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  • 16/08/2023 Fishing Report by Rich Ward on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)

    16 Aug 2023 by Rich Ward

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    Report 15.08.23.

    The Mackerel were back on the inshore marks again yesterday and with just one drift next to the bouy we were good to go.

    However, it was a very slow start to the day, mainly down to the amount of seals we had on the grounds and after three or four drifts for nothing much at all we decided to run away from the black beasties!

    The next stop was seal free thank goodness and the lads enjoyed two or three decent drifts with some nice Cod and Ling boated. A couple of doubles boated there too which is always good to see. Some nice Cod to just shy of 9.5lbs off that bit of ground.

    That strip of ground did dry up on us eventually so we moved to another small ledge on the 8 mile ground.
    It fished well too with no seals insight at all.

    The baited rigs fished the best without a doubt. The Shads struggling in comparison.

    Two of our very regular anglers Bill Barraclough and Paul Mawson fishing the best on the boat.

    Before yesterday’s trip Paul was holding the fish of the month for August with a nice Ling of 12lb 2oz.
    Bill overtook him at lunchtime with a nice Ling that was nudging 14lbs and went into the lead!

    At 1.0pm Paul took hold of a fairly heavy looking fish and when boated, I figured it looked heavier than Bill’s! It was actually longer too.

    We had to wait until we returned to harbour for some calm water to verify who’s was the better fish.
    At the dockside, Fergus our crewman weighed the pair and they both topped out at 13lb 15oz!
    Twins!! Unbelievable!!

    I suggested that if no one took a better fish before the end of the month, they could share the free trip to which they both agreed.
    Well done lads. Some excellent fishing from you both as ever!!
    Fantastic day with constant banter and giggles!

    The September competition is creeping up on us fast. 9th - 24th inc.
    If you fancy a go at the £1000.00 first prize in that, drop me line via the text, Watsapp or mobile. Email too.

    Cheers
    Rich
    ⁨07733 233352⁩
    richardward384@yahoo.co.uk

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