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01/05/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
1 May 2022 by Andy Savage
We had a belated Happy Christmas today, as Bob Nichols had booked the whole boat as a Christmas present for his Son-in-Law, Matt Collins.
With there only being the four of them they had acres of room on deck. Three were very experienced wreck anglers and Matt was on his first fishing trip, using my hire tackle. We had a run off to the 20 mile area again, where the fishing has been pretty consistent of late.
First stop and the experienced lads got stuck straight in. I went through the technique for drifting a wreck with Matt and away we went. The first wreck wasn’t heaving with fish, but the boys picked off a few Codling around the 3-4lb mark. After half an hour, we headed off to try another one. Good decision; as we stayed there for the next 3 hours picking off fish every drift.
The biggest fish competition was touch and go until the “new boy” Matt pulled up a nice Codling of 6lb 5oz, which won him the trophy and bragging rights over the “old timers”!! Credit to Matt; he was a very fast learner and got things sussed quickly. We had a decent stamp of fish again, and the lads threw back the smaller 2-3lb fish, keeping a few better sized ones for dinner.
Squid on bait traces dominated, although frozen Mackerel and Squid together did a fair few bites; as did Gummymacks.
I thoroughly enjoyed the day, which was spent in great company. Thanks lads. -
30/04/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
30 Apr 2022 by Andy Savage
Back out to the 20 mile wrecks again today, hoping for a few better sized specimens.
We had a mix of experience, from brand new to “old hands” and we found a few fish on the first wreck; but as it was a bit “chewy” it was only the experienced lads that managed to get through and catch fish. The other’s kept getting stuck.
We persevered for half an hour, then I moved us on to a more friendly wreck, where we picked away for a couple of hours. The wreck was marking a lot of fish on the sounder and we got 2-3 fish a drift, but today the bigger fish evaded capture.
Our biggest Codling of the day fell to the only lady angler on board at 5lb 8oz. (The old pheromones at play again ��). Unfortunately, the flood tide spoiled things today as it pushed against the Southerly wind and gave rubbish fishing conditions during the afternoon.
It wasn’t the best day ever, but that’s fishing for you…….thanks to everyone for a nice day out. -
29/04/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
29 Apr 2022 by Andy Savage
Beautiful weather conditions for a run out to some wrecks in the 20 mile stream today.
With only a few Codling from the first three wrecks, the doubts started to creep in; until we landed on a wreck just at the end of the Ebb Tide, and first drift we had eight of the rods in at once!
Slack water was unproductive today, but we stuck it out until the flood tide got away, and the fish started to feed again. We finished off the day picking nicely and certainly left plenty of fish behind for another day.
The average size of the fish was much better today, with Mat Rodgers taking his biggest ever Codling at 9lb 4oz, with quite a few in 5-6lb range. Squid on bait traces dominated, but Gordon Yates did manage a few on the Shads as the water continues to clear out.
It was a beautiful day out at sea, in great company. Hopefully things continue in the same vein for the coming days. I’ve got spaces available on Tuesday, Wednesday next week, if anyone fancies a run out. -
21/04/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
21 Apr 2022 by Andy Savage
Today was a day of mixed fishing; split between drifting rough ground and wrecks. With the tide being on the large side, we could only drop on a wreck when it eased down at slack water.
Starting off on the rough ground at 7 miles, we had three drifts for only a couple of small fish. With the light winds, the boat drift was slower than expected, so we went to have a go on a wreck.
This turned out to be much more productive, with a couple of Codling a drift coming up on squid baited muppets. The biggest fish falling to Dave Williams at just shy of 6lb.
Once the Ebb Tide got going we moved back to the rough ground at nine miles, where we picked away with Codling and a few Whiting for the remainder of the day.
Hokkai’s baited with Squid were the order of the day on the ground.
Thanks for a lovely day out boys. -
14/04/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
14 Apr 2022 by Andy Savage
Another lovely day out on the wrecks today with a great group of lads of mixed experience. With lighter winds and a bit less swell than the previous day, conditions were great for a few fish. We headed back out to the clearer water and everyone got stuck in.
It only took a couple of drifts before everyone was into the swing of it. Most drifts saw anything from 2-5 Codling come up in the 2-4lb range. It was nice fishing with plenty of bites.
Richard Wheatley took the best fish of the morning at 5lb and there were a few over 4lb. Once we started to hit slack water, the bites slowed a little, so we had a move.
With the flood tide pushing against the wind, the drift of the boat was held up, allowing us to drift a smaller wreck, slowly. This paid off well, with four rods into fish on both of the first two drifts. Rob Waterworth managed to find a strap Ling in amongst the Codling and it turned out to be a good end to the day.
Nearly all the fish came to bait traces with muppets and Squid. Thanks for another great day out everyone. -
13/04/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
13 Apr 2022 by Andy Savage
Today was the inaugural trip of the “Coffin Dodger’s Cod Tours”……Apparently they’re too old for a Saga Holiday!! A great group of lads who fish with me regularly. We decided to have a run off and fish a few wrecks, using the Ebb tide to our advantage.
First drift saw three nice Codling come up and that pretty much continued throughout the remainder of Ebb. The best drift saw six fish come up and whilst we didn’t find anything big, our best Codling weighed a touch over 6lb, with plenty of nice pan sized fish.
Squid on bait traces with muppets accounted for the majority, although a few fish did come to black and red Jellies.
It was great to see a few fish back on the wrecks, hopefully a sign of some good sport to come. Thanks to everyone for a brilliant day out, really enjoyed the company and banter. -
03/04/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
3 Apr 2022 by Andy Savage
Well that wasn’t too bad a weekend......
Saturday saw a 50/50 split between experience and new anglers. Sea Urchin regulars, Gary and Andy Townend joined some friends of mine who had booked on to try uptiding. Gary and Andy got stuck straight into the Codling and one of them was usually playing a fish during the Ebb tide! Once they’d caught enough, they went onto catch and release!
Dan and Martin took a while to get to grips with things, but still managed to get a few Codling, Doggies and Pouting throughout the day. It was a good example of you’ve got to fish well to catch. Andy and Gary made it look like easy fishing.
Today saw another group of inexperienced Uptiders’ onboard, but they were all keen to learn. After a busy first hour, getting everyone fishing properly, the fish started to come aboard regularly. It was nearly all Codling, apart from Remigijus Zokas who found a lovely brace of Pollock as well.
The boys were on my hire tackle and used the #standard Unwashed Squid and Black Lug hookbaits. Biggest fish of the day fell to William Louch, with a nice 5lb Codling. Everyone caught a fair few and the weather got progressively better as the day went on.
All in all, an enjoyable day out in good company. Thanks everyone. -
25/03/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
25 Mar 2022 by Andy Savage
Certainly doesn’t feel like March again today!!
Another beautiful day; out with a great bunch of lads. After the recent poor fishing, we decided to stop inside (despite the smaller tides) and have a mixed day. We fished at anchor on the flood tide, then drifted a few wrecks when we lost the tide; finishing off with the anchor down on the Ebb tide.
First stop was fairly good, with plenty of bites from Codling and a fair few Doggies. We only took a Ling and a Codling off the wrecks we visited, then picked off some more Codling and Doggies, plus Lobsters on the Ebb tide in the afternoon.
The fishing was far from brilliant, but everyone got a few fish, which was an improvement on the last two days. This was definitely a day for “anglers”…..not those who come to fill the freezer.
The lads were brilliant company and I thoroughly enjoyed the day. -
24/03/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
24 Mar 2022 by Andy Savage
It’s been a while since we’ve had a morning like this to go out fishing. Seals, dolphins and porpoise all over the place…..stunning.
Unfortunately the fishing hasn’t matched the cracking weather this week. We’ve had two poor days and one reasonable day uptiding, but the fish sizes were on the small side.
We also had a run out to a few wrecks and drifted some rough ground today, which produced only a handful of small Codling.
Whilst I love to put up pictures of the big Cod and Ling we catch, I think it’s also important to let people know that it isn’t always like that.
At the moment we’ve been struggling, but tomorrow is a new day and it could all change…..fingers crossed. -
22/03/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
22 Mar 2022 by Andy Savage
Taking advantage of the nice weather, we had a mixed group of lads today, for the Uptiding trip.
With the tides still in the 5m range, we got off to a good start on the last of the flood tide, with plenty of Codling coming up. Nothing exceptional, most were in the 2-3lb bracket. But it was good to see bites all around the boat.
We had a couple of moves during the Ebb but unfortunately there wasn’t he same volume of bites. Frustratingly, the SSE wind lifted after dinner making the boat swing on the anchor.
However, the lads stuck at it and we got a great reward late afternoon on the last move, with a few more for the pan and a nice 5lb 8oz fish to end a great day in great company.
Everyone took away a few fish for the table, but unfortunately we didn’t find any monsters……but there’s always tomorrow.
