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Seamus Bourke

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• Jul 16, 2006

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Just taken my boat out on Portland Harbour to blow off the cobwebs before I go catfishing in France. Took some gear out with me and had some cracking sport with Thornback Ray & Bass. The one Thornback weighed 19lb 12oz, could anyone tell me if this an average or above average fish for this area ? I've had some guy trying to tell me they don't grow that big and if it were true it would be a british record. I'm sure i've heard they grow over 20lbs. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

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• Jul 16, 2006

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http://web.ukonline.co.uk/aquarium/pages/thornbackray.html

yep they get to that size, boat record is 31lb 7oz

nice fish. bet it gave a scrap.

 

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• Jul 21, 2006

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Cracking fish mate. Where did you launch if you don't mind me asking.
Can you boat fish anywhere in the harbour or are certain spots out of bounds?

 

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• Jul 21, 2006

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stonking fish well done that man.

 

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Seamus Bourke

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• Jul 27, 2006

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Thanks Lads, Yeah it gave a cracking scrap on what was basically UK Catfish gear. The boat was launched from the sailing club (?10 + ?3.50 harbour fees) This allows you to fish anywhere within the harbour. Went back last weekend, wind was blowing hard and the anchor wasn't up to the job ! Moved to the southern part of the harbour and had Bass, pollack, dogfish and my first Cuckoo Wrasse !