Wicklow Boat Charters Skipper, “Kit Dunne”, reports on excellent catches off Wicklow in terms of quantity, quality and variety. In terms of Quality a record number of Specimen Smooth-Hound have been recorded recently, the biggest clocking in at 18.25lb for Mick Mc Carthy, while many anglers and the skipper have had the elusive 3 specimens in the one day. One memorable day saw 16 specimen smoothies to the boat.

Keith Marsella with a fine specimen smooth hound
Keith Marsella with a fine specimen smooth hound

In relation to Quantity there has been a steady stream of Smooth-Hound, Ray and Tope lately. 15 Tope were caught and released when skipper Anthony took Anthony Hawkswood’s group for a day out, while John Morgan and the Kingfishers Beile Feirste Club had a similar day. While a lot are pack tope, many have weighed in at high 30s while the one that got away was a 45-50lb fish bursting thru the net.

A double catch of Tope for the Kingfishers Beile Feirste Boys
A double catch of Tope for the Kingfishers Beile Feirste Boys

To add to the variety this year Wicklow Boat Charters has clocked up a few consistent catches of Black Bream, on a few recent trips numbers of Bream were landed, with the biggest falling to Brendan Adams who hit the jackpot with a fine 2.3lb Specimen Fish.

Brendan Adams with a Specimen Black Bream of 2.3lbs
Brendan Adams with a Specimen Black Bream of 2.3lbs

Thornback Ray, Bull Huss, Mackerel, Grey Gurnard, Scad and Tub Gurnard have all showed up in recent weeks.

George Mc Cullough with a nice Wicklow Tub Gurnard
George Mc Cullough with a nice Wicklow Tub Gurnard

Having tried and tested the Shark fishing in 2016, Wicklow Boat Charters are going after them again this year, hopefully adding Blue and Porgie to the species list for 2017. Shark trips will begin in mid August.

Visiting German angler Adrienne with her Inshore Ling
Visiting German angler Adrienne with her Inshore Ling

 

 

Go fishing…

Angling Charters are offered on a full-day, half-day and evening trip basis and can be tailored to suit your needs. Two boats available – Lisin and Castle Maiden. All levels of anglers are catered for. Anglers will benefit from your skipper’s angling experience and local knowledge with advice and guidance on-hand at all times.

SPECIALIST ANGLING CHARTERS

Specialist Angling Charters are offered for those who wish to target specific species, specimen fish or try new methods of angling.

ANGLING COACHING

Whether you’re a Club, Individual, School or Junior you can have an angling coaching session or programme tailored to suit your needs.

Kit Dunne
Wicklow Boat Charters

Telephone: +353 (0)87 6832179 +353 (0)404 67031
Email: [email protected] Website: www.wicklowboatcharters.ie