Kitt Dunne reports on some great charter boat fishing from Wicklow…

Father and son Shane and Tighe O Dea enjoyed some smooth fishing. Tighe was a budding young angler and talker
Father and son Shane and Tighe O Dea enjoyed some smooth fishing. Tighe was a budding young angler and talker

A fine Tub Gurnard for Aidan Cox
A fine Tub Gurnard for Aidan Cox

After a flying start in May topped off with our first Specimen Tope for Frank Crowley, the fishing off Wicklow got better & better in recent weeks. The first Specimen Smooth Hound was caught on the 4th June by Joe White, this was followed by 3 more the following day for Dutch & German guests Allard, Anne and Peter.
Dutch angler Anne with his first Black Bream
Dutch angler Anne with his first Black Bream

The Species are increasing in the Bay with a total of 15 one day including a few Black Bream to top off the tally, believe it or not whiting and coalie were not included that day. Grey Gurnards are prolific, Codling are consistent in the Bay while the odd Tub Gurnard are showing.
Peter Schiffer with his 10lb Specimen Smooth Hound
Peter Schiffer with his 10lb Specimen Smooth Hound

Go fishing…

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Kit Dunne
Wicklow Boat Charters
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