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30/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
30 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Sadly, with cold and very fresh Northerley's blowing this week we haven't managed to get to sea this last week.
Hoping for some better weather next week as the tides are falling really nice for us and there are some big cod out there too.
We will sail with a minimum of 4 anglers through the week during the winter time. You DON'T have to book the full boat.
With the spawning season being just around the corner ( December, January, February ) I am expecting to see some more really good size cod from now and in to next year, after a good number of big cod just recently.
The British record for cod does stand from Whitby at over 58lbs !!
The chances of one bigger than that maybe slim, but your chances of something very big are certainly enhanced during the spawning time.
Cod like the one in this picture aren't beyond the realms of possibility on the Shy-Torque if we can get to the marks offshore.
Ken Buckingham form Nottingham is pictured with the Shy-Torques' biggest cod to press at just over 45lbs
Tight lines!
Rich -
25/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
25 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Another window in the weather for us yesterday here at Whitby. Took the lads out to the "Wall" for what turned out to be a cracking days angling.
The drift on the ground was virtually zero, which is no good normally. But due to the sheer volume of cod out there at the moment it didn't make much difference at all. Shads seemed to be making most impression at first but the bait rigs took over the catch rate when the tide changed. Baited Hokkais doing the best.
We were hampered by a seal for a while but once it had pinched a big cod from one of the lads it disappeared (thank god!) Usually when they turn up the fishing goes off but it didn't yesterday.
Derek Wiggins from Leeds fished the front of the boat as usual and ended up with a lovely box of cod with 4 ling thrown in. 18 fish in total. His best around the 8lb mark.
A good number of cod around the 8 to 10lb mark on board.
The best fish of the day fell to Craig Gillings from Bradford. A belting cod of 21lb 9oz caught on a blue / white shad.
Craig is pictured.
Rich. -
21/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
21 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Looking at the forecast for Whitby last night, we were fully expecting a flat calm day today at Whitby. The anglers had all been watching it too and thought the same thing. Winds predicted were no stronger than 10mph and variable for the day.
We were all loaded with fuel by 6.0am and the lads were all on board by 6.40am so we made off to sea with a nice early start to the day.
Conditions through the pier ends were great. Very little movement at all and still little movement when we got out to the 9 mile, so we decided to make for the wrecks on the 20 mile.
The lads had a cracking 3 hours or so amongst the cod. Most of the fish coming up on the bait today. A change from last Sunday when nearly all the fish were on the shad.
Sadly, by 12 o clock the weather had deteriorated quite a bit from the North and we decided to make for home. By the time we were 5 miles from land the weather was "crap" so a good call. The wind now blowing 20mph from the North!! ( If only they could predict more accurately! )
The lads managed around 60 cod to 12lb for their efforts today. Lovely fresh run cod too!!
Pictured is Chris Maltby from Darlington with a personal best cod of 12lb 2oz. -
19/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
19 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
This last weekend saw the lads on the Shy-Torque enjoying some more quality cod fishing.
The offland winds have prevailed all this last week leading to the waters here being crystal clear offshore and spot on for some serious shad fishing!
The tides were ideal for us to have a run back to the wrecks 20 miles East/Northeast of Whitby but one of my mates was there the previous day so we decided to try a new pasture.
First stop on Sunday was an area known to the local trawler lads as "The Rocks" some 23 miles North East of the harbour. This fairly small area is renowned for damaging their gear as it is extreemly snaggy. A good choice indeed as we were able to work the area all day with a good amount of fish on board before home time. (Not many charter skippers know this spot like us, so it usually produces quite well)
We left the "Rocks" still catching fish so we will definately be trying there again the next time we get the weather.
I would just like to congratulate John Whitton from the Whitby charter boat "Never Can Tell" after one of his anglers won a recent competition here with a cracking cod of 20lb 12oz. Well done mate. John is also one of Whitby's commercial potting skippers and his knowledge of the marks inside 1/2 mile is amazing, as he has proven!!! He is certainly worth having a look at in any future inshore competitions.
Pictured is Kev Gillings from Lincolnshire with a lovely cod just short of 14lbs caught on the Shy-Torque. -
11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Nothing to report directly from the sea today lads but I just thought I'd show you the finished product with the Thai fish cakes I keep going on about !!
The concocter of this recipe did say that these babies are best done with ling, mainly because ling is a much stronger ( flesh ) than the other white fish to use, and holds the fish cakes together better. He is completely right !!
Tried them today and what a result !! ( The dipping sauce is to die for !! )
If any of you ever get a few ling whilst fishing with me and are unsure how to fillet them, please don't be afraid to ask me to do them for you. I will do gladly.
Tight lines
Rich. -
11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Some breezy conditions the other day hindering the operations somewhat. A mixed group of lads ( from the North of the country ) did fish well however with cod to just under 9lb and ling to 14lb.
The tides at present are enormous and aren't much good for the wrecking here at Whitby. The wind has also been a little on the stiff side this last few days so we've been hard at work back on land.
Next trip away on the boat is this coming Sunday ( weather permitting ) with another mixed group.
Finger crossed for the weather to get back off shore again!!
All the winds this last week have been from the prevailing West/ Southwest so the water will definately be like gin for us out there, so hopefully we'll be back amongst the big cod!!
Pictured is Ben Steer from Sheffield.
Tight lines
Rich -
11/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
11 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
It would seem that the only time we report any of the trips we do is when we are having good days !!
We do occasionally have a "bummer" but it would seem that, at the moment, we are experiencing some cod fishing from the top drawer on the Shy-Torque !!
As predicted the water clarity off shore is very good indeed, with a lot of the fish taking the artificials. Shads, Sidewinders etc....
The bait is also working and is attracting a good number of ling.
Yesterday the weather was on our side again, and we returned to the same wrecks as last weekend and scored well again. Cod to 14lb on the boat with a lot of upper single weights as well.
I have to admit that I made a complete boob today by cancelling the lads when we could have sailed. Sorry chaps. Big mistake!!!
Pictured is Paul Siddle from Patrington nr Hull with a cracking cod of 14lbs. -
10/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
10 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Well, as was predicted at the start of the week no one has moved here at Whitby much at all with the foul weather. The forecast for today is, at last, looking a lot better so fingers crossed for some more good fish.
If we get chance today we will be steaming to the offshore wrecks again. They seem to be the place to be at the moment.
We will report tonight if there is anything of any interest.
Good fishing lads wherever you're at !
Rich
Pictured is Will Thompson from Leeds. -
06/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
6 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Well, the weather looks like it's going to have a continued impact on this weeks bookings with fresh off land winds predicted until at least Thursday. Lets hope it can get sorted before the end of the week so we can get back offshore to those big cod we left last weekend.
If the weather turns for the better for us we will undoubtedly be returning to the offshore wrecks where we can hope to get a top result like last weekend.
No severe weather to discolour the water in the last few days, so my predictions are pretty high for the next trips out to the wrecks on the 20 mile and beyond.
Just had another feast on Derek Wiggins "Thai" fish cakes tonight. Get cracking with them lads they will not dissapoint !!!! (See my last report for the recipe)
Cheers
Rich (inset) -
06/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
6 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
One of my friends from Leeds who fishes with me regularly recently sent me a recipe for some "Thai" fish cakes which he makes.
He told me of this recipe on the boat a couple of weeks ago and said that, whilst most white fish will do for them, cod, ling, pollack etc...... he reckons that pollack is one of the best to use.
On our last trip off last Saturday I managed a lovely pollack weighing 10lb and decided that I would try this method. What a treat!!! They must be the best tasting fish cakes I have ever tried. The flavours are incredible.
I thought it would be good to share this recipe with you guys, so please find below the ingredients and method. Enjoy!!!!
INGREDIENTS
FISHCAKES
1lb pollock fillets
1 tbsp Thai Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
1 tbsp Red Curry Paste
1 Kaffir Lime leaf (dried) or 1 strip of lime zest very finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 egg
1 tsp muscovado sugar
1/2tsp salt
40gm french beans thinly sliced into rounds
SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBER SAUCE
50ml white wine vinegar
100gms caster sugar
1+1/2 tbsps water
2 tsp thai fish sauce
50gms cucumber very finely diced
25gm carrot and 25gm onion very finely diced
2 red bird eye chillies very finely sliced
METHOD
For fishcakes: Put all fishcake ingredients into a blender/food processor (except the french beans) and blend until smooth. Then stir in the green beans. Make into about 8 small cakes and shallow fry in about 150m of sunflower oil (or similar flavourless oil) for about 2-3 a side (or until cooked through).
For sauce (make this first): Gently heat the vineger, sugar and water in a small pan until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and leave to cool. When cool, stir in fish sauce, cucumber, carrot, onion and chillies. Pour into individual bowls so everyone gets their own dipping sauce.
I served them with boiled rice and soy sauce on the side.
Thanks to my mate Derek Wiggins for the recipe.
Derek Wiggins pictured (inset)
