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 Jul 23 2002, 01:33 AM
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Hi All,
Just incase anyone has missed this little gem, A Oban based charter skipper is claiming to have caught a 238lb Common skate from the Sound of Mull, along with a 150lb male on the same day. For anyone that didn't know the biggest male ever tagged was estimated at 144lb the biggest weighed was 135lb. Now for to catch one record fish in a day is pretty amazing, but to get two that's unbelievable. Now I'm not one to argue  but having seen the photo of the 238lber I know what I think
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Jul 23 2002, 12:50 PM
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Haven't seen the report, but assume from your post it wasn't Ronnie. If the skipper is who I think it is, would have liked to have been a fly on the wall when Ronnie was told !
Looking forward to having my annual go at skate next month. [ 23 July 2002, 07:52 AM: Message edited by: Vagabond ] -------------------- Vagabond.
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Jul 23 2002, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 3,649 Joined: 7-October 01 From: Clydebank Member No.: 1,302 |
Hiya,
[quote] Vagabond: Haven't seen the report, but assume from your post it wasn't Ronnie. If the skipper is who I think it is, would have liked to have been a fly on the wall when Ronnie was told ! .[/quote]So far I know it was in last weeks Angling Times and the Oban Times, how much further it will get I'm not sure. I've spoke to Ronnie a few times regarding it as we are of the same oppinion.. it's total bull sh*t. To be fair it is a big skate but I'm pretty certain it would only make 210lb at the most. In the picture the fish is carrying a tag so it will be interesting to see what the dimentions are for it and if it was already tagged. Looking forward to having my annual go at skate next month.[/quote] It's all systems go on this side  [ 23 July 2002, 08:33 PM: Message edited by: Davy Holt ] -------------------- |
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Jul 23 2002, 08:58 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Davy Holt:
[QB]Hiya, [QUOTE]Originally posted by Vagabond: [qb]I've spoke to Ronnie a few times regarding it as wea are of the same oppinion.. it's total bull sh*t. To be fair it is a big skate but I'm pretty certain it would only make 210lb at the most. In the picture the fish is carrying a tag so it will be interesting to see what the dimentions are for it and if it was already tagged. Davy, having seen you in action, if you say it looks more like 210lb then it was probably 205 or 215lb IMHO, Common Skate should be removed from ALL specimen/record books (as in Ireland) including Sea Angling magazine lists. Until then when the fish are measured the tape should be included in the photograph, that is how it is done over here with all fish pictures that are sent to magazines. You seem to get them all in Scotland, I seem to remember a few years ago some plonker reconed he had a 86lb Tope or was it 68lb? I think that was in Oban as well. How was your 10 days in paradise?  Alan(nl) -------------------- ANMC Founder Member. . www.the-lounge.org.uk/valley/
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Jul 23 2002, 11:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 3,649 Joined: 7-October 01 From: Clydebank Member No.: 1,302 |
quote:That's still closer than 238 quote:Yup I would tend to agree with that. quote:Strangely enough it's the same plonker quote:Absolute bliss.. not much fishing but we did have a close encounter with 20 odd Bottle Nosed dolphins see below 
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Jul 26 2002, 01:08 AM
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Davy,
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Jul 26 2002, 06:47 AM
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What a cracking experience that must have been, lovely.
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Jul 26 2002, 02:01 PM
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quote:Hi Davy, in the August edition of Sea Angler there is a little write up about our trip as well as 2 pics of guests of yours, Jim Croal with a 167lb and William Rennie 127lb. It seems that I have won a badge in the Shimano Mission accomplished comp for the 169lb er. I have posted on the Coarse section drawing peoples attention to your Dolphine picture. Brilliant pic. Alan(nl) -------------------- ANMC Founder Member. . www.the-lounge.org.uk/valley/
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Jul 26 2002, 06:12 PM
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Jul 26 2002, 06:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,660 Joined: 20-January 00 From: Wanneroo, Western Australia Member No.: 5 |
QUOTE chevin: Can anyone tell me how to attach pictures please?
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