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19/04/2024
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
19 Apr 2024 by Rob Lee
*** Fishing Report 20th April 2024***
Finally the weather gave in and allowed us out today for a Double Shuffle 5hr & 8hr.
We stayed inshore for the 5hr and managed around 25 Smooth-Hound a couple of Huss, Whiting, Dogs, Dabs and Pouting before heading back in for a swift turn around before heading back out for the 8hr.
We then head further offshore in search for a few Mackerel first which proved a blank but we did manage a few Herring before stopping at Anchor. We then fished for a couple of hrs on the bottom but the usual Dogs Whiting and Dabs were the staple. We fished out the last of the trip inshore again and the fishing was a bit more active on the other species and managed a good few more Smooth-Hound, Nice Huss, a couple of Ray's, another surprise Coalie and to finish off, a Bass.
Species Today:
Bull Huss
Thornback Ray
Smooth-Hound
Coal Fish
Bass
Pouting
Herring
Dab
Whiting
Dogfish.
Not Bad for April and the season is strengthening all the time.
Plenty of Availability between Luna-Sea, Merlin & Privateer.
To book on please call Sarah on 07863 774909 -
29/03/2024
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
29 Mar 2024 by Rob Lee
*Fishing Report 29th March 2024*
Today saw the very 1st trip of the 2024 Rhyl Season for a 5hr Individuals sailing at 10:15.
We departed Rhyl and headed East to see what we could hook and the weather at the time was mild and calm.
Once we got on location we dropped the anchor, put the kettle on and dropped our baited lines down to see what we could summon.
Not long in the 1st Whiting came on board followed by a very early Smooth-Hound which is a promising site so early in the year.
As the fishing was quite steady we stayed at this spot in the hope we may get a few Bull Huss over the slack and even maybe a Ray or two.
As the tide eased right off we had our 1st Huss and the young chap was made up with seeing Starfish and Whelks clinging to the baits and passing on his extensive knowledge of them 'he knows his stuff' fare play to him.
As the tides started to pick up on the ebb we noticed a considerable change in the fishing and the catches were coming on more. By this time we had already had Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Smooth-Hound, Bull Huss and soon the 1st Ray.
A 10min squally shower late on didn't damped our day and then a a decent Huss was hooked and as the net was grabbed it was lost at the surface.
Our 5hrs of fun was then shortly up and we head back to Rhyl Harbour.
Not a bad 1st trip of the season at all.
***We Still Have Spaces for our 5hr 10:45 Sailing Tomorrow so give us a call on 07863 774909 if you want to join the fun***
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03/09/2023
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
3 Sep 2023 by Rob Lee
After a very poor July and August with weather opportunities things are looking up finally. Foreseeable forecast looking good and the fishing is nice and busy. Plenty of Huss, Ray's, Gurnard, Whiting, Dabs and the usual Dogs to keep busy at.
Some availability over the next couple of weeks and with the weather looking great, give us a call and join the fun. -
31/05/2023
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
31 May 2023 by Rob Lee
Wednesday 31st May 2023
Today we had a crew of 8 individuals on an 8hr trip.
We started with a few drifts inshore for Bass but to no avail so head out further in search for our fresh bait.
Once we had enough fresh bait we dropped anchor and fished for Rays which kept all on board very busy indeed and a total of 39 landed. One was very unusual as it had a major deformity possibly from a previous injury.
Once the tide eased off the Bull Huss were also coming out to play.
We finished our day off close inshore where a few Tope took the fresh Mackerel baits. The biggest of the day was a modest 21 lb but what a cracking fight that gave.
Species Caught Today: Mackerel, Herring, Poor Cod, Scad, Dogfish, Whiting, Thornback Ray, Bull Huss, Tope .
Call Sarah on 07863774909 to get booked on ������ -
30/05/2023
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
30 May 2023 by Rob Lee
Tuesday 30th May 2023
Today we had a Charter of 6 cracking lads and a great laugh throughout the whole day.
We started inshore towards Rhos on Sea and we tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to assist with a Mayday call concerning a Kayaker in the choppy weather opposite Colwyn Bay Pier. Once on scene we established he was perfectly happy and fishing away for Mackerel so we continued our fishing.
We then did a few drifts over an inshore wreck were we had small Pollack whilst on our way to the Rocky's.
Once we dropped anchor we quickly baited up waited for the first Rays. No movement on the rods at all for 15mins do I advised everyone to freshen up on the baits. All six lads pulled their lines in and there was a full house of fish hooked and completely unaware��.
It was not long before we were pulling Rays and Huss in for fun.
After a couple of hrs at it we decided to fish inshore for Tope and managed a few Pups and Smooth-hound on this occasion.
Species Today: Mackerel, Pollack, Whiting, Huss, Thornback, Dab, Tub Gurnard, Tope, Smooth-Hound and Dogfish.
For bookings please call Sarah on 07863774909������ -
14/05/2023
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
14 May 2023 by Rob Lee
Sunday 14th May 2023
Today was an 8hr Individual trip with lots of fish and banter.
We started inshore chasing shoals of Bass and plucking some great fish on every drift amongst the working birds.
Once we had our fill we head out to the windfarm where we drifted for bait fish before dropping the Anchor for Rays which kept all on board very busy with 20+ landed.
To end the day nicely we fished the last hour inshore for Smoothies before heading back to Rhyl.
A great mixture of fish with a total of 12 species landed which included Bass, Mackerel, Scad, Herring, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Tub Gurnard, Red Gurnard, Thornback Ray, Smooth-Hound and Bull Huss.
For Bookings, call Sarah on 07863774909������ -
27/05/2023
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
27 May 2023 by Rob Lee
Saturday 27th May 2023
Today we had a 12hr charter for mixed species and the fishing and weather did not disappoint at all.
Bass was the first stop and with some help from a large amount of working birds we were straight into them with approx 30 being landed, a good few keepers tho ranging from 43cm to 55cm. All Schoolies were returned safely to grow for next year.
Then we head out for a quick fill of Mackerel and Herring before a brief play on a wreck.
Next up was a stop on the Rays which kept us very busy landing in excess of 30, all decent females too. To finish off the day we fished out the last of the day inshore were we had just a small Tope on these small tides but a few other species on the smaller rigs.
Total of 13 species landed today which were:
Bass, Mackerel, Herring, Grey Gurnard, Tub Gurnard, Poor Cod, Whiting, Dabs, Dogs, Scad, Pouting, Thornback Ray, Tope.
We have very limited availability over the next couple of weeks with only the odd one or two spaces, so call Sarah on 07863774909 to snap them up������ -
29/05/2023
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
29 May 2023 by Rob Lee
Monday 29th May 2023
10hr individual trip today which started off a little slow with the NE winds but the frustration didn't last too long before the Rays started to play.
Some really nice fish landed and a mixed bag.
We ended the day close inshore and were rewarded with some Tope which were taking freshly caught Mackerel as bait.
Todays species: Huss, Poor Cod, Tub Gurnard, Thornback, Mackerel, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Smooth-Hound and Tope.
Still a limited couple of spaces this week so if you want to join the fun, give Sarah Lee a shout on 07863774909 ������ -
23/04/2023
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
23 Apr 2023 by Rob Lee
At the moment we are catching Smooth-Hound, Rays, Bull Huss, Mackerel, Herring with plenty of the usual Dab's, Whiting and Dogs. Also seeing Gurnard, Lance and the odd Plaice.
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04/04/2023
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
4 Apr 2023 by Rob Lee
Merlin has now done two trips out of Rhyl this week and the fishing is nice and busy with plenty of species to keep us busy. So far we are catching Herring, Mackerel, Rays, Huss, Lance, Whiting, Dabs, Flounder, Plaice and the usual Dogs.
As the weather is warming, we are expecting an early show from the summer species.
5, 8 and 10hr General trips with availability still this month so get in touch.
