Charter Boat: Shy-Torque III
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Boat and Skipper Details
WHITBY'S ONLY TWIN ENGINED BOAT.
NB. DO NOT MAKE BOOKINGS YOU CANNOT HONOUR. ONLY BOOK DEFINATE PLACES.
WINNER OF 2011 SUMMER ANGLING COMPETITION WINS OVER £5000.00! WINNER OF 2012 SEPTEMBER ANGLING COMP WINS £1050.00 IN CASH! 2ND OVERALL WINNER IN SUMMER 2014 COMP, WINNING £1000.00 IN CASH. 3RD OVERALL WINNER IN SUMMER 2014 COMP. 4TH OVERALL WINNER IN 2014 COMP. HEAVIEST COD IN 2014 SUMMER COMP, WINNER TAKING OVER £1000.00 IN CASH. 2ND HEAVIEST COD IN SUMMER 2014 COMP, WINNER TAKING £500.00 IN CASH. OVERALL WINNER 2015 SPRING COMP. WINNER TAKING £1050.00 IN CASH, WINNER OF 2017 SEPTEMBER ANGLING COMP WINS £1050.00 IN CASH! WINNER OF SPRING COMP 2018. WINNER TAKING £1050.00 IN CASH! WINNER OF SPRING 2019 COMP, WINNER TAKING £1050.00 IN CASH! WINNER OF SEPTEMBER 2019 COMP, WINNER TAKING £1050.00 IN CASH!!
2021 TRIPLE WINNER TAKING ALL 3 COMPETITIONS THAT YEAR!!!!
PLUS DOZENS OF OTHER COMPETITION WINS BEFORE THESE DATES!!!!
Whitby's only TWIN ENGINED charter boat. She is Whitby's most popular, powerful and fastest angling boat winning more angling competitions and daily prizes over the last 30 years than any other boat in Whitby.
Sponsored by the top name in sea angling "SHIMANO" Shy Torque III is the best known of all the charter boats in Whitby and probably the North East coast and has a track record second to none.
The boat is fully licensed and insured and has a code of practice "Category 2 " with the RYA, allowing us to travel up to 60 miles. (Please ask to see certificate if required) Only a handful of Whitby charter boats hold this category of license and insurance. If you sail beyond the boats designated area of work, then the insurance for that boat (which covers you as an angler) does become null and void. It's a good idea to check in case of any eventualities!!!
For your best chances of a great days fishing from Whitby the Shy Torque III is your best option by far. If you want to book the boat as a club we do a special rate for teams of 8 or less. Please ensure that you have the full money for the places you have booked (whether it be full boat or individual bookings) as we will have been turning people away on the strength of your booking.
The dates for the competitions here at Whitby for 2024 are listed below.
The Spring competition dates are April 13th to April 28th INC. Big cash prizes!!
The Summer competition dates are June 29th to July 21st July INC Get yourselves a trip booked to have a chance of winning a great cash prize!!!
The late Summer competition dates are August 31st to September 15th INC. You can book any places as from now. 07733 233352 / 01947 601233
When you consider that some of the other charter boats in Whitby are charging on average around £50.00 for a day’s fishing (this includes the slow boats!) then the £55.00 that we charge for individuals for the day is more than worth it. We can give you so much more time fishing than the others!!! Plus with the added advantage of staying completely DRY in wet conditions.
The boat is just under 40ft in length and fitted with the "Islander" style wheelhouse. There is oodles of space per angler (unlike some of the boats in Whitby) as we can fish right around the boat from stem to stern! The "ANGLERS CABIN" also ensures that you can arrive at the fishing areas DRY and arrive back home DRY. There are no other charter boats in Whitby (in our size range) that can offer a full team TOTAL cover like we can.
REMEMBER, if you are paying less than what we charge there WILL be a reason for it!!! Individuals are welcome on the boat. Gift vouchers are available for trips every year and would make an excellent gift / birthday / Xmas present.
The full 2022/23 tide table for Whitby is now available. Please call for details or visit the site.
"We are totally committed in providing an unrivalled service every day we sail"
Shy-Torque III. Going that extra mile (or 10!) for you.
Fully qualified commercial yachtmaster. Started going to sea with my Dad when I was just 5 years of age !! Started working as a charter skipper full time at the age of 18. Over 40 years experience at sea!!
Longest serving skipper from Whitby.
This is my full time job ( not just working on weekends ) working every day the weather permits 12 months of the year. I have been working as a charter skipper longer than any other charter skipper in Whitby. Over the last 25 years we have won more angling competitions than any other boat in Whitby ! Very proud of the boat keeping her in immaculate condition at all times. We also have a crewman when we are taking newcomers to the sea angling game. We are always there to assist you throughout the day to try and make your day as enjoyable as possible. Willing to go the extra mile (or 10!!) to find the fish.
You are welcome to give me a ring to discuss your trips anytime between 8AM & 8PM.
Look forward to sailing with you soon.
Rich.
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Upcoming Individual Spaces on Shy-Torque III
| Wed 12/06/2024 | 7 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 1 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 7 anglers. Good tide. 4.75m Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Cliff C 3.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Tue 18/06/2024 | 1 Space | 10 Hours |
Room for 1 angler. Excellent wrecking tide. 4.5m.
Mike McCulley 1. Rob Moore 3. Der W 1. Ian H 2. Rich S 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Wed 19/06/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 3 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 9 anglers. Good wrecking tide. 4.7m. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Der W 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Fri 21/06/2024 | 4 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 4 anglers. Individuals welcome. 5.0m.
Carl Gloss 4. Cliff A 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Sat 22/06/2024 | 1 Space | 10 Hours |
Room for 1 angler. 5.1m tide.
Nick & Glen 2. Eric Davison 2. Ben S 3. Cliff A 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Thu 04/07/2024 | 8 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 2 more for trip go-ahead.
Summer Competition. Room for 8 anglers. Reasonable tide. 5.0m. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Steve Storey 1. Terence C 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Sat 06/07/2024 | 3 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Summer Competition. Room for 3 anglers. 5.2m tide.
Gavin T 3. Ben S 3.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Thu 11/07/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 3 more for trip go-ahead.
Summer Competition. Room for 9 anglers. Good tide. 4.95m. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Dave McSeveny 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Tue 16/07/2024 | 3 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Summer Competition. Room for 3 anglers. Excellent wrecking tide. 4.35m.
Paul Brid 1. John Webb 2. Mike Brumwell 2.
Jim A 1. Graham S 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Thu 18/07/2024 | 4 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Summer Competition. Room for 4 anglers. Excellent wrecking tide. 4.5m.
Chris Siddle 1. Paul Brid 1. Chris Wake 2.
Ivan 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Mon 22/07/2024 | 2 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 2 more for trip go-ahead.
Wall run. 6.0am start. Room for 2 anglers.
Individuals welcome.
Ben A 3. Andy S 3.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Sun 28/07/2024 | 5 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 5 anglers. 5.1m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Neil P 3. Jamie S 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Mon 29/07/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 3 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 9 anglers. Reasonable tide. 4.8m. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Mat Spinks 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Tue 30/07/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 3 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 9 anglers. Good wrecking tide. 4.7m. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Mat Spinks 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Thu 01/08/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 3 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 9 anglers. Good wrecking tide. 4.7m. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Mat Spinks 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Sat 03/08/2024 | 2 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 3 anglers. Reasonable tide. 5.0m.
Nick & Glen 2. Pete Tamms 2. Phil L 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Mon 05/08/2024 | 5 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Wall run. Need 8 anglers to sail. Individuals welcome.
Jason Conoghan 2. Mat Spinks 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Wed 07/08/2024 | 7 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Wall run. Need 7 anglers to sail. Individuals welcome.
Mat Spinks 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Fri 09/08/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 3 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 9 anglers. Reasonable tide. 5.1m.
Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Mat Spinks 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Tue 13/08/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 9 anglers. Excellent wrecking tide. 4.4m. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Paul Brid 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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Reviews
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chris wells (20/05/2021)
excellent days fishing with a great skipper
Skippers Reponse: Cheers Chris,
Always a pleasure sailing with you two!
Great day mate!
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Dave Sharp (20/05/2021)
What a day out with rich on shy-torque today 30 odd keepers upto 7lb loads of Chuck backs the two no shows missed out big time.Can’t fault the set up and skipper ,roll on next trip
Skippers Reponse: Cheers Dave,
It was a belter wasn’t it! Just goes to show, sometimes you don’t have to go too far mate.
Look forward to seeing you both next time.
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Ivan Davey (18/05/2021)
Another good day on Shy torque. Rich was on the ball as usual we fished some wrecks 21 miles off but there were a breeze that made fishing a bit difficult only a few cod were caught so he brought us in to try some rough ground that’s when the fishing got better with some decent sized cod coming in every one on the boat had plenty of fish for the freezer. Big thanks to Rich for a good day. I’m looking forward to the next trip Ivan.
Skippers Reponse: Thanks for the review Ivan.
Always a pleasure sailing with you Ivan. Pleased we had a nice picking in the end.
A lovely day all round.
Cheers
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Peter Bural (27/08/2020)
Im only begginer (just couple times in the charter boats) , but in one trip i got many advices how to start sea fishing. Rich was always able to help and give some advices. I had nice 10 hours trip and already booked couple more in next months...
Skippers Reponse: Hi Peter,
Always enjoy advising my customers with anything to help them improve their fishing skills. Look forward to seeing you again real soon.
Cheers
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Grzegorz Lisner (11/08/2020)
Great day out with Rich, caught a decent ling which was my biggest sea fish ever caught. A lot of help and advice from skipper.
Skippers Reponse: Hi Grzegorz,
Thanks for the comments. I always strive to make the day as pleasurable as possible for you guys. Advice and assistance is always there. The weather certainly helped us too!
Cheers and hope to see you again sometime.
Best regards
Rich
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Catch Stats
- CBUK Catch Log: 32 Species have been caught onboard Shy-Torque III, including: Ballan Wrasse | Bass | Bib (Pouting) | Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) | Cod | Common Dragonet | Conger Eel | Cuckoo Wrasse | Flounder | Garfish | Grey Gurnard | Haddock | Halibut | Herring | Lemon Sole | Lesser Spotted Dogfish | Ling (Common) | Lobster | Mackerel | Octopus | Plaice | Pollock | Porbeagle | Red Gurnard | Short-spined Sea Scorpion | Smooth-hound (Common) | Spurdog | Thornback Ray | Tope | Tub Gurnard | Whiting | Wolf Fish
Latest Catches 3,502 photos uploaded
Latest Fishing Reports and News
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28/05/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
28 May 2024 by Rich Ward
Two day report on Shy-Torque III.
Saturday 25th May.
There is a fair amount of Algae Bloom in the water at present making for some quite difficult fishing for the lads n lasses.
On occasion, we do find an odd clear patch and this is when we click a few fish.
What’s been noticeable is that the clarity on the surface few fathoms isn’t too bad at all and we can see the fish some 20-30 ft down. We just need it like that on the bottom again now. Shouldn’t be too long.
A mixed group of 8 anglers on the boat on Saturday gone.
We started off by working the ground on the 5 mile for just a couple of fish and within a couple of hours and half a dozen stops later, found ourselves out on a small wreck just over 12 miles offshore. Just one fish from that.
Fish count by this time was just 5 fish to keep. The usual throw backs too.
We continued the hunt, working some more bits in to the West, where we did start picking a few more fish up, but nothing to make it a top drawer day.
The banter helped make the day go by as usual, with some great conversations and stories about motorcycles, my other great passion!
Thanks to the lads for having robust patience throughout the day and working tirelessly to try and tempt the fish to the hooks.
Monday 27th May.
Yesterday saw another mixed group join us on the boat.
As the forecast was very good for the day, we chose to run a little further out to try and get some clearer water from the start.
We steamed to a wreck 18 miles East of the town to start the day.
First drift was good with around eight fish boated. Three of them (Coalies) falling to Joseph. He had dropped down with a five hook Mackerel trace a clicked a treble!!
Great sport!!
I also managed a nice Codling on a shad, fair and square in the mouth. Clearer water it seemed.
We picked away at the wreck for a couple of hours, taking an odd fish or two each go.
Allen Hallworth, Joseph and their two friends from Manchester filling a “Gorilla” tub to the top between them with Codling, Ling, Coaley and the odd Pouting.
Reasonable fishing for them.
After we had milked the wreck, we moved in towards land a few miles and tried another couple of wrecks, where the group took another dozen or so fish.
The majority of fish were taken on the baited rigs with the usual squid and frozen Mackerel.
We saw a Mackerel on each of the last few trips too!
Nice to see those fellas in the water again and it won’t be too long until young Fergus is washing down a messy boat again!!
Cheers for now and good fishing to you all wherever you wet your lines.
Rich.
0773323352
richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
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21/05/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
21 May 2024 by Rich Ward
Newcomers to the Shy-Torque Phil Bland and his mates from Bedale joined us yesterday.
We mostly picked away on the rough ground marks as the lads were fairly new to the game, dropping on just two bits of scrap over slack water.
Again, the baited rigs out fishing the artificial gear with squid being the best bait. I’m fair sure the bloom is lurking down there in places.
Tally for the day, around 35 fish to keep which between 10 men isn’t a good show by far, but the lads really enjoyed the day out with us nevertheless.
Cheers lads, nice meeting you and enjoyed your company. See you again soon.
Rich.
07733 233352
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20/05/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
20 May 2024 by Rich Ward
Rob Newcombe and his mates Jimmy, Rob, Shaun and Dave from Nottingham chartered the boat yesterday on their first trip out of Whitby this year.
We played around on a couple of bit of scrap to start the day for a meagre picking of small chuck back fish.
I move the boat out to a few ground marks next and the lads started picking away at the fish there.
Just one or two some drifts and an odd drift with a few more.
Baited rigs were the order of the day again with thin strips of squid on the Hokkai traces doing the best.
The bigger fish were elusive for the lads but at the end of the day they were all very pleased with their tally of 50 fish to keep, along with the juvenile throw backs.
A nice range of species too with Codling, Ling, Haddock, Whiting, Pouting and Wrasse.
A very enjoyable and chilled day on the water with five great blokes.
See you on your next one lads,
Cheers
Rich.
07733 233352
richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
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19/05/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
19 May 2024 by Rich Ward
Alex Choy and his mates joined us yesterday for their third trip of the year.
The group love to fish the “Wall” if the weather allows it, as they love to target the Norwegian Haddock (Acadian Redfish) on the light tackle.
Luckily for them, the weather fell in their favour so we gave it another go.
Plenty of them for the lads!!
Fergus reckoning on 40+, plus other small bits and bobs.
Leo who fishes with the group was telling me that this particular fish is so expensive in Hong Kong.
Around £30.00 per kilo!!
We never saw a fish above 4lb but still a fun filled day for Alex and the boys with good Chinese banter all day!
Cheers
Rich.
07733 233352
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18/05/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
18 May 2024 by Rich Ward
Two day report on the Shy-Torque III.
Thursday didn’t fish very well at all for the guys on the boat in all honesty.
We re-ran our route we took the day before, as we’d had such a great day, but sadly the little buggers weren’t playing for us.
We finished Thursday’s trip off on a little wreck just 2.3 miles from shore and had our best fishing there to be fair.
We did only take 8 Codling from it but considering what we had before this, it was good!!
Yesterday I chose to run back in the direction we’d finished off the day before and wreck hopped for the first couple of hours.
On the first bit of scrap, I went straight into a fish on the shad and two other lads hooked up straight away too.
20 winds off the bottom and a seal grabbed my fish, taking it clean off the hook in one.
10 seconds after this, Graham Soloman’s fish was attacked by the beastie and his came up with just a head and entrails!
Moving on then!!
The next wreck was just 3/4 mile away to the North.
First drift, one fish boated.
Second drift, 2 fish on and both pinched by a seal!!
Long story short, the same f*****g seal followed us for 2 hours and killed our morning!
I moved the boat to a completely different sector to get away from it, hoping to find a seal free area and luckily for us we managed to find a few nice fish on a strip of ground with no seal harassment.
The lads plucked away nicely for a couple of hours and ended up with some nice Codling to just under 9lb and Ling to just over 10lb.
Around 30 fish from that ground making for an enjoyable bit of fishing to save the day.
A great mixed group of lads who were pleased with the day in the end.
See you again soon lads.
Cheers for now,
Rich
07733 233352
richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
www.shytorqueseafishing.com
