HUGE TURBOT

[fudd]

I WAS OUT FISHING ON A CHARTER ON SATURDAY

AND I HEARD OVER THE RADIO THAT A 30LB 1 OZ TURBOT HAD BEEN CAUGHT BY A PRIVATE BOAT IN GUERNSEY.

 

CAN ANYONE CONFIRM THIS TO BE TRUE ?

 

IF THAT IS THE CASE THEN I THINK IT WILL BE A NEW C-ISLANDS RECORD AND ONE VERY HAPPY ANGLER

[Norfolkdan]

That's a massive fish!

[Snatcher]

Yes a rather big flattie. Well done that man

[kentangler]

I thought Turbot went much bigger than that, they are a big species.

In the sixties, I witnessed a 17 pound Turbot caught on Dungeness beach. It was the size of a dustbin lid! It used to be really exciting fishing Dungie in those days, you never knew what was coming up. Big Sunfish used to be washed up there as well.

Now, it's tiny Pouting.

 

[ 02. May 2005, 10:55 AM: Message edited by: kentangler ]

[Norm B]

fudd:

I WAS OUT FISHING ON A CHARTER ON SATURDAY

AND I HEARD OVER THE RADIO THAT A 30LB 1 OZ TURBOT HAD BEEN CAUGHT BY A PRIVATE BOAT IN GUERNSEY.

 

CAN ANYONE CONFIRM THIS TO BE TRUE ?

 

IF THAT IS THE CASE THEN I THINK IT WILL BE A NEW C-ISLANDS RECORD AND ONE VERY HAPPY ANGLER

:cool: If the lucky/skillful angler sends details and picture he could win a reel.

[Ed Matysiak]

Ive seen a 7lber come from the beach. Turbot are wicked

[maximo]

anyone seen then being fed in a sealife centre,talk about aggresive feeders.

[AlderneyBassman]

Just spoken to the C.I. record committee man and can confirm a claim for a turbot of 30lb 4oz has been entered. Private boat out of Guernsey, well done!

[Toerag]

It was caught by a chap called Justin Roberts who's boat lives on the pontoon next to mine. A friend of mine speared a 31lber whilst diving last year, it was a foot thick !

 

[ 03. May 2005, 12:34 PM: Message edited by: Toerag ]

[Toerag]

Damn, replied instead of editing!

 

[ 03. May 2005, 12:34 PM: Message edited by: Toerag ]