Jim Clohessy was out with some Norwegian anglers last week fishing from boats in the Bellavista fleet. Amongst this intrepid crew was Hans Olav Hagerup, an angling guide himself. Hans explained to Jim how his anglers fish catch and release for big halibut and as these fish are too big to get in the boat for a photo, the anglers get in the water instead. Little did Jim know what this would lead to when Hans had his first Irish blue from a small boat and also wins our Catch of the Week!
Hans and his fellow anglers were so impressed with the quality of the blue shark and conger fishing that not only will they be back, but Hans is hoping to bring more anglers here next year as part of his business.
Go fishing…
Book a self drive boat from Bellavista Angling Centre – Ireland’s premium angling centre in Cork Harbour. Web: www.bellavistahotel.ie Jim has this advice for shark anglers at his online magazine topfisher.eu
