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21/10/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
21 Oct 2012 by Gary Flint
21.10.12
fished various marks in the river to produce 80 whiting , 15 codling to 3.5 lb fingers crossed for the winter -
13/10/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
13 Oct 2012 by Gary Flint
SAT 13TH OF OCTOBER JOES TRIP,
We left the marina at 11.15am to flat calm conditions. We gave the lads a demo of how to use the gear and how to put there bait on correctly.we had anchored a mark which we thought would produce cod although it is early,as it is so easy to get fed up with whiting all day,so we had big baits for cod,the first fish came in about 35 mins a nice 2.5 lb cod we stayed here for three hours and then made a couple of moves before we settled down and fished the flood our total catch was 5 codling and many whiting,overall it was a good day for the time of year it should be different on the next set of tides
GARY -
12/10/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
12 Oct 2012 by Gary Flint
FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER.
We locked out of the marina at 10 am to be greeted with 28 kt wnw gusting 32kts against the tide which meant it was going to be a touch uncomfortable,We got to our first mark in search of cod we picked up whiting in large numbers and two codling,we then decided to move to mark number 2 mark we settled down and after about 30 minsthe lads had plenty of whiting two more cod and a nice conger eel,We then moved to mark number 3 and caught 2 more codling and whiting we locked back in at 7.30 overall a good day with plenty of fish
GARY FLINT -
10/10/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
10 Oct 2012 by Gary Flint
Wednesday 10th October 2012 - Andrew and the Lads from Wigan
We locked out of the marina at 7:30am with 5 anglers on who had booked the whole boat for the day. There was a bit of a breeze but nothing to be bothered about, so we headed up the river to our first mark of the day and dropped the anchor in. It didnt take long for the first fish of the day to be netted in the shape of a 4lb Thornback. A few whiting followed this in and then another thornback of 5lb 7oz. Plenty of whiting and doggies until the first cod of the day was caught by Andrew which was around the 2lb mark. We then decided on a move out of the river.
Once we had anchored, everybody began fishing again. The same as before the doggies and whiting began to show, until another thornback of around 3lb was landed. Some Dabs were caught before we decided to go and try another mark back down the river.
Yet again were got hammered by the doggies and whiting. With some more dabs and a couple more Thornbacks. Andrew sealed the day off with another Cod Just under 2lb.
A good bunch of lads who we will be seeing next month for another trip after Cod.
Gary -
07/10/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
7 Oct 2012 by Gary Flint
Sunday 7th October 2012 - Mike Vella and the Gang
We locked out of the marina todady at 5:15am. Headed out of the mersey to try a mark. Dropped the anchor and were immidiately into whiting. Plenty of whiting were brought aboard in the first hour. Then we had the first cod of the day. Which was 3lb. After this we had 2 more cod there and then decided to try for some rays over slack. We moved across the river and dropped the anchor again. It didnt take long for the dabs, whiting and doggies to start feeding, with lots boated. Then came the first ray of the day falling to Mike which weighed in at approx 5lb. A few more rays were caught around the 4lb mark until Geordie Mark boated his PB Thornback Ray which weighed 10lb 10oz, and another PB Thornback for Paddy.
Another move across the river resulted in a few more whiting and doggies along with 2 more cod . We then moved down the river onto the bank and had a few more cod to 3lb. Plenty of whiting around the 1lb mark.
Overall a cracking day with a good bunch of lads. Looking forward to seeing you all next time.
Gary -
06/10/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
6 Oct 2012 by Gary Flint
Saturday 6th October 2012 - Grove Sea Angling Club
We locked out of the marina at 4:15am, and headed up the river in lovely conditions with the 3 Graces fully illuminated. We got to the first mark and dropped the anchor. After Sorting the guys out, everybody got down to fishing. It didnt take long for the first whiting to be pulled aboard. Shortly after this the first cod was pulled in, which weighed about 2lb. As the sun came up plenty more whiting and were pulled in. We decided on a move as slack was approaching and headed further out of the river for thornbacks and and dabs over slack. Within 5mins of arriving the first thornback was boated at 5lb 7oz, plenty more followed with more dabs, whiting and doggies.
The decision was made to move back down the river to go for cod again which we did. Plenty more dabs and whiting were pulled in. Total Cod for the day was 3, partly down to the amount of freshwater in the Mersey at the moment. -
09/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
Sep 2012 by Gary Flint
Septembers End!
With August and Septembers weather being bad, losing alot of trips, we are now switching over the Winter fishing in the River Mersey. You can expect to get a decent run of cod starting anytime now. Plenty of decent Cod around the 6,7,8lb mark last year. Thornbacks into Double figures, Congers into Double Figures and plenty of Decent Dabs and Whiting.
We have a few dates left, so give us a call to see what we have available.
COMPETITION!!!
Anybody catching a cod over 18lb in the mersey aboard Discovery in the winter of 2012 to feb 2013, will get a FREE boat trip, Wreck fishing in 2013. For all of the people on that trip
Gary
Pictured is Dave with an 8lb 8oz Cod caught aboard Discovery last Winter -
23/09/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
23 Sep 2012 by Gary Flint
JCB Lads from Derby. Sunday 23rd September 12
We locked out of the marina at 6:15am, with the weather forecast giving 5/6 SE, we decided to give the river a go for a couple of hours. A few really good bits missed, and plenty of decent sized whiting. We finally managed to get the first winter codling of the year, which was around the 2lb mark. With this released, we decided to head to another inshore mark. We dropped the anchor again, an straight away the guys were into Thornbacks, Dogfish, Whiting, Dabs etc. We fished here most of the day and made the choice to try the flood in for some cod at another mark. Again plenty of insized whiting, no cod, but still is a bit early.
Gary -
22/09/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
22 Sep 2012 by Gary Flint
Saturday 22nd September- Individuals
We locked out of the marina at 5:15am and headed out offshore. We went to the first mark of the day and got everyone fishing. It didn't take long for Jo to get the first fish of the day, a small poor cod. A short time after everybody on the boat started catching a wide variety of species. We decided to move and try another mark. Then with jack taking a fish off for Jo, his rod began bouncing. When he hooked into the fish it gave him a lovely fight which resulted in a nice 14lb Bullhuss. A few more whiting and poor cod, doggies,, tub gurnard, some tiny tope, a few more Huss, and pouting to go with a few other species gave the guys a good trip. All in all a good day.
Gary
Jack and Jo pictured with a nice 14lb Huss -
09/09/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
9 Sep 2012 by Gary Flint
Sunday 9th September - The Voith lads
We locked out of the marina and headed up the river with the intentions to trying different marks to yesterdays trip. We got to the first mark and decided that it was too rough to fish, so headed inshore to fish another mark for a few hours and see how the weather settled as the day progressed. We got the guys fishing on the first mark and as with yesterday they were into mackeral straight away as well as a sprat. Graham who was fishing at the front was pulling in pouting and poor cod 3 at a time, with the other guys bringing in doggies and various other species. Tommy was the first of the day to land a Huss at around 6lb. With the pool being heaviest fish Tommy was giving the rest of the guys banter about him being the winner already, until one of the guys on the back had hooked into a lovely bullhuss, but before anyone could get the net fast enough it snapped the line as he was only on a scratching rig and swam off on the surface. I estimate it was around 14lb.
With the wind easing we decided to try and head back offshore, so lines were brought in and off we went. We got to the mark and the guys began fishing. Again plenty of Pouting, Whiting and Poor Cod. We moved to another 3 marks further offshore with the same results.
Gary
