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I wouldn't be surprised at all if Great Whites swam in our waters, especially off the Western Isles, up here is Scotland. My Uncle was a Fishery Protection Skipper(when we used to protect our fish!) and he was convinced he had seen them on his patrols.He lived in Tighnabruaich and I used to go out on a small boat fishing with him in the early to late 70's. On most trip we were circled by sharks. I had no idea at that age what they were, but he told me, Thresher, Porbeagle and Basking sharks.
I have been over the last couple of years and while not being out on a boat, I have only seen Basking sharks from the shore.
Unless they were 3m (or longer), not even an expert can tell between a GW and a Porgie.
However, it is not uncommon that smaller Basking Sharks get mistaken for Great Whites.
Believe me, its a sobering sight when you windsurf at Cape Point and a 4 meter shark surfaces next to you !!
Well we all talk about them and we all say on day we will try ! I Even have a shark trace on the boat and have the biggest shark reel you've ever seen in my cupboard !!! we have tried once i think and the weather wernt great at the time but fair play for sticking it out
I'm sure you've put in the hours and done all the research etc etc and have got your goal,i was just curious as to how many runs you've had over many trips and if youve picked up other species that would follow a chum trail
That fish is an absolute belta and well done on the catch and release !this time of year is the prime time for them so you never know you may have started a "goldrush"
Wish i had been there ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,im a little GREEN to say the least
That was a fish of a lifetime - but hopefully not the last one!!!
I figure there are plenty out there.
Stupid thing is - Ive just came back from Islamorada (The supposed Fishing Capital of The World) fishing with my daughter and although we caught some big fish - nothing compares to this experience.
It just goes to show we are lucky enough to have the opportunity for some of the best sports fishing available anywhere, right in our back yard...
Big Thanks to John - It was really a Team catch because we worked together on this fish for two hours - not to mention all the preperation and planning. Impossible to bring to the boat as a one man band definitely needs a team effort.
Big sorry to Tony (budgie) becuase he was supposed to be there but got otherwise engaged at the metro centre!
I know you have to do as you are told by the better half --Good choice that one Tony... lol.
That was a fish of a lifetime - but hopefully not the last one!!!
I figure there are plenty out there.
Stupid thing is - Ive just came back from Islamorada (The supposed Fishing Capital of The World) fishing with my daughter and although we caught some big fish - nothing compares to this experience.
It just goes to show we are lucky enough to have the opportunity for some of the best sports fishing available anywhere, right in our back yard...
Big Thanks to John - It was really a Team catch because we worked together on this fish for two hours - not to mention all the preperation and planning. Impossible to bring to the boat as a one man band definitely needs a team effort.
Big sorry to Tony (budgie) becuase he was supposed to be there but got otherwise engaged at the metro centre!
I know you have to do as you are told by the better half --Good choice that one Tony... lol.
Mark
(Taurus)
It would be great if you could do a report of your amazing catch with some photos, as I'm sure the lads on here would love to read it.
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