lb and 3 skate hooked and all lost.plenty of pollack in the weeds with some 40 fish caught with average size around 3lb and a single ballan wrasse
monday: 2 spurdogs,some huss and 1 common skate at 118lb,also plenty of pollack in the weeds to mackerel strip with biggest at 4lb
tuesday: 1 spurdog at 14lb,1 spotted ray,several huss with best at 14lb and 2 common skate at 22lb and 64lb
whiting flapper is the preferred bait for the sharks and common skate View Boats Page
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09/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Sep 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
[This report was written when Size Matters was operating from Plymouth]
It's good to be back out again after all the bad weather we have had recently. We have been targeting Conger and Sharks over the last few days, catching Blue Shark to 98lb 8oz, Conger to 63lb, Porbeagle Shark to 60lb, Ling to 28lb, Cod to 16lb, Bass to 4lb, Garfish to 2lb 8oz and Red Band Fish.
We had a red letter day on the Conger, between 11 anglers we caught 109 Conger to 63lb. Mick Southworth caught two Conger over 60lb, we also caught Ling to 28lb and Cod to 16lb. Most of the Conger where 25lb to 35lb, in total we had over 3000lb of fish that day.
On the Sharks best day has been 21 Blues to 95lb and two Porgies to 60lb sadly as I was about to lift the 60lb Porgie in to the boat but he spat the hook. It's good to see the baby Porgies, just need to find where there mother lives now. Please note all Sharks and 98% of Conger are returned alive, if we catch a Conger that is deep hooked and someone wants to take it for the table that's fine.
Next years diary is 85% full, here are a list of dates I have selected for Individuals and small groups. Please note these are the only dates that will be available for individuals or small groups next year so when they are gone that's it.
May
Thursday 3rd Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Friday 4th Reefing £60 pp 8 places available.
Monday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 7 places available.
Tuesday 22nd Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 7 places available.
June
Monday 4th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Tuesday 5th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Wednesday 6th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Monday 25th 3 day Guernsey trip £300 pp 1 place available (max 8 anglers).
Thursday 28th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Friday 29th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
July
Wednesday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Thursday 12th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Monday 30th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Tuesday 31st Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
August
Wednesday 1st Sharking £110 pp 6 places available (max 6 anglers).
Thursday 2nd Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Wednesday 8th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Thursday 9th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 10 places available.
Friday 17th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Sunday 19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 9 places available.
Monday 20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 8 places available.
Tuesday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 6 places available.
Wednesday 22nd Sharking £110 pp 3 places available (max 6 anglers).
Friday 31st Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
September
Monday 10th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Tuesday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 9 places available.
Wednesday 12th Sharking £110 pp 6 places available (max 6 anglers).
Wednesday 19th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Thursday 20th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 12 places available.
Friday 21st Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
October
Tuesday 2nd Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Friday 5th Wrecking/Conger £75 pp 11 places available.
Thursday 11th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Friday 12th Wrecking £75 pp 11 places available.
Cheers
Kevin Mckie
Size Matters (Plymouth)
07999628511
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com View Boats Page
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09/2017
Fishing Report by Kevin McKie
on Size Matters (Craobh Haven, Argyll & Bute)
Sep 2017 by Kevin McKie
Report on-board Size Matters
ATTENTION ALL ANGLERS..
Size Matters will be in Liverpool for the winter Cod season on the 20th October and will be available for charters from October 23rd to April 9th. Kevin will be fishing neap tides in the Mersey and Spring tides over the banks and channels in Liverpool Bay. Size Matters will be sailing from Liverpool Marina and most charters will be 9 to 10 hours depending on lock times each day. It has also been known for Kevin to stay out for up to 13 hours at no extra charge!!
ABOUT THE SKIPPER..
Kevin has over 30 years fishing experience and is a mad keen angler who lives for fishing.
He is so passionate about what he does,
to him it's not work it's a way of life.
Kevin is also a fishing guide for one of the UK's leading fishing holiday companies Sportquest and has been involved in many magazine articles both home and abroad.
He gets job satisfaction from putting his anglers on big fish and helping them catch their personal best fish.
LIVERPOOL..
Kevin is a born and bread scouser and he knows the Mersey like the back of his hand.
The best things about fishing in the winter from Liverpool you are fishing within 10 minutes of leaving the lock gates, you are fishing in well sheltered areas from the strong winds, you have the view of the world famous Liverpool water front just a few hundred yards away and best of all is the fishing. Last year our best day on the Cod was 64 keepers to 15lb 8oz, our best day on the Thornback rays was 56 to 13lb 5oz!!!
THE VESSEL SIZE MATTERS..
Please note Size Matters is 45ft in length and is 16ft wide. This provides a massive deck space and can easily accommodate 12 anglers in comfort, some anglers even bring fold out camp chairs there is that much room.
Cost for the whole boat charter is £450 maximum 12 anglers and individuals are £45 per person. All charters include top quality rod and reel hire, all your rigs, weights and hot drinks. Bait can be arranged if you need it, black lug is £3 per pack of 10, squid is in 1lb boxes and costs £4 per box.
ONBOARD FACILITIES..
We do not do food just quality fishing charters but there is a microwave and kettle onboard if you would like to use them.
The wheelhouse can seat up to 10 anglers and is fully heated; perfect if it's a wet cold winter day or night to dry out and warm up.
There is heated and spacious toilet facilities you can use at your convenience, but must be kept clean at all times.
If you want to keep your catch for the table Kevin will professionally fillet it so you don't have to do it when you get home after a long day at sea.
AVAILABILITY..
Here is a full list of available dates for individuals or small groups.
October
Friday 27th 5am sailing 7 places available.
Tuesday 31st 10am sailing 3 places available.
November
Monday 13th 9am sailing 4 places available.
Monday 27th 6.30am sailing 8 places available.
Wednesday 29th 8.30am sailing 7 places available.
Thursday 30th 9.30am sailing 2 places available.
December
Monday 11th 7am sailing 8 places available.
Friday 15th 11am sailing 3 places available.
Friday 22nd 3.30am sailing 11 places available.
January
Sunday 7th 4.30am sailing 10 places available.
Monday 15th 11am sailing 10 places available.
Sunday 21st 3.30am sailing 8 places available.
Wednesday 24th 5am sailing 8 places available.
Thursday 25th 5am sailing 7 places available.
February
Thursday 8th 6am sailing 7 places available.
Sunday 11th 9am sailing 9 places available.
Tuesday 13th 10.30am sailing 10 places available.
Saturday 24th 6am sailing 6 places available.
Monday 26th 8.30am sailing 8 places available.
If you would like dates for whole boat bookings please call or message me.
Cheers
Kevin Mckie
Size Matters (Liverpool)
07999628511
mckiesfishingcharters@hotmail.com
www.mckiesfishingcharters.co.uk View Boats Page
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30/08/2017
Fishing Report by dominic wilson
on Dawn Venture (Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway)
30 Aug 2017 by dominic wilson
Report on-board Dawn Venture
Had Charlie Dunns boys on yesterday and they had a fair catch of cod and haddock,plenty of mackerel with a good number of larger ones mixed in.They also caught 7 spurdogs,all over 10lb with the biggest at 16.5lb and Pegg caught a common Skate weighing 184lb
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