skate fishing day charters on Gannet from Oban
in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland
with Skipper Adrian A Lauder
skate fishing is quite different from general sea angling.
Skate are slow growing and mature fish can reach 200lbs and more, specimens weighing up to 400lb have been caught commercially in the past.
- the vessel is anchored up in deep water usually 100 - 150 metres
- the tackle is much bigger and heavier
- the line is weighted with a 2 kilo lead
- you will wear a shoulder and kidney harness with a butt pad to help you reel in
- any fish you land will be measured and tagged then photographed and released
all kit provided
We provide 135lb class Penn Rods and Reels
for skate fishing from GANNET.
Penn Tuna Sticks - 135lb class - hard at work
Once
landed, skate are measured and tagged. Details are recorded and
submitted to the ongoing Scottish Shark Tagging Programme
(formerly run by Glasgow University) whose study has helped in assessing the growth and movements of
common skate.
Skate are placed on the 'stretcher' to ease their return to the
water
What do you need to bring for your skate fishing charter?
CLOTHING
Think about the outdoor conditions - if you get wet there's a
good chance you will be cold!
The West Coast weather is very variable and you should plan
accordingly for your comfort and safety.
In Autumn, Winter and Spring you'll need fully protective
thermal wet weather oilskins, or a flotation suit or similar,
over some warm layers.
For Summer fishing, a couple of layers under good lighter weight
waterproofs should be fine.
A hat and gloves won't go wrong at any time of the year!
WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR
Most importantly, wear good deck wellies or other soft soled
waterproof footwear.
not suitable
- climbing boots, rigger boots or other hard soled footwear
- any footwear which is not waterproof!
Sunscreen is also a good idea, as the reflection on the water
can be very strong even on overcast days, and you may like to
have sunglasses with you.
remember to bring your camera!
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skate fishing day charters on Gannet from Oban
Adrian A Lauder
3 Kiel Croft, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QS
tel and fax +44 (0) 1631 720262
email
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