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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
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*** 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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08/2020
Fishing Report by Roy Smith
on SWN Y MOR (Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey)
Aug 2020 by Roy Smith
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Large shoals mackerel everywhere Tope following them very close in good sport. Some days still Available in September ring for details individuals £45 each for 8 hours 07974477081 cheers Roy
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19/08/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
19 Aug 2020 by Rob Lee
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Today we ran a 5hr Individual Trip sailing at 09:30 for an inshore day due to the forecast.
We head out with the rest of the Rhyl Charter Fleet to drift for some Mackerel inshore but with the water clarity not being the best we decided to head a little further out towards Prestatyn Buoy where the fishing improved massively.
Once we had enough Mackerel we head towards Prestatyn and the rest of the fleet just outside the Channel adjacent to Barkby Beach where we had a few Tope and Huss.
With time to spare, the Anglers requested we head back towards Rhyl for some more Mackerel.
We returned to the harbour at 14:30 with yet another group of satisfied anglers.
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18/08/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
18 Aug 2020 by Rob Lee
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After close monitoring of the weather this morning, we decided to run our planned Charter.
We set sail at 8.30 and stopped for a drift just North of the end perch for an hr or so. This produced some fantastic sized Mackerel and plenty of Gurnard.
Once our Anglers had their fix of Mackerel we decided to head off to Prestatyn to see what we could catch.
On Arrival the 1st Smoothound was landed and by the time we had to leave, we were well into double figures. There were also a few small Tope and the catch of the day was a beautiful large Bull Huss caught on a single trace with a 6.0 hook loaded with a whole Mackerel flapper.
We head back towards Rhyl and stopped again for a few more Mackerel with the last 15mins. Plenty more Mackerel and a solo Whiting.
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17/08/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
17 Aug 2020 by Rob Lee
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Today was scheduled for a planned maintenance day but a last minute request came in yesterday evening with a Father wanting to take his young children for a couple of hours mackerel fishing. I could not let the children down and decided to run a quick trip for them inshore at 8am with flat calm seas forecast.
We sailed 1mile North of the Harbour entrance and were inundated with Jumbo Mackerel from start to finish . There were also a nice handful of Gurnard landed by the smallest guy on board and he was made up. There were however double figures of Lesser Weaver but swiftly set free.
Once the fishing session was over, we set sail for home with a Proud Father, 3 happy Children and a Bucket of Jumbo Mackerel for good measure.
Families are very Welcome on Merlin and we believe it is important to get families with children out enjoying the sea and learning the skills of Angling.
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13/08/2020
Fishing Report by Roy Smith
on SWN Y MOR (Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey)
13 Aug 2020 by Roy Smith
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Millions of Mackerel right inside Amlwch harbour today off all piers for you shore anglers cheers Roy Aqua Star 07974477081
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08/2020
Fishing Report by Roy Smith
on SWN Y MOR (Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey)
Aug 2020 by Roy Smith
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Successful Tope fishing over weekend fish to 48lbs caught with many snap outs and line bitten through. On 17 August places available fishing 2 slack waters for these monsters. AQUA STAR ROY SMITH 07974477081
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24/07/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
24 Jul 2020 by Rob Lee
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The last few trips fishing has been steady, with Mackeral , Bass , Huss , Skate, Dogfish and Gurnard. Still only carrying 6 people until permitted to take more. Dates available August onwards
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