Killybegs Fishing Trips got their bluefin tuna season off to a great start last Friday…
Finally got our 2024 Tuna season up and running, after cancelling our 5 planned trips in August because of weather. We had a very successful first day and managed 4 nice fish.
It was a case of girl power for the first half of the day, when Megan managed to bring along side a lovely 230lb fish, and then a couple of hours later it was the turn of Stella, and she brought a lovely 350lb fish to the boat. I have to say well done to these two ladies who did extremely well in fighting their fish of a lifetime so well.
Then it was the turn of the men. Megan’s dad Michael got to help Dave in 1 off his 2 fish, and done so well too, and thanks Michael for the lovely stories all day. And we finished off the day with a cracker, Dave done a great Job bringing this beast off a Tuna to the boat, and it came in at 630lb.
Now the standard is set. So hopefully the rest of our season goes as well as today
Back at the Tuna on Saturday. It was a much shorter day at them, but still managed a very big 400lb fish for the lads from Louth. Weather was class today and we had dolphins beside the boat all day and whales were a wee bit far away to get a good look at them, so hopefully more of the same for tomorrow.
Another fantastic result on Sunday at the Tuna. Two nice fish to the boat for Jamie, Stephen and David. Te first fish was a massive 540lb, and the 2nd was a respectful 250lb, both tagged and released to fight another day. Thanks to the lads today who had to endure tough conditions, but has they said themselves it was worth it.
Another day and another Tuna, not huge but it was very lively 220lb fish. It was a real struggle today in very testing conditions, so thanks to Stella, Dave and Alan for sticking it out.
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Go fishing…
Fiona Tee
