Evan McGovern reports on a day’s charter boat fishing on Loch an Iasc out of Union Hall…

Ten of us headed out on Sunday morning to fish on board Loch an Iasc with skipper Tom Collins.  We fished at anchor for the day.  A few of the novice anglers onboard choose to fish baited feathers.  They picked up plenty of whiting and dogs before they decided to switch to sharking tactics.

Ling were caught on baited feathers
Ling were caught on baited feathers
Congers came while we waited fro a skate
Congers came while we waited fro a skate

 

Meanwhile a few of us fished for skate.  We picked up a few conger and ling to keep us busy while we waited.  There were a few good runs on the shark rods and they landed a couple of nice blues to 80lbs.  I hooked a skate and after a 40 minute battle, we boated my PB of 104 lbs.

Sharks and skate
Sharks, including pups and good skate at the same time
Blue sharks to over 100lb were got
Blue sharks to over 100lb were got

We stopped off on the way back to base for a few fresh mackerel which are plentiful at the moment.  It was a great day out with Tom as always.  We can’t wait for the next trip in August.
Evan McGovern

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