Really enjoyed that video, Its a long while since i was up that end of the country but ive been inspired, 2023 think a road trip is in order. All best with tight lines 👌
Same here in ireland 🇮🇪 🙌 lots of spurs, Bulls and ray about even the whiting are big this season!!! Much respect 🙌 lads, great session!!! Lovely Spur that first 1!!!
@@theawfulangler I'm on the south east coast in Wicklow, little fishing town called Arklow but I'm mobile so you could pick your mark depending on how you travel over!!!
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say I think I've fished there when I was young. Me, my dad and his fishing pal Wayne, went over to visit family of his. I bet I was only 11 or 12, but Arklow definitely rings a bell, we fished from the beach until it got too rough then sheltered behind the harbour wall and fished into the harbour for a while I think 🤔
You'll have noticed the advertisements for Charter boats at Mallaig. Not sure if it's old or the guy is still doing charter trips but they had pictures of Skate and Halibut. Yes advertising Halibut trips. There's also Cod in the teens caught from rocks marks at the top of Skye In late winter that the locals keep hidden. I guess it's not a secret now but well worth a go if your up there in winter.
Yes Mallaig and then Oban too, when we worked our way down there, lots of charter options. I'm itching to get back up there. Highly unlikely it will be this year, maybe early next year, but definitely by summer time.
Mate pleasure fishing with u don't think best pic of me ha ha .just back from skye today got one over 19lb 1 oz 154 lb skate last bit of bait? Great video mate cheers till next time .
No stopping you with that van of yours mate. If you make it down to my 'local' beaches, you've got north Wales a couple of hours away, Bristol channel 2hrs from mine, and once you're there it's a short drop down to Chesil beach 😉
great video just a bit of advice that rig you made with 100lb mono u really need a bead to protect that knot both ends as if you do hook a skate itll snap the line in seconds (speaking from experience lol)
Good video 👍 I've fished there 2 times now and not had any skate, got 2 double figure spurs on one night. There's a lad had about 40 skate from there last year, wonder what his secret is haha
I'm pretty sure i know where you were fishing (its one of the only piers on the west coast i haven't fished from). There used to be a guy in a gift shop there who always took photos of peoples dogs, and he had a couple of parakeets. When there's a lot of spurs around, i like to use a bunch of beads (8-10 of them) on the trace and a power gum stop above them, pushing them down tight on the hook to act as a bit of a protection sleeve at the spurs soon get through the mono traces - incidentally i use 150lb nylon. Circle hooks are also much more preferable - you get more hook-ups and they're almost always solidly hooked in the corner of the mouth.
Cheers Graham, I'll definitely be going back up there at some point, so all the tips are really useful. Speaking to other guys I saw up there, I was really under prepared. The beads are a good call, I was going to make up some rigs next time, with a mix of main body mono and wire trace. I agree though, I much prefer circle hooks.
@@cristopification yes i know, i was trying to keep the venue a bit more secretive ;) . I follow him on FB, he seems to be enjoying retirement down south.
Haha I was quite careful not to include certain bits if footage that might give too much away...but people will figure it out if they put the effort in
Hello mate great video. Sorry for the language 😅 unfortunately I didn't see any skate and the weather got worst onwards. Spurs still everyday. Any chance you got any footage of my 15lbs as our camera went wrong
Haha no worries mate! Shame you didn't get that skate though! Unfortunately I didn't, I almost switched it on too, but didn't want to be that guy shoving a camera in someone's face...gutted for you that I didn't now though 😕
Cheers John, I was well chuffed. They may well do. But being part of the shark family, I imagine they will defecate themselves, which taints the meat. So you either have to fillet instantly or soak the meat prior to cooking to remove the ammonia. Its not something I would attempt with the limited kit/space we have in the van!
Sorry for the confusion Thomas! You're right, I was targeting skate (large rays) hence the title of the video. Unfortunately, I couldn't hook up to a Skate due to the amount of Spurdogs in the area, which are a species of shark. Hope that clears up the confusion?
Aah ha. Just watching the back catalogue... the first catch of the watch. Corkwing? Thanks for the vid. Gotta admit some rig envy. My bushcraft set has a fraction of your 'set up's power. I guess fresh water; smaller catch; is more my probability. Salty for me; I'd opt to try the spear first... resourses dependant. Thanks for the decompression relax. Peace. m out
It was cold enough sitting on the pier Matthew, not sure I fancy taking a dip in Scottish waters with a spear! I wouldn't mind giving it a go free diving in Australia next time we are over there though!
@@theawfulangler Those southern and beautiful warm waters do feel more compfortable, but down there most things can kill you. Cold water I am used to, Blue ringed octopus to sharks, in sea, on land there's just 'Fuck Off' numbers of things that want to end you. Did you know the funnel web spider is one of the most venemous spiders known to man, but for most of its existance had no sapiens to be venomous against? And I do accept that great whites are know off scottish waters. If you want some sun, may I suggest New Zealand? Statistically safer. Best wishes mate... m out.
Indeed..time yer fishing with the ferry in and out and you can fill a box plus in a day, Well we used to when such things were allowed and fish buyers couldn't care less...HNY 2024@@theawfulangler
Alright bud, enjoy watching your videos. I fish Holderness coast fairly regularly. Would you mind me asking if this is Uig Harbour? Im going up Scotland again September time.
Aup John! It's not mate, but I did drive passed Uig and it looked like a spot with good potential, I'll definitely be trying it on my next trip up that's for sure 👍🏼
@The Awful Angler Yeah dude there's a few places up here where it's possible but understandably folk are reluctant to share publicly because there are too many wasters out there that leave all sorts of junk on the bank and worse... I love your attitude towards litter louts where most of your videos have a few seconds of disdain towards them...
There are steps to the side of the pier. It was tricky with that spur as it still had quite a bit of fight left in it, where from what I've been told, once a skate is on the top they're all out of juice. So the plan would be to slowly guide it round to the steps and unhook it, photo op, then let it get its breath back before releasing
@@theawfulangler It's good you had a plan, always a good start. Just be prepared to lean back against it for a good hour and a leader less than 200lbs will lead to a lost skate. You're lucky being up there, do you live on Skye now?
Yeah I had a good chat with Stewart, steep learning curve, I'll be more prepared next time I go that's for sure! No mate, just a holiday, back down in Derby now!
I've got one mate, didn't take it as I intended to fish rock marks with 'easy' access into the water. As for landing big fish on this mark, there's a set of diving steps round the corner of the pier when needed.
You must have been knackered after that sesh Alex. Cracking vid, thanks a lot.
I think buzzing is a better phrase Dave 😂
Hi Alex I have one happy hubby video is ace once again great to meet you and your wife Hope your both well and hopefully see use soon
Glad you're both still subscribed haha I'll be back, you never know, next time there might be 5 of us!
Great videos mate ,
Really down to earth guy and genuine ,
Tight lines .
Cheers Lee, appreciate it 👍🏼
Cracking days fishing nice fish bud 🐟 unlucky on the skate always a next time tight lines
Just means I have to go back Kevin 😉
Really enjoyed that video,
Its a long while since i was up that end of the country but ive been inspired, 2023 think a road trip is in order. All best with tight lines 👌
Thanks Mel, yeah I'll be getting at least one big trip up there this year, if not a couple 🤞🏼
Nice days fishing, what a place, will be up there soon
I'd love to get back up there again this year, but already running out of time haha
Super video, great to see some quality spurs! Would love to fish the island, very envious! Tight lines, stay safe.
Cheers Bill, I'm already planning the next trip, if it wasn't an 11hr one way drive I'd be back next week 😅
Same here in ireland 🇮🇪 🙌 lots of spurs, Bulls and ray about even the whiting are big this season!!!
Much respect 🙌 lads, great session!!! Lovely Spur that first 1!!!
Cheers buddy! Ireland is on my list of things to do next year for sure 👍🏼
@@theawfulangler ya must let me know if you ever make the trip over!!! Be cool to throw some lead with you!!!
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For sure mate! What part of the country are you in?
@@theawfulangler I'm on the south east coast in Wicklow, little fishing town called Arklow but I'm mobile so you could pick your mark depending on how you travel over!!!
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say I think I've fished there when I was young. Me, my dad and his fishing pal Wayne, went over to visit family of his. I bet I was only 11 or 12, but Arklow definitely rings a bell, we fished from the beach until it got too rough then sheltered behind the harbour wall and fished into the harbour for a while I think 🤔
You'll have noticed the advertisements for Charter boats at Mallaig. Not sure if it's old or the guy is still doing charter trips but they had pictures of Skate and Halibut. Yes advertising Halibut trips.
There's also Cod in the teens caught from rocks marks at the top of Skye In late winter that the locals keep hidden. I guess it's not a secret now but well worth a go if your up there in winter.
Yes Mallaig and then Oban too, when we worked our way down there, lots of charter options. I'm itching to get back up there. Highly unlikely it will be this year, maybe early next year, but definitely by summer time.
Very good! The last time I was on there it was blowing a hoolie right in my face!
Yeah there were times when it was quite uncomfortable
Mate pleasure fishing with u don't think best pic of me ha ha .just back from skye today got one over 19lb 1 oz 154 lb skate last bit of bait? Great video mate cheers till next time .
FFS I'm turning the van around, on my way 🤣 we will get a better one next time mate 👍🏼
🤣 al keep u posted on what's getting caught and where mate .def be coming down to sample some east coast beaches next year .
No stopping you with that van of yours mate. If you make it down to my 'local' beaches, you've got north Wales a couple of hours away, Bristol channel 2hrs from mine, and once you're there it's a short drop down to Chesil beach 😉
Nice one cheers mate
18.13 im here in Skye now drove up today from the Northeast 7hrs
Here for the week
Where is that jetty m8
Cracking fish m8 never had a double yet lol
What a cracking location,plus some fish what could be better
It's a great find, I'll be back, worth the 11hr drive I think!
great video just a bit of advice that rig you made with 100lb mono u really need a bead to protect that knot both ends as if you do hook a skate itll snap the line in seconds (speaking from experience lol)
Cheers for the tip mate. I was definitely unprepared this time, next time will be different 👍🏼
Good video 👍 I've fished there 2 times now and not had any skate, got 2 double figure spurs on one night. There's a lad had about 40 skate from there last year, wonder what his secret is haha
I'm not sure Tony, but I'll be back this year to try and figure it out!!
@@theawfulangler aye I'm back up early August for another go
I need to get the diary sorted and plan something in!!
@The Awful Angler might see you up there, we're up 5th August till the 12th
I need to do some recon and see whether I'm planning a solo trip or family trip 😅
Maybe go Barbless?? (crush the barb down with pliers or nip it off) Especially when doing C&R.
what pier is this? my dad loves your videos!
Your dad sounds like a legend!
I'm pretty sure i know where you were fishing (its one of the only piers on the west coast i haven't fished from). There used to be a guy in a gift shop there who always took photos of peoples dogs, and he had a couple of parakeets.
When there's a lot of spurs around, i like to use a bunch of beads (8-10 of them) on the trace and a power gum stop above them, pushing them down tight on the hook to act as a bit of a protection sleeve at the spurs soon get through the mono traces - incidentally i use 150lb nylon.
Circle hooks are also much more preferable - you get more hook-ups and they're almost always solidly hooked in the corner of the mouth.
Cheers Graham, I'll definitely be going back up there at some point, so all the tips are really useful. Speaking to other guys I saw up there, I was really under prepared. The beads are a good call, I was going to make up some rigs next time, with a mix of main body mono and wire trace. I agree though, I much prefer circle hooks.
@@cristopification yes i know, i was trying to keep the venue a bit more secretive ;) .
I follow him on FB, he seems to be enjoying retirement down south.
@@grahamkeegan2706 ahh yeah I see....I've deleted my comment....might be too late tho, there's probably hoardes of fishermen on route here 😅😅
@@cristopification i have no issues sharing marks, its the litter people leave behind that bothers me :(
Haha I was quite careful not to include certain bits if footage that might give too much away...but people will figure it out if they put the effort in
Some cracking fish nice session
Cheers Steve!
Hello mate great video. Sorry for the language 😅 unfortunately I didn't see any skate and the weather got worst onwards. Spurs still everyday. Any chance you got any footage of my 15lbs as our camera went wrong
Haha no worries mate! Shame you didn't get that skate though! Unfortunately I didn't, I almost switched it on too, but didn't want to be that guy shoving a camera in someone's face...gutted for you that I didn't now though 😕
@@theawfulangler no problem at all im already planning a return visit for next year will be more prepared this time 👍
Same here mate, there's so many places I already want to fish next year though haha
Where abouts is this?
On the Isle of Skye buddy
I spoke to you guys that day briefly, I work on the pier! Good to see this video 👍
Ahh yeah, hiya mate! Had a great time, hopefully be back up before long 👌🏽
@@theawfulangler 219 lb skate caught off the pier recently!
Cracking watch some good fish there can I ask what rod and reel you were using cheers 👋👋👍👍
Thanks John! 👍🏼
I was using the Anyfish Anywhere GBFS-Pro and my Penn Spinfisher 7500lc with 80lb braid straight through
You should surpport the neck of the spur by holding underneth
Cheers Andy, I've learnt quite a bit from comments on this video. So I'll do things differently next time for sure 👍🏼
Some nice fish there buddy. Do spurdogs make good eating? Best regards.
Cheers John, I was well chuffed.
They may well do. But being part of the shark family, I imagine they will defecate themselves, which taints the meat. So you either have to fillet instantly or soak the meat prior to cooking to remove the ammonia. Its not something I would attempt with the limited kit/space we have in the van!
@@theawfulangler Eugh, I didn't know that. You live and learn eh? Best regards.
Same with dogfish and huss. They make nice eating if treated right 👍🏼
Can you say where this is. I’m a regular visitor to Portree and wonder if this is there.
I don't want to give away the exact location, but it's on the west coast of skye 👍🏼
I am confused. These look like sharks (which of course a ray is) but when we think of skates they are actual rays here off Washington State.
Sorry for the confusion Thomas! You're right, I was targeting skate (large rays) hence the title of the video. Unfortunately, I couldn't hook up to a Skate due to the amount of Spurdogs in the area, which are a species of shark.
Hope that clears up the confusion?
@@theawfulangler Thanks. I enjoy your videos which are realistic and not just catch, catch, catch.
Aah ha. Just watching the back catalogue... the first catch of the watch. Corkwing? Thanks for the vid. Gotta admit some rig envy. My bushcraft set has a fraction of your 'set up's power. I guess fresh water; smaller catch; is more my probability. Salty for me; I'd opt to try the spear first... resourses dependant. Thanks for the decompression relax. Peace. m out
It was cold enough sitting on the pier Matthew, not sure I fancy taking a dip in Scottish waters with a spear! I wouldn't mind giving it a go free diving in Australia next time we are over there though!
@@theawfulangler Those southern and beautiful warm waters do feel more compfortable, but down there most things can kill you. Cold water I am used to, Blue ringed octopus to sharks, in sea, on land there's just 'Fuck Off' numbers of things that want to end you. Did you know the funnel web spider is one of the most venemous spiders known to man, but for most of its existance had no sapiens to be venomous against? And I do accept that great whites are know off scottish waters. If you want some sun, may I suggest New Zealand? Statistically safer. Best wishes mate... m out.
Know that pier well..mackrel hot spot when their in
Yeah I believe its a really good summer mark
Indeed..time yer fishing with the ferry in and out and you can fill a box plus in a day, Well we used to when such things were allowed and fish buyers couldn't care less...HNY 2024@@theawfulangler
Cracking session
Thanks Darren! Already planning the return trip!
I really fancy a crack at it myself
What you waiting for 🤣
Smashing it bud 👍
Cheers Christian
Alright bud, enjoy watching your videos. I fish Holderness coast fairly regularly. Would you mind me asking if this is Uig Harbour? Im going up Scotland again September time.
Aup John! It's not mate, but I did drive passed Uig and it looked like a spot with good potential, I'll definitely be trying it on my next trip up that's for sure 👍🏼
Thank you for the reply and tight lines 👍🎣
Loch-A-Line is a heavenly mark
I'll add it to the itinerary for the next trip
Dont think its lochaline
@happy hiker from byker andy neither do I 😆
Lochaline seems like the tourist spot of the Highlands. But I may have a plan to cover quite a bit of ground, and hopefully bag that big skate 🤞🏼
@The Awful Angler Yeah dude there's a few places up here where it's possible but understandably folk are reluctant to share publicly because there are too many wasters out there that leave all sorts of junk on the bank and worse... I love your attitude towards litter louts where most of your videos have a few seconds of disdain towards them...
great vid buddy
Cheers pal 👍🏼
Good job unhooking that last little bugger bless it.
Just a quick question, if you did hook into a skate did you have a plan of how to land it?
There are steps to the side of the pier. It was tricky with that spur as it still had quite a bit of fight left in it, where from what I've been told, once a skate is on the top they're all out of juice. So the plan would be to slowly guide it round to the steps and unhook it, photo op, then let it get its breath back before releasing
@@theawfulangler It's good you had a plan, always a good start.
Just be prepared to lean back against it for a good hour and a leader less than 200lbs will lead to a lost skate.
You're lucky being up there, do you live on Skye now?
Yeah I had a good chat with Stewart, steep learning curve, I'll be more prepared next time I go that's for sure! No mate, just a holiday, back down in Derby now!
use barbless
Not sure I can switch to completely barbless, but I've certainly started flattening the barbs down
You really mustn't weigh spurs by the mouth, especially when broadcasting it on youtube.
I've got a sling for use in certain species now mate 👍🏼 out of curiosity, why not from the jaw on spurs?
Ffs buy a drop net I dred to see you with a big skate
I've got one mate, didn't take it as I intended to fish rock marks with 'easy' access into the water. As for landing big fish on this mark, there's a set of diving steps round the corner of the pier when needed.