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10/08/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
10 Aug 2023 by Rich Ward
After due deliberation, we decided to give it a go yesterday.
There was a NW swell running which made the run out a very steady one.
First stop was the 3 mile area to see if the Mackerel were still running after a week off for the big Spring tides and they were there all right. Strings of them and enough in one drift to give us the fresh bait for the day!
Our next move was to some ground on the 5 mile and we picked a few Codling up there. Baited rigs better than the artificial lures there for sure.
Our next stop was a short strip of ground on the 7 mile where we picked away on the Codling for a few hours. The fish falling to the Shads there too, indicating the water was a lot clearer a few more miles out.
Good sport.
There were a couple of green bellies on board today, but as I always do, if some are feeling queasy and fall to the old “mal de mer” I always give them some fish which my crewman Fergus and I catch.
Tally for the day, around 35 keepers, which, in challenging conditions at times was a fair result.
Mark Konowski taking the best bag. 8 nice fish home with him.
Cheers lads,
Rich
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03/08/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
3 Aug 2023 by Rich Ward
The July “Heaviest fish of the month” on the Shy-Torque III was won by one of Chinese customers from Leeds.
Henry and his three mates fished with us on Tuesday 25th July and had a really good day on the Cod.
Henry’s Cod of 13lb winning him a free trip which he can use anytime in the next 12 months.
Well done to him!
The 2024 calendar is now fully updated with all the information including tide sizes etc and we are taking bookings from now.
The competition dates for 2024 are yet to be announced but as soon as we know them I will adjust the calendar accordingly.
Henry is pictured inset.
Cheers for now,
Rich
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30/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
30 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
Regular angler with us Darryl Machant and the lads joined us for the day yesterday.
We started out trying for the Mackerel at the bell bouy as I’d seen a couple being landed on the West extension as we left harbour.
Straight away the lads were pulling a few in and after a couple of short drifts we had gathered plenty enough for the day.
Slack water ebb was just after 10.0am so we used the last of the ebb and steamed to a small wreck 12 miles North of the town.
The lads picking around 15 Codling from it.
I think there were a few more on the wreck but as the cross tide drift was making things awkward and as I was missing it as much as hitting it, we chose to run South to a bigger bit of ironwork.
Straight away they were into the fish again and after an hour or so the lads had gathered another 20+ keepers along with usual throw backs.
When we had “milked” that one we finished the day off on the ground and again they were knocking the Codling out.
Old Stevie who’s in his late 80’s out fished everyone on board with 9 nice Codling to around 6.5lbs. Great to see and well done mate!! You’re a star.
It’s really great when you get a few fish at every stop visited. Makes the day so enjoyable. Tally for the day, 40-50 takers.
Thanks lads. Excellent day with you as ever with cracking banter as always!
See you all again on your next trip.
Rich
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29/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
29 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
Paul Hough and his mates Daniel and Andy booked the boat for themselves today.
Paul had asked me last year if I would consider taking him out to some of the wrecks we used to work commercially 30+ years ago.
Luckily for them the weather fell perfectly for them and we sailed at 5.0am on a flat calmer.
First stop was a small wreck 30 miles North of the harbour. One fish! Oh shit!
On to another one three miles further on. Two fish! Oh f***!!!
We trotted South then to another bit of scrap that isn’t charted or plotted. Bingo!
At last some fish! Not bundles, but a steady picking for an hour so resulting in a full box between the three of them.
It’s amazing what a morale booster it is when the fish start coming steady.
We ended the day on a short strip of ground 35 miles off where the lads took another box of fish and I managed a box myself. It fished the best out of all the marks. Should’ve gone there first!! Who knew!
That’s one off Paul’s bucket list and I’m really pleased we managed to save the day on the last two marks.
Thanks very much for your company lads and hopefully we’ll see you again next year for another long trip.
Cheers.
Rich
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29/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
29 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
Paul Hough and his mates Daniel and Andy booked the boat for themselves today.
Paul had asked me last year if I would consider taking him out to some of the wrecks we used to work commercially 30+ years ago.
Luckily for them the weather fell perfectly for them and we sailed at 5.0am on a flat calmer.
First stop was a small wreck 30 miles North of the harbour. One fish! Oh shit!
On to another one three miles further on. Two fish! Oh f***!!!
We trotted South then to another bit of scrap that isn’t charted or plotted. Bingo!
At last some fish! Not bundles, but a steady picking for an hour so resulting in a full box between the three of them.
It’s amazing what a morale booster it is when the fish start coming steady.
We ended the day on a short strip of ground 35 miles off where the lads took another box of fish and I managed a box myself. It fished the best out of all the marks. Should’ve gone there first!! Who knew!
That’s one off Paul’s bucket list and I’m really pleased we managed to save the day on the last two marks.
Thanks very much for your company lads and hopefully we’ll see you again next year for another long trip.
Cheers.
Rich
07733 233352
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28/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
28 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
Like a roller coaster at the moment for us with the fishing, with good days and not so good days.
Yesterday’s group had a lovey day on the fish with Cod into double digits.
We picked away on the first wreck for a good couple of hours with barely 15 yards movement on each drift. Perfect conditions for working the scrap.
The very first fish aboard was a Cod of 12lb 7oz caught by one of our regulars, Chris Siddle (past competition winner) sharply followed by another good Cod of 11lb 6oz. That one caught by Steve Eaton from Holbeach.
Steve hadn’t been fishing for 20 years and was well pleased with his new P.B!
Well done to him and Chris.
After we picked the wreck clean we just had time for a few drops on one more wreck which to be fair, in comparison, was crap!!
Just half a dozen from that one.
The lads said they wanted some fresh Mackerel to take so we ran back to the local grounds to try for them.
Luckily the afternoon tide was just as fruitful as the morning and they got loads to take home.
All in all a great day on the water with great weather and the usual good humour and giggles.
Cheers lads and see you all again soon.
The leading fish in the Shy-Torque fish of the month still stands with Chinese Henry’s 13lb Cod caught last Tuesday.
Cheers
Rich
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27/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
27 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
Unlike Tuesday this week, yesterday’s efforts weren’t rewarded well for us at all.
Seldom two days the same at present and that’s why it’s called fishing, not catching.
100% effort from all on board but a struggle really from start to finish with just a few fish here and there.
The best drop of the day was on a wreck just 3 miles East of the harbour on our way home.
On the first drift the lads boated 6 fish!
After that, just a couple more.
The Shads didn’t work very well for us either yesterday. The swell running from the North definitely hindering their performance at present with nearly all todays fish coming up on the fresh Mackerel baited rigs. I reckon the clarity isn’t so good on the bottom.
Around 25 fish for the day.
Hopefully a little better for us today, fingers crossed.
I’ll report on the not so good days as well as the good ones and you’ll be able to see your fish in the catches section on here, be-it a small fish or a “lunker!”
Always best to be open and honest about things in this game!
Cheers
Rich
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26/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
26 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
Yesterday started out on the fresh side with the breeze coming down from the NW at the back of tide, the drift was a bit quick for us.
We gathered the Mackerel, which, after the Northerly over the last couple of days were a pleasure to see.
Enough for the bait stocks in one 5 minute drift.
As the speed of the drift eased down towards 11.0am we dropped on a bit of scrap and the lads benefited from a good 2 hours fishing with a good number of Ling to just under 9lb coming aboard and Cod to 13lbs too!
The bait fishing was the best today with the fresh Mackerel doing the business.
Henry, one of our Chinese contingent landed the cracking Cod of 13lb dead and jumps into the lead for the free trip offered on the Shy-Torque III this month and each month until October. Well done and good luck to him!
The better of today’s fish coming up on the baited rigs. The Shads taking a few, but after the last couple of days Northerly’s I think the water is just off clear on the bottom.
Cheers for now,
Rich
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23/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
23 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
As the tides ease back towards the neaps this coming week, the fishing has become much steadier on the more inshore marks.
Yesterday, we started the day off, as is the norm this time of year, looking for the Mackerel to get the bait for the day. Not quite as good as the day previous but still plenty enough for what we needed.
We started our bottom fishing on the 7 mile again but the fishing was poor compared to Friday. Just a dozen or so fish to keep.
Slack water was 10.30am so we uprooted and dropped on a bit of scrap on the 9 mile where we picked nicely for a couple of hours.
An old mate, Craig Harland, who I haven’t seen for a year or so was with us and he fished well on the wreck bring up doubles of Codling and some Ling.
Around 35 fish taken there.
Once we’d “milked” the wreck we ran to the ground marks nearby and managed to boat a further 20+ fish to end the day. The usual Whiting, Pouting and Haddock boated along the way too.
Mat Spinks took the best Codling of the day, a couple of ounces over 7lb.
Another great day at sea with good company.
A few of yesterday’s fish shown.
Cheers
Rich
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22/07/2023
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
22 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward
We sailed yesterday with a mixed group of lads.
The NW breeze at the back of the tide hindered us somewhat to start the day, so we gathered up the Mackerel for the bait stocks. Millions of them!! (Only kept enough for what we needed though)
As the tide started to ease back around 9.30am we dropped on a local ground mark. It kept us going for a steady 2-3 hours where the guys picked away at Codling Ling and Haddock.
The baited rigs probably being the most successful, but the Shads also clicking a good number too.
My old mate May Spinks showed me a gold and white Shad which he said he had never caught a thing on,ever. Said it was rubbish and I’d have no chance with it. I popped it on a nabbed 8 fish with it! Anglers and “danglers”!
All in all a great day out with sport for everyone on board.
Cheers
Rich
07733 233352
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