Haddock Fishing
Everyone loves Haddock!!
In the waters around Shetland,Haddock can be prolific and grow to a good size with inshore fish averaging 3-5lb and offshore at 7-9lb though I have been fortunate to witness many in the 10-12lb bracket and in 2023 land a 13.5lb and a 14lb haddock.
Haddock have smaller mouths and are best fished for with jumbo hokkai or smaller gummi makks baited with mackerel,squid or mussel
A rod with a slightly softer tip and a slower wind up is advisable to protect against them ripping the hook out during their jagged diving fight for freedom