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13/04/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
13 Apr 2016 by Rich Ward
A cracking forecast today allowed us to try some more distant offshore wrecks in search of the Spring festival winner.
A mixed group of regulars along with newcomers to the boat resulted in a reasonable show of fish for the lads today.
Starting on a wreck 17 miles North of the harbour and finishing on one some 27 miles from shore, the lads ended up with around 60 fish between them. Not a brilliant catch numbers wise, but some good quality fish, with the best fish falling to regular Shy-Torque angler Guy Wrightson who took 1st daily again. Guy lead the comp at the start with a nice Ling of just over 12 lbs.
His Pollack today of 9 lbs winning the £50.00 daily 1st prize.
His mate Craig Simmonds taking 3rd daily prize.
Guy is pictured.
Cheers and tight lines
Rich -
05/04/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
5 Apr 2016 by Rich Ward
05.04.2016.
To be perfectly truthful, the fishing here at Whitby over the last week or so hasn't been particularly startling. This has been mainly down to the huge tides we have just had and a slight discolouration in the water.
Neil Avery and his team joined the boat today and had a slow day all in all. Some 20 odd fish for the boat that's all.
The lads weren't disappointed though as, as always, 150% effort was put in on the day by all the lads and crew.
Colin Middleton took the best fish of the day with a cod of 6 lb 10 oz.
Cheers and tight lines as ever
Rich. -
02/04/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
2 Apr 2016 by Rich Ward
02.04.16.
The spring angling competition started here at Whitby last Saturday.
A very blustery Southerly wind was forecast at first so we decided to leave the harbour at 9 am to give the wind a chance to abait a little which fortunately it did.
We headed straight out to our first mark some 20 miles East of the Harbour with very poor results. Around 20 fish off it. The second spot produced a lot better with around 50 fish coming off this. No monsters but my old mate Guy Wrightson took the fish of the day on the boat with a Ling of 12 lb 3.5 oz. This fish also took the heaviest overall on the day in the competition and is currently leading the event. Well done mate. Let's hope it stands till the end!!
If you would like a go in the Spring comp we still have a few spaces left on the 11th, 12th and 13th next week.
A very nice 1st place cash prize of £1000.00 is on offer for the heaviest fish of the competition.
Call me on my mobile on 07733 233352.
Land line 01947 603472
Email richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
Cheers and tight lines
Rich -
31/03/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
31 Mar 2016 by Rich Ward
31.03.16.
A perfect weather forecast gave us a shot at redemption today on the previous days efforts!!
A perfectly calm day allowed us to cruise out at a steady 15 knots to one of favourite offshore marks 26 miles off.
When things aren't particularly good on the inshore marks, mainly due to the water clarity, we can usually find a "picking" out there and that is exactly what the lads did.
On arrival the lads were straight in to the fish and a steady stream of codling and ling were coming aboard for the best part of the day. Total tally for the lads was 75 cod, 8 ling and some good quality whiting. Best bag on the boat was 15 cod.
Cheers and tight lines as ever.
Rich -
30/03/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
30 Mar 2016 by Rich Ward
30.03.16.
A mixed group of 9 lads joined the boat today from Bolton, Manchester and Doncaster.
We started the day on the 9 mile ground and wrecks for very little at all. Probably half a dozen fish between the lads, that's all. We decided a move to a wreck further offshore was in order so we steamed an hour to see if we could find some clearer water. The water there wasn't much clearer to be honest and we only managed another 25 fish or so from it.
We finished the day on another wreck some 17 miles from shore with very poor results off that one too. Another 3 or 4 fish that's all.
All in all we scraped a "picking" for the lads but it was a struggle.
No lies from this quarter lads and lasses. I will always report the truth on the day be it good or bad.
Fishing is as unpredictable as the lottery and we do sometimes get some rough with the smooth. One thing is guaranteed though, we never stop trying for you!!
I'd just like to say a very big welcome to two new sponsors for this years Summer angling competition here at Whitby. The "Skippers cafe" which used to be "Bills cafe" and then "Arbuts" is one of them and also "Hook Line & Sinker" tackle shop which is directly opposite the entrance to the car park on Church Street is the other. Both these sponsors are open from around 5.45 am every morning and offer a very warm welcome to all anglers. More details to follow.
Tight lines wherever you fish.
Rich -
30/03/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
30 Mar 2016 by Rich Ward
The Spring comp starts here in Whitby this Saturday 2nd April and runs through to the 17th April. 1st prize again this year is £1000.00 in cash with daily cash prizes too.
Give me a ring anytime between 8 am and 8 pm any day to arrange any trips. Individuals are very welcome as always. Beginners are also very welcome.
As always we will be working our socks off to try and find you the winning fish again !!!
Contact numbers are :- 07733 233352
07747 848406
Land line 01947 603472
email :- richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
www.shy-torque2000.com
Marek Pracowity is pictured with last April's competition winning fish caught on the Shy-Torque which took the £1000.00 1st prize!!
Tight lines as ever
Rich -
23/03/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
23 Mar 2016 by Rich Ward
23.03.2016.
Hi lads and lasses. The Spring angling competition starts on the 2nd April here at Whitby and runs through till Sunday 17th April.
With the first prize being a very nice £1000.00 in cash, plus various daily cash prizes totalling £100.00 as well, it's time to pick the phone up and secure your places aboard the Shy-Torque.
Anyone's welcome, from seasoned anglers to absolute beginners. A grand in the hand for a nice fish is always very welcome indeed !!
Last April Marek Pracowity took the 1st prize of £1000.00 in the Spring competition on the Shy-Torque on the very last drop on the very last day!! Marek was a relative newcomer to the sea angling scene himself. One happy customer! !! Fishing is as big a lottery as the Lottery itself. Everyone has a chance !!
All calls are welcome between 8.0 am and 8.0 pm.
07733 233352
07747 848406
01947 603472
Email anytime :- richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
www.shy-torque2000.com -
23/03/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
23 Mar 2016 by Rich Ward
22.03.16.
A proper Spring like day welcomed us today at Whitby. Going to sea without a wooly hat? Unheard of !!!!
A mixed group of lads joined us aboard the boat today.
We started (and stayed) on the ground on the 9 mile pretty much all day with a quick drop on a couple of wrecks whilst there. Fishing was very steady all day long and the lads managed around 90 fish between them. Nice to see the more inshore marks starting to show some good signs.
Some of the fish boated are pictured.
Spring comp fast approaching!! Starts 2nd April. Come and have a go at the £1000.00 1st prize !!
Tight lines
Rich -
18/03/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
18 Mar 2016 by Rich Ward
Not quite the amounts of cod we've been experiencing of late for the lads today.
With a slightly smaller mixed crew on board today, we had to manage with a day working the more local marks.
Never the less we worked as hard as ever and the lads managed a combined total of around 45 fish.
A very enjoyable day out for us all. Just wishing it was a bit warmer!!!!
Just for the record lads and lasses, if you're ever in either of the cafe's here in Whitby and overhear or speak to anyone who might suggest that the sea conditions aren't favorable before the boat sails, please let me know who you have been speaking to. Some of today's lads were told exactly that and they couldn't have been told anything further from the truth. Conditions were fine for fishing. Egg on face springs to mind !!!
Cheers and tight lines as ever.
Rich. -
16/03/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
16 Mar 2016 by Rich Ward
16.03.16.
Today's crew were a mixed group of lads from all over the place.
We made our way back out to where we have been nailing the fish for the last few trips and we weren't disappointed again.
Baited Hokkais were the order of the day again. The green sets working the best. A good number of doubles today. Still no big fish showing up out there, but with bags of a dozen plus fish per man to 7lb, the lads again left the boat very happy indeed.
Sometimes you have to travel distances to find the fish in good numbers and the Shy-Torque will do just that for you.
Tight lines
Rich.
