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01/01/2022
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
1 Jan 2022 by Andy Savage
Happy New Year…..I hope that 2022 will be a brilliant year for everyone. I’m really looking forward to meeting customers, both new and old this year.
2021 was a year of ups and downs, but when we had the weather conditions and tides in our favour, we managed to pick up some pretty decent fish. The biggest Cod of 2021 to come over the rails on Sea Urchin fell to Jamie Skow at 20lb 4oz; with Jim Lister picking up our biggest Ling at 19lb 8oz. Both great examples of what can still be caught off Whitby.
Big fish aside, some of my most enjoyable days at sea were seeing less experienced (or brand new) anglers, who were using my hire tackle, catching some belting fish. I love teaching/coaching new anglers and there is no better buzz for me than seeing them improve their angling skills and catch a big fish; hopefully making them an angler for life.
The booking calendar for 2022 is now starting to fill nicely; especially Saturdays (which are by far and above the most popular days). My up to date availability can be found on https://www.charterboats-uk.co.uk/seaurchiniil/...
I’m so excited about what 2022 will bring. Will the weather be good? Will the water be in good condition? Will the fish play ball?
I genuinely don’t have the answers, but to coin an old cliché “that’s why it’s called fishing, not catching”. One thing I can guarantee, I’ll work my “bits” off to try and help everyone land the fish of their dreams.
Wishing everyone Flat Sea’s and Bending Rods.
Andy
07855 439380 -
20/12/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
20 Dec 2021 by Andy Savage
Kev Finch and three of his mates booked the boat today. We spent the day fishing at anchor uptiding/downtiding.
We started off in 15m of water and picked off four Codling in fairly short order, then it went quiet (which has been the pattern on the last couple of trips). We had a move to another area of slightly deeper water with a bit more tide and that did the trick. We picked away nicely for the rest of the day. Both the Ebb and the Flood tide produced well, with Codling up to just shy of 5lb.
Tactics were the same as always; sliding 6oz breakaway lead and a 3-4ft 50lb hooklenth with a pennel arangement. Bait was the ever faithful Unwashed Squid and Black Lugworm cocktail, but today the fish definitley wanted the squid. Smaller hookbaits were more readily accepted and we ended the day with everyone taking a fair few fish.
Kev has his own YouTube Channel and keeps a record of his fishing trips if you fancy taking a look. It was a great day out, in good company. Cheers Boys, good angling -
04/12/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
4 Dec 2021 by Andy Savage
Ho Ho Ho.......Sea Urchin Christmas Competitions.......spaces available.
Getting into the Christmas spirit; I'm running three competition days in December. This is something I'm organising and funding myself, but if you fancy a friendly competition day out before Christmas, why not come and have a go.
Each day will see the winning angler take away £150 in cash, a bottle of Champagne and a Sea Urchin Hoodie. I still have a few places available for anyone intrested. Details as follows:
10 December - Christmas Cod Comp - Biggest Cod caught on the day wins the competition - 1 Space Available
15 December - Christmas Species Hunt - Most different species of fish caught on the day wins the competition - 3 Spaces Available
23 December - Christmas Boat Championships - Combined heaviest total bag of fish wins the competition - 6 Spaces Available
If you want to get involved, drop me a line on 07855 439380
Seasons Greeting
Andy -
24/11/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
24 Nov 2021 by Andy Savage
“Life is like a box of chocolates”……… After a less productive day yesterday, we were back in business again today. With an experienced group of anglers on board, I was hopeful of finding a few fish. If they were there and feeding, the boys were sure to catch a few.
We ran back out to the wrecks, where we have found the average size of the fish has been much better than on the inshore marks. First stop was a wreck at 12 miles, which has been productive for us of late. The boys dropped the rigs over and seven of the ten anglers were playing fish at the same time on the first drift….how’s yer’ luck!!
After the initial carnage finished, we settled down for 3 hours of quality fishing. Most drifts saw between 3-5 fish landed, consisting of a handful of Ling up to 9lb, but mainly Codling in the 3-5lb bracket. Top rod for the day was Paul Mawson, who caught Codling consistently, including 2 double hook ups. His biggest fish was a beautifully clean 8lb cracker.
As usual, squid on a pennel arrangement with a muppet on top did the majority of the fish (especially the bigger specimens); but baited Hokkai’s still caught a fair few. We did move inside to some other wrecks to pick off a few more Codling, but the strengthening wind stopped us from travelling further out. We’ll keep those wrecks in the bank for the next break in the weather.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable day spent in great company, with great banter. Thanks boys. -
23/11/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
23 Nov 2021 by Andy Savage
Plenty of space on deck today, with only six anglers on. The weather conditions were far from ideal and not exactly as forecasted (no change there then!).
We went off to fish on the wrecks, using the tide to head down past Robin Hoods Bay. The first wreck produced a couple of Codling and a couple of Coalie’s, but we moved on to try and find more consistent action. As it turned out, none of the wrecks produced a bumper crop today, with only one Ling caught all day just into double figures and Codling up to 6lb 8oz, plus the usual Whiting and Pouting.
Squid on Pennel set up’s with an orange muppet did the lion share of the fish, but baited Hokkai’s did pinch a few. It was difficult presenting the bait today, and keeping it static long enough for the fish to find it was key. Not every session can be a red letter day, but the lads on board stuck to the task at hand. Thanks for coming lads, much appreciated. See you next time. -
15/11/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
15 Nov 2021 by Andy Savage
The fish really took some tracking down today! But as they say….effort equals reward.
We had a mixed group of lads on today, with varying degrees of experience. Just like in previous days, we chose to run out to some of the distant wrecks at 24 miles, which haven’t been visited for a while.
We had a stiff SW breeze behind us, which made fishing conditions early on a bit tricky with the ebb tide. The drift speed was not ideal and it was the more experienced anglers who managed to hold bottom and pick up a fish or two. As the day progressed, the wind finally began to fall away and some good sized Codling were caught.
Ian Kellock was top rod today and picked away steadily with Codling up to 9lb 4oz. Squid, was the number one bait, but some fish came to mackerel, cart and black lug. We also had a couple of fish to 7lb on the shads.
It was far from prolific fishing in challenging conditions, but everyone had something to take home and the average size was good today. Thanks for a great day out boys, see you next time. -
14/11/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
14 Nov 2021 by Andy Savage
After a couple of days off for bad weather, we were back out on the wrecks again today. We chose to fish some wrecks out at 20 miles where the water is nice and clear.
The day started off slowly on the ebb tide, with only an odd Codling coming up in amongst loads of Pouting and Whiting. On the second wreck we found a few more fish, but the size of the Codling and Haddock was not what we wanted.
Once the flood tide got away, we finally landed on a good few fish on the fourth wreck of the day. Keith Mcance took a lovely 8lb 8oz Codling, which was backed up by a few around 5lb. Everyone got in on the action, and had a few to take home.
Squid on bait traces or Hokkai’s baited with squid or mackerel took nearly all the fish today. It was good to end the day on a high and it turned out to be a really enjoyable day out. Thanks a lot boys. -
11/11/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
11 Nov 2021 by Andy Savage
A lovely day out today, with a great bunch of lads. Kevin Totterdell and six of his mates from Manchester booked the boat. We had a mix of experiences, from boat fishing virgins, to lads who have done a fair bit.
With a smaller tide, we would be able to spend the whole day on the wrecks, which is just what the lads fancied. They all chose to use the Sea Urchin tackle, which is more than man enough for the task.
We started the day off on a wreck at 12 miles, which usually produces a few fish. Today however, it was very quiet, with only one small Codling coming up. It was time well spent, as the lads got to grips with using the gear and feeling their way through the wrecks. A move to another nearby wreck saw a string of pots right on the drift line, so we moved out to another wreck at 17 miles.
Things then kicked into place nicely, as first drift saw everyone into a fish! We stuck at it for the remainder of the day, with 2-3 fish most drifts. Ling dominated today with a couple of fish into double figures, but most in the 5-7lb bracket. We did pick up some Codling, but nothing massive. A 4lb 8oz fish took the Cod sweepstake on the boat. Almost all the fish fell for a whole squid on the muppet pennels.
Hopefully we’ll get a few more days before the big tides come back. -
10/11/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
10 Nov 2021 by Andy Savage
With a settled day showing on the weather forecast, Mr Tran and four of his mates from Birmingham had booked the boat for the day. It was their first time out fishing from Whitby and needless to say, they were keen to get cracking.
We chose to have a run off to a group of wrecks at 20 miles. It took a while for the lads to get used to fishing in 70m of water (they usually fish in less than half that depth). They chose to use the strong bait traces provided on board, which are tied on 100lb mono, consisting of a pennel arrangement topped with a muppet.
Squid was the order of the day on the bait front and the fish seemed to come in bursts. The run into slack water on the flood tide produced Codling up to 6lb 8oz, which was good to see. We only managed one solitary Ling on slack; although Pete Rose (former Sea Urchin Skipper) hooked a very powerful fish which he couldn’t keep out of the wreck. We picked a few more fish off as the ebb tide got away before heading back for home.
The banter flowed all day and everyone got themselves some fish to take home, which is what it’s all about. See you next time lads. -
02/11/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
2 Nov 2021 by Andy Savage
It’s certainly been a while since we’ve been able to do a catch report. The weather has kept us in the harbour for most of the last six weeks, resulting in lots of cancelled trips. We did manage to get a run out yesterday which was great after the long lay off. We had a good bunch of lads on, who were great company.
With no mackerel left to find, we started the day off on a wreck at 9 miles. Fishing with either bait traces consisting of a muppet and pennel arrangement, or Hokkai’s baited with squid saw a couple of fish each drift. Mainly small Codling around the 2lb mark. Ken Wood pinched a better one around 5lb, as did Steve Cooper.
Alan Knaggs had a go with a red and black jellyworm and pinched a Pollock well up off the bottom. Ian Kellock took the biggest fish of the day (#standard), a Ling of around 6lb.
Once the flood tide got away we moved onto rough ground for the remainder of the day and found odd pockets of fish. It was far from easy fishing and good angling was definitely rewarded.
Everyone got something to take home for tea, which is always the aim on the trickier days. Hopefully we’ll get a few more breaks in the weather to get back out there again.
