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19/05/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
19 May 2013 by Rich Ward
Last Saturday saw the fleet at Whitby tied up yet again for bad weather, however we did manage to sail on a flat calmer on the Sunday.
Ian Nolleth from Glossopdale SAC and his team joined the boat on their annual trip to the North East on Sunday.
We started out working the ground on the 9 mile and picked steadily for the first 2 or 3 hours. The water appearing to be completely rid of the algea at last. How wrong could I be!! At 12.30 p.m the water started to green up yet again and completely put the mockers on the job. Sadly we could only manage another half dozen fish after lunch but the lads were happy enough with their mornings efforts. After a count up of 38 cod, 2 ling and a handful of pouting we decided to make for home at 3.30. Ben winning the personal count with 8 cod, 3 whiting and a couple of pouting. A very enjoyable day. Cheers lads.
Darryl winning the sweep on the boat with a cod of 7lb 4oz.
Darryl is pictured. -
17/05/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
17 May 2013 by Rich Ward
16.05.2013.
This time of the year we really should be reporting on the fishing every day. But sadly it seems that the weather gods are still fighting each other up there and not dishing out any good stuff.
A window here and there is all we're getting at the moment.
A mixed group on the boat on Thursday.
I must admit I was full of high expectations after the last weekend with codling showing on the ground on the 5, 7 and 9 mile. Water clearing and all that...........
Thursday saw the water returning to the murky green again :-(((
We started on the 9 mile for just a couple of codling so we moved out to 3 wrecks 18 - 20 mile off and managed around 20 or so fish ( not good for the distance )
We decided to drop back into the 9 mile for the ebb tide and the water had cleared a little from the morning. The lads had another dozen fish on the shad there.
All in all an enjoyable day with some lovely weather too.
The lads are pictured with a few of their fish. -
06/05/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
6 May 2013 by Rich Ward
06.06.13.
A mixed group today from as far afield as Ramsbottom to Bedale and thank goodness for that strip of ground 27 miles from shore!!
Yes, it was yet another run back out to that ground locally known as the "Wall"
The VHF on channel 10 was alive with talk of "doom and gloom" from the lads working inshore.
My idea is that if you have the boat and the pace to get to the better grounds / wrecks well offshore then use it! Ok it's a steam to get there, but when you are often rewarded with a good days sport then it has to be done. It breaks my heart when I get the fuel bill at the end of the month but if it means that my lads are in with a good chance of fish then we have to do it!!
Dermot Faye from Bedale was the top lad on the boat with a good bag of fish. His second drop of the day netted him a treble. Nothing big though unfortunately.
Again, another fantastic day both weather wise and company wise.
Cheers lads!
Dermot is pictured. -
05/05/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
5 May 2013 by Rich Ward
05.05.13.
Gary Hurling and his lads from Boston Lincs had their first trip of the year today. Once they had boarded I informed them what the inshore fishing had been like for some of the charter fleet here over the last few days.
I suggested that we returned to the "Wall" where we had been getting the best results of any of the boats on the last few trips
Gary said it was a no brainer and we went straight there. With the weather being on our side again ( a beautiful flat calmer ) surely we were destined for top results today!!
A steady picking of fish from the start with the size mark being slightly better than on the last visit out there.
The lads were well chuffed with their catch. The hard work really paying off with a good selection of fish ranging from a Tub Gurnard just short of 2lb ( of which I've never seen one as big for years ) to Cod to 12lbs.
Fantastic weather for the lads making for another good days sport on the Shy-Torque III
Pictured is Trevor Crunkhorn with his best Cod of the day. -
26/04/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
26 Apr 2013 by Rich Ward
26.04 13.
Rob Smith and his team joined us board the boat on the 26th April.
With the fishing here at Whitby being somewhat "patchy" shall we say on the inner marks, we have been working offshore to try and find the fish.
We cruised out to a couple of wrecks on the 20 mile stream for very little and decided that we would go to the ground that can usually save the day. That being the "Wall"
Judging by what the other lads were catching inside us this had definately proved to be a good move indeed.
By close of play the lads had gathered a few fish each for the table. 40 or so fish for the boat. Sadly no monsters but a nice few Codling, Pollack and Coalie to the 5lb mark.
Great weather and a great team of lads making the day very enjoyable for all.
Pictured is Ray from South Shields. -
26/04/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
26 Apr 2013 by Rich Ward
A group of lads from around the North East joined us yesterday. The fishing was far from easy but we did manage to find a few in the end.
We steamed out to 3 wrecks 18 miles NE of Whitby to start the day and pulled around 25 fish off them. Nothing of any real size though. We had a couple of drops on the 9 mile ground on our return and had half a dozen more codling there, which is very encouraging!!
One of the lads actually managed a treble on one drop!! A major improvement on the last couple of months. Things are finally starting to go in the right direction and the Algea seems to be thinning out at long last. This Winter seems to have been never ending!!
The big fishing is literally just around the corner here at Whitby. Have a look at the availability calendar and give me a call for a chat anytime.
Pictured is Andy from Thornaby with one of his codling.
Happy fishing
Rich
www.shy-torque2000.com -
18/04/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
18 Apr 2013 by Rich Ward
I had a walk in to Martin and Jackies shop for a natter and a cuppa today and what a
fantastic surprise I got upon entering!
Martin and Jackie are the owners of Whitby ANGLING Supplies here at
Whitby and have been now for a number of years. They pride themselves on
offering a 1st class service, both in the sale of tackle and also the
knowledge of the sea angling here at Whitby. Dan is also on their team
as sales assistant and is as enthusiastic and knowledgeable about
angling at Whitby as I am, and that takes a lot!! He will tell you
exactly what you need for a great days sport.
The surprise I got was from the vast array of stock which Martin has
just introduced in to the shop. It was literally like walking in to
"Alladins Cave" Every conceivable item you could ever wish for in the
name of sea angling is in there!! Top branded names in every section of
the shop, from rods and reels to the bottom gear. Floatation suits,
boots, the lot is there! I've never seen as much stuff in one place!! A
real credit to them.
Here's hoping your hard work and efforts are thoroughly rewarded this
year Martin. You get my full vote and I will ( as always ) be sure to
point my lads your way again during this season.
May I also just add that they are sponsors of the Whitby Charter
Skippers Association competitions here at Whitby and without the
continued support from them and other businesses in Whitby we wouldn't
be able to host such events.
Make sure you pay them a visit next time you're in Whitby. They will
beat the other angling shops here hands down!!
Call in to see them before the other shops.
Happy fishing
Rich. -
19/03/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
19 Mar 2013 by Rich Ward
With just over 3 weeks to go till our first festival of the year, now's the chance to have a quick look at the availability calendar for spaces left on the boat. Please visit the website www.shy-torque2000.com
The Spring festival (competition) starts on Saturday 6th April and ends on Sunday 21st April.
Individuals are very welcome on the Shy-Torque any time of the year including all competition events. If you are a single angler and fancy having a go for the big money on offer here at Whitby in our competitions, or at any other time, please feel free to drop me a line at any time.
The prize money on offer in the comps is unbeatable and really is worth a crack at!! Remember, we are the only boat offering an extra £200.00 in cash if the winning fish is caught on the Shy-Torque. This applies in each competition this year.
Hope to be sailing with you soon!!
Tight lines
Rich -
24/01/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
24 Jan 2013 by Rich Ward
24.01.2013.
After a short spell out of the water for a full inspection and service, the boat is now safely back in the harbour.
Everything in tip top condition and ready to get back out there!!.
I would imagine that the wrecks off Whitby will now be lifting with cod seeing as no-one has been off now for a good few weeks. If you fancy a trip in the near future drop me a line and we'll have a go.
We can reach the wrecks out on the 20 mile with a minimum of 6 anglers. You DON'T have to book the full boat and individuals are always welcome.
Really looking forward to the season this year and look forward to sailing with you soon.
Rich. -
07/01/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
7 Jan 2013 by Rich Ward
Shy-Torque III. 4th, 5th + 6th January.
Mixed fortunes for the lads over the last 3 days aboard the boat.
On Friday (4th) we sailed to the 9 mile ground hoping that the water had cleared out. Sadly it hadn't so we steamed to a few wrecks on the 20 mile. They didn't produce too well either if I'm honest. The lads amassing around 40 fish between them. Most of the fish falling to squid bait.
A group of 4 lads from "Attic" nr Hornsea had the boat booked on Saturday (5th) and they didn't fair too well either! They managed a couple of dozen fish between them. Mucky water at present.
From what I was hearing on the radio everyone was struggling wherever they were, inshore and offshore, so I decided it was a good time to get the boat booked in for her annual lift out of the water.
Travelling to distant grounds, yesterdays group faired a lot better. Not so much quality wise but certainly quantity wise. Cod were boated to around the 7lb mark and Ling to just under 12lb. Nearly all fish taken on the bait yet again. All the lads walked away with a very respectful bag of fish for the table.
The boat is now high and dry on the dock and will be for the next week or so. Annual check over, antifouling and polish. Hopefully the water will have cleared a bit for our return.
Nigel Hall is pictured with a nice brace of cod caught on a double hook squid bait trace.
Rich.
