Kevin McGowan submitted a brief report about an unexpected catch from last weekend. He and two friends ventured to the Beara Peninsula for a couple of days of shore fishing. Although conditions weren’t ideal and they had to relocate several times, they eventually settled at a rock mark about four hours away, one they had identified weeks earlier. Kevin had chosen his tackle with thornbacks or bullhuss in mind, but never anticipated hooking a specimen skate.
After a lengthy and nerve-racking struggle, the swell ultimately helped bring the large fish onto the rocks. Although measuring the fish was tricky due to uneven ground and its length surpassing the measuring mat, the anglers estimated it at around 190 centimeters. This remarkable catch from a rock mark earns the title of our Catch of the Week.
