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  • 21/04/2025 Fishing Report by Rich Ward on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)

    21 Apr 2025 by Rich Ward

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    Yesterday was the last day of this years Spring Festival here at Whitby and as it was almost 2 weeks ago since we sailed, we were very happy to be getting out.

    The leading fish up to yesterday was one of just over 8 lbs, so we were hopeful that with the tides being perfect for wrecking and the winds being light, there was half a chance of finding that winning fish.

    We ran offshore to one of our favourite wrecks just over 17 miles off where we’d fished ok a couple of weeks back.
    The fish were interested and the first 4 or 5 drifts produced over 20 fish, with the best going around 9.5lbs.
    Not a big one but big enough to take the lead (if nobody else came in with a better one)
    We kept our fingers crossed!

    The day panned out really nice, with the lads taking fish everywhere we stopped after that, including the grounds a bit more local to the harbour.
    A few of them taking “double ups” on the baited rigs too.
    Things are maybe starting to show signs of improving a bit closer in at last.
    I tried a couple of shads on the ground too which caught fish. The water clearing out nicely now.

    At the weigh in we popped our fish on the scales which registered 9lb 5.5oz which took the lead (for 10 minutes!)
    At the last knock, another Ling came to the scales at 11lb which pipped us!
    Ah well, not to worry. Shaun from Cumbria was well pleased with his day and his 12 fish caught. His Ling taking 2nd place overall. Well done to him.

    Aside the weather being pants for most of the competition, it ended with a bit of a flurry yesterday and all the contenders had a great day.
    Our tally for the day would be over 70 to keep along with the other chuck backs.

    Thanks to everyone who booked with us in the competition and we will see you in the Summer one.

    Cheers
    Rich.

    07733 233352
    richardward384@yahoo.co.uk

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Shy-Torque III
    Thu 12/06/2025 1 Space 10 Hours
    Offshore trip. 5.0m tide. Room for 1. Pete Tamms 1. Al S 1. Warwick M 2. Cliff A 3. Chris S 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Mackerel / Pollock.
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    Sat 21/06/2025 2 Spaces 10 Hours
    Offshore trip. 4.8m tide. Chris Wake 2. Nick & Glen 2. Der C 3. Dave Oswin 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Haddock / Pollock.
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    Sun 22/06/2025 1 Space 10 Hours
    Offshore trip. 4.9m tide. Room for 1. Steve B 2. Abid S 2. Kane B 2. Mike T 1. Chris R 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Mackerel / Pollock.
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    Sun 29/06/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours
    Need 1 more for trip go-ahead. SUMMER COMPETITION. Room for 6 5.25m. Big cash prizes! Greg 3. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Mackerel / Pollock.
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    Mon 30/06/2025 4 Spaces 10 Hours
    SUMMER COMPETITION. Room for 4. 5.0m tide. Big cash prizes! John H 5. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Mackerel / Pollock.
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    Mon 07/07/2025 4 Spaces 10 Hours
    SUMMER COMPETITION. Excellent 4.5m tide. Big cash prizes! Room for 4 anglers. Al Sutcliffe 1. Steve S 1. Jim A 1. Cliff A 2. Jesse M 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Mackerel / Pollock.
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    Thu 10/07/2025 8 Spaces 10 Hours
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. SUMMER COMPETITION. 5.0m tide. Big cash prizes! Room for 8 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Mackerel / Pollock.
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    Sun 13/07/2025 3 Spaces 10 Hours
    SUMMER COMPETITION. 5.3m tide. Big cash prizes! Room for 3 anglers. Paul Hadfield 6. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Mackerel / Pollock.
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    Mon 14/07/2025 8 Spaces 10 Hours
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. SUMMER COMPETITION. 5.3m tide. Big cash prizes! Room for 8 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Mackerel / Pollock.
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    Fri 18/07/2025 8 Spaces 10 Hours
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. SUMMER COMPETITION. 5.2m tide. Big cash prizes! Room for 8 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling / Mackerel / Pollock.
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