A bit different to my usual lure fishing!

[Watty]

Hi all,
Thought I would chuck up a picture from a recent trip with a mate off the west coast of Scotland.
We were fishing in 400 foot of water with 4 pound of lead, a whole mackerel and octopus on a massive hook, 200 pound line and a serious rod and reel!
The day started out flat calm but eventually blew up and was chucking it down. Was nice that we could retreat to the wheelhouse of his new boat and cook up feed!
This was the only skate we landed for the day and should weigh in the region of 160 lb, according to a sizing chart.
Was great to get out on the salt for a change and stretch those arm muscles!
Cheers,
Watty

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[John Milford]

Brilliant Watty That must be like hauling up a garage door!

[Danoutdoors]

Mint crying out for a saddle that

[Catfish Paul]

Great catch
Well done

I would love to have a go for giant skate!

Definitely on my bucket list

[Antony]

Wow well done mate Was you fishing with Ronnie Campbell ?

[fergie68]

I've fished with Ronnie Campbell great skipper.

[Alan_dalton]

very good