Wicklow Boat Charters Skipper, “Kit Dunne”, reviews a cracking March – April for Specimen Spurdog, Bullhuss & a few Tope and Ray for good measure…

Gordon Darker with 1 of his 3 Specimen Spur claimed
Gordon Darker with 1 of his 3 Specimen Spur claimed

Having seen a good start in 2016 we set out a bit earlier this year making our first trip on 6th March. That was the start of a record 2 Months.

Double Tope for John Millerick & Tom Lynch
Double Tope for John Millerick & Tom Lynch

The first trip produced 18-20 Spurdog of which 14-15 were specimens; Gordon Darker managed 5 specimen fish, while a cracking 17lb fish fell to Pat Swan. This pattern continued for numerous trips, the only chinks in the armour fell when weather hampered play.

Ger Mathews with one of his BullHuss
Ger Mathews with one of his BullHuss

Along with the record numbers of Spurdog we had a few Tope and Thornback Ray on several days, a great sign of things to come this season. A double haul of Tope fell to Tom Lynch and John Millerick on their Spur trip, this complimented John’s 3 Specimen Spurdog including the biggest so far at 18+lb.

Peter Mc Cartin specimen Spur.
Peter Mc Cartin specimen Spur.

BullHuss were abundant on every trip to deep water; the best day fell to Ger & Greg Mathew’s crew with 24 caught on the Lisin with skipper Anthony. The Peter’s, Mc Cartin & Bolger each got their specimen spurdog too with a 17.7lb falling to Peter Bolger.

Peter Bolger with his 2nd Specimen Spur of the day.
Peter Bolger with his 2nd Specimen Spur of the day.

Having recorded a total of 46 female Spurdog, 36 of which were specimen fish the signs are promising of a growing spur population. Nearly 80 Huss, 5 Tope and a few Ray topped off the 2 Month tally, signs are good for 2017 summer season.

Last but no least -Christy Lane
Last but no least -Christy Lane

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.

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Kit Dunne
Wicklow Boat Charters

Telephone: +353 (0)87 6832179 +353 (0)404 67031
Email: dunnekit@gmail.com Website: www.wicklowboatcharters.ie