It’s that time of year when charter boat skippers are getting back on the water, and for a few on the west coast the current spell of fine weather has been perfect for getting out and making sure the boats are running well after winter storage and servicing.
John Brittain, skipper of the Bluewater in Cleggan, has been out this week, although we’re not sure if he’s been doing more fishing or wildlife watching. His crew has been spoiled with an abundance of wildlife, including basking sharks, dolphins, minke whales and birds that only a seasoned birdwatcher like John could identify.
Also back in the water is Julian Dosso, skipper of the Leaca Rua in Rossaveal, who was out enjoying the fine weather and getting the boat run in. Some fishing was also done, with this fine pollack the best of the catch.
And down south in Co. Clare, Luke Aston skippers the Clare Dragoon out of Carrigaholt, and reports that following a few jobs to get the boat looking as good as ever, he is back in the water and operating trips from next week.
We wish all the skippers a successful season, with hopefully plenty of this fine weather to come! If you want to book a trip, get cracking as their calendars fill up quickly. See details below for booking.
Go fishing…
Blue Water
Blue Water is a 42′ Cygnus powered by twin 250 engines, skippered by John Brittain and operating out of Cleggan, Co. Galway.
Notes: Blue Water is based in Cleggan, Co Galway a 15 mins drive from Clifden. Skipper, John Brittain, who started chartering in these waters in 1991 is a keen angler and will also point out the birds whales and dolphins that you come across. There are good fishing grounds in the shelter of inishboffin and inishturk islands and a lunch stop off on either can be part of the day. The offshore reefs offer a chance of species like Ling, Cod Pollock Haddock and Whiting. Groups or individuals, experts or beginners are all welcome, there is a full range of tackle available for hire on board, everyone will get fish and if they are biting it will be a lot. There is an online booking option on http://www.seafishingireland.net with instant confirmation or call John on +353 86 2779622.
Clare Dragoon
Clare Dragoon is a LOCHIN 366 powered by 650HP engine, skippered by Luke Aston and operating out of Carrigaholt Co. Clare…
I have some offers up on my web site www.fishandstay.com and if anybody is interested in putting a trip together please do get in touch. Also I Twitter from the boat on @fishandstay and try to update my face book page www.facebook.com/CarrigaholtSeaAngling fairly often!To experience some of the best deep sea fishing available in Ireland contact Luke.
Telephone: +353 65 9058209 or +353 87 6367544
Email: lukeaston@eircom.net Web: www.fishandstay.com
Leaca Rua
To book a fishing trip with Julian, give him a call on 086 323 4638, email julian@galwayfishing.ie or check out the website at www.galwayfishing.ie
Deep sea fishing trip in Galway Bay from Rossaveel. Fish for species such as shark, pollack, ling, ray, mackerel and much more…
Licenced for up to 12 persons. Smaller groups welcomed and individuals also catered for.
For day trips, boat departs Rossaveel around 9am and returns around 5.30pm.
For evening charter, boat departs at 6.30pm and returns approx at 9.30pm.
Telephone: +353 (0)86 323 4638
Email:julian@galwayfishing.ie
