Mark26 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Hi Guys Just Wondering if any of you on the forum.Would be interested in Flying to Oban.To Fish for Common Skate.Hire of Charter and flights etc are pretty cheap. Quote
iansimpson63 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 I did look at this a while ago but didn't follow up on it. I am off to Norway in September this year but may be interested in 2016. Cheers Ian Quote
Mark26 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Posted July 13, 2015 I did look at this a while ago but didn't follow up on it. I am off to Norway in September this year but may be interested in 2016. Cheers Ian Hi Ian Next year is a good call.Gives us time to Organise it.are you going to Norway through Phil Dale.Another mate of mine does the guiding out there.I was going to Drive to Norway and Shore fish.Another one of my Mad Missions.lol Quote
Bramble banker Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 I would like to show interest to fishing in both of these locations G Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Mark26 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Posted July 13, 2015 Hi Bramble Banker The More interest.The Topic gets.I will get a list for Names.Charter for the Day is About £250 .Flights £50-£100.The Charter I have looked at Hires Tackle. Quote
Bramble banker Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Sounds good. Are you thinking about having a couple of days away? I'm sure there will be a few more showing interest before long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Mark26 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Posted July 13, 2015 Hi Bramble Banker Yes 2-4 days.Im Easy.Just looked at The Charter.I have been looking at.4 Rods Max for Skate Fishing.Blue fin Oban.If you want to look the Boat up.But I'm open to Another Boat. Quote
Rob Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Dave aka Coddy has landed such a beast up that way, I'm sure he'll be along soon. Graham, trail Albatross up there! The only real satisfaction comes from doing it all yourself!!!! Quote
iansimpson63 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 I organise the trips direct myself, it cuts the costs a bit. Keep me in mind and I will start doing some lower back strengthening exercises for the Skate. Mark26 1 Quote
Bramble banker Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Graham, trail Albatross up there! The only real satisfaction comes from doing it all yourself!!!! No..! Airplanes suite me fine Rob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Newboy Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 What's wrong with driving? 6 hours to Glasgow and another 2 hours to Oban. Quote
Newboy Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Just realise 6 hours from here not from poole Maverick Martin 1 Quote
Sea Legs Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 Perhaps it is a case of 'not knocking it' until you try it, and I don't mean to be disrespectful, but even as an ardent angler I simply can't find anything appealing about winching large commom skate from great depths. Is it just me? Quote
great white Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 The tug is the drug In UK you would struggle to get a stronger Tug, so that's the appeal to some. Mark26 1 Quote
iansimpson63 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 When in Norway some target the Halibut every day of the 6/7 days of fishing, I and many others target all species and sizes. It is the lure of guaranteed fish, outstanding scenery, different locations, fishing buddies, malt whisky (from UK), no distractions and constant fishing talk that you can't get at home. The Alderney trip and Oban provide the same draw, I wouldn't target the huge Skate at the expense of other species, but it would be interesting to see one. Ian Quote
Bramble banker Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 I was looking through my dads fishing scrap books yesterday, once upon a time mid 70's there was common skate caught from the needles... It's a shame we need to travel the distance and hall the fish up from the deep because of careless fishermen off the past who would kill these beautiful creatures for no reason. A seventy year old fish couldn't taste that nice.... Same to be said for the shark fishing could it not? catch, kill and discard. Why would I like to go to say I've done it. Would I like to do it on my door step. Yes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Rob Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 There have been thoughts that the "poole bay monster" is possibly a skate! Mike is going to fish a pair of doggies on a pennel and get one!! (Hopefully) Mark26 1 Quote
sparky Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 When I was a lad ( long time ago I know ) there was a pub on IOW called the " Buddle Inn " where they used to hang the "HUGE" Skate outside , real shame to see..........no wonder they are quite rare now. Quote
Coddy Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 Hi yes I have been to Scotland a couple of times and fished for the Common skate Best was over 200lbs which took about 45mins to land. I was fishing with a friend called Davy Holt who is/was the guru on Common Skate and was involved in the tagging & protection of the species. We also caught the rare (to us) Black Mouth Dogfish plus other species If you are looking for a super charter then I would suggest you contact Ian Burrett http://www.onyermarks2.co.uk/main-home-page/ what he knows about what and where to fish the local area could not be beaten. If you decide to hire a car from Glasgow airport, be aware that in some locations you need to catch a ferry across various stretches of water, they do not run 24hrs a day, miss it and you have a long wait or a long drive around. There are also limited fuel stations so keep the tack topped up! The roads up there are quite narrow and mainly single carriageway so your speed will be very limited by other traffic. Fishing, bird life and scenery are all fabulous however. Dave Mark26 1 Quote
Newboy Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 Perhaps it is a case of 'not knocking it' until you try it, and I don't mean to be disrespectful, but even as an ardent angler I simply can't find anything appealing about winching large commom skate from great depths. Is it just me? You have got to try it first, I have caught conger close to 100 lbs and even that pale into insignificant when you hooked into a big common skate, the fight will generally take around an hour, in that hour, you will experience high (when you finally got it off the bottom) and low (when it take line and go back to the bottom and stays there), and high and low, .... I had it up and down 3 times before it stayed off the bottom. The feeling of helplessness when it wants to go and all you can do is hold on to your rod and pray it doesnj't break. It's one of those experience that will stay with you for a long long time. Jason Dent 1 Quote
great white Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 What worried me about our recent holiday was returning to the UK and feeling that fishing was not worth doing. Sure we caught some great holiday fish that really can pull hard. and in 10 days fishing we had something like 30 species from rock, beach and boats. The fishing and holiday were special to us. All of the planning and preparation was well worth it. Since coming back I have been out three times, broke a Club record inshore and had two great trips on the tope a bit further out. So traveling for really big fish is sometimes the only way, but there are rod benders in Club Waters that would bring a smile to any anglers face. Stuie, Sam, Jim and 1 other 4 Quote
Steve S Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 I've done a fair few international trips, some have been brilliant and some just ok. When I get back I am always more than happy to go fishing here. Tope, Conger cod, flatfish Bass and such like all good. The only thing I really struggle with is fishing for mini species and LRF holds no attraction. Sam 1 Quote
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