Latest Fishing Reports: Wales
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01/2021
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
on Ebony May (Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire)
Jan 2021 by Stuart Denman
Report on-board Ebony May
2020 what a year ,with the Corona virus pandemic and government lockdown restrictions we were unable to operate our business until the end of June ,and then with strict social distancing ,hand sanitizing and PPE .With these measures in place together with vast deck space on the Ebony May we were able to operate successfully and safely up until the second week in October when we were put back into lockdown. During these few months the fishing was outstanding, with fantastic catches of Tope/,Pollack ,Coalfish in June /July.In July we also had some excellent shark fishing producing both good catches of Blues and Porbeagle Shark .August/September/October produced excellent Bass fishing over inshore and offshore reefs with plenty of fish around 5lb to 8lb mark. We also caught good numbers of bottom species such as Thornback ray,Spotted ray ,Bullhuss , Bream ,Wrasse ,Triger Fish,Turbot ,dabs and Conger. We are really excited and looking forward to the new season. seeing customers both old and new 2021 We will continue to strictly adhere to all government guidelines .Tight lines Stuart(Skipper).
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12/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
Dec 2020 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report 11th December 2020***
Merlin set sail @ 09.30 today for a wreck session.
We head out 11nm to a wreck of a steam coaster ship and fished a steady few hours sweeping the whole wreck.
There were a good few Pollack, Pouting Whiting and Gurnard caught and a PB Pollack for one of our Anglers.
After 4hrs on one wreck we steamed 4nm west to our next wreck for hlf hr where we had more pollack before heading back to Rhyl harbour in the dark with amazing light trails through the water.
The weather today was flat calm, beautiful rainbows and a lovely still passage through Gwynt y Mor windfarm.
Everyone on board were happy with their catch and a good few meals.
Most of the fish were returned to fight another day which is good to see.
We still have availability throughout December so please call Sarah on 07863774909 for bookings. View Boats Page
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22/09/2020
Fishing Report by Richie Brownson
on Four Reasons (Conwy, Conwy)
22 Sep 2020 by Richie Brownson
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Hi, due to coved restrictions we are now closed for remaining season, we will return to the water April 21 thanks for your custom in this very short season Stay Safe Richie
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09/2020
Fishing Report by Roy Smith
on SWN Y MOR (Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey)
Sep 2020 by Roy Smith
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Hi fishing still ok at Amlwch inshore wrecks in shallow water producing well. Tope still present the larger ones well inshore and smaller pack Tope offshore a bit not far away 1 mile out. Bullhuss in abundance most days but odd day can be difficult. Mackerel still present often in great numbers. Tub gurnard now showing every trip usual this time of year. We are still running with social distancing but a very large deck area on 40 foot Aqua Star helps to keep you safe. We fish 12 months of the year in the open sea for all species . Ring Roy Smith 07974477081 to book or message Facebook Roy Smith
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 27/04/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours £55.00pp Tope and inshore wreck and reef. Bull Huss / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Mackerel / Pollock / Thornback Ray.View details Sun 28/04/2024 4 Spaces 8 Hours £55.00pp General and Wreck.View details Sun 19/05/2024 8 Spaces 8 Hours £55.00pp General and Tope fishing. Bull Huss / Mackerel / Pollock / Spurdog / Tope.View details -
02/09/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
2 Sep 2020 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report 02/09/20***
Today was meant to be a 10hr Charter of 6 @ 11:30 but due to the unfavourable forecast we mutually agreed to make it just a 5hr @ 09:00.
We set off towards North Hoyle and briefly stopped at Chester Flats for some Mackerel bait but the wind started to gust 2hrs earlier than forecasted so, with just a handful of Mackerel and a realease of a couple of Lesser Weaver we set course for Prestayn Barkby Beach for a Smoothound session in the shelter of the Southerly wind.
On arrival, the fish were coming in nicely producing double figures of Smoothound, Dogs, Dabs, Whiting, Huss, a lovely 39cm Sea Bass (unfortunately 3cm too small to keep☹) and a (Strap) Conger Eel.
@ 13:25 we set off back to Rhyl with yet another bunch of happy (but wet) Anglers.
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01/09/2020
Fishing Report by Roy Smith
on SWN Y MOR (Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey)
1 Sep 2020 by Roy Smith
Report on-board SWN Y MOR
Hi out yesterday good fishing on inshore wrecks with water clearing after east wind. Plenty of pollock and coalfish to 6 lbs. one 40lbs Tope landed and lost another. Some good mackerel about in numbers in the clearer water.Individual places Available £45 each ring for details 07974477081
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 27/04/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours £55.00pp Tope and inshore wreck and reef. Bull Huss / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Mackerel / Pollock / Thornback Ray.View details Sun 28/04/2024 4 Spaces 8 Hours £55.00pp General and Wreck.View details Sun 19/05/2024 8 Spaces 8 Hours £55.00pp General and Tope fishing. Bull Huss / Mackerel / Pollock / Spurdog / Tope.View details -
01/09/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
1 Sep 2020 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report 01/09/2020***
Today we left Rhyl on a 10hr Individual Trip towards the windfarms.
Went stopped NE of Rhyl Flats for a Mackerel drift and caught a glimpse of a lovely Large Whale. Unsure of type as it only breached the water just the once but all on board witnessed so no one missed out.
We then head towards Rocky 1 to drop the anchor and there were plenty of Red & Tub Gurnard of a mixed size.
After just 1hr at Rocky 1 we decided to go for a few sweeps over some wrecks as the fishing was less than steady at this point other than Mackerel and Gurnard and Whiting.
We had a good few drifts over the Dublin and Penstone wrecks catching Pollock and Pouting whilst one our Anglers had his whole rig taken into the wreck by an unknown species.
Then it was time to head for the Ocean Monarch for the turn of tide.
Once we dropped the hook we steadily fished Huss, Thornbacks, Dogs, Whiting & Mackerel until it was time to set course for Rhyl with fading light and a spectacular Large red moon over the hills.
We arrived back at Rhyl @ 21:00 with satisfied Anglers & plenty of fish after a lovely day of sunshine and flat calm seas.
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31/08/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
31 Aug 2020 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report 31/08/20***
Today was an 8hr Charter sailing at 12:00 with x3 Anglers and my trainee Skipper (Son Dylan).
We set sail directly toward NE Rhyl Flats for the usual Mackerel drift and filled our boots in 20mins and were lucky to drift over a shoal of Herring before heading for the Rockies.
Once we dropped the hook we were straight on bottom rigs and fishing well throughout producing good sized Huss, Whiting, and Gurnard.
After a couple of hours at the Rockies we set course for the Ocean Monarch (Plate Wreck) and dropped the hook 1hr before low water.
Straight away we racked up an impressive x7 Thornback Rays in just half hour before the fishing slowed down over the slack.
At 18:50 I asked the guys to reel in for home and BANG, one rod started to spool out quickly. After a good 10min fight, there it was, a gorgeous big silver Tope. Unfortunately, as we tried to land it in the net, it broke through, snapped the trace and disappeared back into the deep. Gutted was not the word right then.
But, that disappointment was soon forgotten when the Huss of the day was landed weighing in at 12.5lb.
After an extra half hour of fishing we decided to head back for Rhyl (still on our way in) with 3 happy Anglers and a trainee skipper that enjoyed his 1st day on the job.
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30/08/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
30 Aug 2020 by Rob Lee
Report on-board Luna-Sea (Merlin)
*** Fishing Report *** 30/08/20
Today was a 10hr Individual trip sailing at 09:15 with glorious weather awaiting us.
We head out towards Gwynt y Mor windfarm and stopped for a drift 1nm south of the west field for some Mackerel. With the water being crystal clear, the Mackerel were coming in by the string and also producing some nice Gurnard.
After half an hr of drifting we then sailed towards the west substation for another brief drift producing even more Mackerel and some larger Gurnard.
Now it was time to head to the S.S Dublin Wreck to see what we could get.
Once we arrived at the wreck site, we had several drifts over the wreck and landed some great eating size Pollock while some anglers remained on feathers and caught some fantastic jumbo sized Mackerel.
When we had enough of playing on the wreck we dropped anchor near the OSPW (Substaion) and steadily fished for a couple of hours landing some large Whiting, Mackerel, Dog Fish & Grey/Red & Tub Gurnard.
We then lifted the anchor and proceeded back to Rhyl Harbour with buckets full of fish and a satisfied bunch of Anglers.
All in all, a good steady days fishing with clear blue sunny skies and calm seas.
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27/08/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
27 Aug 2020 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report***
After a poor week of weather, we finally got out today with Individuals on an 8hr sailing from Rhyl at 8am.
We had to get out a few miles before reaching clear water where we drifted for some Mackerel. The Mackerel were coming in steady and a varied range in size.
After approx 40mins of drifting we head NW of Rhyl Flats Wind Farm to the Rockies where we dropped the anchor and fished the bottom.
Straight away the first of many good sized Bull Huss was landed which weighed in just shy of 9lb. Followed by a very feisty Large Tope which was unfortunately lost at the surface due to snapping the braid line.
Then......... a Merlin 1st!!! Not one but TWO Red Mullet were landed which are rarity and a pretty special catch in this area.
We steadily fished the Rockies for approx 4hrs producing plenty of Dogs, whiting, Mackerel, Red Gurnard, Tub Gurnard, Bream, and Huss.
We then decided to head to pastures new during slack water and ended up settling once more just NE of Turbine N°1 on RFWF. This produced pretty much the same but more quantity of Gurnard and Whiting.
With the last hour of fishing time, most reverted back to feathers for some more Mackerel and a good idea it was too. Our final hour produced some fantastic Jumbo Mackerel and the only Dab of the day.
At 3.30pm we recovered the anchor and set course back for Rhyl Harbour with a boat of very satisfied anglers who were a fantastic bunch and a pleasure to have on board.
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