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19/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
19 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
19.06.2013.
Today we had a team of "newbies" on the boat.
James Astle and his team from Doncaster had never fished from Whitby before ( or ever done any sea fishing before )
We had the boat prepped and all their gear ready for their arrival at 7.0a.m. James asked if I could advise and teach them the ropes which, as always, I did for the beginners.
I sharp had them into shape and on the first mark of the day they were knocking cod and ling out for fun!!
Nothing much taking on the artificials this particular day but plenty on the Hokkai rigs which we tipped off with the squid.
James was asking about the shark fishing we do on the boat and is going to book a trip for them, after seeing the dozens of pictures of past fish we've had. Looking forward to teaching them a bit about that too !!!
James and his lads are pictured with some of their catch.
Rich Ward. -
18/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
18 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
18.06.2013
Rich Ward.
Today we had Nigel Hall return to Whitby again after his trip on Saturday. This time he was hunting the sharks.
Nigel was with David Laine, Guy Wrightson and invited guest Derek Wiggins from Leeds.
The chum was running across the ground 27 miles from shore at 08.30.a.m. A nice early start today!!
Slack water passed by 9.0.a.m and at 10.15.a.m we had our first take of the day. Sadly just like yesterday
( 17th ) they seemed to by playing with the baits and not hitting hard like we want and the fish slipped the hook. Guy Wrightson was taking a pee up forward at around 1.0.p.m and the rod next to him suddenly bounced across the hand rails. Another swift snap at the baits but no proper take. Again this was proving to be a frustrating day!!
At 3.0.p.m the closest bait to the boat aft went down, float popped and another fish was on. A mad fish thrashed around on the surface for a few seconds with the bait and within 15 minutes it was boated by Derek Wiggind from Leeds.
This was Dereks first day shark fishing and he was very pleased with his first ever Porbeagle of 60lbs.
Again, small in comprison to last weeks fish, but hey, a sharks a shark!!!!!!! 5 Porbeagle in 3 trips to press!
Derek is pictured.
Tight lines
Rich. -
17/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
17 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
17.06.2013.
by Rich Ward.
Today we had Charlie Woof, Rich and Nathan on board for our second sharking trip of 2013.
We sailed at 6.0a.m and headed for the horizon where all the action was last week!
The chum was over the side by 9.0a.m and at 10.a.m we had our first run of the day which sadly slipped the hook. The next run took place at around 11.a.m and it too slipped the hook!! My god what was happening???
The fish weren't hitting the baits as they normally do but instead were toying with them, chewing them, letting them go and coming back at the boat with them!! They were acting very strange to say the least.
After slack water at 1.0p.m we had yet another run which Charlie managed to hook in to properly
( thank god!! )
A couple of short runs and the fish was visibly within minutes of the hook up. A small Pobeagle coming in at a shade over 60lbs. Not quite the monsters we had last week but Charlie was over the moon as it was his first ever North Sea shark...............a bigger one next trip mate!!
Another enjoyable days fishing on the boat with some top lads.
Charlie is pictured. -
16/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
16 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
16.06.2013
by Rich Ward
This evening we held our annual charity fund raising event in aid of the R.N.L.I.
Several boats sailed back out to sea at 5pm for a 3 hour trip to have a go. Some 50+ anglers joined the boats and each donated their £10.00 towards the cause.
We dropped on a wreck 3 miles North of the harbour and picked steady for just over 2 hours. The lads gathering around 20 fish from it.
At 8pm the boats were all safely back along side their berths and the weighing in began.
James Gilpin from Whitby fishing aboard the Shy-Torque took first place with a nice cod of 8lbs.
The event also ran a raffle in the "Fleece" pub afterwards where we raised another £200.00 or so.
Total donation to the R.NL.I. this year was around £720.00.
A big thank you to all who took part this year!!
James Gilpin is pictured with the heaviest fish.
Rich -
15/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
15 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
15.06.2013
Rich Ward.
A little late with the last few days reports lads. Sorry but rather busy at the moment!!!
One of my old mates Nigel Hall and his mates joined the boat on Saturday and enjoyed the seemingly improving cod fishing we've all been waiting for here at Whitby.
To be honest the first couple of spots didn't produce much at all but I think this was due, primarily, to the "shabby" conditions first thing.
As the weather settled down towards lunch time the shads and jellies started doing the business on the ground on the 7 mile. A steady 2-3 hours fishing there, giving the lads some good sport with cod to around the 8lb mark.
We still have a couple of days left in July with a few places so give me a ring to grab your places!!
Pictured is Nigel Hall with a lovely Whitby cod. -
15/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
15 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
15.06.2013 by Rich Ward.
A rather inclement week on the N.E coast this last week with the crews on Wednesday,Thursday and Friday on the Shy-Torque re-booking their trips for a bit later on in the year.
The fishing however has come on a treat since our last trip away on Tuesday.
Todays crew were some of my old mates from around the Darlington/ Richmond area who are regulars aboard the boat.
I must say that when I saw the last forecast last night I did have my doubts about today, but when Nigel Hall the organiser called and said that he thought we should give it a go I thought well what the hell !! It was after all a S.W.
The morning started fairly jowelly but by 11a.m the wind (as predicted ) was showing signs of decreasing.
We started the day off on the 3 mile ground for just a couple of codling. As the wind eased we moved out towards the 7 mile ground and sat there for the rest of the day. With cod to 10lbs coming aboard why move anywhere else!!
Because we'd had a nice early start ( just after 6a.m ) we decided at 3p.m that we'd caught enough for the day and a nice pint was in order, and returned to the "Endeavour" for a "couple" or 3 !!
Nigel and his crew are back again next Sat for the first day of the Summer angling festival where we'll be looking for that £5000.00 winning fish !!!
Pictured is John Wilson from Hurworth Nr Darlington with the best cod today.
Tight lines
Rich. -
06/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
6 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
We did our first sharking trip of the year this week, Weds/Thurs. We sailed full of trepidation after last year's results, and with no Mackerel showing much, I guessed it was going to be a struggle. The lads, however, had brought 20 stone of frozen Mackerel which they had gathered on their last trip last year.
We arrived at the grounds at 10.45am and had our first chum over the side at 11.15am. We managed around 40 fresh Mackerel, which was a bonus, so we could get 4 live baits out on the rods. At 12.15pm we had our first run, and after an hour and ten minutes we had our first shark of 2013 on board!! We re-chummed and at 4.30pm we had a second run, and after another hour and fifteen minute battle we had our second shark on board!! What a result!!!
At 6.30pm we had another run which sadly we lost, and at 8.30pm we had yet another run. Again, we lost it after an hour's battle. Both these fish escaped the hook.
The next morning (after a broken night's sleep!), we re-chummed for the flood tide. At 11.30am we had another run. At first I thought it was a seal that had taken the bait, as there had been a couple playing around closeby ten minutes previously. How wrong I was!! With the rod bent double and line screaming off, it became evident that this was no seal. Whatever it was had reached the bottom (45 fathoms) in 20 seconds!
Another fish on.
Two hours later and still no sight of the fish. Another 40 minutes and we had our first sighting. The fish then proceeded to do lap after lap around the boat, dragging the angler (Sam) around with him. After another fifteen minutes, it seemed evident that the fish was ready to be boated. The shark gate was opened and we offered the fish a warm welcome on board. The fish obviously didn't like the look of me, knelt down ready for it, and with one thrash of his head, got me in the forearm with two of his teeth! OUCH!
However, ten minutes later, and with a few drops of my blood on the deck, we got him on board.
We measured the fish, length and girth, and with the formula/equation which we have from Southampton Oceanographic Centre, we estimated the fish to be around 365lbs in weight.
There has been speculation over the said formula/equation as some people do not believe it accurately measures the weight of the Porbeagle Shark. If the formula is however correct, then we have not only broken our own personal record, but have also set another port record for the heaviest rod-caught fish out of Whitby.
Sam is pictured with his prize!!!
And now....for a celebratory drink!! -
09/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
9 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
09.06.2013.
Some lovely fishing again today aboard the boat with our regular team from just up the road. Lads from Redcar, Eston and Loftus and surrounding areas.
A good days picking of Cod and Ling again today for the boys. The results on the inshore marks still not good enough for the Shy-Torque crew. Burn that fuel and get to the fish!!!!!!!!!! :-(((((((((((
Best fish today fell to young Josh from Loftus at exactly 10lbs. Nice plump fish mate. Well done!!
Josh is pictured. -
07/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
7 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
07.06.2013.
Some cracking fishing over the last few days aboard the Shy-Torque. Intermittent activity still on the inshore marks but the offshore areas still producing much better. The lads on Friday were a mixed group.
We tried the ground on the 9 mile for starters with just 1 Whiting for a couple of drifts. Offshore it was then (again)
The lads were well happy with the result at the end of the day with a total count of 90 fish. Mixed Cod and Ling with a couple of Haddock thrown in too!!
The lads decided at the start of the day that a sweep was in order at £5.00 entry per man.
The winner of the £60.00 was young Kyle Lawlor from Rotherham with a cod of 8lb 3oz.. He was a very happy young man!!!
Kyle is pictured. Well done mate!!! -
04/06/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
4 Jun 2013 by Rich Ward
04.06.2013.
Yesterday we had Paul Deardons lads on from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. With another perfect forecast ahead we had a run to a few wrecks South East of Baymans Hole.
When we arrived we found the water to be very coloured still and the fishing wasn't really that good either. Around a dozen or so fish off the first 3 wrecks. We ran South a few miles to try and find clearer water and fished two more wrecks where it looked to be a little better. Wrong!! Still mucky down below.........onwards again!!
With only a few hours left of the trip we headed further South and dropped on a couple more wrecks. Bingo, the water was much clearer here. With the last two wreks of the day being only 2 miles from each other we still had time to salvage the day. Twenty codling off the first one and another couple of dozen off the last one was a result and the lads finished off with around 60 fish between the 5 of them.
Flat calm conditions and a great team of lads who always enjoy their fishing whether it be good or bad.
Looking forward to your next trip in September lads.
Cheers
Rich.
