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skate fishing charters for up to 8 passengers

Skate are slow growing and mature fish can reach 200lbs and more, specimens weighing up to 400lb have been caught commercially in the past. 

Skate fishing is quite different from general sea angling

• 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 
  
  
  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
the details are recorded and submitted to 
Glasgow City Museum

Skate are placed on the 'stretcher' to ease 
their return to the water

advice on gear 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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